general information

Address and Phone
One Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402

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

Quick Information
Concessions, Gift Shop, Indoor Activity, Interpretive Displays, Meeting Facilities, Nature Experience, Self-guided Tours

ADA Compliant, Brochures Available, Bus Parking, Maps Available, Minimum Group: 10, Nearest Lodging: 0 miles, Parking Available, Printed Guides Available, Tour Duration: about 2 hours

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

Payment Types Accepted
Cash, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Discounts
Active Military, Group Discount

River Gorge Explorer

Chattanooga, TN

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: 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.