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In chattanooga, tn, dinner on the tennessee river.

Since 1985, the Southern Belle Riverboat has had a simple mission: to provide a unique and spectacular experience of the beautiful city of Chattanooga. Our dining cruises show off the beauty of both the river and the city, giving you gorgeous views of Chattanooga that you can only experience from the Southern Belle, all while enjoying a fantastic meal! Book your dinner cruise below!

There are a lot of great dining options in Chattanooga, but only one allows you to cruise down the Tennessee River, taking in all the wonderful sights and sounds of our great city!

Please Note:

• Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
• Our Caesar dressing contains raw eggs. FYI, consumption of raw eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
• All our hamburgers are cooked to the required minimum temperatures. Upon request, we will cook to your specifications. However, consuming raw or undercooked hamburgers may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
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Admiral’s Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a dinner cruise with live entertainment, pilot house tours, and a buffet-style dinner featuring dishes like prime rib, Cajun chicken, cheesecake, and more!

Valentine’s Dinner Cruise

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres on Pier 2 before boarding the Southern Belle for your two-hour cruise with a DJ, pilot house tours, and a toast of Champagne!

Captain’s Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a Captain’s Dinner Cruise on The Southern Belle Riverboat. Cruise on the Tennessee River while you enjoy live entertainment and a buffet-style dinner.

Skipper’s Dinner Cruise

Take a two-hour cruise with pilot house tours, background music, and a one-time-through buffet-style dinner with roast beef, lemon basil chicken, and more!

Chef’s Special Dinner Cruise

Join us to see what the chef has created for dinner on the Tennessee River! Call in advance if you must know, or wait for the scrumptious surprise!

Grand Chandelier Dinner and Sunset Cruise

Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Tennessee River and watch the sunset after a buffet-style dinner featuring prime rib, shrimp, and more!

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Christmas Carol Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a Christmas Carol cruise with a special appearance from Santa! Live music, pilothouse tours, and a buffet-style dinner make this the perfect night for celebrating the holiday season.

Holiday Dinner Cruise

Relax and enjoy a two-hour cruise on the scenic Tennessee River with music, pilothouse tours, and our buffet-style dinner that features flat iron steak, lemon basil chicken, and more!

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Easter Dinner on the Grand Chandelier Deck

Enjoy live music and dinner on the deck, followed by a one-hour cruise on the scenic Tennessee River aboard the Southern Belle Riverboat with narration by the captain!

Early Bird New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise

A two-hour cruise on the scenic Tennessee River for those with other evening plans or who don’t wish to be out ’til midnight.

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Southern belle riverboat.

Welcome to the Pride of The South and one of the Best Chattanooga Attractions - The Southern Belle Riverboat! Take a great Chattanooga Cruise along The Scenic Tennessee River while enjoying one of our fabulous Dinner Cruises, Daily Lunch Cruises, Sightseeing Cruises or our Sunday Brunch Cruise. This is a vacation experience you won't want to miss! The most exciting Chattanooga events are happening at Pier 2 @ The Landing - one of the Best Wedding Sites in Chattanooga, TN. The banquet facilities are perfect for your receptions, next family reunion or any up coming events in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

201 Riverfront Pkwy. Pier 2 Chattanooga , TN 37402

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