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Fantastic host on board. Spoke everything and was informative but funny and entertaining also.
Spending meaningful time on or around the river that runs through Paris is never a bad idea. We had already sat on the riverbanks & strolled along the promenades, now it was time to cruise the River Seine. There are several cruise companies that'll take you on the water; we chose an 8:45pm Sunset Cruise aboard Vedettes du Pont Neuf. The per-person price of 25 € for one hour includes either champagne, wine, or soda. Our tour guide threw out a couple historical fun facts in English & French, but for the most part, she played 80s yacht rock & asked for any music requests which was fun. As the sun started to set, we sailed under bridges, with the most beautiful being Pont Alexandre III, & past landmarks like Notre-Dame & Musee d'Orsay. In late August when we went, the sky was not yet completely dark as we came upon the Eiffle Tower, which was illuminated but not sparkling. The tour guide told us where to stand after our cruise to get the best view of the light show. There are bathrooms on board, & the lower deck is enclosed for protection from the cold or rain.
We'd considered going on the more expensive dinner cruises and came across Vendettes' sunset cruise. The price was right and included a "glass" of champagne (plastic, and not to be kept). We started out going around the île de la Cité and then headed towards the Eiffel Tower. We were not disappointed! This was truly a highlight of our trip. They timed the ride perfectly, and we got to see the sun set, and were in time to see when the Eiffel Tower started to sparkle. It truly was magical.
This was a very nice river cruise down the Siene River. We had booked the sunset cruise. Just beautiful! Our tour guide spoke French and then repeated what he said in English. Very informative about the historical facts of Paris and the building and monuments. Relaxing cruise! Well worth the cost! Really enjoyed the tour information as we sailed up and down the Siene River!
I booked in advance, but it was a flexible ticket. I tried to find out in advance if we were able to use the flexible ticket for sunset hours, but my French is not strong enough. In the end we were able to use the ticket at sunset which was perfect. We opted for a cruise without food as I figured it might be difficult to accommodate allergies on a boat. The cruise was such a great idea, planned for our first night but then deferred to another night because we were too tired. It's beautiful to see all the landmarks lit up (even better after we asked the dude in front of us to stop angling his arm so strangely while he was constantly taking pictures).
This company offers every type of Seine cruise you might want: dinner cruise, lunch, sunset, happy hour or even just a basic discovery cruise which is the least expensive of them all. I appreciate that they cater to whatever type of experience and price point you're looking for. We thought we'd go for the sunset cruise which is also the happy hour cruise priced at 23€ and includes one glass of wine, champagne, beer or a soft drink. I was hoping to get some great shots of Paris at sunset, but since we were visiting in November we just ended up with gray gloom. That didn't take away from the enjoyment of the cruise though. It was quite cold (again, being November) but they very thoughtfully provide their guests with blankets - a nice touch. It's a wonderful feeling to be gliding down the Seine seeing all those beautiful landmarks like Notre Dame, the Louvre etc. And they always seem to stop at the Eiffel Tower just as it lights up for the evening. Very magical! We did not have running commentary. The bartender would just occasionally hop on and announce a building which was okay with us. The booking and boarding process was all very easy. My only small complaint was the music. They played very old pop music and even though it was just a one hour cruise, the songs repeated. They really needed to have better atmosphere than that and I'm sure they could do better than playing the same songs. Despite that hiccup we really enjoyed the cruise. We knew going in November would be cold and gray but loved the experience anyway, and Vedettes gives you a memorable experience. Other boats looked really packed and crowded but we felt relaxed and taken care of.
We did this our first night in Paris, and it was a great way to start off. They timed our arrival at the Effie Tower for when it would first light up and then start flashing lights, which was very exciting. The one downside was it was difficult to hear the guide from the top of the boat. The guide was speaking in French and English.
