Night sightseeing cruise – Bateaux Parisiens: schedule, prices & route 2025
28 August 2025 - par Pierre-Antoine Galéa
Night sightseeing cruise – Bateaux Parisiens: timetable, prices & route 2025
Enjoy a night-time sightseeing cruise on the Seine with Bateaux Parisiens, departing from the foot of the Eiffel Tower. After sunset, Paris lights up: monuments, bridges and quays shimmer, and the Eiffel Tower sparkles for 5 minutes at the start of every hour. The skip-the-line e-ticket is valid all day — board by day or by night without returning to the ticket office.
Flexible ticket valid for 12 months. Use it by day or by night. Boarding at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
Key takeaways
- Duration: 1-hour narrated cruise, departure/return at the Eiffel Tower.
- By night: illuminated monuments & bridges; Eiffel Tower sparkle on the hour.
- Free seating: glass-covered lounge (indoor) & open-air upper deck.
- Audioguides: up to 14 languages (+ kids’ version).
- E-ticket: skip-the-line, valid all day, deferrable 12 months.
Practical tip: arrive ~10 min before boarding to choose your seat calmly. At night, bring a light jacket for the upper deck. Take earphones for the smartphone audioguide.
Contents
- Why choose the night cruise?
- Timetable & frequency
- Prices & tickets
- Seating & onboard services
- Route map (night cruise)
- How to book?
- Book the way you like
- FAQ
Why choose the by night sightseeing cruise?
At night, the Seine turns cinematic: illuminated landmarks (Notre-Dame, Louvre, Orsay, Invalides), golden bridges and shimmering reflections. The Eiffel Tower sparkles for 5 minutes at the start of every hour — try to time your cruise to be near the tower on the hour.
Late afternoon departures let you enjoy both moods: warm sunset tones at the start, then the progressive illumination of quays and monuments. Photographers’ favorite slot.
The web ticket is valid all day: go when you want — later in the evening if the weather is nicer, or switch plans if needed. It avoids queues at the ticket office and is deferrable for 12 months.
Free seating between the glass lounge (quiet indoors for the audioguide) and the open-air upper deck (best photos). In the evening, bring a warm layer on deck.
Timetable & frequency
| Service | Boarding | Departure | Return | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing cruise | ~10 min before | Every 30–60 min depending on season | ~1h after departure | ~1h00 |
High season (Apr → Sep): approx. every 30 min from 10:00 to 22:30 (to 23:00 on weekends).
Low season (Oct → Mar): approx. hourly from 10:30 to 22:00 (to 22:30 weekends & school holidays).
Prices & tickets
| Option | Seating | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web e-ticket (recommended) | Free seating (glass lounge / upper deck) | Adult €17 • Child (4–11) €8 • <4 free • Valid all day + 12-month deferral | View |
| On-site purchase | Free seating (glass lounge / upper deck) | Adult €19 • Child (4–11) €9 • <4 free | View |
The web e-ticket helps you skip the line and can be used whenever you wish — by day or by night.
Seating & onboard services
In the evening, switch between the glass-covered lounge (quiet for the audioguide) and the open-air upper deck to capture Paris lit up. The audioguide is available on smartphone (11 languages) and as a wired version (up to 14 languages).
Lower deck — Glass-covered lounge
Perfect for listening to the audioguide in peace and enjoying the illuminated façades.
- Panoramic bay windows
- Wired audioguide access (up to 14 languages)
Monuments visible at night
Upper deck — Open-air terrace
The perfect photo spot: 360° panorama over bridges and illuminated monuments.
- Ideal at sunset and for the Eiffel Tower sparkle
- Free access from the lower deck
Night photo tips
Audioguides & onboard services
A smooth experience for everyone: couples, families, friends, groups.
- Smartphone (11 languages) & wired (up to 14 languages)
- Kids’ version + activity booklet
Available languages
Route map (night cruise)
Depart and return at Port de la Bourdonnais (Eiffel Tower). 1-hour non-stop loop among illuminated landmarks.
Night cruise: how to book?
Ready to book?
Practical info
- Departure & return: Port de la Bourdonnais (Eiffel Tower, Paris 7).
- Access: Metro Bir-Hakeim (L6) • RER C Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel • Buses 42/69/82/87.
- Dress code: none for sightseeing (bring a warm layer in the evening).
- Accessibility: facilitated access — mention your needs when booking.
- Parking: public Quai Branly (paid).
Looking for a meal cruise too? Compare the Bateaux Parisiens lunch cruises and the Bateaux Parisiens dinner cruises. To book the sightseeing cruise, head to this page, or browse all options on the Bateaux Parisiens hub.
FAQ – Night sightseeing cruise (Bateaux Parisiens)
Is the night cruise also 1 hour long?
Is the day ticket valid in the evening?
What time does the Eiffel Tower sparkle?
Which audioguide languages are available?
Where should I sit for the best night photos?
Is the cruise accessible for strollers and PRM?
Are there restrooms onboard?
Should I book in advance?
Do cruises operate on public holidays?
Can I get on/off during the cruise?
Flexible web ticket valid for 12 months, usable by day or by night. Boarding at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
