Seine River Sightseeing Cruise in Paris

A Seine river sightseeing cruise lasts between 1 hour and 1h15 and departs from the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Pont de l'Alma or Pont Neuf depending on your chosen company.
It's the most accessible way to discover Paris from the water: from €13 per person, no meal included, with audio commentary or a live guide on board. Boats run year-round, 365 days a year, from 10am to 11pm. Book online and receive your ticket instantly.
Compare offers from the top companies below — Bateaux-Mouches, Bateaux Parisiens, Vedettes du Pont Neuf, Vedettes de Paris, Batobus — and choose based on your budget, departure point and preferred time of day.

All Seine Sightseeing Cruises in Paris — From €13

€23

Batobus Paris – 24h Hop-On Pass

4.8/5(73)
Self-guidedCruisesFamily Friendly
€27

Batobus Paris – 2-Day Hop-On Pass

4.8/5(73)
Guided ToursFamily FriendlyCruises
€37.40

Batobus + Orsay Museum – 1-Day Pass

4.8/5(73)
PromotionSelf-guidedCruisesFamily Friendly
€33.10

Batobus + Evolution Gallery – 1-Day Pass

4.8/5(73)
PromotionMuseumsSelf-guidedFamily Friendly
€44.10

Batobus Pass 1 Day + Grand Gallery + Zoo of the Botanical Garden of Paris

4.8/5(73)
PromotionMuseumsSelf-guidedFamily Friendly
€65

Dinner and Sightseeing Cruise

4.8/5(9)
CruisesFamily FriendlyGuided Tours
€58.80

Panoramic Bistro Parisien Lunch + 1h Cruise – Eiffel Tower boarding

4.8/5(9)
Sightseeing CruiseFoodFamily Friendly
€17

Croisière Happy Hour

4.7/5(34)
€24

Cruise departing from the Musée D’Orsay

4.7/5(34)
€24

Cruise departing from La Villette

4.7/5(34)
€14

1‑Hour Discovery Cruise – Flexible Open Ticket – Vedettes du Pont Neuf

4.7/5(125)
PromotionSightseeing CruiseOutdoorsFamily Friendly
€13

1‑Hour Discovery Cruise – Vedettes du Pont Neuf – Pont Neuf boarding

4.7/5(125)
PromotionSightseeing CruiseWheelchair accessibleFamily Friendly
€24.70

Vedettes du Pont Neuf + Arc de Triomphe in Paris

4.7/5(125)
PromotionSightseeing CruiseWheelchair accessibleFamily Friendly
€17

Bateaux Parisiens - 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower

4.6/5(281)
PromotionSightseeing Cruiseaudio-guideFamily Friendly
  • ✓ Free cancellation
  • ✓ Instant confirmation
from €28.70

Sightseeing cruise on the Seine & Arc de Triomphe of Paris

4.6/5(281)
PromotionSightseeing Cruiseaudio-guideFamily Friendly
€43.20

Seine River Sightseeing Cruise + Rodin Museum + Orsay Museum

4.6/5(281)
PromotionSightseeing Cruiseaudio-guideFamily Friendly
€37.40

Paris Aquarium + Seine River Cruise

4.6/5(281)
PromotionSightseeing Cruiseaudio-guideFamily Friendly
€50.10

Sightseeing cruise on the Seine + Museum of Man + Paris Aquarium

4.6/5(281)
PromotionWheelchair accessibleSelf-guidedMuseums
€19

Bateaux-Mouches: 75-Minute Seine River Cruise in Paris

4.6/5(1818)
PromotionSightseeing CruiseWheelchair accessibleFamily Friendly
  • ✓ Instant confirmation
€33.20

Orsay Museum + Bateaux-Mouches Sightseeing Cruise

4.6/5(1818)
PromotionWheelchair accessibleSelf-guidedMuseums
from €31.50

Seine Cruise with Bateaux-Mouches and Arc de Triomphe Tour

4.6/5(1818)
PromotionSightseeing CruiseWheelchair accessibleFamily Friendly
from €42.30

