The panoramic Seine River cruise by the Bateaux Parisiens river company costs 17 euros for adults and 8.5 euros for children (aged 4 to 11 inclusive). It is free for children under 4 years old.
Seine Sightseeing Cruise with the Paris Bateaux Parisiens
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Experience the magic of a sightseeing cruise from the Eiffel Tower aboard the superb barges of the Bateaux Parisiens fleet. Book your ticket online cheaper than at the box office!
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What to expect
Welcome aboard the Bateaux Parisiens for an unforgettable cruise on the Seine, one of the most beautiful rivers in the world. Embark from the dock located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and let yourself be carried along the Seine to discover the main monuments of Paris.
During this one-hour sightseeing cruise, you will have the opportunity to discover or rediscover the history and architecture of the French capital thanks to an individual audio guide available in several languages. Let yourself be enchanted by the charm of Parisian bridges, historic buildings, and the beautiful gardens lining the riverbanks.
Bateaux Parisiens offers regular departures throughout the day, from 10 AM to 10 PM, to suit your desires and schedule. The base price for the sightseeing cruise starts at 16 euros per adult and 7.5 euros per child from 4 to 11 years old (web prices!). To enjoy the Miraculous Cruise option, prices start at 24 euros per adult and 19 euros per child.
For an even more magical experience, you can opt for a night cruise to admire the beauty of illuminated Paris. Bateaux Parisiens also offers onboard dining options, with delicious menus for all tastes. If you’re interested, don’t hesitate to check out the dinner cruise and lunch cruise offers by Bateaux Parisiens.
Book your sightseeing cruise now with Bateaux Parisiens and discover Paris in a new light, whether with the Miraculous Cruise or simply by admiring the beauty of Parisian monuments from the Seine.
Departure times
From April to September:
- From 10 am to 10.30 pm, every 30 minutes (except 1 pm and 7.30 pm : no departure - last departure at 10.30 pm subject to a minimum number of participants).
- Weekends and weekdays in June, July and August: from 10 am to 11 pm.
- On July 14, due to the festivities, the last sightseeing cruise departure will take place at 2 pm.
From October to March:
- From 10.30 am to 10.30 pm, every hour.
- Weekends and weekdays during French school holidays: from 10 am to 10.30 pm.
Exceptions: last departure at 5.00 p.m. on December 24th, at 9.30 p.m. on December 31st.
Good to know
- Superb location: embark at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
- Individuals audioguides are available inside the boat, including a special commentary for children. Sightseeing cruises are a perfect way to visit Paris for groups, family or lovers.
- Free WiFi access at on all the boats
- The only toilets available are located on the boats. Unfortunately, there are no toilet facilities available on the piers.
- Pay parking, subject to availability.
- On board of the Bateaux Parisiens, you may also choose between a dinner cruise or a lunch cruise.
Sightseeing Cruise Rates
The price of a guided cruise aboard a Bateaux Parisiens barge is €18 for adults (ages 12 and up). Good news – it’s free for children! An individual audio guide is included in the ticket price.
Book online and enjoy WEB prices:
Adult Ticket: €17 (ages 12 and up)
Child Ticket: €8 (ages 4 to 11)
Baby: Free (ages 0 to 3)
Cruise itinerary
Group quotation
Are you planning an event for a group of more than 10 people?
For a private booking, a meeting or a party with friends, send us your detailed request. An expert from Come to Paris will send you a personal reply within 2 working days.
Feel free to contact us at +33 1 48 74 05 10 for any requests.
Map
Address
Port de la Bourdonnais
75007 Paris
75007 Paris
Public transportation
Trocadéro
Iéna
Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel
Tour Eiffel
Pont D'iena
Varsovie
Customer Reviews
jc
Published over a year ago
Skipped the line
We booked the Bateaux Parisiens Cruise Tour. Booking was really quick and easy. We managed to buy the tickets right at the lastminute, skipping both the queue at the automated ticket station, and the queue of other cruisers who'd bought tickets there.
The tour itself was a good way to see the Notre Dame, but unfortunately the audio guide was working intermittently which meant we missed most of the narration, meaning that some of the value was lost.
Victoria B.
Published over a year ago
Lovely experience
Easy to book online and directions easy to follow once in Paris. Straight forward download of tickets onto a mobile device (even for me!)
Cruise was a highlight of our trip for me weather was on our side and was able to see everything while travelling along the river. Staff were polite and the voiceovers were instructive for each building. Would highly recommend
Rachel C.
June 26th 2025
Excellent way to see some of the major sites when only in Paid for a few hours ... and in the middle of a heatwave! Booked online, walked straight into the boat, plenty of space and even managed to find a shady spot on the deck!
Michael H.
Published over a year ago
it was a nice ride , just long enough, the guide gave some information on the sites…. sometimes you are just a bit too far away to really see what you are looking. at. but for the price, it’s a good value
Nishantkumar P.
Published over a year ago
loved it
amazing experience, worth waiting for 1 hour in line, people sometimes enter the lines but no one is checking, please take care of it, overall it was fun
Carol C.
Published over a year ago
Really lovely little river cruise. Only downside was couldn’t get the audio guide to work.
Lots of seats with a good view of everything
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