Nashville · RIVERBOAT & PONTOON CRUISES
10 reviewed
The Cumberland gives you the skyline from the water, whether that is a paddlewheel dinner cruise or a small pontoon with a captain. Below are the 10 best Nashville river cruises, compared on what is on board, how long you sail, and the price per person.
Paddle-wheel lunch or dinner cruise on Nashville’s Cumberland River with Southern food and live comedy, music, and dancers.
“Was a great experience as soon as you get on boat, until you get off ! Crew & music & Food were excellent !!!”
Dinner, live Nashville music, and skyline views on the General Jackson Showboat paddlewheel cruise down the Cumberland River from $138.
“Absolutely wonderful experience! Would certainly recommend it to all the people I know!”
Skip Broadway for a 2-hour Pontoon Saloon party cruise on the Cumberland River with a USCG captain, DJ-host games, and an onboard bar.
“Crop top Cason and the captain were absolutely awesome, played great music and entered everyone, both went far and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time... I highly recommend this cruise, definitely worth it.”
A relaxed 2-hour Cumberland River pontoon cruise in Nashville with live narration, great views, and an onboard bar for adults.
“The whole trip was such fun from start to finish , with 2 great hosts, one who has an obsession with red buckets 😂. Would highly recommend if in Nashville, such a lovely relaxing 2 hours, my wife and I both love it, well worth the very reasonable charge. Best of luck and keep it going, your friends from Ireland on the cruise 21st Aug. We will definitely be back..”
General Jackson Showboat lunch cruise on the Cumberland River with a Southern buffet, live country entertainment, and hotel shuttle.
“Food was great. Entertainment reminded me of something in a country Vegas. Fiddle player was awesome!”
Short 30-minute helicopter ride from Nashville for big river-and-city views, with Bose headsets and calm pilot guidance for nervous first-timers.
“Booked flight as anniversary gift for my husband. He loved it and said it was the best and favorite part of our trip. Our pilot was awesome. Highly recommend.”
A private 3-hour slide pontoon cruise on Percy Priest Lake with a float pad, tubes, and captain care—great for groups in Nashville.
“The time was the best!! We went for bachelorette and we had a great time. Sean was great with the group! Weather was great and fun!!”
Private 3-hour party boat on Percy Priest Lake with double-decker slides, tubing raft, and lily pad fun for groups up to 15.
“Awesome day for the bachelorette!! Had fun and enjoyed everything!!…A day on the lake was a great and highly recommend for a group of friends”
3 hours on a 25‑ft pontoon in Percy Priest Lake Party Cove with captain, tubes, and sound—private for up to 12.
“Captain was awesome, amazing experience that you won’t regret! Captain asked what experience we wanted and how we wanted to spend our time. Accommodated based on our answers and kept the experience great, knowing when to chat with us or let us as friends have our conversations.”
A 3-hour double-decker slide pontoon cruise on Percy Priest Lake with tube rides, float pads, and a pro captain in Nashville.
“Matt was very professional, but at the same time was also entertaining and made for a safe and very fun event for our group.”