Seine Cruise + Tootbus Night Tour

4.6/5(1818)
Promotionaudio-guideFamily FriendlyOutdoors
€21

1‑Hour Guided Cruise – Vedettes de Paris – Flexible Open Ticket

4.5/5(35)
Sightseeing CruiseGuided ToursFamily Friendly
€27

1‑Hour Guided Cruise + Snack Break – Vedettes de Paris

4.5/5(35)
Sightseeing CruiseFoodFamily Friendly
€32

1‑Hour Guided Cruise + Glass of Champagne – Vedettes de Paris

4.5/5(35)
Sightseeing CruisePremium Outdoors
€25

Canauxrama: Combined Discovery of the Canal Saint-Martin and the Seine

4.5/5(2)
Sightseeing CruiseOutdoorsGuided Tours
€23

Canauxrama - Discovering the Saint-Martin Canal in Paris

4.5/5(2)
Sightseeing CruiseGuided ToursFamily Friendly
€80

Cruise with commentary, French National Day

4.3/5(6)
from €85

VIP Aperitif Cruise (2h) at 8:00 PM – Platter & Champagne – VIP Paris

Sightseeing CruisePremium Family Friendly
  • ✓ Instant confirmation
€21

API Vedettes de Paris Family Cruise

Sold out
€95

New Year's Eve Gourmet Cruise

4.7/5(21)
Sold out

Private VIP Cruise (1h30) on the Seine – Panoramic Boat

Sightseeing CruisePremium Intimate
  • ✓ Free cancellation

Which Company Should You Choose for Your Paris River Cruise?

All major companies follow the same scenic route — Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay — but differ in style, departure point and price. Here's everything you need to choose quickly.

Company Adult price Rating Departure Guide Wheelchair
Bateaux-Mouches from €19 ⭐ 4.7/5 (1,709 reviews) Pont de l'Alma Multilingual audio ✅
Bateaux Parisiens from €17 ⭐ 4.7/5 (262 reviews) Eiffel Tower Individual audioguide ✅
Vedettes du Pont Neuf from €13 ⭐ 4.8/5 (118 reviews) Pont Neuf Live guide ✅
Vedettes de Paris from €18.90 ⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews) Eiffel Tower Guide on board —
Batobus from €23 (24h pass) ⭐ 4.8/5 (72 reviews) 8 Seine stops Hop-on hop-off ✅
Paris Canal from €17 ⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews) Musée d'Orsay Guide on board —

Our advice: for a first visit or a family trip,
Bateaux-Mouches and Bateaux Parisiens offer the most frequent departures and largest capacity boats. For a more intimate experience with a real live guide,
Vedettes du Pont Neuf are unbeatable — and the cheapest, from €13.
The Batobus
is the best option if you want to combine your cruise with full-day sightseeing: hop on and off at will across 8 stops along the Seine.
Paris Canal
offers a different experience, heading up into the Canal Saint-Martin.

For a full price comparison, see our cheap bateau mouche tickets guide.

Boarding Points, Schedules & Ticket Prices in 2026

Where to Board

Seine sightseeing cruises depart from three permanent docks in central Paris:

  • Port de la Bourdonnais — at the foot of the Eiffel Tower (Bir-Hakeim Bridge):
    Bateaux Parisiens and Vedettes de Paris.
    Metro: line 6, Bir-Hakeim station.

  • Port de la Conférence — below Pont de l'Alma, right bank:
    Bateaux-Mouches.
    Metro: line 9, Alma-Marceau station.

  • Pont Neuf — in the historic heart of Paris:
    Vedettes du Pont Neuf.
    Metro: line 7, Pont Neuf station.

The Batobus
operates 8 stops along the Seine: Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Musée d'Orsay,
Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Notre-Dame, Hôtel de Ville, Louvre and Jardin des Plantes.

Schedules

Boats run year-round, 365 days a year, including public holidays. Departures generally run from 10am to 10:30pm, with last departures at 11pm in summer. Frequency: every 30 minutes for major companies in high season, hourly in winter.

Time of day Atmosphere Best for
10am – 2pm Daylight, clear views Families, first-time visitors
3pm – 6pm Quieter afternoon Quick visits, Batobus pass
Sunset Golden light on monuments Couples, photography
After 8pm Paris illuminated, Eiffel Tower sparkling Evening outings, romantic atmosphere

💡 Good to know: the Eiffel Tower sparkles for 5 minutes on the hour, every hour,
from dusk until 11pm (midnight in summer). Time your departure to be on the water at the right moment.

Adult & Child Prices

Company Adult Child (4–12) Under 4
Bateaux-Mouches from €19 €6 Free
Bateaux Parisiens from €17 €8.50 Free
Vedettes du Pont Neuf from €13 €8 Free
Vedettes de Paris from €18.90 €8.50 Free
Batobus (24h pass) from €23 reduced rate Free

Most tickets include free cancellation up to 24h before departure and instant confirmation after online booking.

Want to Add a Meal?

The sightseeing cruise is the simplest formula — but not the only way to enjoy the Seine.
If you'd like to combine your river trip with a meal on board, two options:

To compare all cruise formats available on the Seine — sightseeing, lunch, dinner and private — visit our complete Seine river cruise guide.

Seine Sightseeing Cruises by Company in Paris

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The Seine is also perfect for leisurely strolls. Perhaps you'd like to gather your colleagues, friends, or family on a boat for a cruise... it's possible. Send us your detailed request, and an event manager will provide you with a personalized response within the day.

