FEATURES & REVIEWS

+ FEATURES

• “River Gorge Excursions is a new local business that specializes in Pontoon Boat Rentals and Pontoon Boat Tours along the heart of the Tennessee River Gorge. If you feel a need to get outdoors, the Tennessee River makes you feel like you are hours away from the rest of society. For more information on how to make a reservation for an eye-opening experience, check out their website, or give them a call.”

  — Explore Chattanooga

• “The new company may have opened only recently, but the owners already have big plans for its role in the city. In fact, owner and captain Jesse Gaylor said that they are passionate about giving back to the Chattanooga community and hope to host river trash cleanups at the end of the summer + beginning of fall.”

  — Chattanooga Today

• “Visit our neighbors at, River Gorge Excursions, who specialize in Pontoon Boat Rentals and Pontoon Boat Tours. The goal is for individuals to get the chance to witness and explore the beautiful scenery that is the Tennessee River Gorge”

  — Gardens in the Gorge

• “During the pandemic, many businesses have struggled through closures, but some have been able to open for the first time. River Gorge Excursions has seen a steady rise in business and expects a boom ahead of Labor Day.”

  — WRCB TV

+ REVIEWS

• "We had an absolute blast with Jesse on the River Gorge excursion. He took us up and down the river through beautiful, winding mountain view’s while also giving us local knowledge and history about the area. Even our toddler had an absolute blast going through the river and I couldn’t recommend this tour enough." -Sincy C

• "4 of us went on their boat it was great. Had a great time, very relaxing, and very well priced. We will be going back once a month for a great boat trip...Beautiful River Views!" -Jim Stevenson

• "Great atmosphere, check in was flawless, and we will definitely come back!" -Stephen Bardoczi

• "Captain Jesse took us on a scenic, memorable excursion. We will be back to see more of the area and hear more if his stories." -Carolyn

• "We had a wonderful time on our excursion. Jesse was very friendly, and gave us lots of facts about the history of the area. I definitely recommend this place. Very relaxing and affordably priced!" -Jessica Remaley Campbell

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our time out on one of the boats. Jesse was very helpful in getting us ready to go and helping us know where to go on the river to spots we could swim while also enjoy the beauty of the gorge. It was a great way for our 3 families to get together. We all had a blast including our kids if various ages. Great way to spend a day and very reasonable!" -Josh Kilbourne

• "Great boat, beautiful river, Jesse made it even more fun. Thank you! Can’t wait to be back!" -Renee Beall

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