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Tuesday, November 10, 2026Nov 10

America’s Birthday Cruise on Explorer

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Passengers aboard the Tennessee Aquarium’s River Gorge Explorer will be on the lookout for all-American animals and enjoy a close-up critter encounter on a sunset outing into the Tennessee River Gorge scheduled 6-9 p.m. Saturday. The America’s Birthday Cruise aboard the high-speed catamaran costs $33 for adults, $26 for children 3-12 and $22 for children up to age 2 (aquarium members pay $28 adults, $22 all children). After the cruise, passengers may watch the fireworks show from the aquarium plaza with complimentary 3-D glasses and a snack pack. A cash bar with soft drinks and snacks will be available on the boat. To register, visit www.tnaqua.org.