Southern Belle and Pier 2 Special Events

Beside our regular cruises and events, we offer several special and annual events and activities throughout the year. Click on Reservations to reserve your place on these events.

Valentine's Sweetheart Luncheon - February 14th, 2009

Take your special someone out for a 2 hour cruise while you dine on a Baby Bella Chicken Fettucine & Cracked Peppered Beef Round!  We'll have special entertainment to highlight your day out on the Tennessee River!  Of course, we'll have a knock out dessert to top of the day ! Don't miss the Boat!

Valentine's Early Dinner Cruise - February 14th, 2009

Can't make the late night dinner, we've got the right time for you!  Another great meal created by our Executive Chef Jack Martin, we'll surely please the palate! Boarding at 4:30 Departure 5:00 Return 7:00 and make it home in time to tuck the kids in! 

Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise-February 14th, 2009 

Join us to say "I Do" and make this evening extra special, or just relax and enjoy cruising down the Tennessee River with your sweetheart. We're serving Shrimp Cocktail, Prime Rib and Shrimp Creole , Steamed Rice, Redskin Potatoes in a Dilled Butter Sauce, Steamed Vegetable Medley, Southern Belle Salad, Coffee, Iced Tea, a Split of Champagne, and a Special Dessert to celebrate this memorable evening. The Riverboat Ramblers will be playing music ranging from "Sweet Georgia Brown", "Tennessee Waltz", "Crazy", to "Electric Slide", and more. Our DJ entertains, on the other deck, with favorites and special requests to dance the night away.

Easter Bunny Cruise- April 11th, 2009  

Visit the Easter Bunny as we cruise the scenic Tennessee River , we'll have a magic show that will razzle and dazzle you with the slight of hand! We'll have our Deli Sandwich Buffet, featuring Premium Deli Meats and Cheeses, Assorted Breads and Rolls, Garnishes, Chips, Chattanooga ’s Own Moon Pie & Soft Drink.  We'll have a special visitor!  Children ages 2-12 for this cruise!

Easter Lunch on the River - April 12, 2009 

Join us on our Grand Chandelier Deck for a delectable buffet prepared by our Executive Chef Jack Martin! The buffet of Smoked Han & Carved Roast will be on the menu for your enjoyment at 1:00 P.M. Fresh Garden Salads will surround an Ice Carved Centerpiece with Savory Side Dishes to compliment the entrees. Hop, Hop, Hop on over to board the Southern Belle after lunch at 2:30 P.M. for a One Hour Cruise with a sampling of tasty desserts with the Easter Bunny! 

Adult - $25.57 plus tax and gratuity
Child - $15.46  plus tax and gratuity

Senior Cruises-Second Tuesday and Thursday (April-September) 2009 during the Riverbend Festival is will be June 16 & 18th!    

Join us on this special cruise for Senior Citizens as we cruise down the lazy Tennessee River . We'll travel into the gorge of the river to enjoy the beautiful mountains and leave the cookin' to us as we serve our famous slow cooked Prime Rib & Shrimp Creole luncheon with the Riverboat Ramblers playing favorites from a time gone by! Enjoy Dickie Mathews on the keyboard as Billy Taylor sings his heart out! Music City Brass will here also! Hope to see ya'll!

Gospel Dinner Cruise, 2008 Every Monday Night April, May, September, October and December Boarding 6:30 P.M. / Depart 7:00 P.M. / Return 9:30 P.M.

 Enjoy your dinner of  Southern Style Baked Chicken & Cornbread Dressing , Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable, Southern Belle Salad, Pecan Pie, coffee and iced tea! Featured groups for the 2008 season are "New Liberty Boys", "Noblemen", "Tennessee Harmony", and More!

Mother's Day-May 10th, 2009  

We salute Moms today with a 2-hour cruise on the lazy Tennessee River . Leave the cooking to us and we'll treat Mom to a special day! Choose our midday cruise featuring Chicken Florentine and Fettuccine Alfredo or our evening cruise serving carved Prime Rib and Shrimp Scampi Pasta.

Fall Color Cruise- October 25th, 2008  We will be doing a morning cruise "downriver" through the beautiful scenic gorge of the Tn. River .  Depart from our home port at 8:00 a.m. You will arrive at the Hale's Bar Marina  at 12:30; when we dock we will shuttle you back to our home port (downtown Chattanooga ) by bus (30 minute).  The bus ride is about 30 minutes.  If you decide on the "upriver" cruise you will come to our home port and shuttle down by bus between 11:30 and 12:00.  The riverboat will depart the Hales Bar Marina at 1:30 and cruise 5 hours back to our home port.  You will be cruising through the Tennessee River Gorge at its most gorgeous time of year.  Cruise, bus and lunch included in the rate.  

Lockmaster's Dinner Cruise-October 15,2008

Fall Leaf Cruise-  Beginning October 20 through November 7th, 2008  

Cruise the Grand Canyon of the Tennessee River and see one of nature's most magnificent wonders dressed in all of its fall splendor.  The Southern Belle Riverboat will take you on a cruise of the famous Tennessee River Gorge, also known as the Grand Canyon of the South, to see nature's brilliant canvas of vivid fall colors.  The 3-hour Fall Leaf Cruise into the Tennessee River Gorge sails round-trip to and from Ross's Landing.  The cruise includes a great lunch, live entertainment, informative commentary, and free bingo with prizes! 

Thanksgiving Cruise-November 27th, 2008

Board beginning at 12:30 p.m. and cruise until 3:00 p.m. with "Dickie Mathews" on the keyboard. Our special Thanksgiving feast features hand carved Smoked Ham, Sage Roasted Turkey Breast,  Savoury Cornbread Dressing, Sweet Potato Casserole, plus all your favorite trimmings and of course traditional desserts.

Christmas Carol Dinner Cruises-November 28th through December 21st, 2008 

Our Singing Deckhands will get everyone started singing Christmas Carols as we cruise the scenic Tennessee River . Our Prime Rib & Shrimp Creole Dinner will surely please the palate. We'll have live entertainment for dancing or just easy listening. Don't forget Santa will be on board to start the dancing.

Tis the Season` Luncheon- December 6 and December 13, 2008  

Take a break from hustle and bustle and enjoy a relaxing two hour cruise with our slow cooked Prime Rib and live entertainment.

Early Bird New Years Eve Dinner Cruise-December 31st, 2008

 Join us for our Prime Rib & Shrimp Creole buffet dinner as the Riverboat Ramblers play a little toe tappin' music. This is a great cruise if you want to relax and celebrate, but be tucked in by midnight! Limited Reservations! Book Soon!

New Years Eve Gala-December 31st, 2008

 Boarding for The Southern Belle will begin at 8:30p.m. for light hors d'oeuvres and departing at 9:00 p.m. to cruise into the year 2009. The fare for dinner starts with Gulf Shrimp Cocktail followed by slow cooked Prime Rib & Shrimp Creole, Redskin Potatoes, Steamed Rice, Seasonal Vegetables, Southern Belle Salad, and a delicious dessert. At midnight, the horns will be blowing with party favors for all. A split of champagne is provided to each couple for a toast to ring in the New Year!