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The River Seine flows through the heart of Paris, past its most famous attractions and the charming surrounds of the left and right riverbank, heritage neighbourhoods, historic footbridges and mean-dering canals. Sightseeing cruises first began in the 1950s, and today, these boats themselves have become a quintessential sight on these waters. A number of companies operate Seine River Sight-seeing cruises offering unique on-board experiences, from standard hour-long excursions to fine dining cruises. Most of them depart from the ports at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, a convenient starting point for this spectacular ride through the City of Lights.
Here’s an overview of the top Seine River Sightseeing Cruise companies that you can tour with.
An extraordinary way to witness the spellbinding city of Paris, including famous attractions like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Place de la Concorde, Grand and Petit Pal-ais and Musée d’Orsay amongst others
Tour inclusions depend on the cruise company and type of cruise chosen, with the usual ones being:
|
Ticket Type |
Price |
|
Adult |
INR 1190 |
|
Child |
INR 554 |
|
Ticket Type |
Price |
|
Adult |
INR 1190 |
|
Child |
INR 554 |
|
Champagne* |
INR 472 |
|
Restaurant* |
INR 1572 |
|
Pizza* |
INR 943 |
|
Snack* |
INR 550 |
*These are add-on items that can be purchased to enhance your onboard experience.
Whether you’re on a family vacation, romantic escapade, solo adventure or with a group of friends, Seine River Sightseeing Cruises are one of the city’s unique experiences, that’s culturally stimulating and tremendously fun - reflective of the Parisian way of life.
You can access these popular Seine River Sightseeing Cruises with your preferred mode of transport. Do note that if you bring a personal vehicle, you will need to avail of the nearby pay and park services.
Bateaux Parisiens
| Car | Access by the Bir-Hakeim bridge, left bank. |
| Metro |
Line 9: Trocadero station Line 6: Bir-Hakeim station Line C: Champs de Mars |
| Bus | 42 & 92 |
| RER | C - Champs de Mars - Tour Eiffel |
| On Foot | Pedestrian access by the Iena bridge, left bank or by the Bir-Hakeim bridge. |
Vedettes De Paris
| Car | Access by the Bir-Hakeim bridge, left bank. |
| Metro |
Line 9: Trocadero station Line 6: Bir-Hakeim station Line C: Champs de Mars |
| Bus | 42 & 92 |
| RER | C - Champs de Mars - Tour Eiffel |
| On Foot | Pedestrian access by the Iéna bridge, left bank or by the Bir-Hakeim |
The City of Lights is arguably the world’s most beautiful spot. Just the name ‘Paris’ effuses charm, love, artistry and joy. Its grandiose monuments and historic remnants, cultured avenues and heritage suburbs, symmetry and artistry, sumptuous food and wine, romance and adventure, are all the things one wishes to experience during their visit. Amazingly, there’s one activity that in just a couple of hours, can give you all of them at once — the Seine River Sightseeing Cruise! These boat rides on the River Seine take you through the very heart of the city, showcasing all of its iconic attractions as well as picturesque glimpses of everyday Parisian delights.
Ultimately, what they truly do is present a truly memorable way to spend your time in the city. En-joy a day out on the water with the kids, take your special someone to see Paris like never before, immerse yourself in the stories of how the marvellous city came to be, share picture after picture of the ever-accompanying scenic views. Just go with the flow, making lifelong memories of that time you saw Paris from the river.
With a variety of functioning operators, you can pick from multiple cruise types, packages and deals. Most sightseeing cruises are for one or two hours, beginning and ending at the same point. Some of them are even partnered with the Hop-On Hop-Off bus tours, giving you the luxury of time, at any of the stops you wish to further explore. Tickets can be purchased on the spot at the docks or reserved online. Free admissions to some Seine Cruises are available for Paris Pass holders.
