General Jackson Showboat Tours and Tickets

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• General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville

Tickets to the General Jackson Showboat cost around US$45 for adults (US$30 for children ages 4–11) for cruises without meals. Cruises with meals start at US$67 for adults (US$42 for kids) for regular seating and US$102 for adults (US$77 for kids) for Captain's Table.

There isn't a strict dress code for the General Jackson Showboat, and casual clothes are welcome. However, you must wear shoes and a shirt at all times. Halter tops and bikini tops are not allowed. Some people do dress up for the experience, but you won’t feel underdressed if you don't.

Yes, the General Jackson Showboat is accessible to people with disabilities. A boarding ramp leads onto the Texas Deck, and a ramp leads to the main deck. Additional ramps are located onboard, and there's an elevator with flat access. The Hurricane Deck, however, is only accessible by stairs.

General Jackson Showboat cruises have different lengths, but most are between 2.5 and three hours, not including boarding (which starts about 45 minutes before departure). Daytime cruises typically leave at noon and return at 2:30pm, while evening cruises last longer, usually departing at 7pm and returning around 10pm.

To get to the General Jackson Showboat from downtown Nashville, take US-70 E to Briley Parkway (TN-155), and then take Exit 11, Opry Mills Drive. Parking is available across from the boarding area at General Jackson Plaza. You can also take bus No. 34 to the Opry Mills Dr and General Jackson's stop.