PARIS
The best of Paris, reviewed.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Paris, with prices, running times and who you book through. The ones worth giving a morning or an evening to, and what each one actually gets you.
One hour on a quiet 100% electric Seine cruise under the Eiffel Tower with music, an audio app, and night views of Paris icons.
Most Popular“Lovely wine, great views on the boat- option to sit inside or rooftop. Rooftop was amazing for views. Good music on board. Well timed trip to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle too!”
Reserved-access Louvre guided tour plus Seine cruise from Alma Bridge. See Mona Lisa, then enjoy Paris landmarks by boat.
“Well organised with signs at the queues for the time of activity at Louvre”
Big Bus Paris hop-on hop-off plus optional 1-hour Seine cruise. Hit Louvre, Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower and more with easy audio.
“The best way to see beautiful Paris, ideal for jumping on/off to see/taste/shop the sights. Amazing moment when you go thru the bus only lane right thru the Louvre. Highly recommend, both our teenage daughters just loved it”
1-hour Paris Illuminations cruise from the Eiffel Tower with audio in many languages and big photo views from the Seine at night.
“The boat tour is well worth it. A whole new perspective on Paris and it’s really great value for money.”
Hop-on hop-off Paris bus with audio in 10 languages plus optional 1-hour Seine cruise for easy landmark sightseeing at your pace.
“Great way to see all of the sights if you get up OK the top deck, also have headphones to listen to commentary which was informative and fun. we took the bus right around and noted on the map where we would like to get off on the next go around. Great that you can…”
Hourlong Seine cruise from Port de la Bourdonnais with 14-language audio and a crêpe at the Eiffel-facing Trocadéro.
“Relaxing cruise. Was a bit cold on the top deck but I went in November so just ensure to have think coats and gloves. Lovely views but attractions were not well seen but that is not a fault of the activity provider just the set up of the Seine and the buildings. Worth the fare.”
Seine River dinner cruise with cocotte French meal, panoramic terraces, and front-row night views of Paris landmarks for 105 minutes.
“The food was good. The crew was kind. Nice trip for tourists, well worth it.”
Skip the headache with host-coordinated Louvre timed entry, then relax on a 1-hour Seine cruise with onboard audio.
“Excellent package of museum entrance and Seine river cruise. It was excellent!”
Reserved Eiffel Tower elevator access plus an hour on a Seine River cruise, with guided stories and audio narration for $79.
“It was really pleasing. The guide Hippolyte couldn’t be better. All on time. Thank you very much”
Paris Seine 3-course dinner cruise with live music, glass-boat views of Eiffel Tower at night, plus wine and a smart-casual dress code.
“The atmosphere on the ship was fantastic. The food, drinks, service, glass ceiling, live music—everything was great.”
Timed Louvre entry plus a 1-hour Seine cruise. Skip the worst lines, see the Mona Lisa, then float past Paris for $37.
“So easy to get into the Louvre - thanks for such great organisation!!”
Batobus Seine hop-on hop-off pass with 9 stops, heated glass boat, terrace views, and a multilingual webapp for flexible Paris sightseeing.
“Easiest way to maneuver our way through the sights!”
Seine River bistronomic dinner cruise from Alexandre III Bridge with table service, landmark views, and Eiffel Tower lights. 90–120 min.
“We had a fantastic dinner trip on the Seine ! The boat was very warm and the food and wine were both great. Very atmospheric evening.”
A 3-course Seine River dinner cruise with glass-enclosed views of Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame, plus coffee or tea and optional Champagne.
“Dinner was very good. Had excellent table at front of boat. Rose petals on tablecloth were a lovely romantic touch”
A 1 hour 10 minute Seine cruise with 360-degree views, a free smartphone audio guide, and easy stops for Paris icons, from $20.
“Amazing at sunset. Great length trip and get to see so much in the hour. I will say the speakers could be louder or more proportionately placed around the boat, as the audio guide wasn’t loud enough over people talking.”
From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, the Seine to Versailles, and every table, cruise and cabaret in between.
