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Cruises on the Seine at the foot of the Eiffel Tower: guided tour, gourmet lunch or dinner aboard 100% glass-covered boats. Instant skip-the-line e-tickets.
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Boarding from Port de la Bourdonnais offers a considerable organizational advantage: you can visit the Eiffel Tower in the morning, have lunch facing the river, then follow with the guided sightseeing cruise in the early afternoon, all without ever leaving the 7th arrondissement. No travel time lost, no logistical constraints. The day naturally builds around a single anchor point, just steps from the Trocadéro and the Musée du Quai Branly.
Unexpected events are part of travel. Bateaux Parisiens® understands this by offering some of the most flexible conditions on the market. Guided sightseeing cruise tickets are valid for one year from purchase, with free date changes and no justification required, giving you complete freedom to choose your date at the last moment. For meal packages, rescheduling is possible under the conditions specified at booking. Book early to secure your spot, reprogram with ease if your plans change.
The Bateaux Parisiens® cruise follows a loop route departing from Port de la Bourdonnais, in the 7th arrondissement. The boat first descends the Seine eastward, skirting the Musée d'Orsay and the Louvre Museum, before approaching Île de la Cité and the majestic silhouette of Notre-Dame de Paris. It then circles Île Saint-Louis, salutes the Hôtel de Ville, and turns back westward. For longer services, the journey extends before majestically returning to the foot of the Eiffel Tower, completing one of the most beautiful river panoramas in Europe. The guided sightseeing cruise lasts about 1 hour, the lunch cruise 2 hours, and the dinner cruise up to 2h30, each format embracing the rhythm of the river.
Port de la Bourdonnais
75007 Paris
Kristina S.
Kristina S. · July 2026
Simply a wonderful introduction to get to know Paris.
Stéphanie C.
Stéphanie C. · July 2026
Sandrine C.
Sandrine C. · July 2026
We had a timeless moment during this dinner cruise... already an easy organization, respect for schedules, a personalized welcome, a delicious cuisine from appetizer to dessert (the chefs managed to make my daughter like cooked carrot, I had been working on it for over 10 years..), impeccable service (sincere thanks to Bryan and a special mention to the very professional and dedicated maître d'hôtel), a singer with a beautiful voice... In short, we recommend it with our eyes closed... we will come back for sure... a strong moment during our Parisian stay.
Massimiliano C.
Massimiliano C. · July 2026
David B.
David B. · May 2026
we eat well while watching Paris
BATEAUX PARISIENS
Paris 7th - Eiffel Tower
BATEAUX PARISIENS
Paris 7th - Eiffel Tower
BATEAUX PARISIENS
Paris 7th - Eiffel Tower
BATEAUX PARISIENS
Paris 7th - Eiffel Tower
BATEAUX PARISIENS
Paris 7th - Eiffel Tower
BATEAUX PARISIENS
Paris 7th - Eiffel Tower
BATEAUX PARISIENS
Paris 7th - Eiffel Tower
BATEAUX PARISIENS
Paris 7th - Eiffel Tower
BATEAUX PARISIENS
Paris 7th - Eiffel Tower
BATEAUX PARISIENS
Paris 7th - Eiffel Tower
BATEAUX PARISIENS
Paris 7th - Eiffel Tower
BATEAUX PARISIENS
Paris 7th - Eiffel Tower
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Where exactly is the Bateaux Parisiens® embarkation point?
The embarkation for Bateaux Parisiens® is located at Port de la Bourdonnais, on the left bank of the Seine, directly at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. It's one of the most easily recognizable access points in the capital, visible from the Champ-de-Mars esplanade. Reach the Bir-Hakeim metro station (line 6) or Trocadéro (lines 6 and 9), a five-minute walk; the RER C, Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel stop, is a direct alternative. Clear signage guides passengers to the embarkation quay.
Which Bateaux Parisiens® cruise should I choose according to my budget and desires?
For a simple and economical discovery, opt for the guided sightseeing cruise of about 1 hour (starting from 18 €). For a meal in full light, choose a lunch cruise: Étoile or Découverte Service for the central panoramic, Privilege Service for the guaranteed glass bay, Premier Service for the VIP bow. In the evening, the dinner cruise offers the same seating levels, with live musical entertainment at the 20:30 service. For a romantic evening, we recommend the Privilege or Premier Service to fully enjoy the illuminated monuments from your table.
What is the duration of a guided sightseeing cruise with Bateaux Parisiens®?
The guided sightseeing cruise lasts about 1 hour, the ideal time to pass by the main monuments without fatigue. The loop route passes by the Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre, Notre-Dame de Paris, and returns to the Eiffel Tower. For meal packages, the duration extends to 2 hours for a lunch cruise and up to 2 hours 30 for a dinner cruise on the second tour, allowing each service to be enjoyed in peace, between two stunning panoramas.
