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Specialty Cruises

MIDDAY AND EVENING SPECIALTY CRUISES

From festive holiday cruises like Valentine's Day and New Year’s Eve to lively themed events like Tribute to the King, each specialty cruise offers a unique blend of entertainment, dining, and unforgettable river views. Make your next celebration one to remember—on the Cumberland River!
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH CRUISE

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH CRUISE

Celebrate Mom with an unforgettable Mother’s Day aboard the iconic General Jackson Showboat. Enjoy an upscale brunch buffet, the high‑energy Nashville LIVE show, and iconic views of downtown Nashville.

Give Mom the Mother's Day she truly deserves with a one‑of‑a‑kind brunch experience aboard the legendary General Jackson Showboat. Step aboard and treat her to an upscale chef‑curated buffet, complete with indulgent brunch favorites and elevated seasonal dishes.

After brunch, take your seats for Nashville LIVE, a dynamic stage production capturing the authentic spirit, sound, and storytelling of Music City. With powerhouse vocals, dazzling choreography, and timeless hits performed live, it's entertainment she'll love.

As the Showboat glides along the Cumberland River, enjoy views of downtown Nashville and create a memory she'll cherish long after the day is over.

4TH OF JULY CRUISE - SOLD OUT

The General Jackson 4th of July Cruise is the perfect way to enjoy the fireworks from downtown Nashville! A live band will perform throughout the entire cruise, and a delicious buffet will be served on the Texas Stern.
Seating in the Victorian Theater offers limited visibility of the fireworks but includes a delightful three-course seated dinner and our production show "Southern Nights" after the fireworks.

FALL FOLIAGE CRUISE

Celebrate the beauty of the season aboard the General Jackson Showboat with a special Fall Foliage Cruise.

Enjoy live music performed by the cast on the open-air Hurricane Deck as you sail upstream, surrounded by vibrant autumn colors. Light food and beverages will be available for purchase, making this a perfect way to relax and take in the crisp fall air.

 

*The timing and vibrancy of fall foliage are subject to natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

HALLOWEEN FUN CRUISE

HALLOWEEN FUN CRUISE

Get ready to groove with the ghouls! Join us aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a spooktacular Halloween Cruise featuring Gary and the Ghouls—live in the Victorian Theater.

Dance the night away to pop hits on the dance floor as we cruise toward downtown Nashville. Light bites and drinks will be available for purchase—costumes encouraged!

TRIBUTE TO THE KING CRUISE

Memories and nostalgia collide during this event. Join us on December 29, 2026, as we celebrate the life and artistry of one of the world's greatest musical icons and the impact he has had on our lives through the music of the King!

Start the evening with Southern cuisine and spectacular views of downtown Nashville's skyline, then relive the past when Perry Danos and the Kingsmen take you on an unforgettable journey of music and memories!

Dance, sing, and enjoy a night like no other aboard the majestic General Jackson Showboat. Join us on the General Jackson as we celebrate the impact this incredible icon has had on our lives through the music of the King!

NEW YEAR'S EVE CRUISE

New Year's Eve aboard the General Jackson promises to be an unforgettable evening. Enjoy a sumptuous four-course dinner while you are serenaded to romantic music in a glittering ballroom.
After dinner, dance your way into the New Year complete with hats, noisemakers, a balloon drop, and a champagne toast at midnight.  New Year's Eve aboard the General Jackson promises to be an unforgettable evening. Enjoy a sumptuous four-course dinner while you are serenaded to romantic music in a glittering ballroom. After dinner, dance your way into the New Year complete with hats, noisemakers, a balloon drop, and a champagne toast at midnight.