1. Bateaux Parisiens
Large glass-covered boats with upper decks.
Sightseeing and dining options.
2. Bateaux Mouches
Parisian classic since 1949.
Panorama cruises and dinner cruises with live music.
3. Vedettes de Paris
Smaller boats offering guided commentary, electric eco-tours, aperitif and evening options.
Boards from Port de Suffren/Eiffel Tower.
4. Vedettes du Pont‑Neuf
Great value sightseeing from Pont-Neuf with live guides.
Boats depart every 30 min.
5. Paris Seine (Marina de Paris)
Gourmet lunch & dinner cruises (Maxim’s, themed options) boarding at Musée d’Orsay.
6. Le Diamant Bleu
Gourmet-focused dining cruises aboard intimate boats like Théo—e.g. Italian “La Trattoria” tour.
7. Seine Company / Capitaine Fracasse
Dinner & lunch cruises with Eiffel Tower views, gourmet French menus.
8. Batobus
A hop-on-hop-off river shuttle with nine stops including Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame.
9. Paris Canal
Combined Seine and Canal Saint-Martin tours—small scenic boats, commentary included.
10. Yachts de Paris
Luxury yacht cruises, fine dining onboard, hosted events, run by Sodexo/Lenôtre.
Which One Should You Choose?
First-time sightseeing – go for Bateaux Mouches or Bateaux Parisiens for iconic glass bright cruises.
More intimacy – Vedettes de Paris or Vedettes du Pont-Neuf offer smaller boats and personal service.
Dining experience – consider Paris Seine, Le Diamant Bleu, Seine Company, or Yachts de Paris.
Exploration flexibility – Batobus is perfect for hopping on and off at major sights.
Offbeat canals – Paris Canal adds a charming contrast with Canal Saint‑Martin routes.
Pro Tips
Evening/night cruises are magical—see illuminated bridges and monuments.
Lunch cruises are often more affordable than dinners.
Hop-on-hop-off via Batobus is ideal for sightseeing at your own pace.
Book ahead for dinner cruises—they fill up fast, especially in the evening season.