The 4 Boat Tours in Bordeaux We Would Book Again

1.River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,630 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22Our pick

Cruise Bordeaux’s Garonne River for 90 minutes aboard the Maddalena. A French and English guide points out the cathedral, Place de la Bourse, bridges, Chartrons, and Cité du Vin while you enjoy wine, a soft or hot drink, and a canelé. Guides such as Fanny and Ann-Marie are known for lively storytelling.

“Excellent! Beautiful scenery and a great way to see Bordeaux from the river. Wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and very gracious.”

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2.Prestige Commented Cruise glass of wine and Canelé in Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 517 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

See Bordeaux from the Garonne on a 90-minute bilingual cruise with live commentary, a canelé, and one glass of wine. The route passes UNESCO-listed architecture, La Cité du Vin, Matmut Atlantic Stadium, Place des Quinconces, historic gates, and the Aquitaine Bridge. Aulien has led some departures.

“It was a great cruise . They offered us a canalé pastry at teh beginning before boarding and we got to chose wherever you sit and they gave us a card to redeem a glass of wine of yoir choosing. The live commentary both in French and English was great ! Overall a very pleasant stroll down the Garonne River !”

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3.2-Hour River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 365 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Board Les Bateaux Bordelais at Quai des Chartrons for a two-hour evening cruise past Bordeaux’s historic waterfront, the lift bridge, and Pont d’Aquitaine. Enjoy a chef-prepared three-course French meal, with wine and coffee available to buy separately. The boat is wheelchair accessible.

“The staff was very nice, great service. Food was good but no options, you get the set menu )which we liked but some might not).”

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4.Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 241 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Meet at 24 Quai des Chartrons at noon for a two-hour cruise toward the Pont d’Aquitaine and Port de Bassens. Enjoy a chef-prepared starter, main course, and dessert while Bordeaux’s waterfront and protected monuments pass by. Drinks cost extra, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.

“Very nice boat, staff very friendly and helpful, and food very good. It would be helpful if at time of booking you could mention needing vegetarian and gluten free options, but all very good.”

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