We are lucky to have family in France and they also took us around several times. As a local, our cousin took us to this cruise operator nearest to the Notre Dame for a ride down the River Seine. He liked this particular location because it is never jam packed with tourists like sardines. This was during July and the peak of the summer season. Which we saw at a lot of the boats that sailed past us. I felt bad seeing them crammed up against each other trying to get pictures of the scenery while we had more than ample room to leisurely move around and pick different spots, resulting in great photos and videos. Price was under 15 Euros was reasonable for a day tour of about an hour or so down the Seine River. Highly suggest putting this on your itinerary after visiting Notre Dame, versus jumping on the other cruise boat companies by the Eiffel Tower, where you are packed to the brim. I even saw some boats where people had to stand and no seating available. *TIP : stay on the left side of the boat if you want the Eiffel Tower to show up on your side
This lovely 2 hour dinner boat cruise was one of my favorite things that we did on our trip to Paris for our 20th anniversary! I highly recommend it. Before you go, I advise you to double check and triple check where you are departing from. Depending on which cruise you have chosen, it will depart from a different area. Here on yelp, the main departure point is listed on the map, but that's only one of several possible points of departure. We had booked a cruise that left from the Alexander III Bridge location. We were confused and a little lost and showed up minutes after the boat had already departed. Disappointing! Fortunately, when we called the company and explained our error, they were understanding and let us go on a different cruise the next night instead. Really glad they helped straighten that out! The boat ride was gentle and smooth, and give us nice views of Paris at night. The most fantastic part was when it stopped by the Eiffel tower at exactly 11 PM as the lights on the tower started to sparkle. That was perfect timing! I was thrilled. The food and wine was very good, the servers were polite and attentive, and the soft background music of French songs set a pleasant mood. I'm really grateful that we followed people's suggestions and chose this cruise company over any of the others. I would love to take a dinner cruise with them again.
Honestly probably any of the competing boat companies have the same route and offer the same core experience. This rating is for the activity of taking the boat cruise. I have done it a few times out of the many that I have been in Paris, and it's always been a highlight. Even though I tend to eschew touristy activities, this is one that is worth it. You are on a boat on the Seine. What more? You see the Pont Neuf, the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, the first hospital, Notre Dame, and of course the Tour Eiffel. They give the tour in English and French. Our guide spoke very good English, and as I understand both languages, I can confirm that it was the same information. Taking this during the golden hour would be ideal but anytime will be a great experience. Tip: if you want to take photos, sit on an edge seat. The boat turns around so you will see almost everything twice, and your side will come along.
Took a boat ride in France and it was with this company. The place is very close to the Lourve. Very walkable and they have multiple times to pick when you get it online. We picked a night cruise just because we wanted to see the evening lights on. It was quite pretty. The boat was pretty packed with even people from France and a ton of students with teachers taking a nice boat ride. It was also comfortable and not too rocky, also there was a lady on the speaker that spoke in French and also English, talking about the history and different houses and statues that are on the bridges.
Taking a Seine River boat tour is a MUST when visiting Paris so I planned to do just that a few days ago. I chose Vendettes du Point Neuf due to its proximity to the area where I was staying. It was easy to reach on the Metro as it's located on Point Neuf which is a tip of the Ile de la Cite island that Notre Dame is located on. In this case, I decided just to walk on. It was early May and I sensed that there would be plenty of room available and I was right. I arrived at 2:08 pm and immediately got on the 2:15 pm tour at a cost of 17€. I found out they have a tour boat that leaves every thirty minutes for the one hour tour. We left promptly on time sitting on top of the open air uncovered deck with great unobstructed views. The boat has a drink and snack bar on board in addition to water closets for the guests. The boat moves at about 10 miles an hour and circled the Ile de la Cite island with great views of Notre Dame and then proceed down the river passing the Orsay Museum and continuing all of the way down to the Eiffel Tower for more great views of it, There we turned around and proceeded back to the starting point arriving one hour after leaving. It was an enjoyable cruise. The weather was comfortably cool and the narrator on board did a good job of describing everything that we passed by. At the end he does stand at the exit hoping for a tip. I felt the cruise was well worth the cost and would recommend it depending on the weather. read more
