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AmaDante under way in Cologne, 2012, sailing from Paris, France

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Cruises from Paris, France

Paris is the start of Seine cruises to Normandy; ships moor along the river in the city.

Things to do in Paris, France

  • The Louvre and Musée d'OrsayBook timed tickets well ahead.
  • MontmartreSacré-Cœur and the artists' square on the hill.
  • Eiffel TowerBook a timed ticket for the summit.
  • GivernyMonet's gardens, a common first stop on the Seine.

When to go

  1. Jan: low season
  2. Feb: low season
  3. Mar: low season
  4. Apr: shoulder season
  5. May: high season
  6. Jun: high season
  7. Jul: high season
  8. Aug: high season
  9. Sep: high season
  10. Oct: shoulder season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: low season

The Seine season runs from spring to autumn.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Moderate transferSeine ships moor near the Eiffel Tower or at Grenelle, about 35 km from Paris Charles de Gaulle, 45 minutes to an hour by taxi (flat fare to the city) or RER B into the city. Orly is about 30 minutes away. River lines usually include or sell a transfer from the airport to the ship; book it with the cruise, since river moorings can change with water levels.

Rental cars: Not recommended in Paris.

The airport for Paris, France is Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), with 21 lounges to wait in before you board.

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Paris, France

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AmaDante under way in Cologne, 20124.0 ★AmaWaterwaysAmaDante2008 · 140 guests · SeineAmaDante is a 110-meter AmaWaterways ship from 2008 that now sails only on the Seine. She carries 140 guests in 71 staterooms with French balconies, including single staterooms…AmaLyra in Cologne, 20134.0 ★AmaWaterwaysAmaLyra2009 · 140 guests · SeineAmaLyra is one of AmaWaterways' 110-meter ships from 2008-2009 and today sails the Seine. She carries 140 guests in 71 staterooms with French balconies, among them single rooms…S.S. Joie de Vivre on the Seine at Mantes-la-Jolie, France, 20214.0 ★Uniworld Boutique River CruisesS.S. Joie de Vivre2017 · 128 guests · SeineS.S. Joie de Vivre is a 128-guest Super Ship, 410 feet (125 m) long, that entered service in 2017 to sail the Seine from Paris. Its interiors draw on Parisian design from the…4.0 ★Viking River CruisesViking Fjolvar2026 · 168 guests · SeineViking Fjolvar is one of six 168-guest Longships Viking built for the Seine, and it entered service in 2026. Fjolvar, its namesake, is a giant mentioned in the Poetic Edda poem…4.0 ★Viking River CruisesViking Nerthus2025 · 168 guests · SeineViking Nerthus is one of six 168-guest Longships Viking built for the Seine, and it entered service in 2025. Nerthus, the namesake, is an ancient Germanic earth and fertility…Jane Austen in Amsterdam, Netherlands, January 20193.8 ★Riviera TravelJane Austen2015 · 140 guests · SeineJane Austen is one of Riviera Travel's smaller ships, 110 metres long and built in 2015, with 74 cabins for about 140 guests and a crew of 36. Riviera stresses her relaxed…3.8 ★Tauckms Serene2026 · 124 guests · Seinems Serene is a 125-meter riverboat designed for the Seine, and she began sailing for Tauck in spring 2026. Capacity is capped at 124 guests in 20 Tauck Suites of 300 square feet…Scenic Gem, 20193.8 ★Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursScenic Gem2014 · 2,200 GT · 122 guests · SeineScenic Gem is a shortened Space-Ship built in 2014 for the Seine: at 110 metres she was designed to reach the upper Seine and also the Normandy port of Honfleur. She carries up…3.8 ★Viking River CruisesViking Fjorgyn2020 · 2,800 GT · 168 guests · SeineViking Fjorgyn is one of six 168-guest Longships Viking built for the Seine, and it entered service in 2020. Fjorgyn, the namesake, is the Norse earth goddess and mother of Thor…3.8 ★Viking River CruisesViking Kari2020 · 2,800 GT · 168 guests · SeineViking Kari is one of six 168-guest Longships Viking built for the Seine, and it entered service in 2020. Kari, its namesake, is the Norse god of the north wind. Viking's…3.8 ★Viking River CruisesViking Radgrid2020 · 2,800 GT · 168 guests · SeineViking Radgrid is one of six 168-guest Longships Viking built for the Seine, and it entered service in 2020. Radgrid, its namesake, is a Valkyrie whose name is translated as…3.8 ★Viking River CruisesViking Skaga2020 · 2,800 GT · 168 guests · SeineViking Skaga is one of six 168-guest Longships Viking built for the Seine, and it entered service in 2020. Skaga, the namesake, is a Valkyrie who carried fallen warriors to…Avalon Artistry II in Cologne, 20153.7 ★Avalon WaterwaysAvalon Artistry II2013 · 128 guests · Seine · RhôneAvalon Artistry II is one of Avalon Waterways' 110-meter Suite Ships, in service since 2013 and last renovated in 2018. She carries 128 guests, most in 200-square-foot Panorama…3.7 ★Avalon WaterwaysAvalon Tapestry II2015 · 128 guests · Seine · RhôneAvalon Tapestry II is a 110-meter Suite Ship from 2015 carrying 128 guests that spends much of her season on the Seine. Her Paris to Normandy cruises start and end in Paris…ms Sapphire, named Swiss Sapphire on her hull, at Le Havre in 20213.7 ★Tauckms Sapphire2008 · 98 guests · Seinems Sapphire is a 110-meter Jewel class riverboat built in the Netherlands in 2008 for Tauck's long-term charter from Swiss owner Scylla; she was named Swiss Sapphire, which was…A-ROSA Viva in Cologne's Deutz harbor during her Rhine years, 20113.5 ★A-ROSA River CruisesA-ROSA Viva2010 · 202 guests · SeineA-ROSA Viva is a 135-meter river cruise ship for up to 202 guests in 99 outside cabins, and the only A-ROSA ship on the Seine. Neptun Werft in Warnemünde delivered her in 2010 as…

Ships that call at Paris, France

Ships based elsewhere whose Seine sailings regularly stop here. Calls vary by sailing, so check the itinerary.

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    Which cruise ships sail from Paris, France?

    On Cruise Frog, 16 ships sail from Paris, France: AmaDante (AmaWaterways), AmaLyra (AmaWaterways), S.S. Joie de Vivre (Uniworld Boutique River Cruises), Viking Fjolvar (Viking River Cruises), Viking Nerthus (Viking River Cruises), Jane Austen (Riviera Travel), ms Serene (Tauck), Scenic Gem (Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours), Viking Fjorgyn (Viking River Cruises), Viking Kari (Viking River Cruises) and 6 more.

    Which cruise lines sail from Paris, France?

    AmaWaterways, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Viking River Cruises, Riviera Travel, Tauck, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Avalon Waterways and A-ROSA River Cruises sail from Paris, France.

    What is the best-rated ship sailing from Paris, France?

    AmaDante (AmaWaterways), at 4.0 out of 5 in Cruise Frog's editorial ratings.

    Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Paris, France?

    Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Lounge Frog lists 21 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.

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