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Seine Cruises in Paris: The 15 Best Boats

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The sightseeing loop takes an hour and costs less than a museum. Dinner takes three and costs a great deal more. These 15 compare both, plus the champagne and tasting boats, on price, departure point and what you actually get fed.

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

1.Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower

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

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

2.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: 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

3.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

4.3-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

5.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: 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

6.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

7.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

8.3-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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Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise on the Seine River in Paris - Meeting at Port de la Conférence
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Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise on the Seine River in Paris

9.Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise on the Seine River in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,847 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend about three hours aboard a Bateaux Mouches boat, including a 2-hour-15-minute Seine cruise, multi-course dinner, wine or Champagne, and live piano and violin. You will pass the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and more. Excellence adds window priority, Champagne, and extra menu choices.

“Amazing experience. Top class staff and such a memorable experience. You should definitely do the cruise”

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Paris: 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music - Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre From the Water
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Paris: 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

10.4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,827 reviews · 2h 30m · from $153

Board near Pont de l’Alma for a 150-minute Bateaux Mouches dinner cruise through central Paris. You’ll enjoy four French courses, half a bottle of wine or Champagne, live piano and violin, and views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower sparkling at night. Window-priority seating is available with the Excellence option.

“The service was great. very friendly staff and willingness to help was very professional.”

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Paris Seine River Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise by Batobus - The nine stops, from the Eiffel Tower to the Champs-Élysées
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Paris Seine River Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise by Batobus

11.Paris Seine River Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise by Batobus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,411 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Use a 24 or 48-hour Batobus pass to cruise the Seine and hop off at nine central stops, including the Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay, Notre Dame, Louvre, and Hôtel de Ville. You get open-air river views, multilingual web audio, and a calm way to cross Paris, but service hours, stairs, bag checks, and app access need attention.

“Very nice ride to just relax and see some sights, while also a pleasant and convenient way to travel! We were staying in le Marais so the Notre Dame stop was our home base.”

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Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise - What you see during the 105-minute route
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Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise

12.Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,116 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Board at Île aux Cygnes near Pont de Bir-Hakeim for a 105-minute evening cruise with window-facing armchairs, bottled water, and a three-course meal. You pass the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and Place de la Concorde. Wine and Champagne cost extra, and the boat returns to the same spot.

“We had a lovely evening on this boat tour. The location to start and end the tour was next to the Eiffel Tower, and we were able to get great pictures of it all lit up. The service was excellent. The staff was friendly and efficient. There were two food choices for dinner, which were a fish dish and a veal dish. My daughter and I both ordered the fish and it was tasty. The soup that was served as the first course was a squash soup, which was tasty as well. The meal was finished up with a mousse that was yummy. A photographer came around and took our…”

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Paris: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Seine Cruise Bundle Tour - Following the ten-stop Blue Line
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Paris: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Seine Cruise Bundle Tour

13.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Seine Cruise Bundle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,009 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $56

Use a 1, 2, or 3-day Tootbus pass to see Paris by open-top bus and take a Vedettes de Paris cruise from the Eiffel Tower. Hear commentary in 10 languages, follow the route by app, and join five free walking tours covering places such as Montmartre, fashion, Emily, and the Eiffel Tower.

“Great way to get around or even to do full circuits and see/hear about the sights. Cruise was a fantastic way to see the sights. Recommend”

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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise - Choosing between Etoile, Privilege, and Premier
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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

14.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,680 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Board at Port de la Bourdonnais beneath the Eiffel Tower for a two-hour lunch cruise on a glass-canopy Bateaux Parisiens boat. You’ll choose from an à la carte menu, enjoy wine and live music, and pass Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, and the Statue of Liberty. Window seating requires a higher service level.

“Nice lunch with a nice view of Seine with all the attractions. The food was ok, the dessert and the service was the best.”

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Paris: Seine River Cruise with a Live Guide - A quiet electric ride beneath Parisian bridges
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Paris: Seine River Cruise with a Live Guide

15.Seine River Cruise with a Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,629 reviews · from $24

See central Paris from the Seine on a one-hour electric boat cruise departing near the Eiffel Tower. A local guide gives live commentary in French and English, while an app adds audio in six languages. The route passes the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Notre Dame, Hôtel de Ville, and historic bridges before returning to Port de Suffren.

“Was amazing and wheelchair friendly, we had a good experience with family”

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