Joining us this time around are Atlanta comedians Joe Pettis, John-Michael Bond and Tim Gonzalez. These three very different, very funny comedians will share the stage with Knoxville's Michael Shibley and August Anderson. Matt Ward will host this show. Last year's January cruise was PACKED, so don't wait to get your tickets to this one! 
Comedy Booze Cruise 17
Friday January 11th
Star of Knoxville Riverboat
300 Neyland Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
10pm boarding 10:30pm departure 12:30am return

Quit Your Day Job Comedy Tour Finale

December 7th Comedy Booze Cruise

Our Christmas themed cruise this year will be on Friday December 7th with the homecoming of the Quit Your Day Job Comedy Tour.  Comedy Booze Cruise co-founder Matt Ward along with Knoxville comics J.C. Ratliff and Grady Ray will be on hand to show you the funny that they have had on the road for the past two weeks.

The Quit Your Day Job Comedy Tour is 11 shows in 11 straight days in MS, AL, LA and TN.  The guys are excited to hit the road but will be very ready to be home after spending 3000 milies in a Subaru together on the tour.  Get your tickets now to come out to see our first cruise with just 3 comics doing longer sets.  

Quit Your Day Job Comedy Booze Cruise
Friday December 7th, 2012
Star of Knoxville Riverboat
300 Neyland Drive
Knoxville, TN
10pm Boarding 10:30pm Departure
12:30am return
$10 in advance, $12 at the dock

Rocky Top Comedy Contest Finals Nov 9th!

This is the 3rd Annual Rocky Top Comedy Contest. Hundreds of comedians and thousands of fans have watched the Rocky Top Comedy Contest in its three years. Come out and find out who wins the crown of 2012 Rocky Top Comedy Contest champion!

Boat starts boarding at 8pm and leaves PROMPTLY at 8:30pm Tickets are on sale now!  The finals of the Rocky Top Comedy Contest will face off 12 comedians against one another for the title of Rocky Top Comedy Contest Champion! 

Performers include: Monty Mitchell @montymitchell  Art Sturtevant @modernart42 John Upton @uptonjcomedy Dallas Delaney @Dallalicious J.C. Ratliff @jcboneslair Tyler Gooch @therealgoochy  Drew Whitney @averagedrew Grady Ray @gradyrayallday Jeff Blank @rogueginger  Derek Dennis @derek_tweeting Angela Garrone and Dugan Broadhurst @duganbroadhurst

Rocky Top Comedy Contest Finals
Friday November 9th 8pm-10:30pm
Star of Knoxville Riverboat
300 Neyland Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
18 & Up

Halloween Comedy Booze Cruise!

The spookiest funny booze cruise in the United States of America.  There is one spookier in Scotland, but everything is spookier in Scotland. This cruise features Grady Ray, J.C. Ratliff, Dave Wright, Taylor Hiner Michael Dougherty and Dugan Broadhurst.  All comedians will be in costume and we encourage you to come in costume as well!
$50 CASH PRIZE will be given to the BEST COSTUME!!

Get your tickets now for the next Comedy Booze Cruise!

Here is the info:

Comedy Booze Cruise 14
Friday September 21st, 2012
Boat boards at 10pm departs at 10:30pm
Returns at 12:30am
Tennessee Riverboat Company
300 Neyland Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
Directions>>
Tickets $10 in advance $12 at the gate


The 14th Edition of the Comedy Booze Cruise has one of the most STACKED line-ups yet! From Chattanooga (Comedy Catch) Corey Forrester and Jerry Harvey will be joining us. From Murfreesboro, Tennessee we have the helpful hippie Rad Hayes. From Knoxville we have none other than Drew Morgan, Mike Pablo and Marcus Stapleton. Hosting will be Booze Cruise favorite Dave Wright!

Comedy Booze Cruise Lucky Number 13 is Saturday August 18th

The next Knoxville Comedy Booze Cruise is on a Saturday (a rarity) August 18th.  This time around Pensacola comedian Bubbs Harris and Anthony Taylor will be stopping in to make you giggle until you chuck.  Actually that indeed happened two cruises ago.  Sometimes a little boozing, cruisin' and laughin' can make a man lose his lunch.

Click on tickets above to get more information about this cruise!

Comedy Booze Cruise 12 is August 3rd

Friday the 13th Comedy Booze Cruise Approaches!

