Our not-to-be-missed ephemeral cruise!
Sunday brunch cruise
Start your Sundays off right with Les Bateaux Lyonnais brunch cruise! Experience a unique blend of delicacies and scenery, savoring a delicious brunch while enjoying a breathtaking view of Lyon's finest monuments.
Savoury and sweet buffet, hot drinks, unlimited water and fruit juices... The signature dishes : The saisonal selection cooked in a wheel of Parmesan cheese, our chef's special hot dish and eggs prepared to your conviniance.
New dates are now available, so book early to get on board :
Sunday, 8 March 2026
Sunday, 22 March 2026
Monday, 6 April 2026
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Start your Sundays off right with Les Bateaux Lyonnais brunch cruise! Experience a unique blend of delicacies and scenery, savoring a delicious brunch while enjoying a breathtaking view of Lyon's finest monuments.
Savoury and sweet buffet, hot drinks, unlimited water and fruit juices... The signature dishes : The saisonal selection cooked in a wheel of Parmesan cheese, our chef's special hot dish and eggs prepared to your conviniance.
New dates are now available, so book early to get on board :
Sunday, 8 March 2026
Sunday, 22 March 2026
Monday, 6 April 2026
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Our Easter offers
Gourmet cruises in Lyon
Celebrate Easter on the Saône with Les Bateaux Lyonnais!
Lunch Cruise – Sunday 5 april 2026
2.5 hours of sailing aboard the Hermès or Hermès II, featuring an Easter menu prepared on board by the chef and his team for a truly unique experience.
Brunch Cruise – Monday 6 april 2026
3 hours of cruising aboard the Hermès II for a delicious Easter brunch, the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Lyon.
A gourmet and elegant moment on the water.
Gourmet cruises in Lyon
Celebrate Easter on the Saône with Les Bateaux Lyonnais!
Lunch Cruise – Sunday 5 april 2026
2.5 hours of sailing aboard the Hermès or Hermès II, featuring an Easter menu prepared on board by the chef and his team for a truly unique experience.
Brunch Cruise – Monday 6 april 2026
3 hours of cruising aboard the Hermès II for a delicious Easter brunch, the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Lyon.
A gourmet and elegant moment on the water.
Safa'rives de Saône
A one-hour cruise based on live observation of the incredible diversity of flora and fauna on the Saône and its banks in Lyon.
With the Espèces parmi'Lyon association, passionate naturalists, set off on a Safari to meet the species that make up Lyon's biodiversity. A unique and rewarding experience in a unique setting! To make the most of it, don't hesitate to bring a pair of binoculars or a spyglass.
Next available dates :
Saturday 11 April 2026 at 10.00am
Saturday 9 May 2026 at 10.00am
Saturday 13 june 2026 at 10.00am
A one-hour cruise based on live observation of the incredible diversity of flora and fauna on the Saône and its banks in Lyon.
With the Espèces parmi'Lyon association, passionate naturalists, set off on a Safari to meet the species that make up Lyon's biodiversity. A unique and rewarding experience in a unique setting! To make the most of it, don't hesitate to bring a pair of binoculars or a spyglass.
Next available dates :
Saturday 11 April 2026 at 10.00am
Saturday 9 May 2026 at 10.00am
Saturday 13 june 2026 at 10.00am
Moussaillons Cruise
Sailors, ready to go to sea, ready to set sail? Ready to discover the beauty of the horizon?
Who has never dreamed, from an early age, of feeling a little pirate, a little sailor or a little adventurer? We give you an appointment for a sailing departure at 11:00 a.m. during the school holidays :
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4th to 19th April 2026
This circuit with commentary in French is dedicated to families, children and older children who have always dreamed of adventure. Through a 50-minute visit on the Saône, several playful themes will be discussed. Creating beautiful memories for young and old is the goal we have set ourselves.
