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France by River: 15 Cruises Worth Booking

94 river trips  ·  from $17 a head

The Seine carries most of this, but the Rhône, the Garonne and the canals of the south have their own boats. These 15 cover them by price, sailing length and where you board.

Paris: 1-Hour Seine Cruise departing from the Eiffel Tower - The first views: Eiffel Tower, Invalides, and Musée d’Orsay
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Paris: 1-Hour Seine Cruise departing from the Eiffel Tower

1.1-Hour Seine Cruise departing from the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 77,472 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Our pick

Board a modern Bateaux Parisiens boat at Pontoon 3 beneath the Eiffel Tower for a one-hour round trip past Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and more. Use the onboard web app or audio guide in multiple languages, then head upstairs for open-air photos. Indoor seating helps on cold or rainy days.

“This was such a great experience. Our guide was multilingual and did an awesome job pointing out major sites along the Seine. We took a cruise close to sunset and you had the option of sitting on deck or inside. The whole experience was super well organized and great value for what we paid. It was open-ended which allowed us to tour other sites around Paris and show up before the last scheduled cruise on NYE. It was such a wonderful experience and one that I'd totally suggest anyone touring Paris check out. I'd definitely go again!”

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Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music - From Port de Suffren to the Eiffel Tower
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Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music

2.Evening River Cruise with Music

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

Cruise the Seine for one hour from the Eiffel Tower on a quiet, gas-free electric boat. You’ll pass the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and Grand Palais while music plays. There is no guide onboard, but the Vedettes de Paris app offers audio commentary in 10 languages. Add champagne, wine, or beer if you like.

“views. was not clear if the drinks were included and we were not prepared”

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Paris: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional River Cruise) - How to use one, two, or three days
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Paris: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional River Cruise)

3.Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional River Cruise)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15,279 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $43

Use a 1, 2, or 3-day Tootbus pass to reach Paris landmarks from the Louvre and Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Hop off for museums, cafés, and neighborhoods, then follow the app to the next bus. Add a one-hour Vedettes de Paris cruise from Port de Suffren, and choose audio commentary in 10 languages, including a children’s channel.

“The buses came by frequently. The complimentary headsets were helpful. Drivers drove respectfully. It wasn’t overly crowded.”

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Paris: Illuminations River Cruise with Audio Commentary - Choosing your seat before the boat leaves
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Paris: Illuminations River Cruise with Audio Commentary

4.Illuminations River Cruise with Audio Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12,340 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Spend one hour cruising from the Eiffel Tower past Les Invalides, Musée d’Orsay, Notre Dame, the Louvre, and more. Use the onboard audio guide in 14 languages or a smartphone app with commentary, photo filters, and games. Choose a daylight, sunset, or evening departure, but arrive early for the best outdoor seats.

“Beautiful views and a great route! Quite a line for the evening hour ride even now! Timed perfectly withe the tower sparkles when leaving and returning!”

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Paris: Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower - What you see from Port de la Bourdonnais to the historic center
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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

Board a Bateaux Parisiens sightseeing boat at Port de la Bourdonnais, then see Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and Parisian bridges from the Seine. Your ticket remains valid for one month, and a separate crêpe stop at Trocadéro gives you an Eiffel Tower view with a choice of Nutella or sugar.

“Crepe tasting and cruise were amazing! Great value for your money, gorgeous daytime cruise, get to see all of the sights without walking, couldn’t have asked for a better cruise!”

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Paris: Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise - Boarding at Île aux Cygnes requires a little care
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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

Board at Île aux Cygnes near Pont de Bir-Hakeim for a 105-minute dinner cruise to Île Saint-Louis and back. Expect cocotte-style French food, mineral water, club-style seats facing the windows, and an outdoor terrace for photos. The boat passes the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, and other landmarks, with space limited to 10 participants.

“Loved it view was amazing and food was great too. Defiantly would recommend.”

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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 its three vast wings independently with a digital audio guide. Later, take a one-hour Seine cruise with multilingual commentary. This suits first-time visitors who want the Mona Lisa, major Louvre collections, and classic Paris views in one booking.

“We loved exploring the Lourve and the gardens. Some more visitor sign marking would be great”

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Paris: Eiffel Tower Access by Elevator & Seine River Cruise - The guided walk and Eiffel Tower story
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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

Meet your English-speaking guide near the Eiffel Tower, hear the story of the monument, and ride the elevator to the first and second floors. Summit access is available with the right option. Your one-hour Seine cruise includes multilingual audio commentary and can be used within six months of your Eiffel Tower visit.

“Our tour guide, Chloe, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and could not do enough for us. I would highly recommend booking with this company again.”

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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 out from the Eiffel Tower for a 150-minute Seine cruise aboard a glass-covered Bateaux Parisiens boat. Enjoy a three or four-course French meal, with vegetarian choices, wine or Champagne depending on your package, and live singing as Paris passes by. Upgrade for a front or window table, especially useful for a celebration or Eiffel Tower views.

“This was our last night in Paris for my daughter 21st birthday and we wanted something special . This was the best evening of our trip . We have been to bambino’s GiGIs and the Ritz . The food was magnificent and I don’t mean joust hot tasty and well presented . I mean this was one of the best meals we have had in a very long time. The flavours on that plates the attention to detail and the food was cooked to prefection .the chef / chefs on this trip are a credit to the company and the hospitality trade . The waiting staff and management were outstanding…”

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Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - Audio commentary, WiFi, and the app
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Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

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

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

Use the Big Bus Red Route to see Paris from an open-top double-decker, with stops near the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, and Palais Garnier. Audio commentary comes in nine languages, with WiFi and real-time bus tracking through the app. Add a one-hour Seine cruise or Arc de Triomphe entry if useful.

“This was my first time in Paris and it was a great way of getting around and seeing the different tourist attractions.”

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Paris: Louvre Reserved Ticket and River Cruise Combo - Getting to the Louvre at the right time
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Paris: Louvre Reserved Ticket and River Cruise Combo

11.Louvre Reserved Ticket and River Cruise Combo

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

Visit the Louvre independently with a timed ticket, then take a one-hour Seine cruise whenever you like during your stay in Paris. You receive the museum and boat tickets by email the day before, with no guide included. Plan extra time for security, and bring your passport or ID.

“The guide Elliot did an awesome job. Very knowledgeable about history. Tour was great.”

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Paris: Hop-On Hop-Off Seine Cruise Pass with 9 Stops - Musée dOrsay: pair a boat ride with great art
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Paris: Hop-On Hop-Off Seine Cruise Pass with 9 Stops

12.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 ride the Seine between nine stops near the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d'Orsay, and more. Boats have indoor seating, a terrace, and an interactive multilingual webapp. Hop off for museums and neighborhoods, then return when the next boat arrives.

“Highly recommend. Great experience cruising along the Seine and getting on and off as required.”

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Paris: Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise - Boarding near the Alexandre III Bridge
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Paris: Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise

13.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. A captain welcomes you, butlers serve the meal, and the route passes the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie, the Statue of Liberty, and the Eiffel Tower. Drinks, window tables, and special requests cost extra.

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

14.3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River

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

Board at Port de Solférino near the Musée d’Orsay for a 75-minute to two-hour Seine cruise with a three-course dinner. You’ll pass Notre Dame, the Louvre, Pont Neuf, and the Eiffel Tower from a glass-enclosed boat. Choose from several main courses, with coffee or tea included and Champagne, window seating, and extra drinks available at added cost.

“George’s our waiter was fabulous , the service and food were excellent”

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Paris: 2-Hour River Seine Lunch Cruise with 3-course-menu - Inside the glass-canopy boat
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Paris: 2-Hour River Seine Lunch Cruise with 3-course-menu

15.2-Hour River Seine Lunch Cruise with 3-course-menu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,887 reviews · 2 hours · from $93

Board at Port de la Bourdonnais beneath the Eiffel Tower for a two-hour Seine cruise with a three-course à-la-carte lunch, aperitif, wine, water, and coffee or tea. Glass-canopy windows frame Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and more. Window seating is worth considering for the best photos.

“Nothing , we booked this at the last minute & it exceeded all our expectations”

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