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The 15 Best River Cruises in France

31 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Good river cruises in France fill up weeks ahead in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Paris: 1-Hour Seine Cruise departing from the Eiffel Tower - Finding Pontoon 3 beneath the Eiffel Tower
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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 Seine cruise. See Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and Grand Palais from the water. Use the onboard audio guide or multilingual web app, then move between the warm cabin and open top deck for photos.

“Excellent way to see some Paris landmarks. Commentary was good in English French Italian and Spanish. Wheelchair friendly.”

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Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music - Finding the dock below 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

Board a quiet electric boat near the Eiffel Tower for a one-hour evening ride along the Seine. You’ll pass the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and Grand Palais with music onboard. There is no live guide, but the Vedettes de Paris app offers commentary in 10 languages.

“Very cold in November, in Paris at night. Get worm clothings and try to be on the roof (upper open level). The view is amazing so don’t stay inside the boat.”

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Paris: Tootbus Hop-on Hop-off (Optional River Cruise) - Stop 1: Opéra and the grands magasins
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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

See Paris from an open-top Tootbus with 24, 48, or 72-hour access, multilingual audio, child-friendly commentary, real-time bus tracking, and five themed walks. Add a one-hour Vedettes de Paris cruise from the Eiffel Tower for another view of the city.

“Loved the frequency of these buses!!! Great stops great commentary”

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Paris: Illuminations River Cruise with Audio Commentary - Boarding beneath the Eiffel Tower at Port de la Bourdonnais
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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

Cruise from the Eiffel Tower past Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and Pont Neuf on a spacious trimaran. Choose a 14-language audio guide or smartphone app, then head to the open top deck for wide city views and night photos.

“It was a great experience, there is an audioguide available that you can open on your phone and at the same time one of the guys on the boat does speak on the loudspeaker and gives you a brief description of what we are seeing. I'm not sure how well you can hear it on the top of the boat as we were sitting on the lower level outside. There is plenty of space to sit at the top uncovered, inside or on the sides of the boat.”

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Paris: Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting near the Eiffel Tower - What you see along the Seine
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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

Spend about an hour on a Seine sightseeing boat with open-air and glass-covered seating, multilingual commentary, and views of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, and Paris bridges. Use your flexible ticket within one month, then claim a fresh Nutella or sugar crêpe at Trocadéro.

“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 - What the cocotte dinner is like
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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

Settle into an outward-facing club armchair for a 105-minute Seine cruise from Île aux Cygnes to Île Saint-Louis and back. You’ll get three courses of French cocotte cooking, mineral water, illuminated landmarks, and access to an open terrace. The boat holds no more than 10 people.

“Everything’s just amazing and the food was outstanding. I am glad I booked it and I’ll book it again )”

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Paris: Louvre Museum Entry Ticket With Host and River Cruise - Making sense of the Louvre’s enormous size
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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 for timed Louvre entry, then explore the museum independently with a digital audio guide. Later, take a one-hour Seine cruise past the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and more. The cruise and Louvre visit are self-guided.

“The museum has many great collections. It was an amazing experience.”

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Paris: Eiffel Tower Access by Elevator & Seine River Cruise - The Guided Walk to the Eiffel Tower
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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 near the Eiffel Tower for a guided visit to levels one and two, with optional summit access. Guides such as Chloe, Marcella, and Emmanuel add lively history and photo tips. Your one-hour Seine cruise can be used for up to six months after the tower visit.

“Our guide, EKAETTE, was amazing, so engaging and knowledgeable. She really made the tour fantastic because of her personality. I remembered a lot of facts about the Eiffel Tower because of her communication style. The tower was great, had a good time. Only problem is that the cruise was ridiculously busy and the line was way too long but what do you expect, all the different tours were all using this specific boat cruise company, so everyone goes there. We ended up not doing the cruise because it was too over crowded. Other than that it was great.”

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Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music - The dinner: more than a sightseeing snack
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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

Board a glass-roofed Bateaux Parisiens boat at the Eiffel Tower for a 150-minute Seine cruise, an à-la-carte dinner, wine or Champagne depending on your package, and live singing. Choose central, panoramic, window, or front seating, with vegetarian dishes available on request.

“This was an exceptional activity. Five star from start to finish. A must do for everyone.”

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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise - The Seine route, from the Eiffel Tower to the historic center
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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

10.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,930 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Board near the Eiffel Tower at 8:30 pm for a 2.5-hour Seine dinner cruise with private-table seating, live singing, seasonal French dishes, wine, and night views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, and Pont Alexandre III. Choose from four service levels, with window tables available in the higher tiers.

“Lovely dinner cruise. The boat was very modern and the layout of the tables and the wrap around windows meant everyone had a good view as we sailed along. The food and wine was excellent and the live singer a highlight for us😎”

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Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise - The commentary is useful, but not always consistent
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Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

11.On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

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

Use a 24- or 48-hour Big Bus pass to tour Paris’s Red Route, with stops near the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, and Palais Garnier. Audio commentary comes in nine languages. Add a Seine cruise or Arc de Triomphe entry if useful.

“Very expensive trip and could not find cover as all spaces were taken and cheap headphones given to listen to basic guide info. Will not use again.”

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Paris: Louvre Reserved Ticket and River Cruise Combo - What makes the Louvre visit worthwhile
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Paris: Louvre Reserved Ticket and River Cruise Combo

12.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 at a time that suits your Paris plans. You receive the museum ticket by email the day before, while the cruise ticket can be used anytime during your stay.

“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 - Starting at the Eiffel Tower
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Paris: Hop-On Hop-Off Seine Cruise Pass with 9 Stops

13.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 move between nine Seine stops, from the Eiffel Tower and Musée d’Orsay to Notre-Dame and the Louvre. Boats have heated glass cabins, a terrace, multilingual staff, and an interactive webapp with sightseeing tips in five languages.

“Batobus was great. Just a bit hot under the glass.”

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Paris: Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise - The Musée d’Orsay and the early river views
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Paris: Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise

14.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 2-hour Seine cruise with a served 3-course bistro dinner. You will pass the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie, the Eiffel Tower, and the Paris Statue of Liberty, with an outdoor terrace for photos.

“Wonderful dinner with beautiful views! Definitely a great experience as a solo traveler.”

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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

15.3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River

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

You board near the Musée d’Orsay for a 75-minute to two-hour evening cruise with a three-course French-style dinner. Choose the 6:45 or 9:15 PM sailing, watch the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame from the Seine, and add Champagne, a window seat, or drinks onboard.

“it was not at all rushed, a wonderful experience, excellent food, and the singer was brilliant and the combination made it an unforgettable experience”

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★ 3.5Paris Seine River Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary by Bateaux ParisiensFrom $202,374 reviews
★ 4.5Eiffel Tower Summit Floor Ticket & Seine River CruiseFrom $642,417 reviews
★ 4.43-Course Italian Meal Seine CruiseFrom $692,525 reviews
★ 4.5Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live MusicFrom $692,531 reviews
★ 4.5Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing CruiseFrom $1002,680 reviews
★ 4.1Illuminated Evening River Cruise & Waffle TastingFrom $222,697 reviews
★ 4.3Fast-Access Seine River Cruise from Eiffel TowerFrom $212,816 reviews
★ 4.4Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Seine Cruise Bundle TourFrom $563,009 reviews

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