Paris Cruise on Bastille Day 2025 - What are your Options?
- By: Riley Decker
Bastille Day is one of the most special days here in Paris. Every year on July 14th, the city turns magical with the famous traditional military parade and the spectacular fireworks display at night with the Eiffel Tower serving as the perfect backdrop for the colorful light show.
If you happen to be in Paris on Bastille Day 2025, you should consider taking a Seine River Cruise at night so you can see the fireworks from a perfect spot. Below you will find the best cruises that offer boat tours on Bastille Day 2025 with everything you need to know - What’s included, prices, tickets, departure times, etc. Let’s dig in
2025 Bastille Day Seine Cruise with Picnic Meal
Every year on July 14th, and this year too, Bateaux Parisiens, one of the top cruise providers in Paris, offers this special cruise for Bastille Day.
This 4.5-hour cruise is dedicated to Bastille Day celebrations, offering the chance to see the fireworks display from the water while enjoying a lovely cruise around the famous landmarks of Paris with a picnic meal box including a salad, a sandwich, potato chips, dessert, and mineral water.
The cruise departs from the Eiffel Tower at 19:30 (7:30 PM), passing by Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Parliament building, Musée d’Orsay, Institut de France, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the City Hall, the Conciergerie, the Louvre, the Obelisk, and the Grand Palais.
After the sightseeing, the cruise will return to the Eiffel Tower to see up close and from a prime vantage point the spectacular Bastille Day fireworks.
The cruise ticket price is €80 and you can order it from here. We recommend securing your spot early as this popular cruise sells out quickly.
Bastille Day 2025 Cruise with 5-course Dinner
Another very popular special cruise for Bastille Day 2025 is the Bateaux Parisiens’ 5-course dinner cruise, which is a great option for you if you are looking for a more luxurious and elegant way to celebrate the holiday.
This cruise is more expensive than the picnic meal cruise, costing €195, but includes a 5-course dinner with champagne and white wine.
The rest is pretty similar to the picnic meal cruise - it departs from the Eiffel Tower at 8:00 PM and lasts 5 hours. The cruise starts with sightseeing around all the well-known Parisian landmarks, then returns to the Eiffel Tower to watch the Bastille Day fireworks from the best possible viewing area.
The Bastille Dinner cruise ticket price is as mentioned €195 and includes 5-Course Dinner including champagne, wine, tea or coffee, and live music entertainment. You can see the full menu and preorder this cruise here.
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We are a group of travelers who love to explore and write about Paris. Over the years, we have gained extensive experience with cruising on the Seine River in Paris. Here, you could find all the essential information you need to know about Seine River cruises, including the different types of cruise, prices, tickets, operating hours, departure points, and many more. Bon voyage!