Knoxville Cycleboats: The newest way to party on the water
September 1, 2021

Knoxville Cycleboat. Image courtesy of Chicago Electric Boat Company

KNOXVILLE — Officially launching on Wednesday, September 15th, Knoxville Cycleboats is the city’s newest way to explore the picturesque waterfront along the Tennessee River. Knoxville Cycleboats is the debut offshoot of parent company Chicago Electric Boat Company, founded by Chicago entrepreneur Ron Silvia in 2012 as a wildly popular way for visitors and locals to experience the city’s namesake river. An avid waterfront explorer and one of Chicago's foremost authorities on boating and river recreation, Silvia has aspired to expand the business to other cities for years. After a recent visit to Knoxville, Silvia set his sights on the scenic Tennessee River for the newest location of the business.

“Our Cycleboats have seen tremendous success on the Chicago River, particularly during a time when people have been searching for ways to gather outdoors” says Silva. “We absolutely love the energy of Knoxville, and as a booming riverfront city, this is a perfect location for the Cycleboat experience. We look forward to creating memorable events for the Knoxville community and being part of the city’s celebrations for years to come.”

CYCLEBOAT 411: Knoxville Cycleboats’ 20-passenger vessel is equipped with individual pedal stations and a motor assist for smooth sailing, providing a fun and unique outdoor setting for nautical group outings and celebrations on the water. Cruises are captained by a licensed professional and include a deckhand on board for assistance along with U.S. Coast Guard-required safety gear. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food and beverages to enjoy while cruising the river to a soundtrack of their choice courtesy of the boat's user-friendly Bluetooth sound system.

GAME DAY CELEBRATIONS: To get in the spirit and celebrate University of Tennessee game days, Knoxville Cycleboats will offer extended 120-minute cruises and adjusted hours before, during and after Tennessee Volunteers football game festivities. The Cycleboat will also include a custom onboard TV display so guests can watch the team take the gridiron while enjoying the energy of cruising on the water right outside the stadium.

Knoxville Cycleboats will be launching from Volunteer Landing Marina at 956 Volunteer Landing, Knoxville, TN 37915. Cruises can be scheduled Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with special Tennessee Volunteer football game day hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Prices start at $450 per 90 minutes per boat for up to 20 people. For more information and to make reservations, visit www.knoxvillecycleboats.com or follow @KnoxCycleboats on Instagram, @KCycleboats on Twitter and Knoxville Cycleboats on Facebook.