Seine River Cruises in Paris

Do you simply want to admire Paris from the water without sitting down for a meal? Start here. The Bateaux Mouches® Sightseeing Cruise (from 17 €) departs from Pont de l'Alma with audioguides and departures every 30 minutes, while the Bateaux Parisiens® Guided Cruise (from 18 €) embarks at the foot of the Eiffel Tower with an individual audioguide in 14 languages. If you prefer the warmth of a live narrative, the Vedettes de Paris Guided Cruise (21 €) offers a guide lecturer on board. For a more festive end to the day, choose the Apéro Cruise (25 €) or the Happy Hour Cruise (18 €), with a drink in hand facing the sunset.

For a romantic evening, the magic begins as soon as Paris lights up. The Maxim's Dinner Cruise (165 €) charms with its Belle Époque decor, guaranteed bay window table, and live pianist-singer. The Paris Romantic Dinner Cruise (128 €) sprinkles your table with rose petals, while the intimate formula of Paris en Scène (Wine Formula 80 € or Champagne Formula 95 €) seats couples in club chairs facing the bay windows. On Île aux Cygnes, the Amiral Formula of Capitaine Fracasse® (94 €) offers cuisine signed by a Chef Meilleur Ouvrier de France, wine included.

When the occasion calls for something special, upgrade your experience. The Bateaux Mouches® Excellence Dinner Cruise (170 €) guarantees premium seating and champagne, just above the Prestige formula (135 €). At Bateaux Parisiens®, the Premier Service (154 €) places you at the bow, in a bay window, with desserts by Lenôtre. For a contemporary yacht atmosphere, the Festive Dinner Cruise of Diamant Bleu (79 €) adds live singers and a large panoramic terrace.

During the day, the atmosphere is more relaxed and the light ideal for photos. The Douce France Lunch Cruise of Bateaux Mouches® (90 €) offers a gastronomic meal with live music on weekends. On Sundays, the Brunch Cruise of Capitaine Fracasse® (57 €) plays the intimate card, while the Gourmet Festive Brunch of Diamant Bleu (89 €) bets on all-you-can-eat buffets. For an Italian touch, the Italian Lunch Cruise of Trattoria en Seine (65 €) serves fresh pasta facing the monuments, and the Quay Lunch of Bistro Parisien® (58,80 €) separates the meal and the cruise for total comfort.

Some dates call for an exceptional cruise. For February 14th, the Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise of Paris Seine (160 €) adds a live singer and rose petals. At Christmas, celebrate December 25th on board (Paris Seine, 120 €) or the Christmas Eve on the 24th (Capitaine Fracasse®, 170 €). For New Year's Eve, the New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise of Paris en Scène (175 €) extends the party into a dance evening. And for Bastille Day, the Gala Evening of Paradis Latin (500 €) places you in the front row for the fireworks.