The 8 Best Champagne Cruises on the Seine in Paris

To discover the most beautiful monuments of Paris or to celebrate a special occasion, enjoying a champagne cruise on the Seine is always an exceptional experience. But which one to choose? In this article, I will provide you with a comparison of the best champagne cruises in Paris.

 

Summary of the best champagne cruises in Paris:

 

⭐ Best champagne cruise with a souvenir photo:

Sparkly Cruise on the Seine: The typical and unmissable cruise on the Seine River from the Bateaux-Mouches company.

 

⭐ Best champagne cruise for Valentine’s Day:

Vedettes du Pont Neuf: The company organizes a champagne cruise by candlelight for Valentine’s Day in a subdued and magical atmosphere.

 

⭐ Best champagne cruise with dinner:

Diamant Bleu Cruise: The company offers several champagne cruises among which a night cruise, a day cruise, a tasting cruise and a dinner cruise.

 

⭐ Best Gourmet Champagne Cruise:

 La Parisienne Champagne & Macaroons Cruise : Sparkling Eiffel Tower, champagne and macaroons!

 

⭐ Cruises with the most availability:

Bateaux-Mouches: The Champagne Cruise is offered every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. in high season, and every 40 minutes from 11 a.m. to 9:20 p.m. in low season.

 

Here are the descriptions of the best champagne cruises in Paris.

 

Bateaux-Mouches

Port de la Conférence, 75008 Paris

Embark on a 1h10 Champagne Cruise (website in French) on the Seine, with a glass of champagne. You will have a mini-bottle of Champagne Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial.

Cruises set off every 30 minutes from 10:00 am to 10:30 pm in high season, and every 40 minutes from 11:00 am to 9:20 pm in low season.

The cruise map is available in 25 languages and the tour is commented in 8 languages.

You will have the chance to get a souvenir photo by paying extra.

Price: starting from €29

We like:

• Departures every 30 to 40 minutes depending on the seasons
• Air-conditioned or heated rooms depending on the seasons
• Diversity of languages
• 360° view

We like less:

• A large number of visitors

 

“Happy-Hour” Cruise

L’île aux Cygnes, Escale de Point de Bir-Hakeim, 75015 Paris

During the Happy Hour Cruise organized by Paris Dîner Croisière, you will discover the most beautiful monuments of Paris while enjoying tasty cuisine.

You will enjoy a glass of champagne, a glass of wine, a beer or a soft drink on the boat.

Departure every day at 7:15 p.m.

A mobile application allows you to follow comments about the monuments in real-time.

Price: €23

We like:

• Having a glass of champagne looking at the monuments of Paris.

 

Vedettes de Paris

Port de Suffren 75007 Paris

Go for a 1 hour  Champagne Tasting Cruise. The front lounge of the boat is privatized for the event and a sommelier will have you taste several champagnes and you can discover the history of Parisian monuments at the same time.

The cruise is offered every day at 6 pm.

Two languages are available: French and English

Price: €69

We like:

• The knowledge and anecdotes of the guide
• The tasting of several champagnes
• The presence of a sommelier
• The privatized lounge

We like less:

• The microphone is a bit shaky
• The time: only 1 hour

 

Vedettes du Pont Neuf

Square du Vert Galant, 75001 Paris

Go for a Champagne Cruise “La Parisienne” for 1h30 in a Parisian bistrot atmosphere.

A friendly guide will help you discover the history of the City of Light and its monuments.

You can get a  cold meat and cheese platter for €12.

For Valentine’s Day, embark on a romantic journey with the Candlelit Champagne Cruise. You will be illuminated by candle lights. Enjoy a special moment with your partner and savor the Champagne. You will get to see the illuminated Eiffel Tower.

Price: starting from €27

We like:

• The knowledge of the friendly guide
• The Valentine’s Day cruise
• The meal option

We like less:

• The crowd
• The wait

 

Canauxrama Cruise

The Candlelit Cruise is a 1-hour romantic cruise. The cruise includes 2 flutes and half a bottle of Champagne for two, to share during your cruise.

The Cruise La Parisienne Champagne & Macaroons lasts 1h30. You can discover the most beautiful monuments of the capital while sipping a flute of champagne and enjoying three macaroons (per person).

Price: from €24.50

We like:

• Romantic cruise
• Gourmet cruise

 

Dinner cruise on the Diamant Bleu

The Diamant Bleu Cruise offers you a dinner accompanied by a half-bottle of champagne for the Gourmande Pétillante menu.

The cruise lasts 2.5 hours and a singer will be on board to entertain you during the meal.

Price: from €129

We like:

• Long cruises (2h30)
• Great dinner

💡 If you are interested in a dinner cruise on the Seine, I also recommend reading our guide on the Top dinner cruises on the Seine. We compare them all down to the smallest detail.
 

Comparative Table of Champagne Cruises in Paris