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A cruise on the Seine River in Paris is one of the best ways to see the city’s most stunning landmarks. Explore our top selection of boat tours and river cruises, along with our reviews. Prices range from €13 for a the cheapest boat tour with les Vedettes du Pont-Neuf to €300 for a luxury dinner cruise on the Seine with Yachts de Paris.
Main Boat tours and their prices
We will present you below our review of Parisian boat companies to enjoy the best of the Seine River. But, first, find a list of main offers on the Seine river and canal Saint-Martin.
Best Simple Boat tours offers
| Tour Name | Description | Price | Booking Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bateaux-Mouches | 1h10 on the Seine | €17 (€7 for kids) | more info | >book |
| Bateaux Parisiens | 1h15 on the Seine | €17 | more info | >book |
| Canauxrama | unique 2h cruise on the Canal | €23 | more info | >book |
| Vedettes de Paris | 1h in smaller boat | €18.90 | more info | >book |
| Vedettes du Pont Neuf | 1h from Notre Dame | €13 | more info | >book |
Best Cruises with dinner
| Cruise Name | Description | Price | Booking Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bateaux Parisiens | the most appreciated dinner cruise | €99 | more info | >book |
| Paris Seine | the romantic cruise | €85 | more info | >book |
| Diamant Bleu | Gourmet Dinner on the Seine | €89 | >book | |
| Capitaine Fracasse | Affordable dinner on the Seine | €80 | more info | >book |
| Bateaux-Mouches | most famous boat company | €90 | more info | >book |
Bateaux Parisiens River cruises and boat tours
Bateaux Parisiens 1h-boat tour
The boats take off from just north of the Eiffel Tower at Port de la Bourdonnais and go on a fun one-hour river tour for around €17 a person (which is about US$17). They’ve got audio guides in loads of languages like French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian, so you can get the scoop in your own tongue. This is definitely the boat trip that locals love!
You will be able to enjoy the sight of 35 bridges, 14 monuments (Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Conciergerie, Notre Dame …), 4 museums (Louvre, Orsay, Grand Palais, Palais de Chaillot) and 2 islands.
One-hour boat tour price:
- €17 (US$ 17)
- €8 for kids aged 12 or less
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hours:
- One departure every 30 mins until 10.30 pm from April to September
- One departure every hour until 9.30 pm from October to March
Read more about Bateaux Parisiens River cruises
Bateaux Parisiens Dinner Cruise
You could opt for a dinner cruise with some French gastronomic food, some romantic music, and an amazing view of the illuminated monuments. Whether you decide to try it with your lover or with your family, the Diamant will delight you.
Our review: It is certainly one of the best Seine river cruises in Paris: the food is very good and the staff is friendly.
Bateaux-Parisiens Dinner Cruise price:
- Paris Essential
- from €99
- Departure time: 6:15 pm
- Paris Dinner Cruise with live music:
- Etoile Menu: €115 (US$124)
- Tasting Menu: €139 (US$150)
- Privilege Menu: €185 (US$200)
- Premier Menu€215 (US$232)
- Departure time: 8.30 pm – prices depends on seating
- Metro :Bir-Hakeim, line 1 and 6
Our tip: Booking in advance is mandatory! Price for kids: €39 (US$42)
Bateaux-Mouches Cruises & Boat Tours
If you’re looking for a fun time on the Seine, check out the super popular Bateaux Mouches (fly-boats) crew, hanging out at port Conférence, right by the river and just east of the Pont de l’Alma. They’ve got these huge boats that can fit a thousand people, making it the biggest on the river! You can pick from a bunch of options, from a laid-back one-hour boat ride to a fancy dining cruise with a delicious meal and some bubbly.
NB: Traveling during lunch time will save you some money!
The 1 hour Bateaux Mouches Boat Tour
The Bateaux-Mouches boat trip is the most famous boat tour company on the Seine river. It’s offer is very interesting, the boats are huge. And, good news, the Fly boats are not too expensive.
Prices:
- €17
- €7 for kids aged 12 or less
Departure every 15min or 30 min until 11 pm (9 pm in winter) – Duration 1.10 hour.
The company offers the best price when you travel with many kids
Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise
The Bateaux Mouches company proposes a high class dinner on board its refined boat including:
- A la carte menus including French wine and service fees.
- 2 menus available:
- Prestige: €120
- Excellence: €165
- for kids: €45
- Departure :8.30 pm
- Violin and piano music will animate your dinner during the cruise.
Price for kids: €45
Our review:
The Bateaux Mouches company offers a good quality dinner cruise , with a refined dinner and comfortable boats. As it is the most famous company, the boats are crowded.
Bateaux Mouches Lunch Cruise
The Bateaux-Mouches company proposes a lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
- Prices: €80 (€39 for kids aged 12 or less)
- Departure at 12.30 pm – Duration 1.45hour.
Read more about Bateaux Mouches lunch cruise.
Departures port: Port de la Conférence, 75008 Paris (Mo Alma-Marceau, l.9)
Read more about Bateaux-Mouches boat company.
The Paris Seine dinner on the Seine
The Marina de Paris is the perfect cruise for cool lunch or dinner along the Seine. You really don’t want to miss this chance to see the city from a fresh angle! You’ll get some awesome views of Paris’ iconic monuments, museums, and those charming bridges.
If you opt for the dinner cruise, you will be comfortably settled for a gastronomic and refined meal while enjoying sights of the Conciergerie, the Louvre Museum, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower and, of course, all the Parisian typical bridges crossing the Seine.
