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Visit Paris by boat on the Seine: 3 cruises not to miss<\/h2>\n

Ever thought of visiting Paris by boat on the Seine? A river cruise gives you a different way to take in the iconic sights of the French capital<\/strong>. It\u2019s also a great way to share a special moment in the company of friends, family, colleagues, or your partner.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re wondering what itineraries<\/strong> are available, hop on board for our guide to the different ways of exploring the French capital by boat.<\/p>\n

Expert tip: If you\u2019re hoping for a little privacy during your cruise, don\u2019t bother with the crowded bateaux mouches. Instead, book your sightseeing cruise with a private boat<\/a>. You are sure to find cruises to suit every occasion, ticket price, preferred itinerary, duration, and extras like lunch, pre-dinner drinks, a gourmet dinner, and so on.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1. First option: 1.5-hour jaunt from Pont d\u2019Issy bridge to the Louvre Museum<\/h3>\n

Short, 90-minute sightseeing cruises are the best option if you don\u2019t want to spend the whole day on the river. They\u2019re also ideal if you\u2019re on a tight budget<\/strong>. You get a quick sightseeing trip <\/strong>and a chance to admire some of the French capital\u2019s famous monuments. We\u2019ve put together a synopsis of what to expect from your 90-minute excursion with a departure from Pont d\u2019Issy bridge.<\/p>\n

This cruise is perfect for families<\/a> with young children. The little ones will adore the whole experience as they gaze in wonder at Notre-Dame Cathedral and the other famous Parisian sights\u2014and be back on dry land before their patience runs out!<\/p>\n<\/div>

Book your 1.5-hour river outing<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Highlights of your 1.5-hour river cruise<\/h4>\n

The first highlight is the Statue of Liberty<\/strong>. Not the one in New York, obviously, which was a gift from the French people to the Americans. That iconic New York attraction is the work of the French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi and the engineer Gustave Eiffel. But did you know that they made at least one smaller model of their statue? It is now on display in the Orsay Museum, with a replica of it standing on the \u00cele aux Cygnes and visible from the Seine.<\/p>\n

The start of your river cruise also gives you an unparalleled view of the Eiffel Tower<\/strong>, the iconic symbol of this European destination. This is a photo opportunity that you really won\u2019t want to miss. And if you\u2019re touring Paris by boat at night, you\u2019ll get to see the Eiffel Tower light up the night sky and twinkle across the surface of the Seine.<\/p>\n

Next, you\u2019ll head east toward the Pont Alexandre\u00a0III bridge. From there, you can admire the Grand Palais<\/strong>, originally constructed for the world expo of 1900 and now home to art exhibitions and cultural events. After that comes the iconic Orsay Museum<\/strong>, with its famous clock, before you glide by the Louvre Museum<\/strong> and the eye-catching cupola of the Institut de Fra<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Second option: 2-hour excursion to the Conciergerie<\/h3>\n

Want to travel right into the old city and see the mid-river islands? If so, opt for a slightly longer cruise like this one that takes you as far as the Conciergerie.<\/p>\n

This is ideal if you want time to soak up the experience of cruising down the Seine but still leave room in your day for other outings<\/strong> like a trip to the museum or a meal out in a restaurant.<\/p>\n<\/div>

All aboard for your extended sightseeing tour to the Conciergerie!<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Take in the unmissable sights of the old city<\/h4>\n

This time, the tour does not end at the Institut de France. Instead, you pass under the Pont Neuf bridge before arriving at \u00cele de la Cit\u00e9, which offers a view of:<\/p>\n