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What’s Included

In the Experience


Southern Style Cuisine

Come enjoy some of the finest Southern cooking aboard the General Jackson. You won’t regret it!

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Live Performances

Spend an afternoon on the General Jackson with live musical performances from Nashville’s best artists. 

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It All Started in 1817

Our Incredible History


One of the largest showboats ever built, the grand General Jackson is an elegant triumph of American ingenuity. The General Jackson was built by the largest inland shipbuilder in the United States, Jeffboat, and was launched on the Ohio River in Indiana to start the journey to its new home on Nashville’s Cumberland River on April 20, 1985.

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An Insider’s Look Into

The General Jackson Experience


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Am I Going to Get Too Cold?

Of Course Not!

All of our cruises are climate controlled, so no matter when you take a cruise, you’ll have a fantastic experience.

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Don’t Miss Out On

Our Featured Shows!


Tennessee Legends

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Rollin’ on the River

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