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, please contact our Dispatch Office to confirm availability.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All local taxes & fees
Live Entertainment On Board
Experience the General Jackson Showboat, on one of the largest paddlewheel riverboats in the country
General Jackson Showboat Admission Ticket in Nashville
Lunch or Dinner Cruise Options Available
Enjoy a musical performance for dinner in the riverboat’s beautiful Victorian dinner theatre
Boat Cruise along scenic Cumberland River in Nashville
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off (from select downtown Nashville hotels only)
Additional food and beverages
Gratuities
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.
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
1,293 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
STELLAR performance!
Jim M,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent stage performance; stellar talent! Choreography, song selections, lighting, everything was perfect!
A must do while in Nashville
Joseph S,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00The crew on the boat were very pleasant, the dinner was very delicious and the entertainment was the best I’ve seen while in Nashville. It was well worth the price we paid.
The boat ride and boat...
Marguerite D,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00The boat ride and boat staff were so pleasant and entertainment is wonderful. The driver was also filled with so many little Nashville facts thats the ride it felt like a tour that im very grateful for!
No problems at all! Very...
Bob G,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00No problems at all! Very enjoyable experience. Would do it again! Very knowledgeable driver/guide. Great!
Wonderful Night on the River
Mary O,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was fabulous - beautiful night on river, outstanding meal and great show! Service was great too! A wonderful night and I highly recommend it!!
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