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Discover Lyon from its rivers aboard a boat or barge. We'll help you enjoy an unforgettable cruise by suggesting the 6 best companies for a river cruise in Lyon.
Located in the heart of Lyon, Les Bateaux Lyonnais offers a variety of cruises on the Saône and Rhône rivers. Their fleet of six boats offers guided cruises, lunch and dinner cruises, as well as private events. Rates for a guided cruise start at €15 per adult.
We recommend the "Cap Presqu'île" cruise, a one-hour tour of Lyon's history and architecture along the banks of the Saône, from Vieux Lyon to the Confluence district.
⛵ Type of boat: Cruise boat
⚓ Departure point: Quai des Célestins
💸 Price: from €15
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Les Yachts de Lyon offer private cruises and tailor-made events aboard elegant yachts. Their fleet includes several boats, including "Le Vaporetto", a retro-design river shuttle in mahogany wood, serving four stations along the Saône: Vaise, Saint-Paul, Bellecour and Confluence. The fare is €5 per person per trip.
We loved the aperitif cruise aboard the Vaporetto, a friendly way to discover Lyon from the Saône while sampling local specialties.
⛵ Type of boat: Yacht / River shuttle
⚓ Departure point: Several stations along the Saône River
💸 Price: from €5
Lyon by Boat specializes in private cruises on the Saône and Rhône rivers, offering romantic strolls, festive evenings or seminars aboard modern, comfortable boats. Formulas are customized according to your desires, with rates available on request.
Our favorite is the discovery cruise, ideal for admiring emblematic Lyon sites such as the Basilique de Fourvière, the Cathédrale Saint-Jean and the Confluence district.
⛵ Type of boat: Private boat
⚓ Departure point: To be agreed at time of booking
The Vaporetto is a river shuttle operated by Les Yachts de Lyon, linking the districts of Vaise, Saint-Paul, Bellecour and Confluence on the Saône. This original means of transport offers a unique view of Lyon from the river, with regular departures between 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm. Fares are €5 per trip for adults and €3 for children aged 5 to 12.
Enjoy an afterwork aperitif break aboard the Vaporetto, a gourmet and festive cruise between the Rhône and Saône rivers every Wednesday at 8pm.
⛵ Type of boat: River shuttle
⚓ Departure points: Vaise, Saint-Paul, Bellecour, Confluence
💸 F are: from €5 per trip
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Cap Confluent offers boat hire with or without a license, so you can cruise the Saône and discover Lyon at your own pace. Rates for boats without a license start at €55 incl. tax for one hour, while boats with a license are available from €240 for three hours.
We recommend renting a boat without a license, an accessible and fun option for exploring Lyon's banks in complete freedom.
⛵ Type of boat: Boat without license / Boat with license
⚓ Departure point: Quai Arlès Dufour, Confluence
💸 Price: from €55 for one hour
CroisiEurope, Europe's leading river cruise company, offers itineraries departing from Lyon to discover the riches of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Their 6 to 7-day cruises take you to discover Provence, the Camargue and the hidden treasures of the Rhône valley.
Our recommendation: The "Couleurs provençales au fil du Rhône" cruise offers an authentic immersion in Provence, combining picturesque landscapes and cultural stopovers.
⛵ Type of boat: River cruise boat
⚓ Departure point: Quai Claude Bernard, Lyon
💸 Price: from €1019 for 6 days
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