Fifteen real Seine river cruises, all bookable today and compared side by side. There are short sightseeing loops past the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame, a hop-on hop-off river pass, dinner and lunch sailings with French menus, evening boats built around the lit bridges, and one private charter.
Short answer
New to this? Start with the 1-hour sightseeing cruise from the Eiffel Tower: one loop past Notre-Dame and the Louvre, and the most-reviewed listing on this page. If you would rather eat on board, the bistro-style dinner cruise is the busiest dinner boat here. Prefer the lit city with a glass of Champagne instead of a full menu? The happy hour evening cruise covers that for less than any dinner sailing. And if the whole boat should be yours, look at the private charter.
Daytime loops past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and the Louvre, plus a hop-on hop-off pass that stops at piers along the river.
1 hour · Bateaux Parisiens
A one-hour round-trip Seine cruise departing from the base of the Eiffel Tower, run by Bateaux Parisiens, with open upper deck and covered indoor seating, audio commentary, and views of the Louvre, Notre-Dame and Musee d'Orsay along the way.
from $21 per person
Check Price & Availability →24- or 48-hour pass · Batobus (RATP)
A hop-on hop-off boat shuttle along the Seine with 9 stops, glass-enclosed vessels with open terraces, and unlimited boarding between the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame, turning sightseeing into practical transport.
from $27 per person
Check Price & Availability →1 hour · Compagnie des Bateaux Mouches
The classic Bateaux Mouches sightseeing cruise: one hour round trip on the Seine with the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and the Louvre sliding past, open upper deck for photos and a covered lower deck when the weather turns. Rated 4.4 across 5,898 reviews.
from $20 per person
Check Price & Availability →Sit-down French menus on the water, from a midday lunch sailing to long evening dinners with the lit riverfront sliding past the windows.
1 hour 45 minutes · Paris en Scene
A bistro-style dinner sailing on the Seine run by Paris en Scene, rated 4.3 across 12080 reviews. Expect a relaxed, informal take on the dinner cruise: classic French bistro dishes served as the boat drifts past the lit monuments of central Paris, with a duration of 1 hour 45 minutes.
from $76 per person
Check Price & Availability →Evening, multi-hour · Bateaux Parisiens
An evening Seine dinner cruise by Bateaux Parisiens, rated 4.3 across 5,974 reviews, pairing a three-course French menu with slow views of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame after dark. Coffee and tea come with the meal, and the menu turns over twice a year.
from $101 per person
Check Price & Availability →About 2 hours 15 minutes · Compagnie des Bateaux Mouches
The classic Bateaux Mouches dinner cruise from Compagnie des Bateaux Mouches: a seated French dinner served as the boat drifts past illuminated Paris landmarks, with live music on board and a rooftop deck for watching the city slide by between courses. The operator holds a 4.4 rating across 4,430 reviews.
from $133 per person
Check Price & Availability →Champagne and music as the bridges and monuments light up, without the price of a dinner cruise.
1.5 hours · Paris Canal
An evening sailing on the Seine run by Paris Canal, lasting 1.5 hours and rated 4.3 across 2226 reviews. Expect a relaxed happy-hour atmosphere as the boat passes Paris landmarks after dark, with drinks available for purchase onboard.
from $18.54 per person
Check Price & Availability →1 hour · Bateaux Parisiens
An evening sightseeing cruise departing from the Notre-Dame area, with one glass of Champagne or a soft drink included. Live commentary in French and English, seasonal departures April through September.
from $45 per person
Check Price & Availability →About 1 hour · France Tourisme
An evening sailing on the Seine timed for dusk, with a glass of Champagne or a soft drink in hand as the bridges and monuments switch on. France Tourisme runs the boat, and the trip lasts about 1 hour, rated 4 from 544 reviews.
from $45.01 per person
Check Price & Availability →All 15 sailings in one place: what each includes, how long it lasts and what it costs. Pick a cruise name for the detailed breakdown.
Every rating, duration and review count below is real and current, so you can compare on facts instead of marketing copy.
live, bookable Seine river cruises compared side by side
traveler reviews pulled from every listing
top rating on this page, on Paris: 90-Minute Private Seine Cruise with Champagne
lowest-priced way onto the water
Sightseeing boats and most dinner sailings run daily through the year. Evening departures cluster around dusk, and later slots line up with the Eiffel Tower's sparkle. Morning boats tend to be quieter, with softer light for photos.
Every sailing here passes some mix of these landmarks. Each name links to a cruise that goes right past it.
Most sightseeing boats leave from a pier in its shadow, then pass beneath it mid-loop.
A landmark on almost every route, with the evening Champagne cruise boarding nearby.
The museum's riverside wing, lit after dark on dinner and evening sailings.
The most ornate bridge in Paris, with gilded statues and lampposts, passed on most sightseeing cruise routes.
The city hall of Paris, on the route most lunch and dinner boats follow.
Boarding points sit close together along the river, mostly near the Eiffel Tower, Pont de l'Alma, and the Notre-Dame area. Your ticket names the exact pier, so read it before setting out.
A rough guide only. Use the live map on each listing for exact walking directions.
“We had the best time. Arrived 1/2 an hour early for sunset cruise, didn’t have to wait long and we had pre booked so nice and easy. We got the 8.40pm cruise and it was amazing. Thank you so much, a must do if you visit Paris ❤️🗼🇫🇷.”
