General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville
Overview
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4 hours
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Take a Musical Lunch/Dinner Riverboat Cruise in Nashville!
Cruise down the scenic Cumberland River on the General Jackson Showboat, on one of the largest paddlewheel riverboats in the country. Enjoy lunch or dinner and a musical performance in the riverboat’s beautiful Victorian dinner theatre.
Lunch Cruise
A mid-day cruise. This thrilling show includes a delicious lunch and a cruise down the Cumberland River on the beautiful General Jackson Showboat.
Dinner Cruise
What a thrill to cruise the Cumberland River on the beautiful General Jackson Showboat. Your night will include a Las Vegas style show with a dynamic cast of entertainers, elaborate costumes, dancers and a live orchestra. The evening includes a delicious dinner, the show and a three-hour cruise.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon advance notice
Accessibility: ADA-compliant vehicles are available for most tours if you provide us with a 48-hour notice. After scheduling your tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gray Line Tours
After being picked up from your Nashville hotel, you'll board the General Jackson Showboat, one of the largest paddle-wheel boats in the country, and journey down the Cumberland River. This magnificent vessel is designed to evoke the showboats that navigated American rivers in the 19th century. Take in the beautiful views of the Nashville skyline while you relax on either the indoor or outdoor decks. Inside the lovely Victorian theater, you’ll enjoy a traditional Southern meal. For sample lunch and dinner menus, please refer to the Itinerary section below. Next, you'll be entertained with live performances! On the lunch cruise, you can look forward to a comedy show filled with classic Southern humor. On the dinner cruise, enjoy a live orchestra along with a vibrant cast of dancers in stunning costumes. After your cruise, you'll be returned to your hotel
Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge
View the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge.
What‘s Included
All local taxes & fees
Live Entertainment On Board
General Jackson Showboat Admission Ticket in Nashville
Lunch or Dinner Cruise Options Available
Boat Cruise along scenic Cumberland River in Nashville
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off (from select downtown Nashville hotels only)
Additional food and beverages
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Dinner Cruise at 5:30pm
Dinner cruise departs @ 7:00pm
(Shuttle Picks up at your hotel between 5:30pm and 6:15pm) Please be in the lobby by 5:30pm
Pickup included
Lunch Cruise at 10:30am
Lunch cruise departs @ 12:00pm
(Shuttle Departure between 10:30am and 11:00am.) Please be in the Lobby by 10:30am
Pickup included
Reviews
1,447 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very loud music
sharon b,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The boat ride was nice and the skyline of Nashville was breathtaking ! The musical show at the end was far too loud. My ears were still hurting a day later. Bring earplugs.
A fantastic showboat experience!!
Iain M,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an awesome experience. From the pick up from the hotel to drop off it was all amazing. A lovely vessel, amazing live music, tasty quality meal and wonderful theatre performances on board.
I'd go again.
LttlNmbrCrnchr,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun. Food was okay, but the entertainment and experience was fantastic.
Great entertainment. The singers were so good. Food was good. Service was excellent
Patsy A,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared for a great evening. Love it The best Awesome Singers were very good. Loved it Thanks to a great evening
The entertainment was...
Jan D,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The entertainment was excellent! The ballroom was cold as an iceberg, we absolutely froze through it all!! Therefore the food was cold as well! Chicken was very dry & other meat was overcooked as well.
Souvenir
Sean R,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The only discrepancy is the guy didn't tell us the non alcoholic drinks was 24 bucks a piece. Waste of money
Didn't get to go.
Jessica M,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We didn't even get to go, as the pickup never happened. They didn't tell us that they wouldn't make it until it was to late to try something else.
Wonderful and enjoyable time!
Jan W,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Family friendly. High energy and very entertaining. Would definitely recommend. Must be able to navigate a few steps.
My General Jackson Dinner Cruise, Nashville Experience.
Oluwaseun L,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Don't be swayed by the negative reviews you might see. Keep your mind open, and you will surely have a good time. The food was awesome, the music performances were top notch.
Good times!
Melanie H,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Do not miss this tour! Dinner was good and the entertainment was great! Our severs were friendly and attentive. We had 8 in our group celebrating a 50th birthday and they made it special! Such an enjoyable evening on the river!
From US$111.50
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