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 River Gorge Cruise heads past the foot of Lookout Mountain and into the heart of “Tennessee’s Grand Canyon.” There's time to enjoy the scenic views from the topside observation deck while searching for wildlife. The last cruise of the day is a sunset cruise.

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

America's Birthday Cruise | Wednesday, July 3 | 7 - 9 p.m. 
Celebrate America's birthday on one of America's great rivers aboard our exciting high-speed catamaran that will whisk you into the heart of the "Grand Canyon of Tennessee." Continue the adventure by watching the Pops on the River fireworks show at Ross's Landing or on the Aquarium "patio" with complimentary 3-D glasses and a snack pack. Cash bar with wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks available during the cruise.  >> Register online 

 

CRUISE SCHEDULE:
June 2 - 7	2 & *4:30 p.m.
June 8	2 & *4:30
June 9 - 14	2 & *4:30 p.m.
June 15	11:30 a.m., 2 & *4:30 p.m.
* If you are a 4:30 p.m. River Gorge Explorer ticket holder, please meet at the IMAX Theater box office to be escorted to the boat ramp due to Riverbend security.
June 16	11:30 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m. (Father's Day Cruise)
June 17 & 18	2 & 4:30 p.m.
June 20 & 21	2 & 4:30 p.m.
June 22	11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30 & 7 p.m.
June 23	11:30 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m.
June 24 - 28	2 & 4:30 p.m.
June 29 - July 2	11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30 & 7 p.m.
July 3	2, 4:30 & 7 p.m. (America's Birthday Cruise)
July 4 - 9	11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30 & 7 p.m.
July 10	2, 4:30 & 7 p.m.
July 11 - 16	11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30 & 7 p.m.
July 17	2, 4:30 & 7 p.m.
July 18 - 23	11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30 & 7 p.m.
July 24	2, 4:30 & 7 p.m.
July 25 - 30	11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30 & 7 p.m.
July 31	2, 4:30 & 7 p.m.
Aug. 1 - 4	11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30 & 7 p.m.
Aug. 5 - 9	2 & 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 10	11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30 & 7 p.m.
Aug. 11	11:30 a.m., 2 & 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 12 & 13	2 & 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 15 & 16	2 & 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 17	1:30, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 18	1:30 & 4 p.m.
Aug. 19 - 23	2 p.m.
Aug. 24	1:30, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 25	1:30 & 4 p.m.
Aug. 26 - 30	2 p.m.
Aug. 31 - Sept. 2	11 a.m., 1:30, 4 & 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 3 - 6	2 p.m.
Sept. 7	1, 3:30 & 6 p.m.
Sept. 8	2 & 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 9 & 10	2 p.m.
Sept. 12 & 13	2 p.m.