Once the night has come, the capital takes the appearance of an immense set whom the beauty seduces visitors of the whole world with its floodlit facades.
Marina de Paris possibilities:
- A Lunch Cruise : departure 1:00 pm; price €58
- A discovery dinner cruise : departure 6:45 pm; price €85
- A gourmet and romantic dinner cruise :departure 9:15 pm, price from €100
Departure:
Marina de Paris , Port Solferino, 23 Quai Anatole France 75007 Paris
Metro : Musée d’Orsay (RERC ) , Solférino or Assemblée Nationale (l.12)
Les Vedettes du Pont Neuf
Les Vedettes du Pont Neuf boat runs from the Pont Neuf in Central Paris close by Notre Dame Cathedral and offers many kinds of cruises. From the simple boat promenade for €13 to the gourmet dinner cruise, this is certainly one of the best options when it comes to value if you want to sail in the Seine river.
They also propose dinner trip and boat tours during lunch time.
Our review: it is a very comfortable tour on the Seine river in smaller boats with a departure near Notre Dame Cathedral. And it is the less expensive.
- Departures at square du Vert Galant (Mo Pont Neuf)
- Price: from €13
- Price for kids : €9
The Canauxrama, the Canal boat trip
Paris Canal navigates between Orsay Museum and Parc de la Villette along the charming Canal Saint Martin and Canal de l’Ourq. The cruise lasts about 2.30 hours and is available from March to October only.
It is very appreciated for its originality due to the fact that it’s a cruise on Parisian canals and tunnels. On sunny days, the view is wonderful. The Canal St Martin recently became a trendy area with many colorful shops on its bank. During the spring and summer times, many young Parisian chose to picnic there. It is the most original boat tour in Paris
- Price: €23
- Departure:
- Paris Arsenal (Mo Bastille, l1) or Bassin de la Villette (Mo Jaures, L2)
Capitaine Fracasse
Capitaine Fracasse is a boat shaped like the paddle steamers of the Mississippi, which suggests a long dinner cruise on the Seine while having dinner. An original moment. The cruise of the Capitaine Fracasse lasts 2 hours. You traverse the city by boat while dining with your lover or friends.
The route is beautiful and original. It is one of the best value dinner cruise in French capital.
The boat also proposes offers for special events: St Valentin, Christmas, New Year’s Day .
- Departure from Ile aux Cygnes, Mo Bir-hakeim at 9.30 .
- Prices: from €80 to €110.
>> Book your Capitaine Fracasse dinner cruise
Yachts de Paris – the luxury dinner cruise
Yacht de Paris is a high-class boat company. You can try one of their privatized luxury yachts or you can opt for dinner on the Don Juan II, a Yacht dedicated to gourmet cruise on the Seine river.
If you choose the Don Juan II option, you’ll have an unforgettable gourmet dinner (prepared by the chef Frédéric Anton) while enjoying the beautiful sight of monuments. It very appreciated by Parisian palaces guests.
Departure around 8 pm at Quai Henry IV (Mo Bastille)
Price:
- €240 (US$240)
- €290 with drinks
Read more about Luxury Dinner Cruises in Paris
Les Vedettes de Paris
Les V
Price : from €18.90
Our review of Vedettes de Paris : Great way to see Paris… a great guide. We recommend choosing upper deck seats for better views, especially around sunset. the Gourmet break option is really woth-it.
More info: www.vedettesdeparis.fr/
Other Boat tours in Paris
Batobus, the river Shuttle
The boat shuttles run 8 stops. Each station serves a touristic district or a famous monument: The Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay (quai de Solférino), Notre Dame (quai de Montbello), Hotel de Ville, the Louvre…
You will get a pass that allows you to hop on and off whenever you like no matter the station.
Prices:
- 1 day, €23 (€13kids under the age of 11)
- 2 days, €27 (€9 kids under the age of 17) – annual, €60 (€38 kids under the age of 16)
Frequency: every 20 min Apr. to Oct. – every 25 min Sept. to Mar.
Batostar – Electric Boat
Board an electric boat for a 40 min river cruise through the historic center of the city, around the Saint Louis Island and the Cité Island.
Departure at the foot of the pont Marie Bridge, port de l’Hotel de Ville dock
Mo Pont Marie l7 or Hotel de Ville l.1 and 11.
Is it worth to have a boat tour or a dinner cruise in Paris?
The Seine River has always been a key part of Paris. Locals have turned this wide waterway into one of the city’s most beautiful spots. Taking a cruise on the Seine is a must-do, and it’s not just popular with tourists. When Parisians have guests, their top choice is often a boat trip on the Seine, and it never fails to impress.
Sightseeing boats travel between the Eiffel Tower and Île Saint-Louis. You can choose the type of boat trip you prefer, whether it’s romantic, cultural, or family-friendly. It might feel a bit touristy, but it’s definitely a great experience.
The cheapest boat tour is the Vedettes du Pont Neuf’s one (from €14). It starts from the Pont Neuf, closed by the Notre Dame Cathedral. the Boat are smaller the Bateaux Mouches ones.
We clearly recommend to have a cruise or a boat tour for your first visit of Paris as the Seine is a central element of the french capital . The view from the river is wonderful. A dinner or a lunch onboard a boat is also a unique experience.
What about you? Have you ever been on a river cruise in Paris before? Which one? Did you like it? Feel free to leave a comment!
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