About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Nashville Cumberland River Sightseeing Cruise Guide
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Cumberland River Cruise Guide
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Andrew Jackson's Hermitage Guide
Wander Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, where mansion rooms, slave quarters, and Jackson's tomb reveal a past the estate is only beginning to uncover.
What is 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
Itinerary and highlights
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
View the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge.
Ride aboard the General Jackson Showboat.
Meeting and pickup information
- General Jackson
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Gray Line Tennessee
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
• 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.
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
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