Do Bateaux Parisiens® offer a children's menu?
Yes, Bateaux Parisiens® offers menus adapted for children (generally up to 11 years old), both for the sightseeing cruise and for the lunch and dinner cruise packages. The children's menu follows the structure of the adult meal in reduced portions, with non-alcoholic drinks. The audioguide also offers a version designed for younger guests, with simplified commentary. Note: entry is free for children under 4 years old on the sightseeing cruise, no e-ticket required.
What is the difference between Privilege Service and Premier Service?
The Privilege Service contractually guarantees your table in a glass bay, along the wide glass walls of the ship: you are assured of being seated by the window, with an unobstructed view of the Seine. The Premier Service goes further by seating you at the bow of the ship, the most exclusive and quietest location in the fleet, with the most complete menu (champagne, refined cheeses). In summary: Privilege for the guaranteed window, Premier for the VIP at the front. The Premier lunch is available starting from 119 € and the Premier dinner starting from 154 €.
What is the dress code for a Bateaux Parisiens® dinner cruise?
For a dinner cruise, a smart city outfit is recommended and expected: dress or elegant ensemble, trousers with a shirt or jacket. A tie is not mandatory but is welcome for premium services. Sportswear, shorts, and very casual outfits are to be avoided to maintain the refined atmosphere. For festive evenings like Christmas Eve or New Year's, an elegant or formal outfit is strongly advised.
What are the operating hours of Bateaux Parisiens®?
Hours vary according to the season and type of cruise. The guided sightseeing cruise offers departures approximately every 30 minutes, from 10:00 to 22:00 in high season, with extensions on weekends. The lunch cruise boards at 12:15 for a departure at 12:45 and a return at 14:45. The dinner cruises often offer two services: a first around 18:15 and a second around 20:30, ideal for admiring the sparkling Eiffel Tower. Festive cruises have dedicated hours, notably until dawn for New Year's. Check the exact times when booking.
How does the e-ticket work and do I need to print it?
No, printing is not required. Once your online reservation is confirmed, you instantly receive an e-ticket by email. Simply present the barcode directly on your smartphone at the turnstiles or to the reception agent at Port de la Bourdonnais. This skip-the-line access saves you from going to the ticket office and waiting in line, a precious time saver especially in high season. For the sightseeing cruise, the e-ticket remains valid for 12 months with free date changes.
Are the ships accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM)?
Accessibility depends on the chosen service. The guided sightseeing cruise and some meal packages (like the Étoile Service lunch or Christmas cruises) are PRM accessible, with level boarding or dedicated facilities. However, several gourmet dinners in the glass room require stairs and are not suitable for wheelchairs. If you have a specific need, we advise contacting the reservation service in advance to identify the most suitable package for your situation.
Do you offer vegetarian or special diet menus?
Yes. A refined vegetarian option is systematically available as a starter and main course on lunch and dinner packages, at no extra charge, crafted with the same care as the rest of the menu. For specific diets (gluten-free, lactose-free, allergies), as all cuisine is prepared on board by the Chef, it is imperative to notify during booking so the team can adapt your meal under the best conditions.
Is the arrival point of the cruise the same as the departure?
Yes, all Bateaux Parisiens® cruises — sightseeing and meal packages — complete a full loop without stops. You board at Port de la Bourdonnais, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, and disembark there at the end of your journey. This greatly facilitates the organization of your day in the 7th arrondissement, as you return to your initial starting point.
How do I book a Christmas or New Year's Eve dinner cruise on the Seine?
Festive cruises are booked online with instant confirmation and immediate e-ticket. Several packages are available: the Christmas Lunch Cruise on December 25 (starting from 115 €), the Christmas Dinner Cruise (starting from 115 €), the Christmas Eve on December 24 (starting from 195 €), and the New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise with a dance party until dawn (starting from 490 €). These dates are among the most in-demand of the year, so places sell out by autumn: it is strongly advised to plan your reservation in advance, especially for a group.
There are moments when Paris ceases to be a city and becomes a living painting. This is precisely what you feel the moment the boat's hull leaves the quay at Port de la Bourdonnais and silently glides over the waters of the Seine. Aboard a Bateaux Parisiens® vessel, the capital reveals itself from an angle only the river can offer: a low, slow, intimate perspective where each bridge becomes a frame and each bank a backdrop orchestrated by history. Since 1956, this iconic fleet has perfected every detail of the experience, from the fully glass-covered naval design to the quality of the onboard commentary.
