River trips · PARIS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 river sightseeing cruises in Paris worth the fare, each with its price, its passengers’ verdict and the one thing to know before you board.
See Paris from the Seine on a 70-minute Bateaux Mouches cruise from Pont de l’Alma. Choose indoor seating or the open upper deck, use the smartphone audio guide, and pass the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and Eiffel Tower. Evening departures add city lights and the tower’s sparkling display.
“That boat could have better drink selection only had vending machine with water and pop”
Set out from Port de la Bourdonnais at the Eiffel Tower for a one-hour Bateaux Parisiens cruise along the Seine. See Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Neuf, and more. Choose your departure time on the booked date, then listen to commentary in one of 14 languages.
“It was cold n raining outside but boat was warm and comfortable. I enjoyed it. It was fun. N not too expensive.”
Take a flexible 70-minute Seine cruise from Port de la Conférence near Pont de l’Alma. Choose an indoor seat or rooftop deck, pass Paris landmarks from the water, and board any departure from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. No fixed time slot is required, but seats are first come, first served and commentary can be hard to hear outside.
“Easy process to check in and board the boat- even in a very busy holiday. It was a very cold evening, but we boarded at sunset and really enjoyed the sights, commentary and overall experience.”
Pair a one-hour Seine sightseeing cruise with a three-course dinner at the glass-fronted Le Bistro Parisien beside the Eiffel Tower. You choose dinner or cruise first, then see Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Neuf, and more from the water. One beer, wine, or soft drink is included. The two parts are separate, not a dinner cruise.
“The boat trip was fantastic but the restaurant not so great. Food was cold and service slow. Not worth the money.”
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