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Whether you’re on vacation, celebrating a special occasion, or just looking for a wonderful meal in a beautiful setting, you’ll thoroughly enjoy your experience on our lunch cruises. Relax in

Sunset Sightseeing

Cruise the waters of the Tennessee River in air-conditioned or heated comfort and luxury with our sightseeing tour. Relax in the sun on the front deck or find comfort.

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Sunset Dinner Cruise

Searching for a unique date night? Celebrating something special? Or just want a night out on the water? Our Sunset Dinner Cruise is just for you!

Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet

Relax on the Volunteer Princess as you enjoy your favorite Thanksgiving foods. Take a seat at your private table.

Cookies with Santa Cruise

Don’t miss Santa’s first stop of the year! Cookies included!

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Brunch buffet cruise.

Looking for a new Sunday brunch spot? Join us on the Volunteer Princess and enjoy brunch on the water!

Barbie Bash

You’re invited to our Barbie Bash! Come sing and dance with Barbie from Princess Events of Knoxville during this fun one-hour cruise. Enjoy light snacks and sweet treats.

Afternoon Sightseeing

Mother daughter princess tea party.

Dance the afternoon away with some of your favorite princesses from Princess Events of Knoxville!

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Climb aboard the Volunteer Princess, and join us for a public cruise or private event along Knoxville, Tennessee’s beautiful riverfront! Our luxury yacht is designed with you and your guests in mind, so you’ll find both modern luxury and classic design as you cruise with us and celebrate events both large and small along the Tennessee River.

Our two fully enclosed and climate-controlled decks allow us to set sail year-round regardless of weather, so you can feel confident hosting a private event or joining us for one of our popular public cruises! Tailored to your food, drink, and entertainment needs, our offerings and unique setting ensure your gatherings on Knoxville’s finest riverboat are splendid. From sunset dinners and champagne brunches to birthday parties and company outings, our popular riverboat cruises are sure to impress both you and your guests.  Celebrate on the Volunteer Princess, and you’ll see why the best events are on the water!

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Father Daughter Ball

"The father daughter ball with Cinderella was amazing! They had a dj and we got to dance with our little ones. The boat was decorated so fun and having Cinderella on was amazing!"

Great way to spend 4th of July!

"Staff was friendly and attentive, food was very tasty, DJ played great music and loved his bubbly personality! Had a great view of the Fireworks. Would highly recommend taking the dinner cruise."

Absolutely Fantastic

"Fathers day cruise was absolutely fantastic. From start to end 5-star service. Food excellent! Captain and Staff was the best with excellent service. Thank you for making the day special. Highly recommended."

Wonderful dinner cruise

"Dinner was absolutely tasteful the staff and Captain were very courteous the cruise was awesome I would highly recommend it."

Wonderful experience for my daughter’s bridal shower!

"We had such a good time! It was the perfect amount of time to eat, open gifts, share, and take pictures. Food was great as was the service. Will definitely do again!"

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Knoxville's riverboat, the Star of Knoxville, offers lunch and dinner cruises, party cruises, late night party cruises, and sightseeing cruises on the Tennessee River. Live music. Charters available. The Star of Knoxville is an authentic paddlewheeler with a capacity 325 passengers. The main deck seats 144 passengers and is fully enclosed, air conditioned, and heated for year-round comfort. The vessel is equipped with two (2) bars, a dance floor, band stage, and is exquisitely decorated for the most elegant dinner and entertainment available. If you don't feel like having the black-tie event, the atmosphere is functional as a jeans and shorts type of place for the family reunions and football parties. Live entertainment on dinner cruises includes Gospel, Country, Murder Mystery, Contemporary, easy listening, or DJ. Dance floor is available after dinner. Lunch and sightseeing cruises include a captain's commentary and history of the Tennessee River as well as the "star of Knoxville", live entertainment may be scheduled on lunch cruises with over 50 passengers. A cash bar is available on all public cruises, except Gospel. tnriverboat.com

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    300 Neyland Drive • Knoxville TN 37902 • (865) 525-7827. Knoxville's riverboat, the Star of Knoxville, offers lunch and dinner cruises, party cruises, late night party cruises, and sightseeing cruises on the Tennessee River. Live music.

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