Gemma, GetYourGuide, Paris: 1-Hour Seine Cruise from the Eiffel Tower
“Definitely something that is worth every €. We went on a tour in the early evening before sunset. It was a bit chilly outside, so I recommend a jacket, but in any case, I recommend it for any time of day. It's something I would definitely do again.”
Katarina, GetYourGuide, Paris: 1-Hour Seine Cruise from the Eiffel Tower
“The best way to discover Paris! Get on where you like, get off where you like! And see all the landmarks up close and not just from the boat!! Take a stroll or go out for a bite to eat in between! Brilliant! I can only recommend it!”
Susanne, GetYourGuide, Paris: Hop-On Hop-Off Seine Cruise Pass, 9 Stops
“More personal experience with a live guide rather than the huge boats with recordings. Lovely to have a drink as you cruise and especially beautiful if you book the late tour with everything lit up at night.”
Tracey, GetYourGuide, Evening River Cruise with Champagne from Notre Dame
“We really enjoyed the dinner cruise. The service/staff were excellent, food was delicious and it was run very efficiently. Paris is a beautiful city with stunning views all along the Seine - would highly recommend this trip!”
Laura, GetYourGuide, Paris: 3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on the Seine
“Great View of the Eiffel Tower at night when the lights are blinking for a short time!! Service was excellent and we really enjoyed the butter!! Music was a Plus!!”
Philip, GetYourGuide, Paris: Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise on the Seine with Live Music
“The tour was wonderful!!! Everything was done on time and very well run. The food was delicious, and we were also very lucky with the weather!!!”
Christiano Simoes, GetYourGuide, Paris: Bistro-Style Seine River Dinner Cruise
“Would highly recommend. No line when arriving the boat was docked at a quiet part. The bar on board was well priced and the music really added to the ambience. Staff were also amazing and the trip lasted a whole hour and a half.”
Noelle, GetYourGuide, Paris: Happy Hour Evening Cruise on the Seine River
“The air conditioning. But I also understand that this heat was atypical. Exceptional service. I loved it, even because we missed the boat we had purchased and they relocated us to this one. The staff on this boat were extremely friendly and quick to resolve this.”
Valéria, GetYourGuide, Paris: Seine River Cruise with Champagne and Music
“This was a nice cruise on the Seine. It’s perfect if you’re looking for relaxing views of Paris. It is difficult to hear the speaker due to the large number of people on the boat.”
Joy_H, Viator, Seine River Cruise, Sightseeing with Optional Aperitif or Snack
“First of all the location of the boat was very difficult to find. Quit a way from the docks under the Eiffel Tower as indicated. We almost missed the boat as they say because of the difficulty finding the dock. The food was good enough but had additional charges for our beverages. Even for water. Not really worth the money spent. Do your homework before purchasing this trip.”
Paul_L, Viator, Paris River Seine Italian Dinner Cruise, Trattoria on Seine
“It was a lovely evening of dinner, cocktails and dancing if you like. The singer was phenomenal and the sights were beautiful at night. We really enjoyed ourselves. The food was pretty good as well. The only thing I didn’t care for was the dessert. The only thing hard was getting to the boat. Crossing the street without sidewalks was a little dangerous”
gina_d, Viator, Paris Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Singer and DJ Set
Quotes are copied as written from public GetYourGuide and Viator reviews of these operators' tours; we do not collect, select or edit them for tone.
Hotels a short walk from the main piers, useful if you want a cruise to anchor a longer stay in Paris.
111 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, 7th arrondissement
A 4-star hotel a 5 to 10 minute walk from the Port de la Bourdonnais cruise docks below the Eiffel Tower, where Bateaux Parisiens and several other Seine cruise operators embark.
Check rates →10-12 Rue Cognacq-Jay, 75007 Paris, 7th arrondissement, near Pont de l'Alma
A 5-star hotel about a 2 to 5 minute walk from Pont de l'Alma, the embarkation point for Bateaux-Mouches river cruises.
Check rates →15 Quai Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris, 5th arrondissement, on the Left Bank facing Notre-Dame
A 10-room boutique hotel inside a 17th-century building directly on the Quai Saint-Michel, with every room facing the Seine and Notre-Dame, a short walk from the Vedettes du Pont Neuf departure point at the Pont Neuf.
Check rates →Every listing here keeps its price on the live booking page rather than quoting a fixed figure, because fares shift with the date, the season, and the seating option. Sightseeing tickets are the cheapest tier, dinner cruises cost the most, and the private charter is priced on request.
The one-hour sightseeing cruise run by Bateaux Parisiens is the safest pick: it holds a 4.4 rating across more than ninety thousand reviews and passes the major landmarks in a single loop.
Advance booking locks in your preferred departure, above all for dinner and sunset sailings, which fill fastest. Read each listing's cancellation terms before paying.
They can. High water on the Seine has halted Paris navigation in past years, and operators also cancel or reroute in storms. When the river runs high but stays open, some companies close the upper deck or shorten the route instead of canceling. If your sailing is called off, the booking platform handles the refund.
No. Only the six dinner and lunch cruises include a meal. The sightseeing and evening-sunset listings are a boat ride, sometimes with a glass of champagne or a drink in the ticket, so plan dinner separately.
Most depart from piers near the Eiffel Tower, Pont de l'Alma, or Notre-Dame, with a few operators using bases elsewhere along the river. Each listing states its pier, and boarding closes a little before departure.
The longer answers: which sailing earns its price, what dinner service adds, and how pier logistics work in practice.
