11 of the Top Seine River Cruises in Paris

They say it’s the City of Love, and honeymooners in Paris won’t want to miss this romantic 2-part tour: Sail down the Seine at dusk to admire the Parisian landmarks lit up at night, then disembark for a 3-course dinner in a panoramic restaurant. You’ll be regaled by a live singer as you dine—the perfect combination for making romantic memories.

If waking up on the Seine sounds tempting, hop on board this luxurious overnight cruise. Begin with a 3-hour dinner cruise with live music, giving you plenty of opportunity to admire the views. Then, retire to one of the boat’s beautiful cabins, including suites with a private spa. Bonne nuit!

Skip the crowds with a private 1.5-hour cruise on the Seine just for you and your group. As the boat seats up to five passengers, it’s an ideal way for families to cruise. Receive personalized attention from your skipper as you sail under Paris’ famous bridges and past attractions like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Add some joie de vivre to your day by combining a Seine cruise with a Champagne-tasting session. An English-speaking sommelier will guide you through an onboard tasting with three delicious Champagnes. And when you can bring yourself to look up from your glass, the views are as sparkling as the wine.

A 1-hour sightseeing cruise on the Seine is sure to leave you hungry. With this cruise and crepe package, after you disembark from the boat, you’ll head to the carousel at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Pick your topping—chocolate or powdered sugar—and eat your crepe in the shadow of the city’s most magnificent landmark.

Short on time in Paris? Combine a gourmet déjeuner (that’s lunch to you and me) with a sightseeing cruise and check off two essential activities at once. On an enclosed boat, you’ll sit down to a 3-course meal, with the option of upgrading to the Champagne package, which also comes with window seats.

First-time visitors to Paris will love the chance to combine multiple Paris highlights on one easy half-day tour. Start with a city tour by bus, passing many of the city’s landmarks. Then, cruise down the Seine, checking out many of those landmarks from a different angle. End at the Eiffel Tower, where you head up right away, thanks to the skip-the-line, time-saving entrance ticket.

If you have a full day to spend in Paris, this tour includes lunch at the Eiffel Tower, a Seine cruise, and tickets to the Louvre Museum. Start with a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower, followed by lunch at Madame Brasserie, a restaurant that’s situated in the tower itself. Then, kick back on a 100-minute afternoon cruise, finally ending at the Louvre, where you can enter first with skip-the-line tickets.

If it seems hard to find attractions for your kids in a city as big as Paris, this family-friendly cruise is the perfect solution. The cruise and commentary have been designed with kids in mind so the whole family can appreciate the scenery and stories. And when you think they might need a little pick-me-up, a variety of kid-favored snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

Put on your warmest party outfit and get ready to ring in the new year on a special New Year’s Eve cruise on the Seine. Set sail late in the evening and begin with a tasty 3-course meal. Start counting down on deck and wish your fellow passengers bonne année, then dance the night away to a live DJ until 2am.

Celebrate one of the most important days in the French calendar, Bastille Day, from a cruise on the Seine, and learn more about French history and culture along the way. Start with a 4-course meal on board, which includes a glass of Champagne. Watch the epic Bastille Day fireworks from the water—one of the best vantage points in the city.