Discovery Cruise around Barbe Island
The city and nature
Relax and admire the changing scenery, the embankment that borders Vieux-Lyon and the hills in the Croix-Rousse district, all the way to the wild and verdant banks of Île Barbe, a medieval showcase and preserved natural environment on the outskirts of the city.
On the way, don't miss the landscaped banks of the Saône, punctuated by facilities and modern works of art.
Whether you're old or young, you're sure to enjoy sailing in the very heart of Lyon and its historic districts, all the way to Vaise.
Relaxation and change of scenery guaranteed!
Worth knowing
- Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes before the cruise commences.
- Booking is necessary.
- Cancellation free of charge 72 hours before schedule activity.
- In the event of flooding the day of the cruise, the navigation itinerary may be changed.
- For health and safety reasons, animals are not allowed on board, with the exception of assistance dogs and guides for the blind.
- Navigys boats are accessible to PRMs. However, it is preferable to indicate this when booking.
& practical information
Duration
1 hour visit
Type
Cruise
Prices
Adult
€15.00
Child from 3 to 10
€9.00
Baby under 3
Free
Meeting place
Boarding opposite 2 quai des Célestins - Lyon 2nd. At the foot of the Passerelle du Palais de Justice, left bank of the Saône river, by Place Bellecour.
Access
Metro A or D > Bellecour
Relaxing Cruise on River
by brian
A pleasant afternoon cruise on the river. The commentary was in French and English. I found this a bit hard to listen too. Would be better to have a phone app with commentary in different languages or an audio guide with keys to press at specific points in the tour.
A city worth visiting
by jo
Very pleasant city. Lots of interesting musea, cafe's, restaurants. Nice streets to walk through.
Lyon city pass - well worth it
by a golf nut
The cost of the 2 day city pass is well worth it in our opinion.
Very good
by natalia
Very nice trip. Recommended.
Nice boat ride
by jenny
I was on the top deck of the boat and getting excellent views, but unfortunately, it started to rain, so like most people, went downstairs to thankfully blessed air conditioning. The guide/speaker was a bit difficult to understand because he was speaking so quickly in both French and a heavily accented English, but overall, he was trying to be informative and funny. Not too much of a "discovery cruise" but a nice, short boat ride around Barbe Island.
Lots of things to discover in a very beautiful city
by trisha
We had a fabulous stay in Lyon, a city which is definitely worth a visit. Buy the Lyon City Card to get free access to many sights, museums and so much more. As transport in the city is also included, the card is a real bargain :)
Pleasant way to see the City
by kathryn
I love a boat trip and this is a good one. There was an excellent commentary giving details of relevant architecture and social history. All the crew were really welcoming and helpful. The boat was well-equipped and arrival and departure were on time. The only thing I hadn't realised was the necessity of having my ticket scanned at the ticket office before going to the pier.
Enjoyable trip
by ann
It was good to see the city from a different angle and learn more of the history
Lyoncard
by pero
Easy to use, a lot of Attraktionen included
Good
by julie
We took the free (included in City Card) one hour boat ride to Barbe island and found it relaxing and informative. We booked it through the tourist centre at the time we purchased the city card. All easy and straightforward.
