Bateaux Parisiens

Name: Seine River Sightseeing Cruise
Start: 2026-05-20
End: 2026-05-20
Location: Paris

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Seine River Sightseeing Cruise

Embark at the foot of the Eiffel Tower for a scenic Seine river cruise aboard Bateaux Parisiens: 1 hour of pure wonder facing the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the Musée d’Orsay from fully glass-enclosed boats. Day or night, as a couple, with family, or among friends, treat yourself to this magical river cruise at an online price starting at €17 (instead of €19 at the ticket office).

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Seine River Sightseeing Cruise

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Departures every 30 to 45 minutes – 7 days a week

No time slot booking required: show up whenever you want with your e-ticket.

Skip-the-line: mobile e-ticket → no need to go to the ticket counters.

Duration: ≈ 1 hour

Frequency & timetable:

High season (April → Sept.): departures approx. every 30 min from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (10:30 PM and 11:00 PM on weekends & school holidays in case of high attendance).

Low season (Oct. → March): departures approx. every 45 min from 10:30 AM to 9:15 PM (10:00 PM on weekends & school holidays in case of high attendance).

Boarding: Port de la Bourdonnais – at the foot of the Eiffel Tower (Paris 7th)

Flexible e-tickets: In case of unforeseen events, date changes are free and unconditional for 12 months. Tickets sent instantly.

Included: 1-hour sightseeing cruise departing from Port de la Bourdonnais, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower (round trip to the same location) – the most convenient Seine river cruise to discover Paris from the water.
Official Bateaux Parisiens tickets – scanned at boarding
Panoramic views: Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Musée d’Orsay, and other iconic Parisian landmarks.
Individual audioguides (14 languages): English, German, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, French, Arabic, Hindi.
Free seating: 2 levels – glass-enclosed lounge & open-air top deck – choose inside/outside according to the weather.
Your tickets: instantly sent by email • skip-the-line (board without going to the ticket office) • valid for 12 months (flexible, easy to reschedule).
Accessibility: Wheelchair access – yes.
Kids: free for children under 4 – a very kid-friendly bateau Parisien experience with an open deck, entertaining audioguide, and no time slot required.
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Tip: Advance booking of e-tickets is highly recommended during peak seasons.

Boarding: Port de la Bourdonnais – 75007 Paris – the starting point for your Bateaux Parisiens cruise.

Parking: Port de la Bourdonnais – 75007 Paris.

Metro: Bir-Hakeim • Trocadéro

RER train: RER C – Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel

Bus: 42, 69, 82, 87

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Bateaux Parisiens

Explore Paris from the Seine – Bateaux Parisiens Sightseeing Cruise

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Board at Port de la Bourdonnais – Eiffel Tower (Paris 7th) for an approximately 1-hour sightseeing cruise with Bateaux Parisiens.
Settle inside the fully glass-enclosed boats all year round, or head to the open-air top deck for a 360° view of the city’s iconic landmarks. The classic non-stop loop glides past historical quays: Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay, Louvre, Institut de France, Île de la Cité & Notre-Dame, Hôtel de Ville…
Individual audioguides (14 languages) enrich the tour. Enjoy an online price from €17 and total flexibility: skip-the-line e-tickets, no fixed time slot, ideal day or night, for couples, families, or friends.

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Duration: ≈ 1 hour – non-stop loop, the easiest way to admire Paris from the Seine.
Departure & return at Port de la Bourdonnais – Eiffel Tower (Paris 7th).
Frequent departures – approximately every 30 to 45 minutes, 7 days a week.
Come whenever you want: flexible e-tickets with no set time slot.
Skip-the-line e-tickets – received instantly, scanned straight at boarding (no queuing at the ticket office).
Free date change without justification for 12 months.
Multilingual commentary – individual audioguides in 14 languages.
Free seating – glass-enclosed lounge & open-air top deck. Choose inside/outside based on the weather.
Kids: free under 4 years old. Strollers allowed (no e-ticket needed for <4).
Convenient – Wheelchair accessible • nearby cafes/bars • recommended public parking: Musée du Quai Branly.

Not allowed on board

Pets (except guide dogs).

Not included

Drinks and snacks.

Casual attire recommended (tip: bring a light jacket/scarf for the top deck depending on the season).

