Seine River Cruise with Optional Champagne
About this activity
Highlights
- Eiffel Tower views
- Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Louvre Museum
- Pont Alexandre III
- Île de la Cité
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 1-hour Seine River cruise
- Live commentary
- Optional champagne upgrade
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Pass by: A royal square designed by architect Gabriel in the 18th century. In 1792, this square was home to a guillotine that took thousands of victims’ lives. In 1836, King Louis Philippe installed the obelisk, a gift from Egypt.
Pass by: Constructed as a stronghold in the 13th century, it went on to become the French royal residence and was transformed into a museum in 1793. Today, it displays over 35,000 words of art (Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo...). Since 1989, visitors enter through the glass pyramid, designed by architect Ieoh Ming Pei.
Pass by: The neo-renaissance style Hôtel de Ville in Paris was rebuilt in the 19th century after being burnt down during the Commune rule of 1871. Today, it serves as the Paris City Hall.
Pass by: What remains of the palace of the first kings of France, the Conciergerie became a prison during the French Revolution.
Pass by: The ‘cradle’ of the city of Paris where its very first inhabitants (the Parisii) settled in the 3rd century BC.
Pass by: A jewel of Gothic architecture. Beginning in 1163, construction wasn’t completed until 1350. It was celebrated by Victor Hugo in his famous novel, ‘The Hunchback of Notre-Dame’. We owe the restoration to architect Viollet-Le-Duc who undertook this project in the 19th century.
Pass by: Formerly the île aux vaches (cow’s island), here you’ll find the most beautiful 16th and 17th century houses, constructed for the most part by architect Le Vau.
Pass by: The oldest stone bridge in Paris, it was opened in 1606. At its centre, you can see the equestrian statue of King Henri IV, nicknamed Vert Galant (The Green Gallant) because of his many female conquests.
Pass by: With its façade hinting at its past life as a railway station, constructed in 1900, it today serves as a museum displaying masterpieces of the 19th century, and more precisely, the work of the Impressionists.
Pass by: Recognisable by its dome adorned in fine gold, it was originally built as a hospital for the war wounded under the reign of Louis XIV. Today, it houses the tomb of Napoleon I and the Musée de l’Armée (Military Museum).
Pass by: Nicknamed the ‘Iron Lady’, it was designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World Exhibition. A genuine feat of engineering, she stands 324 metres high and weighs in at 10,000 tonnes.
Pass by: Built for the 1937 World Exhibition, it houses various museums (the Naval Museum, the Museum of French Monuments, the Museum of Man...)
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Cruise operates in all weather conditions; dress accordingly.
- Children under 4 years old can join for free.
- Optional champagne upgrade is available for an additional fee.
Know before you go
- Arrive at the departure point 15 minutes early.
- Dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
- Bring a valid ID if you plan to purchase alcohol on board.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Small pets are only allowed if they can be kept in a suitable bag. Above a certain size, only guide dogs will be allowed on board.
- It is possible to board the train with luggage, subject to available space.
Traveler reviews
Always a must when visiting Paris
This is a relaxing way to see Paris from the perspective of the Seine. We were limited on time in our itinerary and this was a way for me to give my daughter an opportunity to see what we missed. We took the cruise before sunset. I liked the flexibility on hoping on to this activity when it fit our schedule during that day.
Chaotic and overcrowded. Avoid!
Avoid! Really chaotic and stressful tour, hoards of people trying to work out what is going on and very few staff to help or give information. Directions were also wrong on the what’s app message I got. . Felt more like an evacuation from a war zone than a pleasure cruise!!! And I felt unsafe with surging crowds and no proper queuing system in place, or staff to guide people. Ships were also rammed and you can tell making money is the only priority rather than giving people a good experience. Wish we had gone with a smaller and more independent operator. Don’t make the same mistake I did.
Fun but the line was chaotic and stressful
The line was very long and there were many stressed people wondering if they would be able to use their boat ticket tonight (bookings are NOT made for a particular date/time). Staff were not helpful with information. But the line moves quickly once they start loading a boat and everyone did get on one. Probably a lot less chaotic for daytime cruises - every nighttime boat was full but we saw several in the daytime that had half as many people. Good luck if you are looking for a particular timing; I don’t think it’s possible. We were on a half-past the hour departure and we did catch the hourly Eiffel Tower sparkle but at a distance. However, once we docked, we were able to walk to the tower and catch the next sparkle up close. It’s impossible to hear the audio commentary (English and French) but you can download and listen on your phone.
Great introduction to the...
Great introduction to the Paris sights. Nice, relaxing trip along the Seine and back to the port. Did this first to orient ourselves to Paris.
Dinner on the Seine
Dinner for tourists on the Seine, but also for Parisians' special occasions. Access is via a slope from the Alma Bridge. The numerous lined-up buses are forgotten. You are quickly taken care of by a large staff. Beautiful boat, there is space, not too crowded (unlike competitors). Favor the prestige option. Air conditioning. You are immediately attended to with an aperitif, followed by a meal where you have a choice of many dishes. Everything is formatted, everything is well presented, and... it is good. The staff is very professional. A violinist creates a lively atmosphere. We end the cruise at night on the deck, admiring the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower cleverly illuminated. No hidden fees, everything is included. An unforgettable and essential cruise for tourists but also for Parisians.