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
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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
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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
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
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
Reviews
1,327 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
General Jackson lunch cruise
Frances N,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00Cruise vessel was good, show was amazing great bar service good but only one person serving, food was ok could be better.
Amazing experience!!...
Stefanie F,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience!! Highly recommend this. The food was good, the show was very good. They were all amazingly talented. And the view of Nashville on the water at night is breathtaking
Mini vacay
SUSAN b,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was excellent family fun. Food was good, plenty to eat and it was buffet serving. Highly recommended
magical
Eduardo G,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00something simply perfect The way the waiters and bartenders treated us was great, and not to mention the show was the icing on the cake.
General Jackson Cruise
gstubbe,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00The food was great, so were the cocktails. The staff was pleasant, friendly, and professional. Although, the General Jackson needed some help. It’s an old vessel that could use a facelift
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