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  • Yes, millions of visitors take a cruise on the River Seine each year. It offers a unique vantage point of the city's most popular landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre Dame, Orsay Museum and many more. Visitors can opt for sightseeing cruises or dinner cruises on the Seine River.
  • Here are the types of Seine River cruises in Paris:
    • Sightseeing cruises: Discover top sights in Paris on a sightseeing cruise along the River Seine. These cruises generally last for an hour and include either a multilingual audio guide or an expert local guide who delivers interesting commentary.
    • Dinner cruises: Dine in style under the enchanting sky on a Paris dinner cruise. Indulge in authentic French cuisine as you are serenaded by live music in the background.
    • Combo cruises: Experience more of Paris for lower prices with a combo cruise. Not only will you enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Seine River cruise, but these combo tickets also include entry to popular attractions and experiences in the city, such as the Eiffel Tower or a cabaret show.
  • Most boarding points are along the banks close to the Eiffel Tower. Some prominent points are:
    • Pont de l'Alma
    • Port de Solférino
    • Place de Sydney
    • The boarding point for each cruise and the directions on how to get there will be included in your confirmed ticket.
  • A Seine River cruise is a great way to soak in the city's famous landmarks from an unusual vantage point. You can see the Eiffel Tower, Orsay Museum, Louvre Museum, Notre Dame, Montmartre, and more.
  • While both are great options to go for in Paris, here's what to expect:
    • Lunch cruise: Paris during the day is lovely and the clear skies allow you to fully appreciate the beauty of its historic landmarks. Lunch cruises include a variety of continental and French dishes, with drinks and live music
    • Dinner cruise: Romance is in the Parisian air during evenings. Under the glittering stars, sail across the Seine and enjoy your French buffet while classical music plays in the background.
    • Lunch cruises are better if you want to spot the city's landmarks during the day and night cruises are ideal if you are looking for an intimate, romantic experience.
  • Yes, dinner and lunch cruises in Paris do include buffet meals with drinks. You can enjoy a variety of dishes here, which include appetizers, a main course, and dessert, along with wine or champagne. Sightseeing cruises may include refreshments and snacks, but do not include meals.
  • Yes, most Seine River dinner and lunch cruises do include wine and champagne as part of the experience. Sightseeing cruises may not include drinks.
  • Yes, sunset cruises are available in Paris. Most sunset cruises are a part of dinner or sightseeing cruises. Depending on what you opt for, you'll also enjoy meals, live entertainment, snacks, and drinks.
  • The best months to go for a Seine River cruise is September to December and March to May, when the crowds are smaller and cool winds pass you by. The hottest and busiest months are June to August, a time period when everyone enjoys summer holidays, and it may not be the best time for a cruise. January to March is generally freezing in Paris and most tour operators may not run cruises during these months. If you don't mind the crowds, December is another excellent option to go for a cruise with the city lit up with Christmas spirit.
  • Sightseeing cruises in Paris generally last for an hour, while dinner cruises and lunch cruises extend to 2-2.5 hours since they include meals and live entertainment.
  • Yes, most sightseeing cruises do. For a self-guided tour, you can use a multilingual audioguide. Alternatively, if not an audio guide, you will benefit from the services of an expert local guide who will enlighten you throughout your journey with interesting facts and trivia.
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Primrose Madiviko
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Primrose

United Kingdom
Sep 2025
5/5

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The Seine River cruise was one of the highlights of my trip to Paris. Drifting along the water gave me a whole new perspective on the city’s most iconic landmarks—the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre all looked even more magical from the river. The atmosphere was calm and romantic, especially as the sun set and the city lights began to sparkle. Passing under the historic bridges, each with its own charm, made the journey feel like stepping into a living postcard. It was the perfect mix of relaxation, beauty, and Parisian charm—I’d recommend it to anyone visiting the city.

Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower

Nicara Anyamele
GB

Nicara

United Kingdom
Sep 2025
5/5

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Enjoyable first experience of Paris. The staff were kind and friendly. Spoke clearly when addressing the crowd. Boat was moving at a perfect speed to enjoy everything. 100% recommend.

Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower

Roger Cross

Roger

Sep 2025
5/5

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Fantastic experience, lovely atmosphere, really good food and good wine as well. Overall a great trip and good value for the price.

Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Lunch Cruise with French Menu

Natalie Alejandra Fajardo Diaz
CL

Natalie

Chile
Sep 2025
5/5

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I got lost and had a hard time getting to the meeting point. Even so, they had the solution so I was happy! Thanks to the guide who was a sunshine. I absolutely recommend it

Combo: Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator with Seine River Cruise

Stella Maris Romagnoli
AR

Stella

Argentina
Sep 2025
5/5

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Excellent highly recommended , you can not miss it , it was everything I had contracted , punctuality and cordiality , at all times , The walk along the Seine !!!!

Combo: Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator with Seine River Cruise

Heinz Günter Tüttenberg
DE

Heinz

Germany
Sep 2025
4/5

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There were competent explanations, but the microphone quality wasn't good enough. Outdoors it might be more complicated to get it right.

Seine River and Canal Saint-Martin Sightseeing Cruise

Karen Fraser

Karen

Sep 2025
5/5

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Easy to find location to get the boat, plenty of room to sit on the open top deck. It was a lovely day and the bottle of champagne was perfect. We booked 4 trips though Headout for our stay in Paris and each one was fabulous. Will definitely be using Headout again for any future excursions.

Seine River Cruise from Pont de l'Alma with Sparkling Champagne

Michelle Charles
CA

Michelle

Canada
Aug 2025
5/5

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The announcer on the boat was very knowledgeable and attentive. The views were spectacular, I would definitely recommend again

1-Hour Paris Illuminated Evening Sightseeing Cruise

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