Nashville Party Boat Cruise on the Cumberland River

Dance on the water while the Nashville skyline and lit-up bridges drift past.

A 2-hour party boat cruise on the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville for ages 21 and up, with a 50-foot pontoon, licensed captain and deckhand, party host, sound system and onboard restroom. The boat departs from lower Broadway and passes the Batman building, Nissan Stadium and scenic bridges. Drinks and mixers are available for purchase.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nashville river cruise and sightseeing

• Board party pontoon at lower Broadway
• Enjoy music and drinks onboard
• View Nashville Skyline and Batman building
• See Nissan Stadium from the boat
• Cruise along Cumberland River and bridges

The experience

The 50-foot party barge leaves from lower Broadway in downtown Nashville and heads out onto the Cumberland River with a licensed captain steering and a deckhand keeping watch. You'll be moving past the Nashville skyline, the distinctive Batman building, and Nissan Stadium while a party host keeps the energy going and a sound system plays the mix. The boat's got a restroom onboard, and you can buy drinks and mixers throughout the cruise.

This is a mingling and dancing setup. The kind of cruise where you're moving around the deck, talking to other passengers, and the music and the river are the backdrop. The bridges light up at night, and the lush greenery along the banks frames the whole run. It's a 2-hour float, which is long enough to feel like you've left the city without losing the view of it.

Safety is built in: the captain and deckhand make that a priority, and the boat is stable enough for all fitness levels. You've got to be 21 or older to board. This is a drinking cruise, and the bar is part of the point.

What’s included

• Licensed captain and deckhand.
• party host keeping the energy going.
• sound system.
• onboard restroom.
• mixers and water available for purchase.

Options for this experience

3 options

Nashville Pontoon Party CruiseGuide in English · 13:20 and 15:40Lasts 1 hour 50 minutes

Nashville sunset cruiseGuide in English · 18:20Enjoy a lovely sunset, followed by the city lights! Lasts 1 hour 50 minutes

Nashville Mimosa CruiseGuide in English · 09:30Lasts 1 hour 50 minutes. Two mimosas are included: start your morning in Nashville aboard the USS Mimosa!

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and WednesdayDepartures at 09:30, 13:20, 15:40 and 18:20

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (21 to 80 years) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Pontoon Saloon

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to dance and socialize on the water rather than sit and listen to a guide: the 2-hour float down the Cumberland keeps the party moving without turning into a sightseeing tour.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included on the Nashville party boat cruise?

The cruise includes the captain and deckhand, a party host, sound system, and restroom access. Drinks and mixers are available for purchase. All fees and taxes are included in the ticket price.

How long is the Cumberland River cruise?

The cruise runs for 2 hours, departing from lower Broadway in downtown Nashville and passing the Batman building, Nissan Stadium, and the scenic bridges and greenery along the river.

What's the minimum age for this party boat?

You must be 21 or older to board the Nashville party pontoon.

What will I see from the boat?

The cruise passes the Nashville skyline, the Batman building, Nissan Stadium, and multiple bridges over the Cumberland River. At night, the bridges light up and the banks are lined with lush greenery.

Is there parking or public transit near the boat dock?

The boat departs from lower Broadway in downtown Nashville, where public transportation options are available nearby.