Meeting point & itinerary

Port de la Bourdonnais – Eiffel Tower (Paris 7th) • Metro Bir-Hakeim / Trocadéro • RER C – Champ de Mars.
Itinerary & highlights: Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay (no stops).

FAQ - Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise

What is the difference between a "bateau mouche" and Bateaux Parisiens?

Foreign visitors often look for a "bateau mouche" when thinking about a Seine river cruise. It has become a generic term! Bateaux Parisiens, however, offer a distinct and premium experience: a modern fleet of fully glass-enclosed boats, individual audioguides in 14 languages (instead of loud public speakers), and most importantly, boarding right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower at Port de la Bourdonnais. If you are hesitating, the Bateaux Parisiens difference is clear from the moment you step on board.

Is the Bateaux Parisiens cruise suitable for children?

Absolutely! It's one of the most frequent pieces of feedback we get. The cruise is free for children under 4 years old, and a reduced rate applies for older kids. It is a highly kid-friendly bateau Parisien experience: an open top deck to move around, engaging audioguides, and flexible e-tickets with no set time to book - perfect for adapting to a family's unpredictable schedule.

Where do we board for the river cruise at the Eiffel Tower?

Head to Port de la Bourdonnais, literally at the foot of the Eiffel Tower (Paris 7th). It is easily accessible via Metro Bir-Hakeim (line 6), Trocadéro (lines 6 and 9), or RER C Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel. It is the most iconic starting point for a Paris river cruise: you board with the Iron Lady towering right above you. Simply show your e-ticket at the checkpoint, head to the upper deck, and let the river do the rest.

What is the timetable for Bateaux Parisiens?

Good news: the Bateaux Parisiens timetable is very flexible. Expect a departure approximately every 30 minutes from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM during high season (April to September), with extensions up to 10:30 PM or even 11:00 PM on weekends and school holidays. Because your tickets are valid for 12 months with free date changes, you don't even need to choose a specific time slot in advance. True freedom in Paris!

Can we take the cruise at night?

Yes - and honestly, it is a must-do. The last departure can be as late as 10:30 PM (or 11:00 PM during peak times). From the boat's deck, the Eiffel Tower sparkles, the bridges light up one by one, and Notre-Dame's reflection dances on the water. A Bateaux Parisiens river cruise at night shows Paris at its most romantic. There is simply no better way to end your day.

Why book Bateaux Parisiens tickets online?

Our online price is €17 instead of €19 at the ticket office - saving you €2 per ticket. But the real advantage of booking Bateaux Parisiens tickets online is the full package: e-tickets sent instantly to your phone, skip-the-line access (bypassing the ticket booth queues), and total flexibility with a free date change valid for 12 months. No excuse not to treat yourself to this Seine river cruise!

Your Seine river cruise, minute by minute

If there is one activity you simply cannot miss in Paris, it is this one. The Bateaux Parisiens river cruise is unlike any other: right from boarding at Port de la Bourdonnais, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, the tone is set. You step aboard a modern, fully glass-enclosed vessel, pick your spot - panoramic lounge or open-air top deck - and the magic begins.

The boat glides smoothly along the Seine. On your left, the Musée du Quai Branly and its suspended gardens. Then the Invalides, the Musée d'Orsay, and suddenly the Pont des Arts appears, with the Louvre museum as a backdrop. This is the kind of panorama you only get from the river - not from a bus, not from the sidewalk. From the water, Paris reveals itself differently. The Île de la Cité passes by: the Conciergerie, the Sainte-Chapelle, and Notre-Dame Cathedral standing tall at the end. The ship loops around the Île Saint-Louis, glides past the Jardin des Plantes, and gently turns around for the return journey.

Unlike a traditional "bateau mouche" where commentary echoes through loud public speakers, here every passenger gets their own individual audioguide available in 14 languages. You listen at your own pace, look up whenever you want, and enjoy the peaceful sound of the water between fascinating anecdotes. This is what sets a premium Paris river cruise apart and makes it a truly immersive experience.

Whether you are looking for a romantic bateau Parisien cruise at sunset, a fun Seine river cruise with your kids, or simply the joy of seeing Paris from the river on a warm evening - Bateaux Parisiens ticks all the boxes: instant e-tickets, skip-the-line access, frequent departures, and the best web price available. All you have to do is choose: daytime or nighttime?