After pickup from your Nashville hotel, board the General Jackson Showboat, one of the largest paddle-wheel boats in the country, and travel down the Cumberland River. This grand vessel was designed to recreate the showboats that plied the waters of American rivers in the 19th century.
Admire views of the Nashville landscape as you relax on the indoor or outdoor decks. In the beautiful Victorian theater on board, you’ll feast on a traditional Southern meal. For sample lunch and dinner menus, see the Itinerary section below.
You’ll then be treated to live entertainment! On the lunch cruise, enjoy a comedy production full of classic Southern humor. On the dinner cruise, enjoy a live orchestra accompanied by a dynamic cast of dancers in elaborate costumes.
After your cruise, you'll be taken back to your hotel.
See Availability.
Traveler pickup is offered
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.
4 hours(approx.)
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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, please contact our Dispatch Office to confirm availability.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Sharon_D
Food was good, entertainment was awesome, service was outstanding. Well worth the money! Recommend highly!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : marilynmO5390CG
We really enjoyed the showboat dinner cruise . We were picked up and returned to our hotel without any problems. The cruise was well organized and everything flowed smoothly. The weather wasn't great but the meal, service and show were terrific.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Sandra_S
The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful. I was very impressed with the musicians and I would encourage everyone to listen to the band play before the boat takes off! The night was very fun and entertaining!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : mtnbiker4300
Mothers Day Weekend and we decided to try the Riverboat. Crew was friendly and knowledgeable. Dinner is now a small buffet. I would call average, but ok. Entertainment was loud and all of the singers were trying to out do one another just like they were auditioning for a talent scout. One song after another for over an hour. No comic relief, no interaction with audience. Disappointing. Don't expect a Vegas show because you are far from it. Would had a better time sitting outside watching the river. Glad the show was over so we could leave. Our waiter "Jonah" kept pushing for tips over and over again. He's about to leave and wont be back?? Over and Over again. Need anything? We all will leave before show and wont be back. You refilled my Tea glass after I had asking twice...now you want a tip? Come on....You are paying for a Riverboat ride, dont expect a lot more than that. By the way, can you hire someone that has all of their teeth to sell you pictures and smile at you?
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : Marissa_A
Atmosphere was great. Altough the dinner chicken and beef was a tad bit dry. For $159 would had been nice to throw in a couple of complmentary cocktails/beer.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : Cynthia_S
The weather was iffy but the ride was smooth, the dinner was very good; the show was terrific and the waiter was amusing and accommodating. Highly recommend this cruise.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12
Posted By : Dave_R
Entertainment was good. Food was good. Boat was nice. But because the water level was too high we could not go under the bridge to go downtown. That was disappointing. Had they told us at would of cancelled. We paid alot to cruise in circles. Would of rather did something else
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : James_D
The entertainment was great, lunch was very good. We were a little disappointed that we couldn’t actually go cruising the river but you can’t change Mother Nature. Would do it again if we are ever back and recommend this to everyone.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Darleen_F
The entertainment was wonderful. Totally enjoyed the show!
Food was average. Chicken was a little dry.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : S2872DBstephanied
This was the most amazing thing I’ve ever been to. The live entertainment was phenomenal, the food was delicious, the company at our table was kind & welcoming, our server was hilarious, and the boat was beautiful. Everything was well organized too.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
