Cruise the Tennessee River Gorge with live music, narration, and pilot house tours
3 Hours
Live music, Live narration
Take a 3-hour fall foliage cruise aboard the Southern Belle Riverboat to the Tennessee River Gorge, also called the Grand Canyon of the South. Enjoy live narration and live music as you sightsee from the open-air third deck.
Ages 3+ are welcome. Two flights of stairs are required and there is no elevator. You will be outside on the open-air third deck, so dress accordingly.
Strict no refund policy. All sales are final.
Yes. You must climb two flights of stairs, and there is no elevator.
Yes. The Southern Belle Riverboat is a non-smoking vessel, and smoking of any kind is not permitted on board at any time.
Yes. Concessions are available for purchase during your sightseeing cruise.
151 Riverfront Pkwy Pier 2, Chattanooga, TN
Cruising the Tennessee River on this classic paddlewheel riverboat is a genuinely lovely way to spend an evening in Chattanooga. The crew consistently earns praise for being knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely warm, with staff like Dana and Violet drawing specific shoutouts for making guests feel taken care of. The views of the skyline, bridges, and Lookout Mountain in the distance make the second half of the journey especially scenic. A few things worth knowing before you book: the gold package with wine on the water gets strong reviews from couples, but the premium charcuterie packages have received mixed feedback, with some guests feeling the quality doesn't quite match the price. There's no A/C on board, which is something to keep in mind during warmer months, though the river breeze tends to keep things comfortable in spring. Families will enjoy the experience too, with the captain occasionally inviting kids up to see the bridge. Overall, the mood on board is relaxed and nostalgic, and the highly rated Overboard Bar and Grill nearby makes for a great way to extend the outing before or after. The consistently high ratings and enthusiastic repeat visitors say a lot about what this crew gets right.
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terry mulkey
May 23, 2026
Perfect
terry mulkey
May 23, 2026