I have been looking into river cruises and have read many of the forum posts, even took note of the recommended Vedettes du Pont Neuf from some forum contributors. My question is does anyone know if there are boats that offer champagne or have a bar open during the cruise without having to book one of the dinner cruises. Vedettes du Pont Neuf seems to offer that with dinner cruises but not otherwise. We are not interested in a dinner cruise (actually did one long ago as a young couple), but we are going back with our kids and my sister's family and thought it might be nice to toast on the river. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks for all of your help already provided for our trip.
Posted by
Florida
201 posts
For what it is worth, you can bring your own beverages (champagne or otherwise) onboard Vedettes du Pont Neuf. They also have a snack bar with beverages for purchase on the dock. I have bought beer there, but not sure about champagne. The non-dinner cruises are about an 1 hour long.
Posted by
Indianapolis, IN
352 posts
We were very pleased with our daytime cruise with Vedettes de Paris. They had drinks,, snacks, and possibly sandwiches on board.
https://www.vedettesdeparis.fr/restauration/
They are located just across the street from the Eiffel Tower. Standing in front of the Tower and facing the river, cross the street heading toward that closest bridge. Before you actually cross the bridge, you will see a set of steps leading down to river level. The cruise line is just at the bottom of the steps.
Posted by
Louisville, KY
5 posts
City Wonders has a tour that combines the Eiffel Tower & a Seine River cruise. The cruise comes with one glass of champagne. I assume you can pay for more if you want.
Posted by
Florida (previously California)
3692 posts
On a trip to Paris in May 2018, we did a champagne cruise on the Seine offered by O’Chateau. It was fun — less formal wine tasting and more drinking delicious glasses of Champagne and being told a little about each selection. https://o-chateau.com/en/degustation/ochateau-champagne-cruise-on-the-seine-river/
Posted by
Chicago
8049 posts
I'd bring my own bottle -- better Champagne for less. Lots of people do this on Vedettes Pont Neuf. Not sure about the others. Wine shops always have a few bottles of Champagne and white wine in the cooler.
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area
99 posts
We just did a sunset cruise with Vedettes de Paris last week and had champagne they only take cards and it was fabulous