La Terrasse Éphémère des Bateaux Lyonnais is back!
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Pink October
In line with the Jean-Claude Lavorel Foundation and its ongoing commitment to the fight against cancer,
Les Bateaux Lyonnais proudly support Pink October, a global initiative raising awareness about breast cancer.
During their cruise, passengers have the opportunity to make a voluntary donation, which will be entirely donated to the Léon Bérard Center, a leading cancer institute in Lyon and the Rhône-Alpes region.
Every gesture matters — even a small donation can make a big difference.
Our not-to-be-missed ephemeral cruise!
Sunday brunch cruise
Start your Sundays off right with the 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, October 19, 2025
Sunday November 16, 2025
Start your Sundays off right with the 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, October 19, 2025
Sunday November 16, 2025
The most terrifying night of the year is back… and this time, it’s even worse
After last year’s monstrous success, Les Bateaux Lyonnais invite you to experience Halloween Season 2 aboard the legendary HERMÈS II. On 31 October, from 9 pm, the boat will cast off for a macabre cruise along the Saône, where eerie shadows and ghostly lights will turn the night into a fascinating nightmare.
Terrifying dinner cocktail: if you dare to taste.
Devilish DJ set: enchanting sounds to dance on the edge of the abyss until midnight.
Frightful animations: will you dare to take part?
Dress code mandatory: come in your scariest outfit.
💀 Halloween XXL awaits… Dare to step aboard the HERMÈS II if you dare!
After last year’s monstrous success, Les Bateaux Lyonnais invite you to experience Halloween Season 2 aboard the legendary HERMÈS II. On 31 October, from 9 pm, the boat will cast off for a macabre cruise along the Saône, where eerie shadows and ghostly lights will turn the night into a fascinating nightmare.
Terrifying dinner cocktail: if you dare to taste.
Devilish DJ set: enchanting sounds to dance on the edge of the abyss until midnight.
Frightful animations: will you dare to take part?
Dress code mandatory: come in your scariest outfit.
💀 Halloween XXL awaits… Dare to step aboard the HERMÈS II if you dare!
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
Horror cruise - Friday 31 October 25
- Horror-cruise
- Departure at 09:00 pm and landing at 23:00 am
Starting at
59€
/ 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.
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.