Nestled among the bluffs on the waterfront, the Queen Priscilla is conveniently located at Volunteer Landing, just a short walk from Knoxville’s lively downtown entertainment district, the University of Tennessee & Neyland Stadium. Sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of our fine city and vibrant waterfront aboard the Queen Priscilla while Captain Kevin & Chief Mate Andrew provide a delightful cruise that will ensure you have a Good Time on the Tennessee River. This year we are proud to introduce the new Queen Priscilla – a genuine 26′ fully restored 1968 U.S. Navy Whale Boat. Find out more about the history and features of the new Queen Priscilla by clicking this link.
private HARBOR CRUISE 45 min
Operating within the vicinity of Volunteer Landing, our 45-minute Harbor Cruise provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy a spectacular panoramic floating perspective of the Knoxville skyline, World’s Fair Sunsphere, Neyland Stadium, UT Campus, and (after sunset) the shimmering lights of the historic Henley Street & Gay Street Bridges. A popular entertainment combination includes a 45-minute Harbor Cruise before dinner at Calhoun’s On the River or Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Boarding passes for a private Harbor Cruise are $15/passenger. A minimum of 2 passengers is required up to a maximum of 6. expanded description
April – Nov; after 5 pm on weekdays; Almost any time on weekends.
Rate: $15/passenger + tax1 ; 6 passengers max
public VOL NAVY CRUISE 45 min
Special 45-minUTe “public” VOL Navy Cruises are offered on Fridays & Saturdays before home UT football games. Like our Harbor cruises, these cruises are operated in the downtown area – mainly near the assembled armada of the famed VOL Navy. Boarding passes for a public VOL Navy Cruise are issued on a first reserved – first boarded basis and may be purchased for $15/passenger. A minimum of 2 passengers is required up to a maximum of 6. expanded description
Final Friday departure @ 10:30 pm; Final Saturday departure 4 hrs prior to kickoff.
Rate: $15/passenger + tax1 ; 6 passengers max
private LOONEY ISLANDS SIGHTSEEING CRUISE 90 min
Our private 90-minute Looney Islands Cruise heads westward (downriver) past the world famous “Body Farm” and UT Gardens and on toward the Looney Islands. Witness the breathtaking views of the Sequoyah Hills Community with its stunning landscapes and multimillion dollar homes. The group rate for a private Looney Islands Cruise is $90 + tax with a maximum of 6 passengers. expanded description
April – Nov; after 5 pm on weekdays; Almost any time on weekends.
GROUP Rate: $90/group + tax1 ; 6 passengers max
private FORKS OF THE RIVER SIGHTSEEING CRUISE 90 min
Our private 90-minute Forks of the River Cruise heads eastward (upriver) past the South Knoxville Bridge, the Downtown Island Airport, and Ijams Nature Center to the exact location where the Holston and French Broad Rivers unite to form the 652-mile long Tennessee River. The group rate for a private Forks of the River Cruise is $90 + tax with a maximum of 6 passengers. expanded description
April – Nov; after 5 pm on weekdays; Almost any time on weekends.
GROUP Rate: $90/group + tax1 ; 6 passengers max
1Tennessee sales tax is 9.25%.
BOARDING . . .
Boarding ordinarily takes place at the huge concrete steps in front of the “Towers” at Volunteer Landing (pictured to the left) – between Calhoun’s On The River and the Henley St. Bridge. Volunteer Landing is a beautiful riverfront park that runs parallel with the Tennessee River where visitors enjoy fishing, biking, jogging, walking, and relaxing. It is also the place where the armada known as the VOL Navy assembles, creating a sea of orange on UT home football weekends.
Depending on the circumstances of each particular cruise, other boarding site options may be offered. These options are presented on our map below. Click the map for greater detail.
- A: Volunteer Landing Marina
- B: Calhoun’s Restaurant
- C: “Towers” at Volunteer Landing
- D: VOL Navy Docks
- E: CityView Docks
- The Magenta Arrows indicate the walking route toward downtown Market Square from Volunteer Landing Marina.
- The Blue Arrows indicate the walking route toward downtown Market Square from the CityView Docks.
- The Orange Arrows indicate the walking route toward Neyland Stadium from Volunteer Landing Marina.
DISTANCE & TIME (WALKING) . . .
- From the “Towers” at Volunteer Landing (C) to Neyland Stadium (F): ~ 1/2 mile (12 minutes).
- From Volunteer Landing Marina (A) to VOL Navy Docks (D): ~ 1/2 mile (12 minutes)
- From Volunteer Landing Marina (A) to Neyland Stadium (F): ~ 3/4 mile (18 minutes)
- From Volunteer Landing Marina (A) to downtown Gay Street/Market Square Districts: ~ 1/2 mile (12 minutes)
- From the CityView Docks (E) to downtown Gay Street/Market Square Districts (via Blount & Gay): ~ 1 1/4 mile (30 minutes)
- From the CityView Docks (E) to Neyland Stadium (F) (via Henley, Cumberland & Stadium Dr): ~ 1 1/4 mile (30 minutes)
Per U.S. Coast Guard regulations, the maximum number of paid passengers aboard the Queen Priscilla at any time (day or night) is six (6). This rule is strictly enforced.