26 days ago
Beware: Do not book for Bastille Day Fireworks Cruise. We booked the July 13th cruise and boarded and sailed at 9:30pm. We went down 3 bridges and parked the boat. We could only see the tip of the Eiffel Tower and very limited fireworks. There was not any information or "guide" provided about Paris or the buildings we did pass. We spent around $250 USD for 4 people. They did not offer refunds or even a cruise for another day. read more
4 months ago
Fantastic host on board. Spoke everything and was informative but funny and entertaining also. read more
1 year ago
Spending meaningful time on or around the river that runs through Paris is never a bad idea. We had already sat on the riverbanks & strolled along the promenades, now it was time to cruise the River Seine. There are several cruise companies that'll take you on the water; we chose an 8:45pm Sunset Cruise aboard Vedettes du Pont Neuf. The per-person price of 25 € for one hour includes either champagne, wine, or soda. Our tour guide threw out a couple historical fun facts in English & French, but for the most part, she played 80s yacht rock & asked for any music requests which was fun. As the sun started to set, we sailed under bridges, with the most beautiful being Pont Alexandre III, & past landmarks like Notre-Dame & Musee d'Orsay. In late August when we went, the sky was not yet completely dark as we came upon the Eiffle Tower, which was illuminated but not sparkling. The tour guide told us where to stand after our cruise to get the best view of the light show. There are bathrooms on board, & the lower deck is enclosed for protection from the cold or rain. read more
We'd considered going on the more expensive dinner cruises and came across Vendettes' sunset cruise. The price was right and included a "glass" of champagne (plastic, and not to be kept). We started out going around the île de la Cité and then headed towards the Eiffel Tower. We were not disappointed! This was truly a highlight of our trip. They timed the ride perfectly, and we got to see the sun set, and were in time to see when the Eiffel Tower started to sparkle. It truly was magical. read more
This was a very nice river cruise down the Siene River. We had booked the sunset cruise. Just beautiful! Our tour guide spoke French and then repeated what he said in English. Very informative about the historical facts of Paris and the building and monuments. Relaxing cruise! Well worth the cost! Really enjoyed the tour information as we sailed up and down the Siene River! read more
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1 year ago
I booked in advance, but it was a flexible ticket. I tried to find out in advance if we were able to use the flexible ticket for sunset hours, but my French is not strong enough. In the end we were able to use the ticket at sunset which was perfect. We opted for a cruise without food as I figured it might be difficult to accommodate allergies on a boat. The cruise was such a great idea, planned for our first night but then deferred to another night because we were too tired. It's beautiful to see all the landmarks lit up (even better after we asked the dude in front of us to stop angling his arm so strangely while he was constantly taking pictures). read more
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This company offers every type of Seine cruise you might want: dinner cruise, lunch, sunset, happy hour or even just a basic discovery cruise which is the least expensive of them all. I appreciate that they cater to whatever type of experience and price point you're looking for. We thought we'd go for the sunset cruise which is also the happy hour cruise priced at 23€ and includes one glass of wine, champagne, beer or a soft drink. I was hoping to get some great shots of Paris at sunset, but since we were visiting in November we just ended up with gray gloom. That didn't take away from the enjoyment of the cruise though. It was quite cold (again, being November) but they very thoughtfully provide their guests with blankets - a nice touch. It's a wonderful feeling to be gliding down the Seine seeing all those beautiful landmarks like Notre Dame, the Louvre etc. And they always seem to stop at the Eiffel Tower just as it lights up for the evening. Very magical! We did not have running commentary. The bartender would just occasionally hop on and announce a building which was okay with us. The booking and boarding process was all very easy. My only small complaint was the music. They played very old pop music and even though it was just a one hour cruise, the songs repeated. They really needed to have better atmosphere than that and I'm sure they could do better than playing the same songs. Despite that hiccup we really enjoyed the cruise. We knew going in November would be cold and gray but loved the experience anyway, and Vedettes gives you a memorable experience. Other boats looked really packed and crowded but we felt relaxed and taken care of. read more
