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Reviews Seine River Sightseeing Cruise with the Paris Bateaux-Mouches

Welcome to our page dedicated to reviews of boat tours in Paris! Here, you'll find authentic testimonials from fellow visitors sharing their unique experiences of these iconic Seine River cruises. Before making your choice, it’s essential to explore these valuable insights that will guide your decision. Let yourself be inspired by the stories of those who have already savored the magic of a cruise on the Seine. Dive into these reviews and get ready to experience an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the City of Light!
Bateaux-Mouches - Croisière Promenade sur la Seine à Paris - Pont Neuf

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Mrs Karen S.
December 4th 2025
Love a boat trip
We booked the tour online - easy process - & were able to board a boat that suited us. We sat upstairs outside, tho there is an inside seating area too. The hour tour takes you past all the main tourist attractions & is a great way to see the city. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour & thought it was good value.
Patricia A.
November 9th 2025
Punctual, great commentary
Carol S.
November 6th 2025
Interesting river boat trip
Very interesting tour by river round the island of Notre Dame & back past Eiffel Tower, taking in many more famous sights. Only grumble couldn’t hear the commentary most of the time so not always sure what we were looking at!
Tess P.
October 22nd 2025
Super easy & fun way to see the city!
Gaetano C.
October 21st 2025

enjoyable 90 minutes at an affordable price.
The beautiful autumnal morning helped a lot.

Ada D.
October 16th 2025
Great way to see the city at night. We especially loved seeing the Eiffel Tower from the boat!
Ceren
August 27th 2025
It was amazing, but one thing was I didnt understand which buildings they were talking about
Chris D.
August 18th 2025

De bootocht is heel leuk.
Wij waren hier op vrijdagavond de 15de aug. Er was een ellenlange rij wachtenden vanaf le mont de l'alma maar geen stewards te bekennen. Het was niet duidelijk of je in de rij moesr wachten als je al tickets had. Iedereen langs hetzelfde poortje binnen, links kassa's voor diegenen die nog tickets moesten kopen. Rechts een hoop mensen bijeen, wachtend om op de boot te kunnen. Wat een massa, wat een gedrum. Helemaal niet ok! Eens op de boot wou iedereen boven zitten wegens het warme weer. Je moest rechtop staan om nog iets te kunnen zien. Slechte organisatie, teveel volk. Jammer!

Richard M.
July 25th 2025
We were lucky that the boat was only 20% occupied so we easily moved around to view from the bow or other locations. It's a good one hour cruise and you see a lot from the river. The commentary was difficult to hear.
David M.
July 15th 2025
A great way to view the city
This is a very popular activity, so be prepared for crowds and a bit of chaos when boarding. Once on the boat, it's an enjoyable 1hr visit of some of the most popular sites in Paris. Definitely recommend doing this tour at the end of the day when it's a bit cooler and the lights on the monuments/buildings are on.
Deborah T.
May 15th 2025
Excellent - not too crowded and interesting commentary.
Seung Sep K.
January 28th 2025
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Salvatore C.
Published over a year ago
It was good
Rashid S.
Published over a year ago
Good value
Gregory S.
Published over a year ago
Great trip, I was a bit concerned that taking the boat at night we would miss some sites but we did not. I enjoyed the trip.
GRACE Too W.
Published over a year ago
Nice
Nice service for my limited mobility.
James E.
Published over a year ago

the tour is perfectly fine. It takes you up and down the river for just over an hour which is plenty. It goes from the louvre to the eiffel tower and provides a brief commentary of every landmark along the way.
Some improvements would be better restrooms, improve the tannoy so that it can be heard when seated outside and consider providing a snack bar

Andrew J.
Published over a year ago
River cruise
Lovely boat - open and plenty of room to move around. Thoroughly enjoyable way to see Paris’ buildings at night all lit up.
Kristin W.
Published over a year ago
Lovely cruise along the Seine. Great way to see many Paris attractions. Boat was very clean, staff cordial. And there is a bathroom on the boat!
Dean M.
Published over a year ago
Enjoyable cruise, but hard to hear the "tour guide" while outside.
MIHAL S.
Published over a year ago

Overall it was a smooth cruise and nice to see Paris from the river.
It was crowded on board; the commentary was in a few languages, much more then the 3 that were mentioned when I booked the cruise and therefore difficult to follow.
The English commentary started only 15 min after we departed.

Panayiotis I.
Published over a year ago
Amazing
Nice view from Montparnasse!
Panayiotis I.
Published over a year ago
Nice water cruise!
Nice water cruise!
Paul C.
Published over a year ago

It was great but the toilet was disgusting. You could see lots of things the Eifel Tower etc.
When you are at the top you wave to everyone and cheer. The staff was great . But there wasn't a bar 🍸
so it was just seats.

