RIVER CRUISE GUIDE
Compared and reviewed.
The 15 most popular seine river cruises, compared in one place. What you actually see from the water, how long each sailing runs, what it costs and who to book it through.
Hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour on Paris Red Route plus optional Seine cruise, with nine-language audio, WiFi, and app tracking for major sights.
Most Popular“Disappointed that the time says it runs until 7:30pm but tried to board stop 11 at 6pm and they said it stopped at 5:30pm. So basically a 24 hr pass is valid for 7 hrs. 10am- 5:30pm”
Skip the lines to the Eiffel Tower 2nd floor or summit, then see Paris by coach and enjoy a one-hour Seine cruise with multilingual audio.
“Considering we left London on the 7am train, arrived Paris 10:30 and a return trip from Paris at 7pm we really didn’t have time to do Eiffel Tower correctly , city bus tour and boat ride. Allow a full day. Too much to do considering crowds when needed to return to train in a timely…”
Glass-enclosed Seine dinner cruise in Paris: champagne, 3-course French meal, and night views of Notre-Dame, Louvre, Eiffel. Optional music.
“Great way to see some of the historic sites. You will be able to see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Statue of Liberty and historic bridges such as Pont Alexandre III. The highlight for me was the Singer aboard. She kept the crowd very engaged during the cruise. Definitely a good…”
A Paris Seine dinner cruise with gourmet meal, live singer plus DJ set, and a panoramic rooftop view of Eiffel Tower at night.
“The cruise itinerary was very engaging, the service was kind and the music was good. The food was very average compared to other Paris river cruises I have taken and the accessibility of the boat was rather dangerous getting between the train station and the boarding of the ship. This seems something that the company…”
Skip-the-line Louvre entry plus a flexible Seine cruise near the Eiffel Tower, with QR app access and small-group pace.
“We didn’t get to do tour due to subway issues. Would appreciate a refund. And no one willl will never use again.”
Seine River and Canal Saint-Martin cruise with live English commentary, iconic monuments, and Napoleon-era locks plus a Bastille tunnel ride.
“This tour takes you to parts of Paris you won't see on an ordinary river cruise. Our guide was delightful, informative and never boring. Learning about the lock system of Paris was way cool, the trip through the tunnel fascinating. Watch out for ghosts of those who pulled the old barges. This tour was worth…”
Prebook timed Louvre entry with a QR ticket, then add a 1-hour Seine cruise with Eiffel and Notre-Dame views. Self-guided.
“Terrible tour. The app lists 10 exhibits to look at. No locations. Once you figure out where the 10 locations are located, you would be running from building to building in no organized fashion. Find an organized tour with a guide.”
Eiffel Tower + Paris lights by coach, then a 1-hour Seine cruise with commentary. Optional summit upgrade. Great night views, mixed guidance.
“Our guide was On time and took us directly to the gate. Only a small line to get on the elevator. Tower was awesome, Tibet Cruise was excellent and informational.”
Eiffel Tower 2nd-floor views, optional summit upgrade, plus a one-hour Seine cruise with live commentary, starting near the Eiffel Tower.
“Great tour of Eiffel Tower with some good history and information. The Seine river boat tour was excellent but be sure to get good directions from tour guide to make sure you go to the right boat and have your voucher ready on phone.”
Eiffel Tower first-floor gourmet dinner then a one-hour Seine cruise at night with audio guide and big-city views from glass windows.
“Had a great time, would not hesitate to do this on my next visit to Paris, but if you go around the same time as I did (end of january) wrap up warm. The Dinner in the Eiffel tower was delicious and the cruise on the Seine with all the lights of Paris was worth…”
Eiffel Tower first-floor lunch at Madame Brasserie plus a Seine River cruise with multilingual audio. Priority access and a coach loop.
“Lunch at the Eiffel Tower was memorable. Great service, a simple vegan meal available for us vegans, beautiful place.”
Float down the Seine on a glass-enclosed cruise with an included 3-course dinner, coffee or tea, and prime views of Paris icons.
“Great food. Live entertainment. Attentive staff. A perfect way to experience the best of Paris on a beautiful spring evening.”
London to Paris by reserved-seat Eurostar, then a hop-on bus and Seine cruise to hit Paris landmarks in one packed day.
“If you are looking for a quick basic tour (which suited us perfectly) the guided bus tour is a great option. You will see the main point of attractions and have a some free time for your own activities and to wander about. There isn’t a great deal of walking. Great for just seeing some…”
Short Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower plus a French crepe stop at Trocadéro. Good value, but crepe timing can be tricky.
“Don't book and pay for the crepe part. No one could tell us where the restaurant was . Google said it was 6 km away . Needless to say we didn't get our crepes. That was wasted money. The boat ride was good. Download the guide, the explanations of sites, buildings etc was poor, I…”
Moulin Rouge Féerie with champagne plus a Seine cruise ticket. See Paris by night, but plan for seating limits and use the cruise next day.
“5 star review! Exactly as described - host met us right outside of the box office. Make sure you got a little early, a line starts to form after 830. I read previous reviews about the river cruise needing to be done another day which was fine. The Viator host also clearly explained this when…”
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