The company's strength lies in the diversity of its offerings, all departing from the same embarkation point. For a first approach, the guided sightseeing cruise is the ideal entry point: a loop of about an hour, non-stop, paced by an individual audioguide in fourteen languages. You pass by the Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre, the Institut de France, the Conciergerie, the Sainte-Chapelle, and Notre-Dame de Paris, with the freedom to go up to the open-air upper deck to photograph the Eiffel Tower without glass or reflection. No time slot to book, skip-the-line e-ticket valid for twelve months: it's the most flexible and accessible option in the catalog.
At midday, the Seine is adorned with a soft clarity that enhances the beige stone of the facades. It's the perfect time to enjoy a lunch cruise, in a relaxed atmosphere ideal for a family outing, a birthday, or a business meal. All packages share the same requirement: seasonal cuisine prepared on board by the Chef, desserts signed by Maison Lenôtre, and fully glass-covered ships guaranteeing a 360° view. What distinguishes them is the seating and level of service.
The Étoile Service lunch cruise seats you in the center of the room, with simultaneous visual access to both banks: it's the best value for money to enjoy the panorama. The Découverte Service lunch cruise shares this central panoramic seating, ideal if you appreciate the perspective on the entire decor. Prefer the window? The Privilege Service lunch cruise guarantees your table in a glass bay upon reservation, champagne included. And for an exceptional experience, the Premier Service lunch cruise offers the most exclusive location in the fleet, at the bow of the ship, with a cheese platter refined by a Master Cheesemaker.
All these lunches board at 12:15 for a departure at 12:45 and return to the quay around 14:45. A children's menu up to 11 years old is offered, with adapted portions and non-alcoholic drinks, and a refined vegetarian option is systematically on the menu, at no extra charge.
When night falls, the spotlights dress Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower with theatrical precision, and the dinner cruise takes on an incomparable romantic dimension. The company also offers four levels of service here, with live musical entertainment performed by professional artists during the second tour at 20:30. The choice is again made according to the desired seating.
The Étoile Service dinner cruise and the Découverte Service dinner cruise offer a central table and all the magic of nocturnal Paris at an adjusted price. To enjoy the evening in the front row, the Privilege Service dinner cruise contractually secures your table in a glass bay, with no obstruction between your gaze and the sparkling Eiffel Tower. Finally, the Premier Service dinner cruise reserves the bow of the ship for its guests: the calmest space, the clearest view, the most complete menu, and unlimited prestige champagne. For a marriage proposal or a grand birthday, it's the ideal setting.
The first tour at 18:15 lasts about 1h15 and is perfect for a pre-show dinner or a family outing; the second tour at 20:30 extends over 2h30, with a menu enriched with refined cheese and a total nocturnal immersion in the ship's musical atmosphere.
For the holidays, Bateaux Parisiens® orchestrates six-course gourmet menus, enhanced by Pommery Champagne and exclusive creations from Maison Lenôtre. On December 25 at noon, the Christmas lunch cruise is enjoyed in full winter light, an ideal and family-friendly format. In the evening, the Christmas dinner cruise offers a 2h30 navigation facing illuminated monuments. The day before, the Christmas Eve dinner cruise celebrates December 24 with rare elegance. And for New Year's Eve, the New Year's Eve dinner cruise extends the celebration with a midnight passage on the water and a dance party with a live orchestra until dawn. These dates are the most in-demand of the year, so places sell out by autumn.
The panoramic view is no accident: it results from a deliberate engineering choice, that of fully glass-covered ships from the sides to the ceiling. Wherever you sit, the landscape surrounds you 360 degrees. In winter, the integrated heating creates a bubble of comfort; in summer, the air conditioning maintains a pleasant temperature even on the hottest days. Paris in the rain even takes on a particularly photogenic slate color. Accessibility for people with reduced mobility (PRM) is given special attention depending on the services, and the smartphone audioguide, available in fourteen languages, transforms each passenger into an informed explorer thanks to geolocated broadcasting at the right moment.
The address of Bateaux Parisiens® at Port de la Bourdonnais is much more than just an embarkation point: it's an invitation to build a coherent day in the 7th arrondissement. A few minutes' walk away are the Trocadéro gardens, the Musée du Quai Branly, and the Champ-de-Mars esplanade, one of the most iconic settings in the capital. Access is facilitated by a dense transport network: the Bir-Hakeim metro (line 6) drops visitors less than five minutes from the quay, the Trocadéro station (lines 6 and 9) is a convenient alternative, and the RER C, Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel station, directly connects to Orly airport and the suburbs. For visitors by car, the Musée du Quai Branly parking, in immediate proximity, simplifies logistics. This historic district naturally amplifies the magic of a cruise: departing from where the Eiffel Tower stands, circling the islands, saluting the Louvre, brushing past Notre-Dame, and returning to the starting point with eyes filled with beauty, that's exactly what Bateaux Parisiens® uniquely offers you.