Rahul S.
Published over a year ago
Too many languages in guide hard to understand English and other audio headphone should have been great
Heather W.
Published over a year ago
Highly recommend this tour
The boat ride was a really fun way to see Paris. They were really organized and punctual.
Liyana P.
Published over a year ago
Pleasant and long enough time on the river. The boat is really big but the seats are comfortable and we can get up and walk around. I bought the tickets online and it was worth it. Very easy to find the starting point.
Pascal H.
Published over a year ago
Excellent service, seamless process
Pascal H.
Published over a year ago
excellent, seamless process
Lovish G.
Published over a year ago
Fabulous
Suzanne H.
Published over a year ago
Made the queue a lot shorter
Steve B.
Published over a year ago
User friendly
An easy way to book for someone who was a stranger to the city.
Steve B.
Published over a year ago
Relaxing and informative
I’m easy and relaxing, way to see the city, sound quality of the description in multilingual isn’t good, but once you get used to it, you can listen to it and taking the sites, a very different view, particularly of the repairs at Notre Dame.
Betty C.
Published over a year ago
Excellent experience! It was easy to get in and the line went quick! Loved this experience’
Betty C.
Published over a year ago
Good experience. Didn’t like that I had to pay to use the restroom prior to entering into the boat.
Sathish K.
Published over a year ago
The Cruise Tour which I went for about 1 Hr, was a great experience. Had a great view of few important places in Paris. Overall pleasant trip in the cruise.
Michael D.
Published over a year ago
My family had a great time! Merci!
ALESSIA B.
Published over a year ago
Great experience
ALESSIA B.
Published over a year ago
Vero beutiful cruise and good trip!
Heather B.
Published over a year ago
We intentionally selected four seats on the upper rear deck so that we could have the least obstructed views of the city during the boat cruise. That being said, many other passengers on the boat blocked our views by standing directly in front/beside us. There are only so many times you can politely ask someone to step aside; I think there needs to be a representative from the boat tour to remind people take their seats.
Kathleen R.
Published over a year ago
Lights of Paris
We took a late evening cruise and it was lovely. We had purchased the skip the line tickets so boarding was easy. The cruise was about an hour and was narrated in a variety of languages. We had initially planned to do the cruise the previous evening but a problem with our accommodations prevented us so it was really wonderful that the tickets were not for a particular day and time and gave us some flexibility.
Ido Z.
Published over a year ago
we nice, the line is notto long and there is place for everybody on the boat
Ido Z.
Published over a year ago
great muesum. crowed, try to get early before in gets to crowded
Helene
Published over a year ago
Discounted Louvre tickets and good customer service
Helene
Published over a year ago
Relaxing activity! View is nice
Adrienne O.
Published over a year ago
This was the first thing we did in Paris and it was the perfect start to our trip! We definitely got to see the lay of the city, which was really helpful as well.
Gemma W.
Published over a year ago
Excellent experience. Thoroughly enjoyed by all of us.
Sandra C.
Published over a year ago
Go on this tour at the bringing of your trip, so that you will get to know the layout of the major sites.
Nir F.
Published over a year ago
Great viewes
Nir F.
Published over a year ago
Enjoed a vely reliable service

Editorial Review

Eric RENAUD
4.3/5
An ode to the unparalleled beauty of Paris, not to be missed.

Ah, the Seine riverboat cruise! What an iconic experience of Parisian beauty, blending the timeless charm of the Seine with the architectural splendor of the capital. Aboard these elegant vessels, visitors are invited to discover Paris from a unique perspective, gliding slowly over the serene waters while admiring prestigious landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre Museum.

These river cruises serve as true windows into French culture, offering a narrative journey that unfolds the city’s history, secrets, and legends. The commentary captivates passengers, revealing the fascinating stories hidden behind each bridge and quay. There’s something magical happening here, a blend of traveler excitement and the tranquility of the flowing river.

Whether with family, friends, or on a romantic outing, a boat cruise is an essential activity, especially on beautiful days when the sun reflects its golden rays on the water. The light of sunset creates an almost cinematic atmosphere, making this experience even more unforgettable. One can also enjoy a lunch or dinner cruise, a delightful way to combine gastronomy with sightseeing.

Popular among both locals and tourists, this mode of exploration resonates with the French art of living. The riverboats perfectly embody the symbiosis between the past and the present, uniting generations of admirers of the City of Light. In summary, a Seine riverboat cruise is an invitation to wonder, an ode to the unparalleled beauty of Paris that leaves no one indifferent.