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.
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What's Included
  • General Jackson Showboat Admission Ticket in Nashville
  • Boat Cruise along scenic Cumberland River in Nashville
  • Live Entertainment On Board
  • Lunch or Dinner Cruise Options Available
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off (from select downtown Nashville hotels only)
  • All local taxes & fees
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…

Location
2812 Opryland Dr
Opryland Drive
General Jackson
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Teresa
Sep 13, 2025
Very talented entertainment ! - Food was very good and the entertainment was awesome! They put on a wonderful show Tennessee Legends. They really put a lot into it. Every staff member was very welcoming and friendly. Perfect gift from our kids.
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Tammy_s
Sep 12, 2025
The boat was a historic... - The boat was a historic replica of a paddle wheel going up the Cumberland River. The band playing top deck when we got there was wonderful. We took the lunch tour so we could see the city in the daylight. The lunch was decent and the show they put on with top country music hits was very entertaining. I would definitely recommend!
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Kenneth_n
Sep 11, 2025
The show was very good. ... - The show was very good. The food was a good buffet and there was a lot, Waiter for drinks but there were several bars for drinks. Of course the views of downtown from the General Jackson.
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Karen_o
Sep 10, 2025
Fun time - It was a delightful few hours. The boat, food and entertainment were superb! We enjoyed the southern food. The legends show was very entertaining!
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Sharon_m
Sep 9, 2025
It was great. My husband... - It was great. My husband and I had a wonderful time. Food was really good, as was the entertainment.
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Sandy_j
Sep 9, 2025
Amazing experience! I... - Amazing experience! I wasn’t expecting too much on the food but surprisingly, it was really good! The entertainment was fantastic! Highly recommend booking.
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Seda
Sep 9, 2025
The steamboat was amazing the show was amazing and great loved it also the food was great - I rated 3 needed more improvement the reason for saying that every place we step on it lots of spiders webs needed to maintain good
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Brian_p
Sep 8, 2025
Anytime one can view a city from the water, take advantage of it. - Great fund and family appropriate. Food was good, show was great and view spectacular. Highly recommended.
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Dsilverlake
Sep 7, 2025
It was a showboat special - Food, staff were wonderful! The show just made us sing the rest of the night! Just loved it Recommend to anyone Will come again
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P8771udcindyj
Sep 11, 2025
Pretty corny- think off strip Vegas - I was really looking forward o this tour, but I would not do it again. There was quite a bit of upselling, the boat was very dirty and rundown. Spiders everywhere! The steps are very step to climb up and down, the drinks were over-priced and weak, and the food was very generic. I was very glad to be on the river, but next time I would just book a pontoon boat or something. I felt the performers gave it their all and were talented, but it was a very touristy show.
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From $113
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).