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General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville
By Gray Line Tennessee
4.3 1,598 reviews· Viator + Tripadvisor
4h

- 4h (approx.)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Offered in: English
- Hotel pickup or meet at the starting point
- Live guide: English
Overview
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.
What's included
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)
Not included
- Additional food and beverages
- Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pickup or meet at the starting point
Meeting point
General Jackson
End point
General Jackson
What to expect
Stop 1
1h · Admission included
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
Stop 2
1h
View the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge.
Stop 3
1h
Ride aboard the General Jackson Showboat.
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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be canceled due to bad weather.
Available 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
4.3 / 5 · 1,598 total reviews.
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Product code: 3131SHOWBOAT