General Jackson Dinner Cruise & Show in Nashville

On the General Jackson Dinner Cruise and Show, you'll have an unforgettable time aboard the historic 300-foot-long General Jackson Showboat.

You'll cruise the Cumberland River and enjoy a seated dinner and stage show aboard the largest showboat in the world. The General Jackson Dinner Cruise is one of the most popular activities in Nashville.

Book tickets online and save or call toll free for assistance with reservations, group bookings and private charter services.

Departure Time:

7:00 pm daily (except Tuesday)
6:00 pm on Sundays
(Boarding 45 minutes before departure)
Schedule varies. Please check availability calendar for specfic departure dates.

Please note: From Mid-November to Christmas, the regular dinner cruise is replaced by the General Jackson Holiday Dinner Cruise and Show

Cash bar available. Click here for the Dinner Menu.

Boarding is usually at 6:15 pm. Cruise departure time is usually 7:00 pm with a return to the dock at 10:00 pm. Your exact boarding time will be provided in your confirmation after you make your reservation. Sunday evening cruises are usually one hour earlier. Cruise times may vary, especially during the November-December holiday period. Please note: From mid-November to Christmas, the regular dinner cruise is replaced by the General Jackson Holiday Dinner Cruise and Show.

Please note: all ticket sales are final for all of our showboat tours and attractions. There are NO REFUNDS.

The General Jackson Dinner Cruise is one of the most popular activities in Nashville. Many visitors attend the Grand Ole Opry and take the General Jackson Dinner Cruise.

ENTERTAINMENT
(Shows subject to change)

"The Heart of Tennessee - A Musical Journey"

March 8 - November 11

The Heart of Tennessee – A Musical Journey celebrates the deeply rich tradition of the music born in this great state. Performed by seven professional singers and a top tier group of Nashville musicians, the show takes a journey along the Music Highway from the roots of Appalachian music and bluegrass around the mountains of East Tennessee to the blues, rock and R & B sounds along the Mississippi River in Memphis while making an imperative visit to Music City, U.S.A., the states capital: Nashville. Interwoven with video and live performance, this dynamic show will visit the music of the Carter Family, Hank Williams, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Rufus Thomas, Otis Redding, Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood and everyone in between. Just as the three stars on the state flag of Tennessee represent the three geographical sections of the state, so too do they represent the varied styles of music that has influenced American music like no other region in the country…perhaps the world. The Heart of Tennessee – A Musical Journey is a high energy, highly professional production that will delight, inform and entertain all ages and all interests. Getting to view it while cruising on the General Jackson Showboat just makes it all the more special and a great show is transformed into an ‘event’ for all.

Click here to read about the Points of Interest on the Cruise...and some interesting facts about the General Jackson.

Whether you're looking for romance, dancing, or just an evening of festive musical entertainment, evening cruises on the General Jackson Showboat offer something for everyone. Styled in the grand tradition of the paddlewheel riverboats that cruised the great Southern waterways in the 1800s, the General Jackson was named after the first steamboat to operate on the Cumberland River in 1817. Today, it's just as active as its predecessor.

Four Options for General Jackson Cruises and Shows.
For information and to order, click on the cruise of interest to you:

General Jackson Dinner Cruise and Show

General Jackson Dinner Cruise and Show with Transportation

General Jackson Lunch Cruise and Show

General Jackson Lunch Cruise and Show with Transportation

This tour does not include a hotel pick-up or drop-off. Child rate applies to children ages 4 to 11. Children 3 and under are free (if they sit in an adult's lap and do not require a chair). Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 1-800-745-1925.

General Jackson Dinner Cruise -- cruise, dinner, and show. This tour does not include a hotel pick-up or drop-off. Please note, all ticket sales are final for all of our showboat tours and attractions. There are NO REFUNDS. Child rate applies to children ages 4 to 11. Children 3 and under are free (if they sit in an adult's lap and do not require a chair). Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 1-800-745-1925.

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds. All sales are final.

If you have ordered this activity as a part of a vacation package, a different cancellation policy applies and is detailed in the Important Information section on your E-ticket.

Change Policy

If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.