Where to Book: The 5 Best Luxury Cruises in France

1.Seine River Dinner Cruise with Live Singer by VIP Yacht de Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 604 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Sail the Seine at night aboard VIP Yacht de Paris, with views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre, and more. A live singer performs during the evening, while dinner options range from a three-course meal without drinks to packages with wine, water, or champagne. Expect a relaxed, romantic outing, not a guided sightseeing tour.

“Perfect experience on the Seine river. The staff was great and the food and drinks were excellent! My daughter is a picky eater and she even enjoyed the food.”

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2.Exclusive Private Boat Tour on a Luxury Day Cruiser – Nice/Monaco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $604Top rated

Captain Nicola takes your private group from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat along the Riviera coast toward Eze-sur-Mer and Mala Beach. Expect villa stories, secluded swim stops, snorkeling gear, a summer sea scooter, towels, snacks, French aperitif food, and wine, beer, or limoncello aboard a comfortable day cruiser.

“We thoughoughly enjoyed this private cruise with Nicola. The boat was lovely, he was personable and shared information about the history of the region of the French Riviera coast we viewed. It was an relaxing and beautiful, albeit expensive treat for us to celebrate an anniversary. After the experience, I would certainly choose to do it again if I were re-planning my trip.”

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3.Private Tour, Luxury Eiffel Tower Lunch, Seine Cruise & Louvre

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $465

Spend five to six hours with an English-speaking private guide at the Eiffel Tower, Madame Brasserie, the Seine, and Louvre. Lunch is included, as are tower and museum tickets, an audio guide, and a 24-hour Seine cruise pass. Expect public crowds at major sights, stairs between Eiffel Tower levels, and limited Louvre time if the schedule runs late.

“Our guide a young lady was exceptionally knowledgeable and conversant on Parisian history. The tour time however was to compressed. The boat ride was a public water taxi and was useless. It left us insufficient time at the louvre. We were not taken to the museum entrance but left a quarter mile away with a here’s how you get there. Lunch at madame brassiere’s was very nice quite good in fact. In all not a good value”

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4.Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat: French Riviera Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $412

Join local captain Nicola from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat for a private 2 to 5 hour cruise past grand villas, quiet coves, La Mala, and Eze-sur-Mer. Swim, snorkel, use the summer seascooter, and enjoy French snacks, pastries, fruit, soft drinks, coffee, and rosé. Winter sunset trips include heated blankets and hot coffee.

“This experience was top notch and we would definitely recommend. Nicola was a fantastic captain and guide sharing many interesting historic details while we cruised from place to place. He and his daughter took very great care of us and paid attention to every detail. The food and drinks provided were delicious and we enjoyed every stop and the swimming locations. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Not to mention, the boat was beautiful and clean.”

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5.Private Luxury Boat Tour of the Beautiful Riviera Nice / Monaco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $600

Spend about 3.5 hours on a private Riviera boat with skipper Neil, choosing a route around Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Èze, Cap-d’Ail, or Monaco. Expect coastal stories, swimming and snorkeling stops, rosé and soft drinks, local snacks, towels, WiFi, and a flexible pace shaped by sea conditions.

“My wife and I booked a boat tour with Neil to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had an absolutely wonderful day, and it was the highlight of our trip. It was private, luxurious, beautiful and so much fun. Neil provided light snacks, rose and water, and a lot of great conversations. Neil was also a pleasure to work with during the booking process. He was responsive to messages and offered to cater our boat day to meet what we were looking for. If you are not sure whether to book a tour during your time in Nice/ Cote de Azur, I would highly recommend booking this boat tour, you will…”

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