Cruises in Bordeaux

The 9 best cruise lines for Bordeaux

If you'd like to discover Bordeaux and the surrounding region in a different way, take a cruise. Whether you're alone or with friends, there's sure to be a cruise to suit you. That's why Funbooker has put together a list of the best cruise companies for you, so you can enjoy a unique tour experience.

Les Bateaux Bordelais

This company welcomes guests aboard for a variety of cruises from the Quai des Chartrons or Bacalan, with three boats to choose from depending on the experience you're after.

Options run from a restaurant cruise, lunch or dinner, to a sightseeing cruise with a guided tour of the city, or a wine-tasting cruise. The company also offers the possibility of privatising the boat for a special event.

Marco Polo Bordeaux

This company runs cruises departing from the Quai des Queyries, with a choice between a route from Bordeaux to Bourg-sur-Gironde or the Sauternes Grands Crus cruise.

On the Sauternes route, after a stopover in Langon, guests visit châteaux with a local guide and taste Sauternes' grands crus classés. A Bordeaux by night cruise is also available for discovering the illuminated city.

• Duration: Bourg-sur-Gironde cruise, includes a 3-hour stopover

Natura Flo

For something original, the NaturaFlo barge, moored on the Quai Deschamps, fits the bill. Alongside the aperitif and dinner cruise, privatised for 12 people with a jacuzzi included, wellness cruises are also on the menu.

The team can put together a foot massage cruise, a relaxation cruise or a yoga cruise, the latter including access to the jacuzzi.

• Duration: yoga cruise, 2 hours

Au Fil de l'O

This team welcomes guests with a choice of 4 escapades departing from the Quai de Queyries, ranging from a short discovery route to a longer meal on the water.

Options include a Bordeaux discovery cruise, an aperitif cruise with drinks and gourmet snacks, a meal cruise, or a longer trip on the Gironde estuary with meals included.

• Duration: Bordeaux discovery cruise, 2h; meal cruise, 3h or 4h; Gironde estuary cruise with meals, 4h to 6h

Bordeaux Yacht

For a different way to discover Bordeaux, come aboard one of the three boats at Yacht de Bordeaux, opposite the Quai de la Douane.

Depending on your wishes, the team can offer a cruise with commentary from a tour guide, or a Brunch Yacht cruise, where Sunday brunch comes served on board. Cabaret evenings and the option of privatising the boat are also available.

• Duration: guided commentary cruise, 1h30

La Garonnaise

This company invites guests aboard its wooden boat, departing from the Quai Deschamps, to discover Bordeaux and the surrounding region through a range of different packages.

"Les Rives de la Garonne" explores closer to the city, while "La Virée sur la Garonne" heads further up the river. From a certain point onwards, guests can also eat on board, with several options to choose from.

• Duration: Les Rives de la Garonne, 2 to 3h; La Virée sur la Garonne, 3 to 6h (on-board meals available from 3h onwards)

Bordeaux Be Boat

This company runs on a different concept in boat trips, departing from the Quai Richelieu. Once you've chosen the length of the rental, you can define a theme for the trip.

Options include Apéro Boat, Almost Married, a Gascon picnic, seafood tasting, caviar tasting or a vineyard discovery for longer outings, or the team can fully customise the trip to your own idea.

• Duration: boat rental from 1 to 4 hours

Burdigala cruises

This team invites guests on a journey across 5 different excursions, departing from the Quai des Queyries or the Quai Richelieu depending on your choice of itinerary.

Choose between a cruise along the quayside facades with commentary from a tour guide, or cruises that make different stops along the way. A family afternoon on the theme of pirate cruises is also on offer.

Bordeaux on the water

This team welcomes guests aboard its barge, departing from the Bègles Marina, with three different cruises on offer.

The first, "Between the bridges", tours Bordeaux from the water. The second heads into the Bordeaux countryside, taking in the carrelets and châteaux, and the last, a one-day tour, leaves plenty of room to customise the trip with the team.

• Duration: Between the bridges, 2h; Bordeaux countryside tour, around 3 to 4h; one-day tour, customisable