7 Sightseeing Cruises in France Worth Booking

1.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

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

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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2.Seine River Sightseeing Cruise by Bateaux Mouches

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,461 reviews · 365 days · from $20

Board at Port de la Conférence near Pont de l’Alma for a 70-minute Bateaux Mouches cruise past the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and Eiffel Tower. Choose the indoor main deck or open upper deck, then use the multilingual smartphone audio guide. Evening departures add sparkling tower lights.

“Was a wonderful experience seeing all those iconic sights”

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3.On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise by Batobus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,411 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Use a 24 or 48-hour Batobus pass to cruise the Seine and hop off near the Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay, Notre Dame, the Louvre, and more. Boats offer an open rear terrace, web-based audio in five languages, and a calm way to rest between Paris sights.

“Better than the hop on hop off and everything was amazing beautiful! Staff was very courteous. Great way to take some nice photos and the view was cool!”

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4.Guided Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,126 reviews · 1 hour · from $17Best value

Take a one-hour guided cruise from 2 Quai des Célestins along Lyon’s Saône River. A live guide speaks French and English while you view Vieux Lyon, historic monuments, and the bold modern buildings at the river confluence. Choose the open upper deck or enclosed lower deck.

“They narrated the tour in both English and French which was wonderful for us Americans onboard!”

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5.1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise to Villefranche Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,747 reviews · 1 hour · from $33

Depart Nice’s Quai Lunel for a one-hour cruise past the Promenade des Anglais, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and Villefranche-sur-Mer. A French and English guide explains the coast, villas, and history as you ride in an open-air boat. Bring cash for drinks and arrive early for the best seats.

“Really lovely way to spend an hour, the guide was really informative in both French and English. We had a nice glass of champagne whilst bobbing about in the med in the sunshine. Perfect. Just a note the boat is cash only.”

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6.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,680 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Board at the Eiffel Tower for a two-hour Bateaux Parisiens lunch cruise with a private table, Champagne or kir aperitif, wine, and a three or four-course French meal. You will pass Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, and the Statue of Liberty.

“Excellent food and service.Worth the money for this trip.We enjoyed ourselves.While you’re on the cruise you can see a lot of great sights from Eiffel Tower to their small version of statue of liberty.”

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7.Paris Seine River Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary by Bateaux Parisiens

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,374 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $20

Join Bateaux Parisiens at the Eiffel Tower for a one-hour Seine cruise past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and historic bridges. Choose your departure time on the booked date, listen in up to 14 languages, and return to the same quay. Arrive early, since queues can be long.

“This was a great experience for the price. The process was smooth and I love how you didn’t need to reserve a specific time. Amazing view of the Eiffel Tower. Highly recommend”

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