Cruise on Nashville's Cumberland River aboard one of the country's largest paddle-wheel boats, the 'General Jackson Showboat', during this excursion. Book for a lunch or dinner cruise, enjoying the scenery on the riverbanks as well as live entertainment. Round-trip transportation from local hotels included.

Paddle-wheel boat cruise on Nashville’s Cumberland River
See the city skyline from an authentic paddle-wheel showboat
Enjoy live entertainment including music, comedy, and dancers
Dine on a Southern meal on board
Choose a lunch or dinner cruise
Pickup and drop-off included

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Feast on a Southern-style lunch or dinner while enjoying live music, comedy, and views of Nashville’s skyline.

What's Included

General Jackson Showboat Admission Ticket in Nashville
Lunch or Dinner Cruise Options Available
Boat Cruise along scenic Cumberland River in Nashville
Experience the General Jackson Showboat, on one of the largest paddlewheel riverboats in the country
Enjoy a musical performance for dinner in the riverboat’s beautiful Victorian dinner theatre
Live Entertainment On Board
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off (from select downtown Nashville hotels only)
All local taxes & fees

Additional food and beverages
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please note: Hotel pick-up is offered at select downtown Nashville hotels only. • Lunch Cruise: Please be ready in the Hotel Lobby for pick up by 10:30am for the Lunch Cruise at 12pm. • Dinner Cruise: Please be ready in the Hotel Lobby for pick up by 5:30pm for the Dinner cruise at 7:00pm.

What To Expect

Begin your showboat cruise with convenient pickup at your Nashville hotel prior to departure time; the lunch cruise departs in the late morning and the dinner cruise departs in the early evening.

Board the historically recreated General Jackson Showboat, one of the country's largest paddle-wheel boats, and set off down the Cumberland River. Find a spot on one of the outdoor or indoor decks to enjoy the riverside scenery, then make your way to the boat's onboard Victorian theater to be seated for your meal. Dig into a traditional Southern meal, then sit back and enjoy a show featuring live comedy and music. The dinner show includes a live orchestra and talented dancers.

When the General Jackson pulls back into the dock, transfer to ground transportation for the ride back to your Nashville hotel.

Please see Itinerary section for a sample menu.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Our favorite night in Nashville

Jenna_C, Apr 2024

I took my parents on the showboat and we had a terrific time. Great musical performances, great views, and decent food. They loved being on the river. The performance was a medly of tributes to the history of country music and the quality was better than an equivalent experience in most cities--Nashville really is the city of music!

Must see!

Cathy_H, Apr 2024

The entire experience was really wonderful and so much fun! I only didn’t want to give it 5 stars because there were 75-100 children from a school on the boat with us and they were unbelievable loud and obnoxious. Screaming during the show. It was disappointing and hard to enjoy fully. I would definitely go again though. Great talent!

Great experience

Laura_J, Apr 2024

It was great buffet food. The show was awesome. Talented performers. The bus pick up was a great add. So easy.

Great time

Nichole_B, Apr 2024

The meal and the entertainment was spot on!! A lot of fun 🤩 everyone was friendly. We would recommend this to any age.

Great time!

Debra_J, Apr 2024

The lunch and the entertainment was wonderful!The boat was beautiful and the river ride was so scenic.

The Wonderful Showboat Cruise

Donna_W, Apr 2024

Our waiter was awesome. He not only made us feel welcome but was a great at giving us heads up what to expect and etc. The entertainmemt was fabulous.

Fun, Food & Frolic

Karen_Y, Apr 2024

We were lucky enough to be at a dinner table with all fun and silly people. We had a great time with them and enjoyed the entertainment.

Fun Night Worth the Price

Charlene_H, Apr 2024

Great food, excellent entertainment, wonderful waiter, we really enjoyed it. Brought my out of town guests. They loved it too!

Well worth the money.

Jeffrey_S, Apr 2024

Highly recommended! The crew were very friendly and helpful. Great views of downtown Nashville. The lunch was quite good and the show was outstanding!

Great Experience

Janice_C, Apr 2024

Seeing the City Lights of Nashville, great show with great voices, and cruising down the river. We enjoyed the pick up service from our hotel.

Everybody was wonderful

Honey_L, Apr 2024

Very good The entertainment was excellent. The paddleboat ride was excellent. The stuff was excellent. Everything was perfect.

What a perfect experience!!!

Kathy_M, Apr 2024

The show was amazing!! So much talent!! As much if not more than a country award show!! The food..OMG...SOOO GOOOD!! Also..the driver who pick us up at our condo location and took us back was SO NICE!! His name was Glenn!! The best!!!

Super fun,relaxing

Christine_D, Apr 2024

Really enjoyed the steamboat and all it’s glory.the show was really great, all performers excellent......a very enjoyable time...

I enjoyed everything..my...

Shameka_R, Apr 2024

I enjoyed everything..my favorite was the concert!! The food was good, the service was excellent!! Thanks for the experience

Nashville a city to visit

Lucie_G, Apr 2024

How easy it was to access the cruise. The driver picked us up at the designated area and when we arrived he picked up the tickets for the whole bus and distributed them to each couple and we didn't have to wait in line. We proceeded to board. The staff was very friendly also. Loved the experience would do it again. Thank you

Missed some things

bert_b, Apr 2024

THE fact that promised city sky line views never appeared was disappointing, All we saw were trees ,shrubs and a few houses over and over . food good and entertainment first rate

Southern Delight

Bobbie_B, Apr 2024

This was a delightful experience. The crew was professional and courteous. The food was very good. The seating was comfortable and the show was incredible. The Tennessee Legends band played several well known songs. Each member was outstanding . I highly recommend

Very Enjoyable Evening

Robert_B, Apr 2024

Nice dinner, good views of Downtown and the bridges. The show was good, but it was warm in the hall.

TOM_M, Apr 2024

The boat trip was good as was the show . The boat was tired and need decorating. The food was poor .

Don't miss it...

John_G, Mar 2024

Buffet dinner was excellent, show was out of sight!... View of downtown at night from the river was a highlight... Downtown bar scene is raucous, this is much more manageable...

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