France · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
The good cruises & boat tours fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: which to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you are there.
1-hour Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower with panoramic deck views, multilingual audio, and a simple way to tick off Paris landmarks.
“Awesome. Enjoyed the vibes of la Seine . Historically important buildings and monuments! Worth it!!”
A 1-hour Seine night cruise from under the Eiffel Tower on 100% electric boats, with music, an audio app guide, and optional champagne.
“This was must do activity and I will definitely do again when visiting the next time”
Enjoy a guided Louvre visit with reserved entry, see Mona Lisa and key masterpieces, then relax on a Seine cruise with flexible departure times.
“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!”
Hop-on hop-off buses plus an optional Seine cruise to Paris landmarks, with audio in 10 languages and easy app tracking.
“All in all, it was value for money, an excellent experience and fun too.”
Big Bus Paris hop-on hop-off double-decker with optional 1-hour Seine cruise, frequent stops, audio in many languages, and free Wi-Fi.
“Was easy to find the stops and stops in all the tourist attraction areas”
See Paris lit up from the Seine on a 1-hour cruise from the Eiffel Tower, with audio commentary and a smartphone app for landmarks.
“Really enjoyed the ride and the illuminations on the various landmarks. Well worth to do the tour during the evening. The guide was quite tricky to follow from the mobile though, but it was sufficient once you get the hang of it.”
1-hour Seine cruise past Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Louvre, then fresh crêpe at Trocadéro, flexible timing, $23.
“We loved the sights from the boat tour. The crepes were a nice touch but nothing super special!”
A small-group Seine dinner cruise with cocotte-style French courses, a panoramic terrace, and night-lit views of Paris landmarks in about 105 minutes.
“Staff were great - excellent service throughout our trip - thank you. Very well organised from start to finish.”
Timed Louvre entry with a host and digital audio, then a 1-hour Seine cruise with onboard commentary from central Paris.
“We loved exploring the Lourve and the gardens. Some more visitor sign marking would be great”
Skip much of the Eiffel Tower line with elevator entry and a 1-hour Seine cruise combo, guided stories in English.
“Excellent guide and skipping the lines was very convenient.”
3-course dinner on the Seine with live singer, glass-boat night views of Paris landmarks, and smart-casual elegance from the Eiffel Tower pier.
“Incredible experience booking the privilege service. Food was excellent and we had a private table by the window. Ambience and food were great and the music and live singer on board was an awesome way to celebrate an anniversary. Dependent on where you sit you may not be able to see certain landmarks. Overall 5/5 and a great special experience especially if you’re celebrating. Scallops dish, Beef filet with mashed potatoes, and tiramisu with ice cream were all great dishes. The most expensive meal experience I’ve had for two people in Paris but in my opinion it was well worth it and I’d book again.”
A 2.5-hour Seine dinner cruise from near the Eiffel Tower with 3- or 4-course gourmet menus, wine or Champagne, and nighttime views.
“It's amazing and the food, and live music are great. We would highly recommend it!!!!! The Hotel LEFT Bank is wonderful.”
Hop-on hop-off bus plus optional Seine cruise in Paris, with an open-top ride, 9-language audio, real-time tracking, and major sights on one route.
“good overview of Paris city. There is a lot of flexibility given to tourists or passengers to decide which stop to make. We can also take the overall ride which lasts about 2 hours plus and then decide to go for second bus ride round to stop at the places we want to stop. This is a fantastic tour! Customisation at its best!”
Batobus Hop-On Hop-Off Seine cruise pass with 9 stops, heated glass boats, and a multilingual web app for Eiffel, Louvre, Notre-Dame and more.
“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!”
A bistronomic dinner cruise on the Seine with butler service, landmark views from Alexandre III Bridge, and Eiffel Tower sparkle.
“Everything was great, be aware of additional charges. It was quite hard to find and there was a few of us just wondering around.”
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