We did this our first night in Paris, and it was a great way to start off. They timed our arrival at the Effie Tower for when it would first light up and then start flashing lights, which was very exciting. The one downside was it was difficult to hear the guide from the top of the boat. The guide was speaking in French and English. read more
We are lucky to have family in France and they also took us around several times. As a local, our cousin took us to this cruise operator nearest to the Notre Dame for a ride down the River Seine. He liked this particular location because it is never jam packed with tourists like sardines. This was during July and the peak of the summer season. Which we saw at a lot of the boats that sailed past us. I felt bad seeing them crammed up against each other trying to get pictures of the scenery while we had more than ample room to leisurely move around and pick different spots, resulting in great photos and videos. Price was under 15 Euros was reasonable for a day tour of about an hour or so down the Seine River. Highly suggest putting this on your itinerary after visiting Notre Dame, versus jumping on the other cruise boat companies by the Eiffel Tower, where you are packed to the brim. I even saw some boats where people had to stand and no seating available. *TIP : stay on the left side of the boat if you want the Eiffel Tower to show up on your side read more
4 months ago
3 years ago
This lovely 2 hour dinner boat cruise was one of my favorite things that we did on our trip to Paris for our 20th anniversary! I highly recommend it. Before you go, I advise you to double check and triple check where you are departing from. Depending on which cruise you have chosen, it will depart from a different area. Here on yelp, the main departure point is listed on the map, but that's only one of several possible points of departure. We had booked a cruise that left from the Alexander III Bridge location. We were confused and a little lost and showed up minutes after the boat had already departed. Disappointing! Fortunately, when we called the company and explained our error, they were understanding and let us go on a different cruise the next night instead. Really glad they helped straighten that out! The boat ride was gentle and smooth, and give us nice views of Paris at night. The most fantastic part was when it stopped by the Eiffel tower at exactly 11 PM as the lights on the tower started to sparkle. That was perfect timing! I was thrilled. The food and wine was very good, the servers were polite and attentive, and the soft background music of French songs set a pleasant mood. I'm really grateful that we followed people's suggestions and chose this cruise company over any of the others. I would love to take a dinner cruise with them again. read more
3 years ago
Honestly probably any of the competing boat companies have the same route and offer the same core experience. This rating is for the activity of taking the boat cruise. I have done it a few times out of the many that I have been in Paris, and it's always been a highlight. Even though I tend to eschew touristy activities, this is one that is worth it. You are on a boat on the Seine. What more? You see the Pont Neuf, the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, the first hospital, Notre Dame, and of course the Tour Eiffel. They give the tour in English and French. Our guide spoke very good English, and as I understand both languages, I can confirm that it was the same information. Taking this during the golden hour would be ideal but anytime will be a great experience. Tip: if you want to take photos, sit on an edge seat. The boat turns around so you will see almost everything twice, and your side will come along. read more
4 years ago
Took a boat ride in France and it was with this company. The place is very close to the Lourve. Very walkable and they have multiple times to pick when you get it online. We picked a night cruise just because we wanted to see the evening lights on. It was quite pretty. The boat was pretty packed with even people from France and a ton of students with teachers taking a nice boat ride. It was also comfortable and not too rocky, also there was a lady on the speaker that spoke in French and also English, talking about the history and different houses and statues that are on the bridges. read more
1 year ago
I like the night cruise especially the last cruise to see the sprinkling light of Eiffel Tower. They have cruise start from the tower or near the Norte Dames. We pick the cruise starting point at near Norte Dames Cathedral. It went eastward first towards the Accor Arena. Then it turn back to westward towards the Eiffel Tower. The cruise like to board 45 minutes before departure. It is at the island near Square du Vert-Galant. You need to find the stair down to the dock. Along the river is really light up building. You can see many night light buildings. Includes palace and museum. The highlight of the night is reach the Eiffel Tower before nine PM. During nine PM the tower is darkened the lid with sprinkles light. Many of them. It is beautiful. That is why this cruise for. read more
