Bordeaux by the Water commented cruise
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Embark on a 1h30 cruise with Croisières Burdigala and discover Bordeaux from a new angle from the Garonne. This commentated cruise allows you to admire the historic heart of Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the splendors of the Port de la Lune.
Highlights:
• Breathtaking view of Bordeaux: Discover the city's emblematic monuments from the waters of the Garonne.
• Live commentary: A passionate local guide shares fascinating anecdotes and stories about Bordeaux and its river.
• Accessibility: The boat is fully accessible to wheelchair users, offering optimal comfort for all.
• Children and pets: Children under 5 travel free of charge, and pets are welcome on board.
• Onboard services: Take advantage of our beverage service to relax during the cruise.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Pont de Pierre
The first bridge of a guided tour.
Porte Cailhau
A reminder of our old walls in Bordeaux, signaling the beginning or the end of the cruise.
Options
Bordeaux by the Water commented cruise
What‘s Included
Navigation, Captain, Sailor, Pontoon fees
Sale on board of bottles of water and other drinks (1-6€). But freedom to bring your own snacks and drinks.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome
thierry r buelens,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very pleasant experience. A professional team and a perfect bilingual commentator who knows the city and its history inside and out.
A great introduction to Bordeaux
E9706FNpaulo,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did the 4.30pm tour on Monday 29th December. We booked the tour that included a glass of wine (or soft drink) and a canele for €19 per adult. We sat outside on the top deck for the first 30 mins or so to enjoy the views and sunset. Once it got too cold we went downstairs into the warmth. The tour guide gives lots of local details in French and English. All in all a really enjoyable and well organised tour and the 1.5hrs flew by.
See Bordeaux in a different way
Staessen,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A trip on a river is always pleasant. You see the city in a different way. Because it was a cold, wet day we stayed below deck. You can have a drink and buy a bag of chips. The commentary is through the speakers in French and English but due to the noise of the boat itself, that is difficult to understand. We enjoyed the views more. You sail a long way on the Garonne and then sail back. Was included in our city pass.
Nothing missed
Ralf R,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The guide was really polite, dedicated and enthusiastic. The tour itself was disappointing, as apart from 3 bridges, a park , a waterfront and a few fishing huts on the shore and the Weincity from afar there is nothing to see. Can you run/circle better, because from the water, the “viewpoints don’t look any better either. Nobody needs the tour
Tour was cancelled without prior notice
193bernicel,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I booked a cruise tour for Sunday 14 September evening. I turned up at the venue half an hour before the stated time but there was no one there. I emailed the company requesting a refund and received an email on Monday stating that the tour was cancelled. I am disappointed and upset that I paid money and got nothing for it. The customer service is unsatisfactory. This negative experience has cast a shadow on what was otherwise a very pleasant 2-day stay in Bordeaux.
A beautiful guided tour
Thomas3708,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful tour with an exciting guide his city and therefore exciting. Lots of nice little anecdote about the city and about nice places to see and visit not necessarily historical.
Very Nice!
Passport576426,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall very good. The guide was great spoke English and French and also was the bartender. Busy guy! Great knowledge of the area worth the trip.
Don't bother
Harold S,May 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00It was a very nice boat, convenient to the cruise ship. Positives end there. Advertised as English but was mostly French. There really isn't much of interest down river where the trip went.
Delightful
L7384VCdeborahh,Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’ve had the opportunity to take various river cruises. This one was really nice. Good price. 90 minutes long, for a change. Comfortable accommodations inside and out, and Robin, our guide, was notches above the norm. He brought the history to life, was engaging, and fluent in English along with his native French.
Poor and incorrect communication
Freedom657595,Feb 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The boat tour was not done and we waited 30 min in the rain. The boat company has not informed us that they are not doing a tour at this time and Tripadvisor has not informed us either... It would have been very nice for sure but unfortunately we could not enjoy it. I received a text message from the boat company in the late evening with a confirmation for our ticket but for two days later, then I am no longer in Bordeaux.
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