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THE 7 PROVIDERS
Overview Table
| Provider Name | Prices from & Duration | Time Slots & Ticket Validity | Average Capacity | Main Type(s) of Boats | Where to Book | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bateaux Parisiens | €17 - 1h | Morning to Night Flexible Within the Booked Day | 550 | - Covered Lower Deck & Open Top Deck | Viator‚ GetYourGuide |
| 2 | Bateaux Mouches | €16 - 1h10 | Morning to Night Flexible Within the Booked Day | 850 | - Covered Lower Deck & Open Top Deck | Viator‚ GetYourGuide |
| 3 | Vedettes de Paris | €21 - 1h | Morning to Night Fixed Time | 250 | - Covered Lower Deck & Open Top Deck - Open Lower Deck | Viator‚ GetYourGuide |
| 4 | Vedettes du Pont Neuf | €18 - 1h | Morning to Night 365 Days from Purchase Date | 300 | - Covered Lower Deck & Open Top Deck - Open Lower Deck | Viator |
| 5 | Bateaux de Paris | €15 - 1h15 | Noon to Evening/Night Fixed Time | 150 | - Covered Lower Deck & Open Top Deck | GetYourGuide |
| 6 | Canauxrama | €35 - 2h | Evening/Night Fixed Time | 200 | - Covered Lower Deck & Open Top Deck | Its Website only |
| 7 | Paris Canal | €16 - 1.5h | Evening/Night Fixed Time | 200 | - Covered Lower Deck & Open Top Deck - Covered Lower Deck | Its Website only |
- ⚠️ Boat companies operate multiple boats of one or two main types.
You cannot choose the type of boat, the company decides based on technical constraints and weather conditions.
(The boat types shown on this page are those used for sightseeing cruises. Their restaurant boats are different.) - ⚠️ In certain weather conditions, particularly when the river level is high, boats with a top deck may have it closed.
- ⚠️ There are no assigned seats, it’s on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you want a good outdoor seat, especially during high season in summer, consider arriving early. - Cruises offer an audio guide and/or a live guide, but don’t expect outstanding content nor high audio quality.
It’s a sightseeing cruise, not a cultural tour. - There may be snack or drink options available.
- If you want a cruise during:
– Golden Hour Sunset (30 to 45 minutes before the actual sunset time)
– Evening
– Night
check the sunset time for that day and choose accordingly.
Paris Sunset Time Calendar
- You will pass by several landmarks, these are the main ones:
– Eiffel Tower
– Alexandre III Bridge
– Orsay Museum
– Louvre Museum
– Notre-Dame Cathedral
Map
Click on the map to view in full screen and show or hide layers as needed.
The itinerary is more or less the same for all sightseeing cruises.
(It also matches that of the restaurant cruises)
⚠️ River height may lead to changes in the cruise itinerary.
1. Bateaux Parisiens
Main Type of Boat 1/1 Covered Lower Deck & Open Top Deck
Average Capacity 550 passengers
Prices from €17 /person
#️⃣1.1
Duration 1h
Time Slots Morning to Night
Ticket Validity Flexible Within the Booked Day
Timetable (Official Website)
Book on Viator
Book on GetYourGuide
Provider Info
2. Bateaux Mouches
Main Type of Boat 1/1 Covered Lower Deck & Open Top Deck
Average Capacity 850 passengers
Prices from €16 /person
#️⃣2.1
Duration 1h10min
Time Slots Morning to Night
Ticket Validity Flexible Within the Booked Day
Timetable (Official Website)
Book on Viator
Book on GetYourGuide
Provider Info
3. Vedettes de Paris
Main Type of Boat 1/2 Covered Lower Deck & Open Top Deck
Average Capacity 250 passengers
Main Type of Boat 2/2 Open Lower Deck
Average Capacity 250 passengers
Prices from €21 /person
#️⃣3.1
a
Duration 1h
Time Slots Morning or Afternoon
Ticket Validity Fixed Time
Book on Viator
Book on GetYourGuide
#️⃣3.1
b
Duration 1h
Time Slots Evening or Night
Ticket Validity Fixed Time
Book on Viator
Book on GetYourGuide
#️⃣3.2
With Champagne Tasting
accompanied by a sommelier from Ô Chateau wine bar
Time Slot Evening
Duration 1h
Ticket Validity Fixed Time
Book on Viator
Book on GetYourGuide
Provider Info
4. Vedettes du Pont Neuf
Main Type of Boat 1/2 Covered Lower Deck & Open Top Deck
Average Capacity 300 passengers
Main Type of Boat 2/2 Open Lower Deck
Average Capacity 300 passengers
Prices from €18 /person
#️⃣4.1
Duration 1h
Time Slots Morning to Night
Ticket Validity 365 Days from Purchase Date
Timetable – (Official Website) (select a day to see its hours)
Book on Viator
Provider Info
5. Bateaux de Paris
Main Type of Boat 1/1 Covered Lower Deck
Average Capacity 150 passengers
Prices from €15 /person
#️⃣5.1
Duration 1h15min
Time Slots Noon to Evening/Night
Ticket Validity Fixed Time
Book on GetYourGuide
Provider Info
6. Canauxrama
Main Type of Boat 1/1 Covered Lower Deck & Open Top Deck
Average Capacity 200 passengers
Prices from €35 /person
#️⃣6.1
Duration 2h
Time Slots Evening/Night
Ticket Validity Fixed Time
Booking available only on its website
(link in the provider info below).
Provider Info
7. Paris Canal
Main Type of Boat 1/2 Covered Lower Deck & Open Top Deck
Average Capacity 200 passengers
Main Type of Boat 2/2 Covered Lower Deck
Average Capacity 200 passengers
Prices from €16 /person
#️⃣7.1
Duration 1.5h
Time Slots Evening/Night
Ticket Validity Fixed Time
Booking available only on its website
(link in the provider info below).
Provider Info
HOP-ON HOP-OFF BOAT ON THE SEINE RIVER
Batobus
Type of Boat 1/1 Covered Lower Deck
Average Capacity 200 passengers
Prices from €23 /person
The Batobus is not exactly a sightseeing cruise but allows you to travel along the Seine River between its 9 different stations.
Check the map at the top of this page to see their locations.
Its route is nearly identical to that of the sightseeing cruises.
⚠️ Depending on the weather or other factors, some of the 9 stations may be closed.
Current Open Stations + Schedule/Frequency (Official Website)
#️⃣1
Ticket Validity During 24h or 48h
Can be booked on-site at any station, without necessarily booking in advance.
Book on Viator
Book on GetYourGuide
Provider Info
RESTAURANT CRUISES ON THE SEINE RIVER
There is also the possibility to take a lunch or dinner cruise on the Seine.
SIGHTSEEING CRUISES ON THE ST. MARTIN CANAL
There is also the possibility to take a sightseeing cruise on the St. Martin Canal, which is Paris’ secondary river, or a sightseeing cruise that combines both rivers.
It is also possible to rent and drive a small license-free boat on the St. Martin Canal.
The 2 Sightseeing Cruises on the St. Martin Canal (with or without the Seine River)
(also includes Boat Rental)
OTHER TOURS IN PARIS
Coming soon.
