Dinner Cruises

Bateaux Bordelais Dinner River Cruise

4.6/5(13)

Guesdon L

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Excellent dinner; the staff was attentive, helpful, and pleasant. The guided tour was just okay—we could hardly hear anything. It’s a shame the package doesn’t include a glass of wine—after all, we’re in Bordeaux, aren’t we?

Pages P

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

It is a pity that you cannot get the 10% discount linked to the Bordeaux CityPass when booking. The meal was of good quality and the boat cruise was pleasant. The music was inaudible and there was a lack of commentary during the cruise.

Antony R

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Excellent meal with friendly welcoming staff. Cruise time was just right for seeing the lights come on into the evening. The bi-lingual commentary was informative (though we struggled to hear it at times). Very enjoyable evening to finish our holiday in Bordeaux

Elena B

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Excellent experience! We booked in 2hrs in advance, because the weather looked nice and we're lucky to get the reservation... Bery elegant restaurant, nice settings and the FOOD!!! Delicious gourmet dinner in its best! We had a vegetarian option with no vinegar, but ordered a bottle of our white. Vine was excellent as well! We were sitting the whole dinner time inside, but there are comfortable lounge chairs on the den. The boat by itself was very comfortable, new and cool . Very soft sailing- sliding like skates on the skater ring... Friendly staff. Thank you !

Enjoy a scenic 2-hour cruise along the Garonne, sailing past Bordeaux’s beautifully illuminated UNESCO-listed riverfront.

Savor a chef-prepared 3-course dinner made onboard with fresh, local ingredients for an authentic regional dining experience.

Admire iconic landmarks like Pont de Pierre, Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas, La Cité du Vin, and Pont d’Aquitaine glowing against the evening sky.

Learn about Bordeaux’s riverside heritage through engaging audio commentary available in both French and English as you dine and cruise.

2-hour river cruise along Bordeaux’s waterfront

3-course dinner (starter, main course, dessert) prepared on board with local products

Homemade cooking from the on-board kitchen

Audio-guided commentary during navigation (French and English)

Any additional food not part of the set menu

Tips/gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

TOTAL DURATION2 hours
1 Boarding point
Ponton Les Bateaux Bordelais
Get direction
Sights covered
Pont d'Aquitaine
La Cité du Vin
Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Place des Quinconces
Porte Cailhau
Basilique Saint-Michel

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

13 reviews
How do we collect reviews?
These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.
9
3
1
0
0
What our guests say
Pages P
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
It is a pity that you cannot get the 10% discount linked to the Bordeaux CityPass when booking. The meal was of good quality and the boat cruise was pleasant. The music was inaudible and there was a lack of commentary during the cruise.
Antony R
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Excellent meal with friendly welcoming staff. Cruise time was just right for seeing the lights come on into the evening. The bi-lingual commentary was informative (though we struggled to hear it at times). Very enjoyable evening to finish our holiday in Bordeaux
Guesdon L
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Excellent dinner; the staff was attentive, helpful, and pleasant. The guided tour was just okay—we could hardly hear anything. It’s a shame the package doesn’t include a glass of wine—after all, we’re in Bordeaux, aren’t we?
Christina Z
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Staff were fabulous. Food was very good and the scenery was fascinating.
Don W
Group
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Good food, good service, good wine , great views

Sail the Garonne on a 2-hour dinner cruise with a chef-prepared 3-course meal and bilingual audio commentary.

Getting started

Arrive at Les Bateaux Bordelais pier on Quai des Chartrons for check-in and boarding. Your tickets are verified before departure, and seating is assigned by the room manager. Window seats are available only with the paid option.

What to expect

Bateaux Bordelais dinner cruise on the Garonne

Glide past Bordeaux’s UNESCO-listed riverfront as bridges and quays light up the evening. Dine aboard while audio commentary in French and English highlights the city’s riverside icons.

Features:

Onboard kitchen: Savor a freshly prepared 3-course dinner crafted with regional ingredients, bringing authentic flavors of Bordeaux straight to your table as you cruise.

Illuminated landmarks: Admire the city by night as you glide past Pont de Pierre, Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas, La Cité du Vin, and Pont d’Aquitaine, all beautifully lit against the evening sky.

Insightful narration: Audio commentary in French and English provides engaging context and stories about the landmarks and history along the route.

Comfortable flow: With allocated seating, settle in and enjoy uninterrupted views, relaxed conversation, and a seamless dining experience on the water.

What to bring

Your booking confirmation for check-in.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed on board.

Guests must not bring their own drinks on board.

Additional information

Schedule: boarding at 8pm; departure at 8:30pm; return at 10:30pm; end of evening at 11pm.

Meeting point: Les Bateaux Bordelais pier, in front of 24 Quai des Chartrons; Tram B stop “CAPC – Museum of Contemporary Art”; Parking: Cité Mondiale.

Minimum 25 passengers required for the cruise to operate; subject to availability.

Birthday cake orders must be placed by telephone at least 72 hours in advance.

Age policy: Child ticket for ages 5–12; babies can travel free.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.