Children! To make the most of this experience, don't hesitate to come dressed up
Sailors, ready to go to sea, ready to set sail? Ready to discover the beauty of the horizon?
Who has never dreamed, from an early age, of feeling a little pirate, a little sailor or a little adventurer? We give you an appointment for a sailing departure at 11:00 a.m. during the school holidays :
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4th to 19th April 2026
This circuit with commentary in French is dedicated to families, children and older children who have always dreamed of adventure. Through a 50-minute visit on the Saône, several playful themes will be discussed. Creating beautiful memories for young and old is the goal we have set ourselves.
Children! To make the most of this experience, don't hesitate to come dressed up
Our restaurant cruises
Combine culture and gastronomy and set off to discover Lyon aboard our restaurant cruise boats: Hermes and Hermes II.
It’s time to shake up your traditional dining experience and embark on a journey for a truly magical moment.
The Chef and their team prepare exquisite cuisine directly on board! Carefully crafted dishes offer you an explosion of flavors.
2h30 dinner cruise
- 2h30 cruise
- Departure at 8:00 pm and landing at 10.30 pm
Starting at
75€
/ person
Le Brunch des Bateaux Lyonnais
- 3h00 cruise
- Departure at 11:30am and landing at 2.30 pm
Starting at
69€
/person
Practical information
Restaurant cruise
Restaurant cruise, Departure Quais du Rhône - HERMES
Boarding and landing opposite 16, quai Claude Bernard, Lyon 7e.
Left bank of the Rhône at the foot of the University Bridge.
Restaurant cruise, Departure Quais de Saône - HERMES II
Boarding and landing opposite 13B, quai Rambaud, Lyon 2e.
On the left bank of the Saône, between Perrache and Confluence.
Restaurant cruise, Departure Quais du Rhône - HERMES
Boarding and landing opposite 16, quai Claude Bernard, Lyon 7e.
Left bank of the Rhône at the foot of the University Bridge.
Restaurant cruise, Departure Quais de Saône - HERMES II
Boarding and landing opposite 13B, quai Rambaud, Lyon 2e.
On the left bank of the Saône, between Perrache and Confluence.
Sightseeing cruise
Sightseeing cruises, Departure Quais de Saône
Boarding and landing opposite 2, quai des Célestins, Lyon 2e. At the foot of the Palais de Justice footbridge, on the left bank of the Saône, Place Bellecour side.
Sightseeing cruises, Departure Quais de Saône
Boarding and landing opposite 2, quai des Célestins, Lyon 2e. At the foot of the Palais de Justice footbridge, on the left bank of the Saône, Place Bellecour side.
Gift vouchers
Treat a loved one with our restaurant cruise gift vouchers
- Cruises of 2h30 or 5h30
- From 65€/person
- Lunch or dinner
Our sightseeing cruises
Discover Lyon from a new angle, it's possible!
On board our cruise ships, our guide offers you an enriching and singular reading of the Lyon landscape.
Enjoy a unique experience and discover an original way to experience the river.
Moussaillons Cruise
- Duration : 50 minutes
- Departure: 2 Quai des Célestins, Lyon 2ème
Starting at
13€
/person
Privates events
Give a new dimension to your events by organising them on board one of our 6 boats.
In the heart of Lyon and to the rhythm of the rivers, celebrate a magical moment and bring your guests together for your private or professional event on board a boat! Cocktails, conferences, weddings, birthdays or even baptisms, everything is possible.
School and young passengers cruise
Suitable for both children and teenagers, the school cruises allow you to admire a range of authentic and unusual landscapes along the water.
Les Bateaux Lyonnais
Created in 1984, the river company Les Bateaux Lyonnais has become a reference in its field, offering a new way to discover Lyon!
For a guided tour, a meal cruise or a private event, it offers tourists and Lyonnais residents the opportunity to enjoy a new urban experience.
Are you an individual or a professional? Dare to try something new by hiring one of our 7 boats and let yourself be transported into a unique atmosphere.