Sightseeing Cruises

1-Hour Paris Illuminated Evening Sightseeing Cruise

Name: 1-Hour Paris Illuminated Evening Sightseeing Cruise
Start: 2026-04-14T17:00:00
End: 2026-04-14T21:00:00
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

4.5/5

(9,505)

Ingo M

Family

Verified booking

3 days ago

The cruise is a relaxing way to explore Paris from the water and give your feet a rest. Everything went perfectly!

Yordanis T

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

I took a romantic night cruise on the Seine River, and it was one of the most beautiful experiences of my trip to Paris. Seeing the city lit up from the water is truly special. During the cruise, you can admire iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and several historic bridges, which make the trip truly magical. The atmosphere is very peaceful and perfect for couples or anyone who wants to enjoy Paris in a different way. The city’s lights reflecting on the river create a spectacular and very romantic view. I recommend doing it at night, because that’s when Paris truly shows why it’s called the “City of Light.” It’s definitely an experience I’d repeat and one I recommend to any traveler visiting Paris.

Marika E

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The most magical moment of our entire trip to Paris! A breathtaking evening view, complete with an audio guide highlighting the most important landmarks and soft music that creates an unforgettable atmosphere. We were absolutely enchanted, and if we ever return to Paris, this would definitely be a must-do again. The schedule is flexible and the lines move quickly. I recommend it to everyone—it’s so enchanting that an hour feels like just twenty minutes. Plus, the atmosphere is perfect for couples and super romantic. And the icing on the cake: the view of the Eiffel Tower lit up from a spectacular vantage point. Highly, highly recommended ❤️

Miriana B

Group

Verified booking

6 days ago

If you're in Paris, a cruise on the Seine is a must! It's an incredible experience where you'll get to see not only the illuminated tower and its 5-minute light show, but also Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Orsay Museum from the outside, as well as many historic bridges. The guide will explain everything in detail in multiple languages—yours is definitely included; we were surprised! Plus, there’s additional information on the app and free Wi-Fi. I highly recommend it.

Malkova Z

Family

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Cruise was very comfortable 👍👍We enjoyed it also with our children. Drinks are expensive, better to buy some before cruise. I appreciate multilanguage tour guide. Cruise itinerary wasn't unfortenately to Notre Dame, but we saw beautiful view with Eiffel Tower and statue of Liberty

Emilija R

Group

Verified booking

6 days ago

when the boarding started - it was smooth. nice staff. views - beautiful, french peace, sunset and sunset shimmering fantastic buildings. definitely recommend it to everyone, would like to do it again, but in such a semi-darkness! thank you, the experience in paris - great!

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

With multiple cruise timings and 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
Torben S
Group
Verified booking
3 days ago
The trip itself was okay. The ship was completely overcrowded, so there wasn't much to see. The passengers' behavior left a lot to be desired—there was shouting, cheering, and pushing; overall, it was unpleasant and loud.
Ingo M
Family
Verified booking
3 days ago
The cruise is a relaxing way to explore Paris from the water and give your feet a rest. Everything went perfectly!
Theresa H
Group
Verified booking
3 days ago
Thank you so much for the wonderful tour last night. Even though it was raining a little, we were able to take some great photos. The hour just flew by.
Karina O
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
A really lovely experience—I recommend doing it at night to see the Eiffel Tower all lit up; it’s an unbeatable experience.
Amalia P
Solo
Verified booking
Yesterday
I liked the views and the cruise itself but the time specifications were super vague

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.