NavCal offers relaxing, entertaining, and informative cruises on the Tennessee River from downtown Knoxville, TN. If you are looking for anything from a short outing on the weekend to a longer distance cruise as far as Guntersville, AL we can help. Our family oriented cruises relate the area history and interesting sights along the river with lively narration entitled "Captain's River Facts and Foolishness" delivered by the "spirit" of Sam Clemmons. Kids can steer the boat so don't forget to include them. Sodas and snacks are available for one dollar aboard our comfortable, covered vessel, and we have also a restroom. Our regular history/sightseeing cruises last 90 minutes and are offered afternoons at 3:00* and 5:15 Friday through Sunday. This is the ideal way to entertain friends and guests on a summer afternoon. If you have 8 or more up to 19 people we can arrange a group cruise to fit your schedule at other times. Come enjoy the beautiful Tennessee River up close so you can feel the river and its true spirit. The Captain is an ordained chaplain so intimateWeddings and recommitment ceremonies can be easily arranged.

My wife and I have enjoyed boating for over 30 years, and we truly believe you will share our love of the water on these cruises. Our goal is to make sure you and your guests enjoy your river outing with us while learning local history related to the early riverboat days. We offer local history/sightseeing, long distance cruises and charters from 300 Neyland Drive. We also have special cruises on our schedule for events like the   July 4th, Booms Day and theRubber Duck Race,. During football season we offer water taxi for home games and in October we offer haunted history cruises aboard the SS Nightmare. Group rates are available for groups of 8 or more with advanced reservations. Be sure to print our directions to boarding areas on the river. See the boat for detailed information on our vessel TRACE 1.