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The 7 Best Seine Cruises & Boat Tours in Paris (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 7 picks

The best Seine cruises in Paris in 2026 are Bateaux Parisiens and Vedettes de Paris from the Eiffel Tower, Vedettes du Pont Neuf from the Île de la Cité, Bateaux-Mouches from the Pont de l'Alma and Batobus for hop-on, hop-off. Canauxrama and Paris Canal run the Canal Saint-Martin.

The standard Seine sightseeing cruise lasts about an hour and passes most of the central landmarks, so the real choice is where you want to board: near the Eiffel Tower, at the Pont de l'Alma, or on the Île de la Cité. We list the operators, departure points and durations they publish themselves, with prices as hedged "from" figures that change by season, ticket type and booking channel. Check the timetable at the pier, because winter and holiday schedules differ. For a night out on the water, see also our best attractions in Paris, and for where to stay near the river, see our best neighborhoods to stay in Paris.

1. Bateaux Parisiens — 7th arr. · Eiffel Tower

A one-hour glassed-in cruise from the foot of the Eiffel Tower, with commentary in 14 languages.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Eiffel Tower · First visit · Families

The Paris tourist office's ticket page describes a one-hour sightseeing cruise on glassed-in boats that sets off at Port de la Bourdonnais, by the Eiffel Tower. Commentary is offered in 14 languages, with Paris-themed music, and the page lists a starting price of €18 per person.

Tickets on that listing are not timed, so you can use them on any cruise that matches the departure schedule, and the page links a 2026 timetable. Departure frequency varies with the season, so check the timetable at the pier.

Good to know: Check the 2026 timetable; the tourist-office page notes dates with no afternoon departures.

Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France

Google Maps Website

2. Vedettes du Pont Neuf — 1st arr. · Île de la Cité

A one-hour guided cruise from the tip of the Île de la Cité, with live commentary in French and English.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Central Paris · Couples · Dinner cruises

The operator's site lists a one-hour guided cruise from Square du Vert-Galant, at the tip of the Île de la Cité near the Pont Neuf. The page shows the cruise from €15 for adults and €7 for children after a €2 web promotion, and the site's title says it has been running cruises since 1959.

Live commentary is in French and English, and a free app offers six languages. The company also lists tea, champagne, happy-hour, lunch and dinner cruises, including "Paris romantique", plus Canal Saint-Martin cruises. It is also in our <a href="/paris/best-attractions/">best attractions</a> guide.

Good to know: The square is reached by stairs near the Pont Neuf. Arrive early for popular evening departures.

1 Square du Vert Galant, 75001 Paris, France

Google Maps Website

3. Bateaux-Mouches — 8th arr. · Pont de l'Alma

Sightseeing cruises of about an hour, plus lunch and dinner cruises, from the Pont de l'Alma.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Lunch and dinner · Right Bank · Groups

Bateaux-Mouches boards at the Port de la Conférence, at the foot of the Pont de l'Alma, on the Right Bank. The official site says sightseeing cruises last about an hour and lunch and dinner cruises 2 to 2.5 hours, and the tourist office gives the sightseeing cruise as about 1 hour 10 minutes with departures every 30 minutes.

The cruise listing shows sightseeing fares of about €17 to €20 from, a champagne cruise from about €30 and dinner cruises from about €90, though the site is inconsistent on the lowest sightseeing fare. Lunch cruises run on weekends and public holidays.

Good to know: Prices on the booking page differ from the FAQ, so confirm the fare before you pay.

Port de la Conférence, Pont de l'Alma, 75008 Paris, France

Google Maps Website

4. Vedettes de Paris — 7th arr. · Eiffel Tower

One-hour cruises from Port de Suffren, including a "Paris With Kids" cruise.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Families · Eiffel Tower · Aperitif cruise

Vedettes de Paris sails from Port de Suffren, near the Eiffel Tower, and its site lists every cruise as one hour. Listed fares include a guided cruise at €21 or €18 online, a Paris With Kids cruise at €21, a Musical Aperitif cruise at €25 or €22 online, and a champagne cruise at €32.

The site does not state which languages the live commentary uses, only that its audio-guide app is available in several languages. No dinner cruise appears on the page. It is a good choice for families because of the dedicated kids' cruise; see also our <a href="/paris/best-kid-friendly/">best things to do with kids in Paris</a>.

Good to know: Booking online is listed as cheaper than buying at the pier.

