highlights
One of the tours that we recommend, mainly for those who still don't know the city, is the boat on the River Seine.
BOAT TOURS
Along the way, you will have the opportunity to see (and photograph) several of the main sights and monuments that border the river, the bridges, passing through its arches and structures, as well as noticing the movement on the banks, which are so magnificent, earned us a separate chapter.
Simple or sophisticated cruises, with options for brunch, lunch, dinner or cocktails; finally, for all tastes and pockets.
The main companies that offer tours are:
Vedettes du Pont Neuf
With a very interesting circuit, which you can print on the website in several languages, the simple cruises - duration of 1 (one) hour - always start at 10:30 am, but, depending on the season, the last boat can leave at 9:30 pm, 10:00 pm or 10:30 pm.
Morning or afternoon and evening tours can be purchased on the website or on site (we think it's the best alternative, because if you buy too much in advance, the weather can change...).
There is the option of renting boats for groups, with or without restaurant service. Consult the website for more information.
Square du Vert Galant, 75001 Paris
Metro: ligne 7 – Pont Neuf; ligne 1 - Louvre; ligne 4 – Cite.
RER Châtelet or St-Michel
Vedettes from Paris
Small boats, with just over 200 seats, all with a bar available for small snacks and drinks.
Option of tours with lunch, dinner or cocktails (the menu can be viewed on the website). The company also has cruises specially designed for children.
New: you can opt for a tour with stopover at Pont Marie, returning or not to the boat.
Opposite the departure gate, the restaurant La Terrasse des Vedettes de Paris offers from simple meals to exquisite dishes, with the option of “meal-cruise” packages.
Times depend on navigation conditions, but generally admission starts at 11 am and ends at 8 pm.
Private cruises only with advance reservation, which can be done on the website.
Port de Suffren, 75007 Paris
at the feet of Eiffel Tour . Access on foot via the Pont d'Iena or Pont de Bir-Hakem, on the left bank.
Metro: ligne 9 - Trocadéro; ligne 6 - Bir-Hakeim.
La Marina de Paris
They are restaurant cruises. You can choose lunch or dinner times and menus are available on the website. The company also organizes special programs on Christmas, New Year, Mother's Day, Father's Day,...
The best option is to book on the website itself.
Lunch cruise (Déjeuner croisière Orsay)
Schedules
Match : 12:30 pm
Return : 2 pm
Every day from April to September.
Only Friday, Saturday, Sunday from October to March.
Dinner cruises. Are two.
-Dîner croisière decouverte
Match : 18:45
Return : 20h
Every night except December 24, 25 and 31, February 14 and July 14.
-Dîner croisière saveurs
Match : 21:15
Return : 23h
Every night except December 24, 25 and 31, February 14 and July 14.
Departure location: Port de Solferino, 75007 Paris, at the foot of the Musée d'Orsay
Paris Canal
Cruises can be purchased directly from the website or on site.
There are numerous tour options and schedules. Simple, with lunch or cocktail, cruises can also be booked for groups
Two boarding points:
-Musée d'Orsay : Port de Solférino
12 Port de Solférino, 75007 Paris
Subway : ligne 12 - Solférino
RER C Musee d'Orsay
-Parc de la Villette
Parc de la Villette, opposite the "Folie des Visites du Parc", 75019 Paris
Subway : ligne 5 - Porte de Pantin
Bateaux Mouches
Simple tours, with the option of brunch (only on Sundays), lunch or dinner. Menus are available on the website. The company also organizes special cruises on Christmas, New Year, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day...
Option to purchase tickets directly through the website or on site.
In high season (April to September), departure every 20 minutes between 10 am and 10:30 pm; in low season (October to March), departure every 30 minutes between 11 am and 9:20 pm. On weekends, additional departure at 10:15 am.
lunch cruise
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
Departure: 1pm
Arrival: 14:45
dinner cruise
Every night.
Departure: 20:30
Arrival: 22:45
The Bateaux Wharf Mouches is located near the Pont de l'Alma at Port de la Conférence, 75008 Paris, on the right bank.
Metro ligne 9 - Alma-Marceau; ligne 1 - Franklin Roosevelt.
RER C Pont de l'Alma.
Bateaux Parasiens
Simple cruises or with the option of lunch or dinner. The company offers the services of the restaurant LE BISTRO PARISIEN, located at the foot of the Tour Eiffel, on the banks of the Seine.
The tours have two starting points: Tour Eiffel (every day of the year) and Notre Dame (late March to early November).
lunch cruise
Departure: 12:45 – Return: 14:45
dinner cruise
Departure: 18:15 – Return: 19:30
Departure: 20:30 – Return: 23:00
Departure: 21:00 – Return: 22:30 (Specific calendar, consult the website for more information).
Port de la Bourdonnais ,75007 Paris
Subway: ligne 6 - Bir-Hakeim; ligne 9 - Trocadéro.
RER C Champs de Mars - Tour Eiffel.
canauxrama
From simple to sophisticated, with cocktails, lunch or dinner. Special cruises on festive days.
Cruises can be purchased directly from the website or on site.
Tours with different routes and schedules, which can also be booked for groups.
Pdf with printable courses (36 pages)
http://www.canauxrama.com/documents/brochure_groupes_canauxrama_2016.pdf
Three boarding points:
-Bassin de La Villette
13, Quai de la Loire, 75019 Paris
Subway: Lignes 2, 5 or 7bis - Jaurès
-Port de l'Arsenal
In front of n°50 bd de la Bastille, 75012 Paris
Metro : Lignes 1, 5 or 8 - Bastille sortie Opéra, Jardin de l'Arsenal.
-Quai de l'horloge
Opposite n°19, Quai de l'horloge, 75001 Paris
Metro : ligne 1 – Louvre; ligne 4 – Cite; ligne 7 - Pont Neuf