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Customer Reviews

4.7/5 - 26,573 reviews
Stephen B.
April 19th 2026
They do warn on the website but be aware that the climb to the top via a circular staircase can be quite tiring - there are a lot of steps! There are a couple of 'doorways' (not actual doors) on the way up where you can pause and take a breath, letting others pass by. Once up there the views are great, thoroughly recommended.
JUAN GUILLERMO N.
April 12th 2026
Un gran experiencia
Fue un gran recorrido, París desde el Sena, de noche es Espectacular, tuvimos problemas por fallos en el transporte publico, y muuuy amablemente, nos cambiaron los pases para poder tener esta Gran Experiencia
Marie-May B.
April 9th 2026
La chocolaterie setais super, mais la reservation sur come to paris nous avait envoyer un billet deja utiliser et jai du en racheter un a plein prix (18 Euros) j'attend toujours mon remboursement. Merci
Adam D.
April 8th 2026
Excellent provider ,

Common questions

What is a Seine River Sightseeing Cruise?

A Seine River sightseeing cruise is a boat excursion that allows you to discover the landmarks of Paris from the river.

How Long Does a Seine River Sightseeing Cruise Last?

The duration of a Seine River sightseeing cruise generally ranges between 1 hour and 1.5 hours, depending on the chosen cruise company.

What Can You See on a Seine River Cruise in Paris?

During a Seine River sightseeing cruise, you can admire the iconic monuments of Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Orsay Museum, the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais, and many more!

Can You Reserve a Seine River Sightseeing Cruise in Advance?

Yes, and it's highly recommended! You can book a Seine River sightseeing cruise online on our website.

Is the Seine River Cruise Guided or Commented?

Yes, most Seine River sightseeing cruises offer commentaries or audioguides in multiple languages.

Are Food and Drinks Available on the Cruise?

Yes, most companies offer the option to order drinks or snacks on board during the Seine River sightseeing cruise or on the dock before boarding.

Are Seine River Sightseeing Cruises Suitable for Children?

Yes, Seine River sightseeing cruises are suitable for children, allowing them to enjoy the view while having fun.

Are Seine River Sightseeing Cruises Accessible to People with Reduced Mobility?

Most Seine River sightseeing cruises are accessible to people with reduced mobility, but it is advisable to check on each company's dedicated page before booking.

What is the Difference Between a Sightseeing Cruise and a Dinner or Lunch Cruise?

A sightseeing cruise allows you to discover the monuments of Paris from the Seine without a meal included, while a dinner or lunch cruise includes a gourmet meal on board. Sightseeing cruises include audio commentary, whereas cruises with meal options are dedicated to tasting and contemplating the monuments.

How to Choose a Seine River Sightseeing Cruise?

To choose your Seine River sightseeing cruise, it is recommended to compare offers from different operators in terms of price, duration, commentaries or audioguides, comfort, and service quality. This is what we offer on our website!

Where Do Seine River Cruises Depart From?

There are 3 permanent boarding docks for Seine River sightseeing cruises in Paris: the Port de la Bourdonnais, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, shared by Bateaux-Parisiens and Vedettes de Paris; the Port de la Conférence, at the bottom of the Pont de l'Alma, the boarding place for Bateaux-Mouches; the Pont Neuf, the boarding point for Vedettes du Pont Neuf.

How Much Does a Seine River Cruise Cost?

The price of a panoramic cruise depends on the chosen company. The Bateaux-Mouches sightseeing cruise costs 15 euros for adults (12 years and older), 6 euros for children between 4 and 12 years. The Bateaux-Parisiens sightseeing cruise costs 18 euros for adults and 8.5 euros for children. Vedettes de Paris have the same prices as Bateaux Parisiens. Vedettes du Pont Neuf offer a sightseeing cruise at 14 euros for adults and 8 euros for children. L'Insolite offers a price of 15 euros for adults and 7 euros for children.

What are the Tourist Boats Navigating the Seine Called?

The boats offering panoramic tours around the monuments of Paris are commonly referred to as bateaux mouches.

Is the Seine River Cruise a Good Option for First-Time Visitors?

Yes! A Seine River sightseeing cruise is one of the best introductions to Paris. You’ll get a panoramic view of the city’s most famous monuments in just one hour, with no walking involved.

Can I Take a Seine River Cruise at Night?

Yes, many companies offer night cruises with illuminated views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and other monuments. It's a magical experience perfect for couples and first-time visitors alike.

Do I Need to Speak French to Enjoy the Cruise?

Not at all! Most cruises offer audioguides or commentaries in English and several other languages.

Is the Seine River Cruise Hop-On Hop-Off?

No, most sightseeing cruises are one-hour round trips without stops. For hop-on hop-off options, check out specific operators like Batobus.

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