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
108 1st Ave S
1st Avenue South
Riverfront Train Station located at the corner of 1st & Broadway
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jim_m
Jun 29, 2025
STELLAR performance! - Excellent stage performance; stellar talent! Choreography, song selections, lighting, everything was perfect!
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550tenat
Jun 27, 2025
Great Show! - We went on a lunch cruise on the General Jackson paddle showboat. We had a fun time. The musical show was great and informative regarding the history of country music. The food was so-so, but I wasn't expecting much from a banquet-style meal. It was interesting watching Nashville slide by as the boat went down the river and back to the starting point. It was all run very smoothly and efficiently.
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Joseph_s
Jun 27, 2025
A must do while in Nashville - The crew on the boat were very pleasant, the dinner was very delicious and the entertainment was the best I’ve seen while in Nashville. It was well worth the price we paid.
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T3732snmichelr
Jun 26, 2025
Fun, food good and show was above expectations - We enjoyed our show and dinner on the General Jackson. The show, a review of Country Music had surprising talent and energy. The Showboat was clean and the views great.
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Marguerite_d
Jun 26, 2025
The boat ride and boat... - The boat ride and boat staff were so pleasant and entertainment is wonderful. The driver was also filled with so many little Nashville facts thats the ride it felt like a tour that im very grateful for!
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Bob_g
Jun 25, 2025
No problems at all! Very... - No problems at all! Very enjoyable experience. Would do it again! Very knowledgeable driver/guide. Great!
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Lgspartan
Jun 24, 2025
Totally Corny, Touristy, Yet Fun Times For All - Think part Disney, part Carnival, part Grand Ol' Opry and that best describes General Jackson Showboat. They try to sell you photos as soon as you enter the gates, advertise the non-descript gift shop and hype the Captain's table. However, after ignoring all that, the experience is truly fun. You start on the top deck where a live band is playing good music. The bar serves up $24 souvenir drinks that are oversized and not a bad deal. An hour later the doors open to the main floor where the buffet lunch is served and stage show plays. The buffet is decent with a mediocre tossed salad, mac and cheese, baked beans, grilled chicken breast, pulled pork, roasted carrots, rolls and apple cobbler. The highlight is the live stage show, a good hour of music that features 75 years of country music. Very well done and worth admission just for this. Overall, another property owned by Ryman Hospitality Group (they also own Opryland Hotel, Ryman Center and the Grand Ol' Opry) that does a great job providing solid entertainment and fun at a decent price.
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Kimpq9046ap
Jun 23, 2025
Fun show & good food! - We enjoyed our lunch cruise on the General Jackson. The lunch was a buffet that was good: bbq, chicken, mac & cheese, peas & carrots, salad, potato salad, baked beans, rolls, muffins, apple crisp. The show, "Tennessee Legends," was GREAT. The entertainers were very talented and put on a good show. I definitely recommend this attraction.
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Mary_o
Jun 21, 2025
Wonderful Night on the River - It was fabulous - beautiful night on river, outstanding meal and great show! Service was great too! A wonderful night and I highly recommend it!!
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T650hwkimh
Jun 25, 2025
Nice quiet ride down the river. - The reason for a 4⭐️ is am unable to rate tge meal & show. I took the Showboat for relaxation & views. I give that a 10. I didn't buy the meal option & skipped the show. Before the boat sailed most of the guest went to the top deck to hear the band & see the views from there. The steps are very steep, after going up 3 steps I turned around. I have had too many leg/foot injuries to climb down steep stairs. After 4 nights at the CMA fest, a quiet ride down the river was what the doctor prescribed. On the way back out from downtown Nashville, it got dark enough to make pictures look nice. If you chose to buy a alcoholic beverage & don't want the expensive souvenir glass, you can skep buying tge glass & ask for a plastic cup. I seen several glasses leftt behind on the tables. The staff was very nice.
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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).