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River Gorge Explorer

Boat Schedule

Get out and experience Chattanooga’s natural beauty aboard the River Gorge Explorer. This 70-passenger, hydrofoil-assisted, vessel transports passengers smoothly along the waters of the Tennessee River. Each excursion is led by an Aquarium naturalist who points out wildlife and historic points of interest along the way.

The following cruise schedule includes both upstream and downstream cruises.  The River Gorge Cruise heads past the foot of Lookout Mountain and into the heart of “Tennessee’s Grand Canyon.” The Seven Bridges Cruise steams upriver to the Chickamauga Dam where passengers discover little-known facts about Chattanooga’s story. Both cruises offer time to enjoy the scenic views from the topside observation deck while searching for wildlife.

Adult $29 / Child $21.50 (3 -12) / Toddler $18      Buy tickets now
All children under 3 riding the River Gorge Explorer will be charged $18. They are counted as a passenger via Coast Guard regulations.

Adult: $28/Member; $33/Non-Member 

Child: $22/Member (age 0-12); $26//Non-Member (age 3-12); $22/Non-Member (age 0-2) 
Presented by Tennessee American Water 

 CRUISE SCHEDULE:

   River Gorge Cruise Seven Bridges Cruise
 May 16  1 p.m.  
 May 17 & 18  1 p.m.  
 May 19  1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. & 6 p.m.  
 May 20  3:30 p.m. & 6 p.m.  
 May 21 & 22  1 p.m.  
 May 24 & 25  1 p.m.  
 May 26 - 28  11:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 May 29 - June 1  4:30 p.m.  2 p.m.
 June 2 & 3  4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 June 4 - 8  4:30 p.m.
 2 p.m.
 June 9 & 10  4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 June 11 - 15  4:30 p.m.  2 p.m.
 June 16 & 17  11:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 June 18 & 19  4:30 p.m.  2 p.m.
 June 21 & 22  4:30 p.m.  2 p.m.
 June 23 & 24  11:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 June 25 - 29  4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 June 30 - July 3  11:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 July 4  4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 July 5 - 10  11:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 July 11  4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 July 12 - 17  11:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 July 18  4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 July 19 - 24  11:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 July 25  4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 July 26 - 31  11:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 Aug. 1  4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 Aug. 2 - 5  11:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
 Aug. 6 & 7  4:30 p.m.  2 p.m. & 7 p.m.