For families and couples who prefer a smaller crowd, the Bateaux de Paris sightseeing cruise is the best Seine River cruise to book. But we want to take a boat out and around the sister of the US Statue of Liberty.
Im so thankful I found your blog. Keep your kids happy with this cruise, designed with young travelers in mind, Champagne, soft drinks, cookies, and crepes will be available for purchase, Morning and afternoon departures are available, Confirmation will be received at time of booking, This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers. The river viewpoint also allows you to gain some good insight into the citys history, evolution, and architecture.
Some of the dinner cruises and regular Seine river cruises are currently not running due to the pandemic so that is something to keep in mind as well as there are fewer choices at the moment than 2 years ago. You can book your ticket online in advance or just show up a little early and buy it at the dock. This will help me out a lot to make a final decision. Hey, yes cruising in the Seine river certainly one of the best thing to do in Paris.
Departure Point: Stops include the Tour Eiffel, Muse dOrsay, St-Germain-des-Prs, Notre-Dame, Jardin des Plantes, Hotel de Ville, Louvre, Place de la Concorde, and InvalidesLanguages Offered: Commentary is not availableAccessibility: Access to the boat is possible with a wheelchair, but access to most stops is through stairs. Enjoy your trip to Paris. By the way, my granddaughter said she wants to be a Tauck tour director when she grows up.
We would also like to sit on the top deck outside. Snacks and drinks (including alcohol) are available for purchase onboard.
Those that operate year-round often offer less frequent cruises in the low season.
For originality ,you can also try the canauxama in the Canal St Martin. Extras: Batobus Pass+ tickets are available for those who want to combine an Open Top bus tour with the sightseeing cruise. There is a dedicated disabled parking space. If you have limited time in Paris and are not overly interested in the canal, then Id say to just do the Seine River cruise. Third, the live narration was preferred by us over pre-recorded narration although honestly it rained (unfortunately!)
{{> molecules-tooltip title=false copy="{{tooltip}}"}} Best, Jessica. They also offer a special family-oriented cruise (offered in French only) that includes music and childrens activities. Take in views of Paris as you sail along the Seine River aboard this family-friendly cruise. While this is a convenient way of getting around Paris, this isnt the most wheelchair-friendly since most stops can be accessed via stairs. You can also download the companys free app that provides commentary in French, English, Spanish, Italian, German and Portuguese. The lunch cruise starts at 12:45 while the dinner cruise starts at 18:15 and 20:30. Given that it will be cold and possibly rainy, do you have a recommendation? If you are looking for a longer cruise (1.5 hours and longer) that does not include dinner, this is a good price. If there is a type of seat you want, Id get into line early to be among the first to board for your departure. Both are enjoyable in different ways. Vedettes de Paris operates smaller sized boats along the Seine River. 
There will be both tourist cruises out as well as lots of small private boats to watch the fireworks. No wheelchair-accessible toilets at the boatExtras: Special menus for Valentines Day, Christmas, New Year, and Mothers Day is available. It spans over 777 kilometers and is the second-longest river in France after the Loire River. If you purchase your ticket online, you can collect your ticket before boarding at thePont de lAlma at the Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches kiosk. You can also eat at the affiliated seasonal restaurant near the boat dock called Le Cafe des Vedettes. The access ramp is located a little further beyond the stairs and staff can help assist in finding the best place to board and exit. But you can consult the Bateaux Parisiens website or this page for the Paris Pass information on the cruise for more details and the latest updates before your trip.
, Hi Philippe, Youre very welcome Enjoy your trip to Paris. But for 2 persons on the cruise we did, seem to be currently ranging from $150 to $250 for 2 persons, depending on the extras. Used under license.
Exploring the world through natural history travels are at the heart of two of our most popular journeys an expeditionary cruise to Antarctica and our popular (and fascinating) land expedition to Churchill, Manitoba in search of the polar bears. It includes a Louvre tour, visit to Eiffel Tower, Seine River cruise, view of Notre Dame, and visit to Montmartre. Snacks and drinks (including alcohol) are available for purchase at the onboard bar. The website says the tickets are regularly 14 euros for adults and 7 euros for children 4-12. I would appreciate any guidance/suggestions. Jessica. Hi Devon, glad you liked the post and hope it helped you choose a Seine cruise in Paris that is right for you.
But you do of course do some of the sightseeing while seated and eating your meal. Other offers include Eiffel Tower tickets, Paris city tours, and cabaret tickets. What you said about seine tours was really interesting to me. 
Sightseeing cruises with drinks are also available.
The information was accurate pre-COVID so you may want to double check before booking with any company if the info is not noted when booking as I know some companies are running fewer boats now and have had to make some changes. Note that all of the boat companies have multiple boats and the boats can have different deck and seating configurations so you cant guarantee a particular boat. Hi Andrew, Glad that this article helped you choose a Seine river cruise, and glad you had a great time with Bateaux Parisiens. We will be arriving in Paris on September 18/21. You have many choices for cruises.
