General Jackson Showboat: Nashville Riverboat Dining Experience
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1,067 Ratings
Nashville
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: 1 day learn more
Highlights

After pickup from your Nashville hotel, board the General Jackson Showboat, one of the largest paddle-wheel boats in the country, and travel down the Cumberland River. This grand vessel was designed to recreate the showboats that plied the waters of American rivers in the 19th century.

Admire views of the Nashville landscape as you relax on the indoor or outdoor decks. In the beautiful Victorian theater on board, you’ll feast on a traditional Southern meal. For sample lunch and dinner menus, see the Itinerary section below.

You’ll then be treated to live entertainment! On the lunch cruise, enjoy a comedy production full of classic Southern humor. On the dinner cruise, enjoy a live orchestra accompanied by a dynamic cast of dancers in elaborate costumes.

After your cruise, you’ll be taken back to your hotel.

Points of Interest

  • The Bankers Alley Hotel Nashville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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
The Bankers Alley Hotel Nashville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
222 3rd Avenue North
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Charlene_h
Apr 20, 2024
Fun Night Worth the Price - Great food, excellent entertainment, wonderful waiter, we really enjoyed it. Brought my out of town guests. They loved it too!
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Jeffrey_s
Apr 17, 2024
Well worth the money. - Highly recommended! The crew were very friendly and helpful. Great views of downtown Nashville. The lunch was quite good and the show was outstanding!
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Lisar216
Apr 17, 2024
General Jackson is worth every cent - We went on this dinner cruise last week while in Nashville and it was one of the best parts of our trip ! The food was great and we saw the show Nashville legends which was great fun! We got to sing along with some pd our old favorites, “I beg your pardon,” “hey, did you happen to see the most beautiful girl in the world , “ the gambler”. So fun ! We also saw the whole skyline of Nashville city. Beautiful, fun, and great food !,
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Janice_c
Apr 16, 2024
Great Experience - 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.
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Honey_l
Apr 13, 2024
Everybody was wonderful - Very good The entertainment was excellent. The paddleboat ride was excellent. The stuff was excellent. Everything was perfect.
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Kathy_m
Apr 10, 2024
What a perfect experience!!! - 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!!!
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Christine_d
Apr 9, 2024
Super fun,relaxing - Really enjoyed the steamboat and all it’s glory.the show was really great, all performers excellent......a very enjoyable time...
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Sewilson1224
Apr 9, 2024
I’ve been on the general Jackson twice and plan on doing it again. Definitely worth the price. Thoroughly enjoyed it! - We went for the eclipse lunch cruise. It was the second time I seen the Tennessee legends tour. It was different from the first. I was there the first night they performed. It was excellent both times the food was good. I plan on taking friends when possible when they come to town to visit me. definitely worth it.
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Shameka_r
Apr 7, 2024
I enjoyed everything..my... - I enjoyed everything..my favorite was the concert!! The food was good, the service was excellent!! Thanks for the experience
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G3538ysjoelp
Apr 7, 2024
I would Go, But - Glad we went. The show is very good. The service is very good. It's a well maintained boat. The only downside is the meal. I would give it 3 of 5 stars. I believe they should upgrade the meal. Is it good, yes but that's all I'll give it. You can eat it but everything else is so good. So I would tell you to go but understand the meal is very average.
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