Jet Boat Adventure in the Smoky Moutains Island Pointe Tour





Description
Hop aboard for the Island Pointe Tour along the scenic French Broad River and experience one of the most unique ways to explore the Great Smoky Mountains. This guided jet boat adventure blends breathtaking scenery with engaging narration from your captain, who brings the river’s history, wildlife, and hidden features to life. Cruise through a beautiful stretch of river lined with rolling hills and mountain views as you make your way to one of the tour’s standout features a majestic riverside cave. Your captain will take you right up to the cave, sharing stories and fun facts that make this stop a guest favorite and a great photo opportunity. Along the way, keep an eye out for local wildlife like bald eagles, osprey, turtles, and deer often seen along the shoreline. With a mix of relaxing sightseeing and light adventure, the Island Pointe Tour is perfect for families, couples, and groups looking to experience the Smokies from a fresh perspective.
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Nestled in Knox County, the Seven Islands State Birding Park spans 416 acres of pristine natural beauty along the French Broad River. It's a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers, boasting nearly 200 species of birds.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
Captain Chris was awesome! we really enjoyed our time out on the water
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an absolutely unforgettable experience! If you’ve done all the touristy stuff before and you’re looking for something fun and unique to do and you’re thinking about booking a Smoky Mountain Jet Boat Tour, don’t hesitate—just do it! Captain Ryan and Captain Emily were phenomenal! They were incredibly welcoming, funny, knowledgeable, and made everyone on board feel like family from the moment we stepped onto the boat. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, and their energy made the entire tour even more enjoyable. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking from start to finish. One of the coolest parts of the tour was getting to explore an incredible cave—it was such a unique experience and something we never expected to enjoy so much! Every turn of the tour offered another beautiful view. Then came the highlight of the day… a majestic bald eagle flew right across the front of our boat! It honestly felt like it had been perfectly timed just for us as we celebrated Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday. It was one of those goosebump moments that we’ll be talking about for years. Thank you, Captain Ryan and Captain Emily, for making our Fourth of July so special. Your hospitality, professionalism, and enthusiasm turned a great boat tour into an incredible memory. Between the stunning scenery, the amazing cave, and the unforgettable bald eagle sighting, this was hands down one of the best experiences of our trip. We can’t wait to come back!
Wow, thank you for such an incredible review! 🇺🇸 We are so glad Captain Ryan and Captain Emily helped make your Fourth of July one to remember. From exploring the cave to that unforgettable bald eagle flyover, it sounds like the French Broad River put on an amazing show! We truly appreciate your kind words and cannot wait to welcome you back for another adventure with Smoky Mountain Jet Boat!
Captain Rusty and tour guide Emily were fantastic. They made this experience fun for our whole family (kids ages 15 and 12). We did the Island Point tour. Honestly it was such a beautiful and enjoyable day on the water that we could’ve gone all day. We will definitely be back to try one of the other tours.
Thanks so much for the awesome review! We're thrilled Captain Rusty and Emily made your Island Pointe tour such a memorable experience for the whole family. We can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure on the river there's always more to explore! 🚤😊
Great experience! We did the Island Point tour on the French Broad river. The Captain, Taylor, was very knowledgeable & funny, & he whizzed up & down the river & thru rapids with confidence & ease. Saw various wildlife that Captain Taylor pointed out & explained. Definitely worth it!
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your Island Pointe tour with Captain Taylor. From the wildlife to the exciting ride, we're happy you had such a fun experience we hope to see you back on the river again soon! 🚤🦅
We had a great experience with Chris! They also offer helicopter rides (same building, different company) and we ended up doing BOTH helicopter and jet ride. They made that so easy for us and guided us with every question we had. He made the jet ride charismatic and fun! We saw the cave and would definitely do this again with Chris.
Thank you for riding with us! We’re so glad Captain Chris made your adventure memorable and helped create a fun experience from start to finish. Hope to see you back in the Smokies for another trip soon!
Captain Chris was great and made the tour great and was very knowledgeable about the area. I would definately do it again and recommend for friends and family to do while there on vacation
Thanks so much for the awesome review!! We’re so glad you had a great time with Captain Chris and enjoyed learning about the area along the way.
What a fun and exhilarating experience! I've lived in this area 6 years and have not taken advantage of this adventure - shame on me! Captain Emily was just amazing: skilled, knowledgeable, fun and adorable! We took about an hour excursion and saw Douglas Dam, islands, a cave, and plenty of wildlife including Bald Eagles, Blue Heron, cormorants, deer, turtles, and more. I loved that Emily gave us history and wildlife information along the way through the headset; she allowed us awesome views of the animals while respecting their habitat and tranquility. Her skill and excellent familiarity with the French Broad River made our group of gal-pals completely confident in her hands. I can't wait to go again and take my husband.
We love hearing this! Captain Emily always makes the river come alive, and it sounds like you had the full experience with wildlife and history. Thanks for sharing your adventure
It was my first time in a boat, but the captain made it so fun and great.. My Wife and I had so much fun, and we’ll definitely be back anytime we have a chance to do so.



