Ticket prices for Seine River cruises in May 2026 start at €17 per person for a standard sightseeing cruise and go up to around €135 for a luxury dinner cruise. Below are a few examples of cruise prices from some of the most popular cruise companies operating in Paris in May 2026.
If you are looking for a standard sightseeing cruise of about 1 hour in Paris, you can find this cruise by Bateaux Mouches for €17 per person, or the sightseeing cruise by Bateaux Parisiens, which costs €17 per person.
When it comes to brunch and lunch cruises in Paris, you can find this brunch cruise by Vedettes de la Seine, priced at €57 per person in May 2026, or this lunch cruise by Bateaux Mouches, considered one of the most popular lunch cruises in Paris, which currently costs around €90 per person.
And if you prefer a romantic dinner cruise in Paris, you can choose this dinner cruise by Vedettes de la Seine - Paris en scène, which is usually one of the most affordable dinner cruises in the city and costs around €55 per person in May 2026, or the very popular dinner cruise by Bateaux Parisiens, priced at around €55 per person in May 2026. The most expensive dinner cruise is the following dinner cruise by Bateaux Mouches, with prices starting from €135 per person
| Cruise type | Cruise | What to expect | Price in May 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing |
Bateaux Mouches sightseeing cruise
Bateaux Mouches
|
Standard cruise, about 1 hour | €17 per person |
| Sightseeing |
Bateaux Parisiens sightseeing cruise
Bateaux Parisiens
Often a top pick
|
Standard cruise, about 1 hour | €17 per person |
| Brunch |
Vedettes de la Seine brunch cruise
Vedettes de la Seine
|
Brunch cruise experience in Paris | €57 per person |
| Lunch |
Bateaux Mouches lunch cruise
Bateaux Mouches
Very popular
|
Lunch cruise, one of the most popular in Paris | €90 per person |
| Dinner |
Vedettes de la Seine - Paris en scene dinner cruise
Vedettes de la Seine
Often one of the cheapest
|
Romantic dinner cruise option in Paris | €55 per person |
| Dinner |
Bateaux Parisiens dinner cruise
Bateaux Parisiens
Very popular
|
Dinner cruise experience in Paris | €55 per person |
| Dinner |
Bateaux Mouches dinner cruise
Bateaux Mouches
Most expensive
|
Premium dinner cruise option (top-end pricing) | €135 per person |
Basically, you can always just arrive whenever you like at the departure point of any company and buy tickets at the counter for the next available cruise. However, we always recommend booking your tickets in advance for several very good reasons.
First, booking ahead secures your spot exactly on the date and time you want, allowing you to plan your trip more effectively. During peak season, cruises here in Paris are extremely popular, and in many cases you may have to wait a long time for the next sailing. Booking in advance will save you that wait.
Another reason is choosing the right cruise for you. There are many cruise companies here in Paris (you can find all of them in our full list here on the site), and it can be difficult to select the most suitable one on the spot. Planning ahead helps you choose the best option for your needs and also compare prices and different operators.
For these reasons, we strongly recommend booking tickets in advance through large, well-known ticketing platforms such as “Tiqets”, “GetyourGuide”, or “Headout” and others that work officially with all the most popular cruise companies. This way, you can make the best decision with confidence. These platforms provide digital tickets so you can simply arrive at your chosen date and time, show the ticket on your phone, and board immediately without waiting in line. In most cases, they also offer free cancellation or date changes without penalty up to 24 hours before your booking date.
To help you decide, here’s a price comparison of Seine River cruises from the four leading companies in Paris - Bateaux Mouches, Bateaux Parisiens, Vedettes de Paris, and Vedettes du Pont Neuf.
There are several ways to find discounts and reduced-price tickets for Seine River cruises, but one of the best and most effective methods is by purchasing combination tickets that include other top attractions in Paris.
Most travelers visiting Paris choose to explore at least one of the city’s famous landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, or Disneyland Paris. Well-known ticket platforms like Tiqets, GetYourGuide, Headout, and others often offer combo deals that include a cruise along with entry to one of these attractions at a significantly reduced price.
Additionally, tourist passes like Go City and others offer a single pass that grants access to dozens of attractions in Paris, including a Seine River cruise. If you plan to visit many attractions, this is an excellent way to save a lot on ticket costs.
We always recommend checking these websites and looking for combo tickets before booking your cruise directly. In many cases, you will find great discounts that can significantly lower the overall price.
You can, of course, buy tickets on the day of the cruise directly at the dock, but if you’re visiting Paris during high season, be prepared for long lines at the ticket booths, and even the possibility that the cruise may be sold out. That’s why we always recommend booking your tickets as early as possible to guarantee your preferred date and time and skip the long queues.
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!
