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General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise on Cumberland River in Nashville
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General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise on Cumberland River in Nashville

by Gray Line Tennessee

4 hours
Nashville
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4 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × $100.35
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

The General Jackson Showboat cruise offers a four-hour trip along Nashville’s Cumberland River on one of the largest paddlewheel riverboats in the United States. This Victorian-style showboat features indoor and outdoor decks with views of the Nashville skyline. Guests can choose between a lunch or dinner cruise. The lunch cruise includes a traditional Southern meal served in the boat’s Victorian theater and a comedy show with Southern humor. The dinner cruise features a full dinner accompanied by a Las Vegas-style production with a live orchestra, dancers in elaborate costumes, and other entertainers. Both options include live entertainment on board. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from select downtown Nashville hotels. After boarding at the dock, the cruise offers views of the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge and other river sights before returning to the hotel.

Highlights

Four-hour paddlewheel riverboat cruise on Cumberland River
Lunch or dinner options with traditional Southern meals
Live Southern comedy show at lunch and orchestra at dinner
Indoor Victorian theater and outdoor decks with skyline views
Hotel pickup and drop-off from select downtown hotels

What's included

All local taxes and fees
Live entertainment during the cruise
Admission to the General Jackson Showboat in Nashville
Choice of lunch or dinner cruise
Boat cruise along the Cumberland River in Nashville
Hotel pickup and drop-off from select downtown Nashville hotels

What's not included

Additional food and drinks not included in the menu
Gratuities for staff

Itinerary

1

Gray Line Tours

After pickup at the downtown Nashville hotel, guests board the General Jackson Showboat, a large paddle-wheel boat designed to resemble 19th-century American showboats. The cruise travels down the Cumberland River with views of the Nashville skyline from indoor and outdoor decks. Guests dine in the Victorian theater, enjoying traditional Southern dishes. The lunch cruise features a comedy show with Southern humor, while the dinner cruise offers a Las Vegas-style performance with a live orchestra, dancers in elaborate costumes, and a cast of entertainers. After the cruise, guests return to their hotel.

60 min

2

Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge

View the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge while cruising the river.

60 min

3

General Jackson Showboat

Ride aboard the General Jackson Showboat, a large paddlewheel riverboat offering meals and live entertainment.

60 min

Meeting point

General Jackson

End point

General Jackson

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–9 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Vegetarian and gluten-free meal options are available with advance notice
ADA-compliant vehicles are available for most tours with 48-hour prior notice after booking
Total
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