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Quick Info

Address and Phone:
One Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402

Phone: (423) 265-0698
Fax: (423) 265-2871
Toll Free: (800) 262-0695

Admission Rates:
Adult $29 / Child $21.50 (ages 3 -12) / Toddler $18 (under 3)

Hours Open to the Public:
Boat Schedule: Check website for current schedule

Dates Closed:
Christmas and Thanksgiving Day

Discounts:
Active Military, Group Discount

Payment Types Accepted:
Visa, Cash, MasterCard, Discover

River Gorge Explorer

City: Chattanooga, TN
Region: East Tennessee

Welcome aboard the Tennessee Aquarium River Gorge Explorer! This 70 passenger high-speed catamaran is the first of its kind in the Southeast. Aquarium visitors can extend their “mountains to the sea” learning adventure by cruising into the Tennessee River Gorge aboard this sleek vessel. An Aquarium naturalist will lead you into this protected habitat, pointing out wildlife and historic points of interest along the way.

Each 2 hour cruise will begin as passengers board the River Gorge Explorer at the Chattanooga Pier next to the Tennessee Aquarium. Four water jets will propel this catamaran-style watercraft smoothly and swiftly downstream. Angled seating will allow each guest to relax in the climate-controlled cabin and enjoy the scenic beauty and wildlife through oversized windows and overhead sky panes.

Climb aboard the River Gorge Explorer and experience “Tennessee’s Grand Canyon” as it was meant to be seen - from the water.

The Tennessee Aquarium is just across the street from the River Gorge Explorer. And one block over is the massive six-story-high IMAX 3D Theater which combines breathtaking crystal clear 3D images with state-of-the-art six channel IMAX digital sound.

Purchase an Aquarium & River Gorge Explorer combo ticket to save money! Buy Online Now!

Directions: I-24 to Downtown Chattanooga-27N. Take Exit 1C, right on 4th St., left on Chestnut St. Go 2 blocks to Chattanooga Pier - across from Tennessee Aquarium.

Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Chattanooga Theatre Centre

Southern Belle Riverboat

Cress Gallery of Art, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Hunter Museum of American Art

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Alpine Lodge Motel & Honeymoon Chalets

Pettit House Bed & Breakfast

Park Inn

Lookout Lake Bed & Breakfast

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 7, 2009
Celtic Fest
Location: Jackson, TN

Date: Nov 6, 2009 - Nov 7, 2009
Christmas Sampler
Location: Springfield, TN

Date: Nov 7, 2009
Candy Cane Lane
Location: Sparta, TN

Date: Nov 7, 2009
Veterans Day Celebration
Location: Townsend, TN

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