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15 Boat Trips in France Worth the Ticket

107 tours  ·  from $21 a head

The Seine at night, the calanques by kayak, the Corsican reserve with no road to it. The 15 below run from a one-hour river loop to a full day at sea, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you really get.

Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music - The one-hour route and what you will see
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Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music

1.Evening River Cruise with Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22,721 reviews · 1 hour · from $27Our pick

Cruise the Seine for one hour from the Eiffel Tower on a quiet, gas-free electric boat. Music sets the mood while you pass Les Invalides, Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and more. There is no guide on board, but the Vedettes de Paris app offers commentary in 10 languages. Add a drink and collect it at the bar.

“Enjoyable evening on the Seine! We loved listening to French music as we sipped wine, passing by some of our favorite landmarks.”

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Paris: Louvre Guided Tour with Reserved Access & Boat Cruise - What the one-hour Louvre route covers
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Paris: Louvre Guided Tour with Reserved Access & Boat Cruise

2.Louvre Guided Tour with Reserved Access & Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16,353 reviews · 1 day · from $81

Meet your English-speaking guide by the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel for reserved Louvre entry and a focused tour of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. Choose one or two hours, then use your Seine cruise ticket within six months from Alma Bridge near the Eiffel Tower.

“The louvre was actually flooded the day before our ticket (12/8) so we waited 1 hour for entry but they also only allowed ticket holders into the louvre that day, so we were glad we had the ticket!”

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Paris: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise - Notre Dame, the Seine, and Musée d’Orsay
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Paris: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

3.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13,279 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $43

Big Bus Paris gives you a 24 or 48-hour ticket, an open-top ride past the Louvre, Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and more. Use the multilingual audio guide, free app, onboard Wi-Fi, and optional one-hour Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower. Buses run about every 10 to 20 minutes.

“It was exciting with great views! This is my second tour with Big bus in Paris!”

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Paris: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional river cruise - The route from Opera to the Louvre
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Paris: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional river cruise

4.Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off with optional river cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11,924 reviews · from $49

Tootbus lets you see Paris at your own pace with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass, open-top buses, audio commentary in 10 languages, and child-friendly narration. Start at any stop, hop off near the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower, or Champs-Elysées, then add a one-hour Vedettes de Paris cruise and themed walks such as Emily and Fashion.

“Excellent. Buses were frequent and easy hop on hop off. Best way to get around the city and see the main attractions”

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Paris: Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower - Starting beneath the Eiffel Tower at Port de la Bourdonnais
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Paris: Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower

5.Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11,231 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

You’ll cruise from Port de la Bourdonnais beneath Paris bridges, passing Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Orsay Museum, and the Eiffel Tower. Choose an open-air or glass-enclosed deck, follow commentary in up to 14 languages, and claim a fresh Nutella or sugar crêpe at Trocadéro. The cruise ticket remains valid for one month.

“really enjoyed this cruise beautiful scenery under all the bridges 🌉 shame needed own audio equipment we couldn't listen to it as our phones disnt have enough battery im not sure why the audio couldn't have been played from speakers on the boat. lots of room upstairs for people to sit”

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Paris: Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise - Finding Île aux Cygnes at Pont de Bir-Hakeim
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Paris: Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise

6.Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,611 reviews · 1h 45m · from $64

Spend 105 minutes aboard Paris en Scène, a small-group Seine dinner cruise with outward-facing club seats, a three-course French cocotte meal, mineral water, and an open-air terrace. From Île aux Cygnes, you pass the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, and more. Servers Ilayda and Enzo have earned warm praise for friendly service.

“Really lovely experience! The food was good enough but the experience was fantastic. Great views on a slow ride along the Seine.”

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Paris: Louvre Museum Entry Ticket With Host and River Cruise - Meeting the host at Benlux on Rue de Rivoli
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Paris: Louvre Museum Entry Ticket With Host and River Cruise

7.Louvre Museum Entry Ticket With Host and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,926 reviews · 1 day · from $100

Meet an English-speaking host at Benlux on Rue de Rivoli, enter the Louvre at your scheduled time, and explore masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo at your own pace. Your package also includes a one-hour Seine cruise with multilingual commentary. This is independent sightseeing, not a guided museum tour.

“No tour guide. You go to the Louvre alone. You go to River Cruise alone. Overall- it was a great afternoon. Highly enjoyed it,”

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Paris: Eiffel Tower Access by Elevator & Seine River Cruise - Meeting at 41 Avenue de la Bourdonnais
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Paris: Eiffel Tower Access by Elevator & Seine River Cruise

8.Eiffel Tower Access by Elevator & Seine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,329 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

This three-hour Paris package combines guided Eiffel Tower access with a one-hour Seine cruise. Your English-speaking guide, such as Chloe, Marcella, or Emmanuel, leads you to the second floor, shares tower stories, then leaves you to explore at your own pace. Summit access is optional, and the cruise ticket remains valid for six months.

