General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 9 guests
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Language
English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Experience Nashville from the Cumberland River on the iconic General Jackson Showboat. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch or dinner and a lively musical show. Choose from mid-day or evening cruises.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

All local taxes & fees
Live Entertainment On Board
Experience the General Jackson Showboat, on one of the largest paddlewheel riverboats in the country
Additional food and beverages
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • 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.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon advance notice
  • 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

What You’ll Experience

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Gray Line Tours

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
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
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Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge

View the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
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General Jackson Showboat

Ride aboard the General Jackson Showboat.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point
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Pickup Details
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.
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Meeting Point

108 1st Ave S, 1st Avenue South, Davidson County Tennessee, United States, US, 37201

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Riverfront Train Station located at the corner of 1st & Broadway
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Earliest available date: May 16, 2025
from  $130.47  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals