Seine Cruises in Paris: Deals and Low Prices

This is the ultimate deal to see the essentials of Paris without spending much. The Bateaux Mouches Sightseeing Cruise (17 €) departs from Pont de l'Alma and offers free parking on the quay, while the Bateaux Parisiens Guided Cruise (18 €) embarks at the foot of the Eiffel Tower with an individual audioguide in 14 languages. Both have the same price and are valid for 12 months. For a more unusual and confidential route, the Saint-Martin Canal Cruise (25 €) takes you through locks and the Bastille vault, commented by a guide.

At midday, the light enhances the monuments and the prices remain gentle. The best value goes to the Bistronomic Lunch Cruise on the Ivoire barge (55 €), closely followed by the Prestige Lunch Cruise on the Tosca (62 €) and the Paris Orsay Lunch Cruise (68 €). Looking for originality? The Italian Lunch Cruise on the Le Théo boat (69 €) offers fresh pasta and a lounge atmosphere. To avoid seasickness, the Quay Lunch at the Bistro Parisien (58,80 €) separates dining and navigation, and on Sundays, the Brunch Cruise on the Capitaine Fracasse (57 €) delights the whole family.

An evening for two on the Seine is possible without breaking the bank. The reference for low prices remains the Paris en Scène Water Formula (55 €), with its leather club chairs facing the windows; step up with the Wine Formula (68 €) or the Champagne Formula (79 €). To finish early, the Early Evening Bistronomic Dinner Cruise (59 €) embarks at dusk. And for a tête-à-tête lunch with a guaranteed window table, the Paris Romantic Lunch Cruise (85 €) offers champagne and rose petals.

When the occasion calls for an upgrade, these dinners remain fairly priced. The Étoile Service Dinner Cruise on the Bateaux Parisiens (99 €) combines Lenôtre meals and live musical entertainment. On board the Capitaine Fracasse, choose according to your drinks: the Fracasse Formula (80 €) leaves the wine list open, while the Admiral Formula (94 €) includes wine. For an intimate atmosphere with a human scale facing the Eiffel Tower, the Prestige Dinner Cruise on the Tosca (82 €) is our favorite.

Valentine's Day, Christmas, New Year's Eve, or July 14th: these event evenings fill up quickly, so it's best to plan ahead. For couples, compare the Valentine's Day on the Tosca (129 €), on the Ivoire (119 €) or aboard Paris en Scène (145 €). For the holidays, the Christmas Dinner on Paris en Scène (93 €) remains the most accessible, the New Year's Eve on the Tosca (380 €) the most prestigious. And on the evening of the national holiday, the fireworks can be enjoyed from the Ivoire (219 €) or the Tosca (219 €).