Friday the 13th Comedy Booze Cruise
Friday July 13th, 2012 10pm-12:30am
Star of Knoxville Riverboat
300 Neyland Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
Louisville comedians Tyler Jackson and Raanan Hershberg bring their original blend of comedy to the Riverboat along with locals Dave Wright, Jake James, Sean Riccio and Chad Hensley for another great night of laughs and drinks!

Booze Cruise to Celebrate 10th Anniversary!

Ok, so it's actually just the 10th Cruise, but we here at The Comedy Booze Cruise Headquarters feel a little like we are in High School and dating again with the success of the most recent cruises, hence the monthiversary.  Tickets are on sale Now for this cruise.  The 10th Comedy Booze Cruise Features The Black Liver Society members Waylon Whiskey, Ben Thompson and Riley Fox will be joined by Derek Dennis and Dugan Broadhurst.  This cruise is going to be one for the books! Bring your American Flag sleeveless t-shirts and bandannas and help us celebrate freedom a few weeks PRIOR to the 4th!

Comedy Booze Cruise 9 Tickets Now on Sale!

The next Comedy Booze Cruise is Friday June 8th!  This is the 9th Knoxville Comedy Booze Cruise.  This time around we are bringing you one of Nashville's brightest up and coming comics, Gary Fletcher!  Also joining Gary will be Chattanooga comedians Joel Ruiz and Ryan Darling.  Locals J.C. Ratliff and Coor Babylegs round out the line-up.  Matt Ward will once again be hosting the show.


This is an Adult-Themed Stand-Up Comedy Show, only folks 21 and Up will be permitted.  If you are easily offended, this is NOT the event for you.


Get your tickets TODAY!

Wild Bill Dykes at the May 25 Comedy Booze Cruise

Folks, you will NOT want to miss the EIGHTH Knoxville comedy booze cruise on the Tennessee River. With the familiar surroundings of a riverboat, emcee, actor, improvisor and comedian for more than 13 years, Bill Dykes, will be rocking the boat with his comedy on May 25.
Bill has been living in New Orleans for over a decade and we're thrilled to have him come up. He's played overseas for the troops in the Middle East, and even shared a stage with Knoxville's own Matt Ward.
Ticket information to come, but if you get to the boat before 10PM you're sure to get a seat for $12. Our last cruise was so awesome two people got engaged!

Cinco De Mayo Comedy Booze Cruise Approaches

The next Comedy Booze Cruise is scheduled and promises to be the biggest and bestest one yet! Get your tickets for just $10.


Our 7th Comedy Booze Cruise once again sets sail from The Knoxville Riverboat Company aboard the Star of Knoxville on Saturday May 5th 2012. The cruise takes off at 10:30pm and hits the Tennessee River waters for two hours of stand-up comedy and alcohol consumption.Appearing on this cruise will be Atlanta comics Jake Head and Remi Treuer along with local comics John Upton, Nakht Ricks and Drew Morgan. The event will be hosted by Sean Chidester.




Get your tickets here NOW!

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Next Comedy Booze Cruise Saturday April 14th

The next Knoxville Comedy Booze Cruise takes place on Saturday April 14th, 2012 at 10:30pm at the Knoxville Riverboat Company located on the Tennessee River in Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee (300 Neyland Drive).  Performing this time around are Ron Daughtrey, Matt Ward, Jeff Blank, Justin Koontz,  Daniel Wade and Daniel Rector!  Tickets are just $10 in advance and are SURE to sell out before the day of the event.  If not, tickets will be just $12 at the dock.

March Booze Cruise Cancelled

We apologize in advance to our patrons but due to unforeseen circumstances, our March 16th cruise has been cancelled. We will be back with more info on our April cruise in the coming weeks!

January Booze Cruise Biggest Crowd Yet!

Here are some pictures from last night's Comedy Booze Cruise.  We will have more up soon including some of Drew Morgan who brought the house down to end the show at our most successful Comedy Booze Cruise yet!
Check out this video and some pictures from the January 20th Comedy Booze Cruise.

Dave Wright Hosts Comedy Booze Cruise IV

View of River from Star of Knoxville Riverboat January 20th

Jeff Blank performs at the Comedy Booze Cruise IV

Dave Wright Hosts Comedy Booze Cruise IV 

John Upton performs at the Comedy Booze Cruise

Taylor Hiner performs at the Comedy Booze Cruise