Blue Moon Cruises
Benton

Blue Moon Cruises 
1-888-993-BLUE 
http://www.bluemooncruises.org/about_us.htm

The Blue Moon is a 77 foot luxury cruiser offering eco-tours and evening cruises on the Tennessee River. From both decks you will have great views of the beautiful Tennessee River Gorge. The upper deck provides unobstructed open views while the lower deck is climate controlled with plenty of windows for comfort in any season in a personal and informal setting.

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Reservations recommended; walkups welcome on a space available basis

Eco-Tours Through The Gorge...
Naturalist guided tours depart twice daily from the Chattanooga waterfront. Hear the fascinating stories of early navigation of the gorge, view wildlife in their natural habitat and take in the incredible views of Tennessee's Grand Canyon.
Time: 3 1/2 hours, sails Wednesday-Sunday

Evening Cruises...
Enjoy an elegant evening cruise aboard the Blue Moon as we experience the Tennessee River at that magical time of day as the sun goes down. Gourmet snacks and drinks are served. Our intimate atmosphere along with the view of the Gorge and city lights makes this an unforgettable experience.
Time: 2 1/2 hours, sails Thursday-Sunday

Private Charters...
Step aboard the "Blue Moon" and play gracious host. Our luxury yacht provides an impressive location to celebrate special occasions, host weddings and hold meetings or get-togethers. It's a creative and convenient option for entertaining friends and business associates. Contact our reservationists for help in planning your special event.

Canyon Color Cruise...
Book your Fall Color Cruise now. Leave the driving to us. Relax with Blue Moon Cruises as we wind our way through the majestic fall shades of the Tennessee River Gorge. Take an unforgettable fall voyage to one of the most picturesque stretches of river in the country. What a better way to see the splendor of the season, than from the deck of the Blue Moon!

Hiwassee Island Nature Cuises...
Join us on the Blue Moon for a naturalist guided 3.5 hour excursion to view the diverse habitat of the Hiwassee Island Wildlife Refuge. From late October through February, the Hiwassee Island Refuge is home to one of the largest populations of Sandhill Cranes in the southeast. Tours run twice daily from Sale Creek Marina in Soddy Daisy, November through April. In addition to the cranes there are many other birds that may be seen in the refuge. Typically in the winter months 90 to 100 different species of birds can be seen.

Directions: Take US Hwy 27 North from Chattanooga for about 30 miles through Soddy Daisy, north to Bakewell. At the traffic light in Bakewell, turn right at BP station onto McCallie Ferry Road, go 2.2 miles; turn left at fork onto May Road, go 1.8 miles; turn right on Lee Pike, go 1.5 miles, and the marina is on left in Regatta Point subdivision.