Sightseeing Cruises

1-Hour Paris Illuminated Evening Sightseeing Cruise

Name: 1-Hour Paris Illuminated Evening Sightseeing Cruise
Start: 2026-01-19T17:00:00
End: 2026-01-19T20:00:00
Location: Paris

Pont des Arts bridge over the Seine River at sunset in Paris.

Louvre Museum and Seine River illuminated at night, Paris sightseeing cruise.

Cruise boat on Seine River at night with illuminated Parisian buildings.

Pont des Arts with evening lights and love locks in Paris.

Duration

1 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Operator: Bateaux Parisiens

4.5/5

(8,943)

Felisa

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

It was beautiful to see the sights lit up at night. The Bateaux Parisiens boat was very smooth (no rocking) and was able to maneuver quick turnarounds in the Seine very steadily. Having the option of being inside (where it was warm) or upstairs (if you wanted to brave the chill) was great. There were no shortage of great seats inside or out (though be warned that you may miss Notre Dame if you are down below on the pier side because you only see it once). The flexibility of a time window helps for convenience for fitting in around other sightseeing. Plus you are right at the base of the Eiffel tower to see the lights twinkle twice at the start and end of your boat ride!

Janice

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

First of all, Paris views from the Seine are unbelievable! Our cruise was at 5pm and we were so lucky to see the sunset. The partly cloudy, some rain day led to beautiful pink/purple skies. The background music was very good too. The top of the boat was crowded but still eveyone was considerate and we didn't feel squeezed in at all. I'm glad we did the cruise without dinner, we would have missed the city views and beautiful sky! The only thing we found difficult was finding the boat - if you sent an email with number on dock that you are parked, it would have been helpful. Thanks for a great experience!

Susan

Dec 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The sightseeing cruise was great with relevant commentary and audio guide. Being able to sit on the top deck made it for us and there were plenty of places to sit. There was use of a bar and toilets but we did not use either. I was a little confused about the timing of the cruise as I thought when I booked it I was able to go anytime after the starting time of 5pm but as I was unable to contact anyone to confirm whilst we were away (with whatsapp and email going unanswered) and the information on the website was vague so we aimed for the 5pm sailing which worked out well for us in the end luckily.

Aboard a Bateaux Parisiens glass canopy boat, discover the magic of Paris in the evening with a 1-hour cruise along the Seine.

With a validity of 6 months from the date of purchase, this ticket gives you the flexibility to plan your holiday with ease.

See the Eiffel Tower glimmering and learn interesting facts about other Parisian landmarks from your audio sets available in 14 languages as you glide along the Seine.

1-hour Bateaux Parisiens evening sightseeing cruise (route here)

Choice of departure time (cruises departs every 1 hour)

Flexible ticket valid for 6 months

Audio guide in French, English, Hindi, Arabic, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
FREQUENCY30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
Port de la Bourdonnais
Get direction
Sights covered
Eiffel Tower
Les Invalides
Musée d'Orsay
Île de la Cité
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Hôtel de Ville
Louvre Museum
Place de la Concorde
Grand Palais

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Eugenio
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
An absolutely magical experience! Seeing Paris illuminated at night from the Seine is unforgettable. The cruise was well organized, smooth, and relaxing, with stunning views of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre Dame. The atmosphere was romantic and peaceful, perfect after a long day of sightseeing. Staff were professional and welcoming, and the timing was ideal to enjoy the city lights without feeling rushed. Highly recommended for couples, families, or anyone visiting Paris for the first time.
Omar
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
El crucero es una experiencia que vale mucho la pena disfrutar, pero la plataforma de headout, son unos rateros no te protegen como consumidor, Yo te recomiendo más comprar esto en otra plataforma como get your guide, o víator. De verdad ellos son unos rateros. The cruise is an experience well worth enjoying, but the Headout platform is a rip-off; they don't protect you as a consumer. I recommend buying your tour through another platform like GetYourGuide or Viator. They really are thieves
Sigita
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
I was in January in the evening and liked that I can choose where to sit- outside on the roof or inside to stay warm. I was inside and it was really warm. I guess there is much better view from the roof, but it was beatiful enaugh from first floor too. Audioguide is very interesting , you have to choose about what you want to listen or read, but when we were nearby something it suggested to listen about that object and wrote is it to the left or to the right.
Sofia
Jan 2026
Verified booking
3/5
Very crowded and long waiting to get on board. The guide inside the boat was speaking on top of the audio guide, you could hear both The language in the audio guide changed back to french at every chapter, and had to adjust it every time. It was quite confusing, not very fun. It lasted about 45 minutes
Carol
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Really great cruise with an audio guide in multiple languages. Our guide was multilingual which we loved. The cruise was efficient and quick in boarding with no hassle. It was times perfectly and we got to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle towards the end of the boat ride. Amazing would do it again

Magical views of Paris under the starry-lit sky

After the sun sets, make your way to the Port de la Bourdonnais, located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, and embark on a magical 1-hour nighttime cruise along the Seine River. The boats proceed east on the Seine, heading in the direction of Notre Dame Cathedral. This section travels by well-known locations including the Musée d'Orsay and the Louvre Museum, both of which have stunning nighttime illumination. Boats may slow down further along to admire the golden flame of the Statue of Liberty replica on Île aux Cygnes and the shimmering Pont Alexandre III bridge.

You will then make a 180-degree circle at Notre Dame Cathedral on Île de la Cité island before returning west to the Eiffel Tower. The elaborate Hôtel de Ville, the famed Conciergerie, and the Île Saint-Louis island, known for its 17th-century architecture, are a few more of the most famous landmarks in Paris that are visible.

Sit back and relax

Your flexible ticket allows you to board the cruise anytime you’d like within operating hours - meaning you don’t have to worry about any logistics! As you cruise down this UNESCO-listed Paris river, enjoy exhilarating moonlit views from the boat’s terrace and exterior passageways and learn about the city with live commentary via your complimentary audio guide.

What's not allowed

Note that the following is not allowed on this tour: large bags.

Additional information

Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside.

Toilets are only available on board the boats. No sanitary facilities are accessible on the pontoons.

Paid parking is subject to availability.

For a more immersive experience, feel free to bring your own headphones.

Please refer to this [link](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/b28a2a4447755da0acaaff1e298e7c07-EN Horaires CC 25-26 .pdf) for the cruise departure timings.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please print out your mobile vouchers and display them along with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Boarding Point

Your boarding point is at Bateaux Parisiens port.

Address: Port de la Bourdonnais - 75007 Paris.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

By Bus

Closest bus stop is Tour Eiffel, which stops right across from the tower.

Bus #42 will bring you here.

By Train

Closest RER station is Gare Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel, a 2-minute walk to the tower.

RER-C will bring you here.