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Smoky Mountains Jet Boat Tour

7.1

Average

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

Sevierville
1 hr 10 min
Updated October 31, 2026

Race along the French Broad River past Douglas Dam and Seven Islands State Park on a 70-minute Smoky Mountains jet boat tour.

About this tour

Set out on the French Broad River for a 70-minute Smoky Mountains jet boat tour that brings history, wildlife, and mountain scenery together. The ride passes Douglas Dam, a landmark in American history, then continues through Seven Islands State Park, a wildlife sanctuary known for its many bird species.

Keep watch along the riverbanks for birds, river otters, deer, and coyotes as the boat speeds through the water. The route also offers views of the Great Smoky Mountains, making this Smoky Mountains jet boat tour a lively way to experience the region from the river. A licensed guide leads the trip, and life jackets and headsets with microphones are provided.

Whether you’re drawn by local history, wildlife, or the thrill of a river ride, this Smoky Mountains jet boat tour offers a memorable outing. Meet inside the Scenic Helicopter office and get ready to explore the river.

Highlights

Cruise past Douglas Dam, a landmark in American history
Explore the French Broad River and Seven Islands State Park
Look for birds, river otters, deer, and coyotes along the riverbanks
Take in views of the Great Smoky Mountains

What's included

Included

Life jackets
Headsets with microphones
Licensed guide
Fuel surcharge

Not included

Gratuity

Ratings on each provider

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Viator

5.00 / 5 · 1 review

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Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting point is inside the Scenic Helicopter office

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Sevierville

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Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1.

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GetYourGuide
Viator

7.7