Seine cruise operators
5 companies run the cruises we compare. Each has its own pier, boats and style of commentary.
BMBateaux MouchesDeparts from Port de la Conférence, Pont de l'AlmaOn board: Commentary on board (type not confirmed)View cruises BPBateaux ParisiensDeparts from Port de la Bourdonnais, Eiffel TowerOn board: Individual audio guideView cruises BBatobusDeparts from 9 stops along the SeineOn board: Audio guide app (free); 9 stopsView cruises VdPVedettes de ParisDeparts from Port de Suffren, Eiffel TowerOn board: Live guide (English and French); 100% electric boatView cruises VPNVedettes du Pont NeufDeparts from Pont NeufOn board: Live guide (English and French)View cruises
The operators side by side
What each runs in our comparison.
| Operator | Cruises | Departs from | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bateaux Mouches | dinner and sightseeing | Port de la Conférence, Pont de l'Alma | No commentary; Commentary on board (type not confirmed) |
| Bateaux Parisiens | dinner and sightseeing | Port de la Bourdonnais, Eiffel Tower | Individual audio guide |
| Batobus | hop-on hop-off | 9 stops along the Seine | Audio guide app (free) |
| Vedettes de Paris | sightseeing | Port de Suffren, Eiffel Tower | Live guide (English and French) |
| Vedettes du Pont Neuf | sightseeing | Pont Neuf | Live guide (English and French) |
Operators and sellers
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