General Jackson Showboat: Nashville Riverboat Dining Experience

Experience a thrilling lunch or dinner cruise on the General Jackson Showboat in Nashville. Enjoy delicious meals, live entertainment, and scenic views of the Cumberland River.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gray Line Tours - Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your Nashville hotel and board the General Jackson Showboat, one of the largest paddle-wheel boats in the nation, for a scenic journey down the Cumberland River. This splendid vessel is crafted to resemble the showboats that sailed American rivers in the 19th century.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Nashville skyline as you relax on the indoor or outdoor decks. Inside the charming Victorian theater, savor a traditional Southern meal. For sample lunch and dinner menus, please see the Itinerary section below.

Next, be entertained by live performances! The lunch cruise features a comedy show with classic Southern humor, while the dinner cruise offers a live orchestra accompanied by a vibrant cast of dancers in dazzling costumes.

After your cruise, you’ll be conveniently returned to your hotel.

  • Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge - Admire the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge.
  • General Jackson Showboat - Experience a ride aboard the General Jackson Showboat.
What's Included
  • All local taxes & fees included
  • Live Entertainment On Board
  • Cruise on one of the largest paddlewheel riverboats - the General Jackson Showboat
  • Admission Ticket for General Jackson Showboat in Nashville
  • Choose between Lunch or Dinner Cruise
  • Musical performance in the riverboat’s Victorian dinner theatre
  • Scenic boat cruise along the Cumberland River
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off (select downtown Nashville hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and beverages
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a Musical Lunch/Dinner Riverboat Tour in Nashville!
Navigate through the picturesque Cumberland River on the General Jackson Showboat, one of the nation’s biggest paddlewheel riverboats. Relish lunch or dinner and a musical act in the riverboat’s stunning Victorian dinner theatre.

Lunch Cruise
Experience a cruise during the day. This exciting show encompasses a tasty lunch and a cruise along the Cumberland River on the magnificent General Jackson Showboat.

Dinner Cruise
Experience the thrill of cruising down the Cumberland River on the spectacular General Jackson Showboat. Your evening will feature a Las Vegas style performance with a vibrant cast of entertainers, detailed costumes, dancers, and a live orchestra. The night includes a mouthwatering dinner, the performance, and a three-hour cruise.

  • 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.
Location
Gray Line Tours
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Erin_l
Aug 29, 2024
Enjoyable - Had a great experience. Had one rude server when asked about dessert regarding an allergy. Asked for a supervisor and issue was resolved quickly and super friendly.
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Rachaeller2023
Aug 28, 2024
Don’t miss! - Hubby & I really enjoyed this. The food was good. I really liked the macaroni and cheese! The show was great! Very talented musicians and vocalists. I would say it’s a don’t miss if you’re in Nashville!
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Jackie_m
Aug 26, 2024
GENERAL JACKSON SHOWBOAT LUNCH AND ENTERTAINMENT - Entertainment and the food were excellent. We also were pleased that Viator provided transporation to and from our hotel. Otherwise, we could not have gone.
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Yelljack46
Aug 25, 2024
General Jackson dinner cruise - Food and entertainment was great. Cruising at night gave us a fun look at downtown Nashville . First time on a river boat was interesting.
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Rick_s
Aug 24, 2024
You will NOT be disappointed!!! - Everything was top notch! Much better than I had expected. The food and service was great and the show was awesome! Would definitely do it again!
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Kelly_k
Aug 24, 2024
Great Experience - Thanks for a great time with good food and excellent entertainment! Celebrating Mom’s birthday was a blast!
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James
Aug 24, 2024
Vacation 2024 - Trip was fantastic, the food and music great. All the staff were friendly and we met some very cool people from all over the world
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Donna_c
Aug 22, 2024
Fantastic - Everything was wonderful the show and the service we are from Australia, all the music that was played was great
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Denise_s
Aug 29, 2024
Great show - The show and staff were excellent!! The food was horrible! The chicken was dry and not edible and absolutely nothing was good. How about some southern food pulled pork, pulled chicken, barbecue, baked beans and or cornbread. The ship also needs some updating everything look dirty and old. The carpeting in the dining room was disgusting. The tables are too close together couldn’t get around to even get in the buffet line.
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Wrigphil
Aug 22, 2024
Memorable experience on the river - Being the first time in Nashville we booked the captains table for this event. I would recommend this option as we had front row seats to the entertainment. The meal was good and the experience on the paddle boat was great. Wearing a warmer coat in October would have been better.
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