Paris is always a good place to go, especially when you go on a cruise in the Seine. The Seine River is an essential part of Paris' history and culture and serves as a dividing line between the right bank and the left bank, which are classified as a UNESCO world heritage site and are lined with the most important tourist attractions of Paris. There is nothing more fun than a riverside boat trip whether you are accompanied by your friends, family, partner or even on your own. There are plenty of River Seine trips that you will definitely find pleasure in, we will discuss the types of cruises and landmarks you will pass during the trip and the ticket prices below:
Types of cruises
Seine River Sightseeing Cruise
One of the most famous and popular Seine River Cruises Paris is a sightseeing cruise, if you want to enjoy the magic of Paris from the Seine River while seeing highlights such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and other famous iconic attractions, this kind of trip will be the perfect solution for you. The duration of this cruise usually ranges between 1 hour and 1 hour and a half, most trips are provided with an audio guide in many languages, most notably: English, French, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German and other languages. These Seine River tours are suitable if this is your first visit to Paris, as it allows you to see a lot of attractions in a short time.
Hop-on-hop-off cruises
This cruise allows you great flexibility in sightseeing Paris, providing you with an unlimited number of boarding and alighting at the sights you want to visit. You can choose the duration you prefer, whether one, two or three days. During this time you can board the boat during the trip from any of the 9 stations along the Seine River and land at any station you prefer too. This type of trip is suitable if your trip to Paris is short and you want a more flexible way to see many attractions.
Lunch cruises
This type of cruise is the perfect solution if you are looking for a fun and comfortable experience in the Seine River, where you can immerse yourself and taste a luxurious lunch of French dishes as you enjoy the river's stunning panoramic views and gaze at the buildings renowned for their charming architecture around you, such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, The Louvre Museum and others. The duration of these cruises usually ranges from an hour and a half to 3 hours, depending on the meal and the items served on the boat. This trip suits you if you are with your family or your partner and offers you a fun daytime experience.
Dinner cruises
Seine River cruises at night are certainly the coolest ever, and this makes dinner cruises in Paris the most expensive of all trips. Dinner cruises on the Seine allow you to discover the glamorous city of lights at night with a delightful dinner with drinks and classical live music performances next to you. The duration of these cruises range from 3 hours to 4 hours, and suits couples who want to celebrate a happy occasion with a fun and glamorous vibe or who spend their honeymoon in Paris.
Attractions you will see
- The Eiffel Tower.
- Orsay Museum.
- Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Pont Alexandre III.
- Les Invalides.
- Saint Chapelle.
- Palais Bourbon.
- The Louvre Museum.
- The Centre Pompidou.
- Tuileries Garden.
Seine River Cruise Tickets
Seine River cruise prices vary depending on the type and duration of the cruise and according to the company providing the service. However, we will cover the average price of each trip by type:
Sightseeing cruises: Ootlah offers this type of cruise, an hour-long sightseeing cruise at 18 USD.
Hop On and Hop Off cruises: These cruises start at 24 USD.
Lunch cruises: These cruises start from 77 USD and vary depending on the menu provided from one trip to another.
Dinner cruises: These cruises start from 89 USD and vary depending on the menu of food and drinks offered from trip to trip.
