Bateaux Parisiens Sightseeing Cruise: schedule, prices & route 2025
27 August 2025 - par Pierre-Antoine Galéa
Bateaux Parisiens Sightseeing Cruise: schedule, prices & route 2025
Enjoy a Bateaux Parisiens sightseeing cruise—a 1-hour Seine tour departing from the Eiffel Tower (Port de la Bourdonnais). To start, take in panoramic views of Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay. Plus, the audioguide is available in up to 14 languages, and free seating lets you choose between the glass-covered lounge and the open-air upper deck. Finally, benefit from web-exclusive fares (tickets valid all day and rebookable for 12 months).
Flexible e-tickets valid for 12 months. Then, receive instant confirmation and board whenever you like.
Key info
- Duration: 1h sightseeing cruise.
- Departure/return: Port de la Bourdonnais (Eiffel Tower), no stops.
- Free seating: glass-covered lounge & open-air upper deck.
- Audioguides: up to 14 languages + kids’ version.
Moreover, web e-tickets are valid all day and rebookable for 12 months. However, arrive 10 minutes before boarding for a smooth start. Also, bring your own earphones for the smartphone audioguide. That way, your experience is seamless from beginning to end.
Contents
- Timetable & departure frequency
- Prices & tickets
- Seating & onboard services
- Route map (sightseeing cruise)
- How to book
- Book now
- FAQ
Timetable & departure 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): departures about every 30 min from 10:00 to 22:30 (to 23:00 on weekends).
Low season (Oct → Mar): departures about every hour from 10:30 to 22:00 (to 22:30 on weekends & holidays).
➜ Need exact time slots? Check the
Bateaux Parisiens 2025 timetable & departures.
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 rebooking | View |
| Ticket office | Free seating (glass lounge / upper deck) | Adult €19 • Child (4–11) €9 • <4 free | View |
The web e-ticket helps you skip lines and guarantees boarding on your chosen day.
Seating & onboard services
On Bateaux Parisiens boats, feel free to choose the glass-covered lounge on the lower deck or the open-air terrace on the upper deck. The audioguide is available on smartphone (11 languages) and as a wired set (up to 14 languages) on the lower deck.
Lower deck — Glass-covered lounge
Comfort in any season, perfect for listening to the commentary in peace.
- Panoramic bay windows
- Wired audioguide access (up to 14 languages)
See featured landmarks
Upper deck — Open-air terrace
Best photos in the fresh air with 360° views over the Seine.
- Perfect in fair weather and at sunset
- Free access from the lower deck
Tips for the best views
Audioguides & onboard services
A cultural cruise for everyone: couples, families, friends.
- Smartphone (11 languages) & wired sets (up to 14 languages)
- Kids’ version + fun booklet
Available languages
Route map (sightseeing cruise)
Depart and return at Port de la Bourdonnais (Eiffel Tower). 1-hour loop with Paris’s iconic landmarks, no stops.
How to book
Ready to book?
Practical info
- Departure & return: Port de la Bourdonnais (Eiffel Tower, Paris 7).
- Access: Metro Bir-Hakeim (L6), Trocadéro (L6/9) • RER C Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel • Buses 42/69/82/87.
- Dress code: none for sightseeing cruises.
- Accessibility: facilitated access; mention needs when booking.
- Parking: public Quai Branly (paid).
Want to make it a full experience? Check our guides to the Bateaux Parisiens lunch cruise and the Bateaux Parisiens dinner cruise to compare menus, seating and prices.
FAQ – Bateaux Parisiens Sightseeing Cruise
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