Nashville Guided Paddleboard Tour along Cumberland River

Embark on an exhilarating paddleboard adventure in Downtown Nashville. Explore the scenic Cumberland River on a 90-minute journey starting from East Bank Park. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway - Experience a unique side of Nashville as you unwind on the river, floating three miles downstream with your guide to downtown Nashville, right in the heart of Broadway! We supply all safety gear, a paddle introduction, and the basics. Complimentary water and sunscreen are also provided. Just show up, and we’ll handle the rest!

Our paddle boards can support up to 400 pounds, and it’s crucial that guests do not exceed this limit to avoid the risk of capsizing. NO ALCOHOL is permitted on tours. Strong headwinds and currents can make your trip more challenging and longer. This is an active commercial waterway with boats and barges, and we will paddle board through an industrial area of the city to view the skyline.

What's Included
  • 2-Hour Guided Paddleboard Tour in Nashville
  • Paddle down the Cumberland River
  • Paddleboard, Leash, PFD and Safety Instruction
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Complimentary Water and Sunscreen
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Get ready for an exciting adventure! Your guide will give a fun and informative safety briefing, along with a short introduction to paddling the Cumberland River.

The route we take on the Cumberland is approximately 3 miles and usually takes around 90 minutes, depending on the current speed and weather conditions. Plan for 90 minutes on the water and 30 minutes for loading and preparation. This section of the Cumberland is typically calm, making it perfect for first-time kayakers. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and capture amazing photos along the way!

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway
Davidson Street
Our skyline tours meet 15 MINUTES PRIOR to departure time at the Shelby Park Boat Launch. We are a MOBILE business so look for our shuttle and trailer at the park near the railroad tracks and the baseball fields in Shelby Park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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942stacye
Jul 16, 2024
Fun on a hot day! - So much fun!!! We loved it! We had never paddleboarded before. I highly recommend to anyone. Great for kids! Tests your balance!
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Keith_o
Jun 24, 2024
After 2 days of bar... - After 2 days of bar hopping and live music we were looking for a change in plans. This was one of the ideas and it was a great way to spend the day.
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F1017qxjacobf
Sep 4, 2023
Great Experience! - Awesome experience and great tour guides! Paddle boarding down the Cumberland River was a great way to cap off our vacation to Nashville and Big Willies provided excellent service!
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Q5687ynjulia
Jul 28, 2023
Adventure worth doing! - We had an AMAZING experience paddle boarding and kayaking on the river with this group. Dan and Co. were extremely friendly, and our guide Josh was great! Super easy and fun way to spend some time and see Nashville from a different point of view. Will definitely be coming back and recommending this to our friends! Do it!!! You won’t regret 😁
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G1712cxsarac
Jul 8, 2023
Best way to experience a Nashville sunset! - Sunset Paddleboard Tour was awesome! It was perfect for beginners, our guide Dan was so helpful in explaining technique and balance! The timing was perfect to catch sunset over the Nashville skyline - highly recommend for locals and visitors!
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Let464travels
Jul 1, 2023
Great morning on the water! - We had a great morning on the water with Big Willie's! Super easy to book with! The river is wide and easy to navigate. All equipment was in good condition and easy to use.
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Daniela_l
Jun 17, 2023
Extremely fun! - Our guide was super helpful! We fell a couple times (our balance isnt the best) But we had soo many laughs! We love that they take picture so that the memories are there to look back at later! Highly Recommend
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Meagan_b
Sep 10, 2022
Must do experience! - Yes we could kayak at home but doing it in Nashville was an amazing experience!! Josh and Dan are the best… so funny!!!
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Shaunas341
Aug 30, 2022
Awesome Paddle Boarding Adventure! - My friend and I went paddle boarding through Big Willie’s and had a blast! Our tour guide, Josh, was extremely nice and made sure to check in with everyone on the trip. He took pictures of us in front of the bridge, made sure we had water, and told us a little about the river and what it was used for. If we come to back to Nashville in the summertime, we’ll definitely be doing this again!
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Heather_s
Jul 29, 2022
Worth it - Great time. Tour guide was awesome and knowledgeable. Very accommodating. Made parking and instructions easy.
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