General Jackson Showboat

FOOD,VERY POOR TASTE,VERRY LITTLE .BUTTER NO TASTE,PRIME BEEF TOSMALL.

I did enjoy the view of the city and the quiet ride. The entertainment on the top deck was very good. However, the meal was really poor quality. It tasted like cafeteria food, and definitely not worth the price. The wait for food was long and hot. The tables and chairs on deck were picnic like and did not accommodate everyone. The drinks were too expensive and served in plastic glasses. After waiting a long time for the drinks to arrive, the waitress announced she couldn't get our drinks until we paid for them first. (What's with that.) After she was paid and delivered the drinks, she announced they were more than she quoted and wanted more money. The whole experience was tacky. I am glad that it was not my only Nashville experience.

Compared to other cities that offer options of riverboat rides that do not force you into purchasing dinner and show tickets this is just way overpriced. The show is what it is - hokey old style Nashville . I would love to have options like other cities (Pittsburgh PA) where a small fleet of boats offer reasonably priced rides up the river and back.

First, I want to say that the entertainment was fantastic. The musicians and singers worked very hard and did a top notch job, and they're probably the lowest paid people on the cruise! We waited over half an hour for someone to take our drink orders once we were at the table. I wanted decaf coffee at the end of the meal, and the regular coffee drinkers had received two refills before almost everyone at our table castigated our waiter for not getting my decaf. Again it was over half an hour. Our table was finished eating, and the table next to ours had not been served yet. The drinks that we waited over half an hour for cost $36 for two drinks! The entire cost of the evening was over $250. The cruise itself is not even particularly scenic. You're on a muddy river, cruising past factories and people's backyards.

I took my g-daughter to Tennessee to visit family - and we stole away for an afternoon full of delightful entertainment! We took the VIP Captain's Tour - very affordable and informative; it allows you early entry onto the ship and personal "hands on" topics from the Captain! Friendly staff - offering to help and offer tips (short cuts to upper/lower decks...deer in the headlights look, from following my g-daughter around, I guess, lol) The band on the hurricane deck full of positive attention to the guests, and funny as well! Food - excellent! Service impeccable, and you know I have high standards, I am a YANKEE!!!!!

I paid for the ride and buffet. You could also ride only and save a few dollars or go all out and get the show in the theater. The food was suprisingly good. The boat is very nice and clean. The staff was friendly. Band on the upper deck were very good. Young children may get bored after a while. Ride lasted about 3 hours and was a relaxing time. They had a photographer take your picture with the boat in the background. They gave you a book with a large picture and a picture of just the boat as well as a 5x7 and two 3x5 all for 20 dollars. I pay more then that for school pictures. I recommend for anyone visitng Nashville

Entertainment was mediocre, some talented performers, some lacking. Food was okay but the service was just awful. Not sure it was worth the price.

I had been on the ShowBoat many years ago and remembered it was an excellent show and a great dinner then. When we went back this time I was not disappointed. We took my daughter and her new husband with us and they were utterly amazed at the show and the curise and the meal. EXCELLENT Time EXCELLENT value. we will go again next time we are in Nashville. We got what we paid for and MORE. HIGHLY recommend this when visiting Nashville!!!

Our experience was mediocre at best. We booked the General Jackson, but ended up on the Music City Queen. The table settings were very nice when we walked in, but the food was also mediocre and at around $100 per person you would expect more. For that price one would expect a glass of wine or cocktail to be included but everything was extra. Your photo was taken before you boarded, but it was another $20 for that - it felt like we were nickel and dimed to death over and above the pricey per person cost. The entertainment was o.k. with some local talent, but we were on an upper deck with a dance floor and not enough chairs for even half the guests. In one word - 'overmarketed'. Be aware of what you are getting into before you commit to this experience.

I ENJOYED THE GENERAL JACKSON BUT I GOT A LITTLE BORED ON THE WAY BACK TO WHERE WE BOARDED THE BOAT. THE DRINKS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE BUT THE FOOD WAS REALLY GOOD. THE EMPLOYEES WERE VERY NICE ESPECIALLY THE WOMAN THAT WAS WORKING IN THE GIFT SHOP. MY KIDS WOULD REALLY ENJOY IT.