Bateaux Bordelais Lunch River Cruise





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4.6/5(17)
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Duret C
Mme B
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Cruise along the Garonne River and admire Bordeaux’s historic quays, elegant waterfront, and iconic bridges.
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Enjoy a chef-prepared three-course lunch made on board with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
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See famous landmarks like Pont de Pierre, Pont Chaban-Delmas, and La Cité du Vin from a unique river perspective.
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Learn about Bordeaux’s maritime heritage and architecture through engaging onboard audio commentary in French and English.
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2-hours cruise on the Garonne
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French/English audio commentary
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3-course menu (with options to choose from brunch, Estuaire, Garonne and vegetarian menu)
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- TOTAL DURATION2 hours
1 Boarding point
Les Bateaux Bordelais pier
Get directionSights covered

Pont d'Aquitaine

La Cité du Vin

Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas

Place de la Bourse

Pont de Pierre

Basilique Saint-Michel
You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- 17 reviews4.6
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DDuret C
CoupleVerified bookingJun 20265/5We had a wonderful time—the birthday lunch was perfect, and they even remembered to put a candle on the cake! Thanks to Marine for being so kind!! Have a great day! 👍KKirstine B
CoupleVerified booking2 weeks ago5/5The service on board was excellent! We were luxuriously seated in the front with a view of 180 degrees. Beautiful. Everything was clean and well kept. Food and wine were really good.AAllison B
CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5The food and service was amazing 😊LLaura C
CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5Staff, surroundings, food! Everything:)EEdith M
CoupleVerified bookingJun 20265/5A wonderful trip. Friendly staff, delicious food; I highly recommend it. Two very happy Scottish visitors! Thank you.
Savor a chef-prepared three-course lunch while cruising the Garonne with French/English commentary on Bordeaux’s riverfront icons.
Getting started
Arrive at the Les Bateaux Bordelais pier on Quai des Chartrons and present your booking for boarding. After ticket validation, the crew assigns seating. Settle in as the audio guide options in French and English are introduced.
What to expect
Bateaux Bordelais Lunch River Cruise
Glide along Bordeaux’s UNESCO-listed riverfront as the crew navigates the Garonne. A resident chef prepares a seasonal three-course lunch on board while narration in French and English outlines the sights.
Features:
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Scenic two-hour river cruise: Sail past Bordeaux’s iconic quays and bridges, including the Pont de Pierre, Pont Chaban-Delmas, and Pont d’Aquitaine, while enjoying panoramic views of the city from the Garonne.
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Chef-prepared three-course lunch: Relish a freshly prepared three-course meal cooked on board using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and served at your table as you cruise.
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Bilingual audio commentary: Enhance your journey with onboard commentary in French and English, offering insights into key landmarks such as La Cité du Vin and Bordeaux’s rich port heritage.
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What to bring
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A valid photo ID for verification.
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Your booking confirmation (printed or on your phone) for boarding.
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
What’s not allowed
- Pets are not permitted on board.
Additional information
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Boarding begins at 12pm; departure at 12:30pm; return around 2:30pm; service ends at 3pm (timings may vary—please check your ticket).
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Meeting point: Les Bateaux Bordelais pier, in front of 24 Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux (Tram B: CAPC – Musée d’Art Contemporain).
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Seating is assigned by the room manager.
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Cruise operates with a minimum of 25 passengers.
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Birthday cake requests must be made by phone at least 72 hours in advance.
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Family-friendly experience: child tickets (ages 5–12) available; infants can be booked.
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- 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.
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