“Excellent guide and skipping the lines was very convenient.”

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Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music - Choosing the right seating package
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Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

9.3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,248 reviews · 2h 30m · from $135

Set sail from the Eiffel Tower for a 150-minute dinner on a glass-sided Bateaux Parisiens boat. Choose from several seating and meal packages, from central tables to privileged window seats. Expect a three-course menu, wine or champagne depending on your package, live singing, and night views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, and Paris’s illuminated bridges.

“It was AMAZING !!! One of the best evening here and I celebrate my birthday. I highly recommended ♥️🫶🏻”

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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise - What the menu levels really mean
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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

10.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,930 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Board near the Eiffel Tower at 8:30 pm for a 2.5-hour Seine cruise with a 3 or 4-course French meal, wine or Champagne, live singing, and views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, Pont Alexandre III, and illuminated Paris. Window seating costs more, while vegetarian dishes are available on board.

“We had a truly fantastic experience on the Bateaux Parisiens Gourmet Sienna dinner cruise. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. We were lucky enough to have a window seat, which made the evening even more magical. Our waiter was excellent, attentive, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. He kindly gave us a heads-up each time we passed a major landmark, allowing us to fully enjoy the views. The food and beverages were delicious, beautifully presented, and perfectly paced. The entertainment was spectacular, adding an elegant and celebratory touch to the entire evening. It was the perfect way to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, and a memory we will cherish forever. We…”

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Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - Start at the Louvre and Pont des Arts
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Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

11.Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6,534 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $46

See Paris from an open-top double-decker bus on a 24 or 48-hour pass covering the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, and Opéra Garnier. Use the app to track buses, listen to commentary in nine languages, and add a one-hour Seine cruise or Arc de Triomphe entry.

“It is what the name implies…hop on, hop off. Enjoyed commentary, very entertaining. Enjoyed the song selection.”

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Paris: Louvre Reserved Ticket and River Cruise Combo - Getting into the Louvre at your chosen time
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Paris: Louvre Reserved Ticket and River Cruise Combo

12.Louvre Reserved Ticket and River Cruise Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6,054 reviews · from $37

You receive a timed Louvre ticket by email the day before, then explore the museum independently before taking a one-hour Seine cruise anytime during your Paris stay. The package has no guide or audio guide, but you get flexibility, major artworks, and excellent city views in one $37 booking.

“Both great activities! Louvre was amazing and I used the free “Le walk” app to listen to a tour! River cruise was great, went at 8:00pm to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle - truly amazing!”

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Paris: Hop-On Hop-Off Seine Cruise Pass with 9 Stops - Musée d’Orsay and Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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Paris: Hop-On Hop-Off Seine Cruise Pass with 9 Stops

13.Hop-On Hop-Off Seine Cruise Pass with 9 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,645 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $27

Use a 24 or 48-hour Batobus pass to cruise between nine Seine-side stops, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and Hôtel de Ville. Boats are heated, glass-covered, and fitted with a terrace. A multilingual webapp adds monument notes and local ideas in five languages.

“We got the 24-hour Batobus pass and it was super convenient! It was such an easy way to get around Paris while also enjoying the views from the Seine. We loved being able to hop on and off at all the main attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre-Dame. Much nicer than dealing with the metro, and it felt like a little river cruise in between stops. Definitely recommend if you want a relaxed way to see the city!”

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Paris: Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise - Finding the boat at Port des Invalides
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Paris: Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise

14.Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5,272 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $69

Board near the Alexandre III Bridge for a 90-minute to two-hour Seine cruise with a three-course French bistro dinner. Butlers serve you at your table as you pass the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie, the Eiffel Tower, and the Paris Statue of Liberty. Drinks, window tables, and celebration extras cost more.

“The views were stunning and the food was delicious! We got to see so many sights while cruising on the river!”

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Paris : 3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River - Starting near the Musée d’Orsay
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Paris : 3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River

15.3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,205 reviews · 75 minutes - 2 hours · from $100

Cruise the Seine from Musée d’Orsay in a glass-enclosed boat while dining on three courses of French-inspired food. You’ll pass Notre Dame, the Louvre, Pont Neuf, and the Eiffel Tower, with coffee or tea after dessert. Choose the early 6:45 PM or later 9:15 PM sailing, and consider a window seat or Champagne package for the best evening.

“The view and the meal was adequate amount enjoyed Eiffel Tower desert.”

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