Port de Suffren, 75007 Paris, France

Google Maps Website

5. Batobus — Seine · 9 stops

The hop-on, hop-off river bus, with nine stops between the Eiffel Tower and the Jardin des Plantes.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Sightseeing · Getting around · Families

Batobus lists nine stops: Tour Eiffel, Invalides, Musée d'Orsay, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Notre Dame, Jardin des plantes, Hôtel de ville, Louvre and Place de la Concorde. It calls itself the city's only hop-on, hop-off river service, with a free audio guide.

The site lists a 24-hour pass at €23 for adults and €13 for children, a 48-hour pass at €27 and €17, and an annual pass. Its live board suggests departures about every 20 minutes at a stop, though the schedule is not published on the page, so check it on the day.

Good to know: The Eiffel Tower stop is at Port de la Bourdonnais, which is also where Bateaux Parisiens boards.

Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France

Google Maps Website

6. Canauxrama — 19th arr. · Bassin de la Villette

Canal Saint-Martin cruises from 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Canal · Photography · Short cruise

Canauxrama's site lists an express discovery cruise of 1 hour 15 minutes at €18, a Canal Saint-Martin to Seine cruise of 2 hours at €25, and a "Old Paris" cruise and a cinema and photography cruise, each 2 hours 30 minutes at €23. The company's address is 13 Quai de la Loire, in the 19th arrondissement.

The site also lists an Ourcq Canal street-art cruise, which is a different route. Check the site for departure points and times, as the page we reached did not state them.

Good to know: Check the departure point and time for your chosen cruise when you book.

13 Quai de la Loire, 75019 Paris, France

Google Maps Website

7. Paris Canal — 19th arr. · Bassin de la Villette

A guided 2.5-hour canal cruise between the Parc de la Villette and the Musée d'Orsay.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Canal · Families · Locks

Paris Canal's site describes a 2.5-hour cruise from the Parc de la Villette and the Musée d'Orsay, guided in French and English, passing through the canal's locks. It lists adults at €25, seniors and students at €22, children aged 4 to 14 at €17, and under-4s free, with a family discount for four people.

The site did not state an embarkation address on the page we reached; listings place its office at 19-21 Quai de la Loire, by the Bassin de la Villette. Confirm the boarding pier when you book.

Good to know: Confirm which pier your cruise leaves from when you book.

19-21 Quai de la Loire, 75019 Paris, France

Google Maps Website

Frequently asked questions

Which Seine cruise is the best?

It depends on where you want to start. Bateaux Parisiens and Vedettes de Paris leave from the Eiffel Tower area, Vedettes du Pont Neuf from the Île de la Cité, and Bateaux-Mouches from the Pont de l'Alma. All three of the main sightseeing cruises last about an hour.

How long is a Seine river cruise?

The standard sightseeing cruise is about one hour. Vedettes du Pont Neuf, Bateaux Parisiens and Vedettes de Paris list one-hour cruises, and the tourist office gives Bateaux-Mouches as about 1 hour 10 minutes. Lunch and dinner cruises last 2 to 2.5 hours.

How much does a Seine cruise cost?

Operators' own pages list standard one-hour cruises from roughly €15 to €21 for adults, with lower child rates, for example Vedettes du Pont Neuf from €15 adult and €7 child after a web discount. Prices vary by date and channel, so check the operator's site.

Are there dinner cruises on the Seine?

Yes. Bateaux-Mouches runs lunch and dinner cruises of 2 to 2.5 hours, and Vedettes du Pont Neuf lists a "Paris romantique" dinner cruise. Menus and prices change by season, so check each site.

Is there a hop-on hop-off boat in Paris?

Yes. Batobus lists 9 stops, from the Eiffel Tower to the Jardin des Plantes, and sells 24-hour and 48-hour passes. Batobus lists the 24-hour pass at €23 for adults and €13 for children, but check current prices.

Can I take a boat on the Canal Saint-Martin?

Yes. Canauxrama and Paris Canal both run canal cruises of around 2.5 hours through the locks, with Canauxrama also listing a shorter 1-hour 15-minute express cruise. See our best neighborhoods to stay in Paris for the canal area.

1. Bateaux Parisiens — 7th arr. · Eiffel Tower

2. Vedettes du Pont Neuf — 1st arr. · Île de la Cité

3. Bateaux-Mouches — 8th arr. · Pont de l'Alma

4. Vedettes de Paris — 7th arr. · Eiffel Tower

5. Batobus — Seine · 9 stops

6. Canauxrama — 19th arr. · Bassin de la Villette

7. Paris Canal — 19th arr. · Bassin de la Villette

Frequently asked questions

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