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They offer lunch, dinner, and special events cruises. Trip was perfect, highlights of Paris, trip to Versailles, Rouen, and a day viewing, experiencing the beaches of Normandy, including a stop where my father walked on the Omaha Beach, climbed over the dune, up the hill past the German bunkers and big guns on D-Day+1. The company offers some of the least expensive Seine River cruises. Best, Jessica.
You can often save a few euros by booking in advance, depending on the cruise company, so that is generally what we recommend. Hi thanks for this article about the river cruises in Paris . We only ask for your e-mail so we can verify you are human and if requested notify you of a reply. Also in summer, although boats have large capacity they can sometimes book out in advance. With insights from Ken Burns, America's Storyteller. This company operates a fleet of yachts and barges for private use in Paris which range from small to large boats, which can arrange sailings for groups from 2 to 800 people! Departure points for Seine River cruises depend entirely on the activity provider.
Most boats now include an audio guide that will play in several languages including Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. I will definitely keep this post bookmarked for the next time Im in Paris. Try using less filters or select a different year. I worry dinner would be too slow, and we would be pressured to get to the boat on time and it would ruin the meal. Step-free access via a ramp is available only at the Eiffel Tower stop, and the bottom floor of the boats is wheelchair accessible. The boats can become crowded, especially in the summer months and around school holidays. A cruise also allows you to explore Paris from a different perspective as you pass by iconic sights such as the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Palais and Petit Palais, and the Muse dOrsay. Hi Mike, yes, I also really enjoyed the cruise on the Canal Saint Martin which is a nice thing to do if you have already done a Seine river cruise in Paris. Is that now correct? Thanks for this amazing blog about boat cruises in Paris. If you are planning to visit Paris, consider going on a Seine River Cruise. Paris de Vedettes offers pretty much the same standard 1-hour cruise of the Seine as most of the other companies; however their boats are smaller than many of the other companies. Due to call volume, hold times may be long; click here to make a payment or update your reservation. In this article, well give you the details on the most popular sightseeing boat tours in the City of Light and help you decide which one might be best for you. Thanks you for the comprehensive article.
This list is in alphabetical order: This is the oldest company operating cruise boats on the Seine River, starting service after World War II, and these boats have become somewhat of a symbol of Paris. Wishing you and your friends a great trip to Paris, Normally the main fireworks are shot off from the Eiffel Tower and you get a wonderful view of the Eiffel Tower from the river.
Many of the Seine River cruise companies have very similar names.
A gem of a moment I won't forget. You can see some photos of each boat on the website.
Private Seine river cruises are great options for special celebrations, weddings, marriage proposals, large families, holiday parties, tour groups, or corporate travel events.
Yes, I think you are referring specifically to the Bateaux Mouches boats as their boats are wheelchair accessible to get onto and the ground floors are accessible. Also send me the latest blog posts by e-mail, Independent Travel Cats Monthly Newsletter, Logos, images, and content all protected by copyright. Seeing the buildings illuminated by twinkling lights as you cruise past the bridges and arches. The 1.5 hour Canauxarama sightseeing cruise does go there, probably because it is a bit longer, so that might be the best cruise for you if you dont want a meal.
I would definitely recommend trying to do the cruise when you have good weather if you can. Most of the normal sightseeing cruises lasts about 1 hour.
Also be sure to note the departure points for the cruises as some leave from central Paris near the Notre-Dame Cathedral whereas others leave from the 12th arrondissement. For a 2-day pass, adult passes are 19 euros and child passes are 9 euros. No wheelchair-accessible toilets at the boatExtras: You can have your photo taken on board.
The world's second-largest country offers a larger-than-life playground of diverse landscapes and cultures, postcard-perfect fishing towns, Old World cities, vast forests, cosmopolitan capitals where the hotels are historic and grand. Best, Jessica, I really thank you for your amazing write- up. The narrator was going back and forth between French and English, and it was a bit confusing at times.
Best, Jessica, I really thank you for your amazing write- up. If cost is a factor Vedettes du Pont Neuf usually offers the lowest priced online tickets.
Hi there, Yes, I agree that I would choose one of the 1 hour cruises as 2 hours may be too long for the kids (and perhaps some adults).
The alternative idea was to try to get an earlier dinner at a really good restaurant (I dont know where), and then a nighttime cruise to see the lights and sites.
Boats for the 1 hour cruise leave from Port de Suffren (near Eiffel Tower) in the 7th arrondissement. The Batobus is not really intended for a sightseeing cruise but can still be a good economical choice if you also want to use the Batobus for transportation. A Seine river cruise is a very popular way to see Paris, and one we always recommend to visitors to the city.