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We booked this boat tour instead of the ones by the Eiffel Tower because we were staying closer to Notre Dame so the département point was more convenient. The person leading the tour was funny and charming with interesting antidotes about the city and various monuments. I have done other Paris boat tours in the past that weren't as interesting and would absolutely do this one again. We also really liked that the boat was huge compared to other companies and that they had a counter with snacks available for purchase (including wine!). read more
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Going on a boat cruise on the River Seine is THE ultimate romantic thing to do in Paris. Get your puke bucket ready because you'll see a lot of "amore" on the boat ride and on the river banks. With departures every half hour during peak season (and every hour during winter time) you really can't pass this up. The cruise only lasts an hour but passes through the Louvre, Plaza de Concorde, Eiffel Tower, Musee d'Orsay, Notre Dame, etc. I imagine that whether you take the boat tour day or night, it will be a great, leisurely ride on the water. But I vote the night tour as the best one, so you can see the Eiffel Tower illuminated and it's dazzling lights reflecting on the water, I mean, they don't call this City of Lights for nothing. It's usually 14 euros for the boat cruise, but if you have the Discovery Walk coupon then it's only 4.50. Board at the dock station near Pont-Neuf bridge, Metro stop: Pont Neuf, Line 7. read more
We chose Vedettes du Pont Neuf for an 8 pm cruise on the Seine precisely because it was NOT a dinner cruise. Cruise was full hour. Most of the announcements were in French with some English. Helpful if you study the route on the Internet ahead of time. As other reviewer noted, vedette is French for small boat. Pronounced veu det. While Paris is the City of Lights, it could also be named the City of Bridges...you pass under so many. Kudos to Paris for lighting up its bridges, both sides and underneath. Cruises on the hour in Winter. Last cruise in February was 10pm. With a clear night and a partial moon, highly recommend an evening cruise. And was warm enough to sit outside. Tip: Tickets offered for 10€ (versus 13€) if purchased in advance online using a credit card. Don't need to specify a time. Ticket valid for 1 year. read more
Excellent tour on the River Thames that lasted an hour. The tour guide was pretty good. It cost €14 a person. You get to see quite a few landmarks with explanations, and the ride is fairly smooth. Seats are uncomfortable as they are made out of a tiny piece of hard plastic. read more
We caught the last boat of the day in order to see the City at night. This departed at 10:30 PM. The tour was interesting enough, although the tour guide had a very strong accent, and she alternated between French and English, mid sentence. So it was difficult to understand what she was describing much of the time. Also parts of the boat had a strong diesel smell. But the lights of the city were beautiful, especially the Eiffel Tower and many of the beautiful bridges crossing the Seine. This compensated for the minor inconveniences of the boat. Although I haven't been on a day trip, I don't think that would be as much fun or nearly as colorful. read more
2 years ago
Great 1 hour cruise on the Seine, very relaxing and breezy after a busy sight-seeing day in summer time Paris. We departed at 9:45 pm and saw the 10pm sparkling lights of the Eiffel Tower! What a beautiful sight from the water. Very memorable. Not expensive at $14 Euro per ticket. And this is very reasonable given most attractions in Paris are expensive. A must do! read more
9 years ago
This hour-long cruise on the Seine actually turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip. It was on my second-to-last day in Paris, so I had already visited several of the sights visible from the Seine (ie: Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral). However, it was fascinating seeing all of those places from down in the river and observing the city from an entirely different perspective. I went during the day, which was absolutely lovely, but seeing photos taken during the cruise in the evening is kind of making me wish I had gone at night to enjoy the twinkling lights of Paris after dark. If I'm ever fortunate enough to travel to Europe again, I will make it a point to go on this cruise at nighttime. My only minor gripe is that the tour guide spoke a little too fast, so I didn't catch everything she said. However, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this river cruise. It's an ideal way to rest your weary feet (after spending a tiring day sightseeing) while doing a fun activity in the process, and for a very reasonable cost to boot. I know that I, for one, enjoyed the Seine cruise immensely. What I initially only did as a minor diversion ended up being one of my most memorable experiences in Paris, and I can only hope to someday experience it again. read more
4 years ago
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