Sightseeing Cruises

Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower

Name: Seine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise from the Eiffel Tower
Start: 2026-09-06T10:00:00
End: 2026-09-06T19:00:00
Location: Paris

4.7/5(12,495)

Mustafa A

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

I highly recommend that everyone take this tour along the Seine at least once. In exactly 1 hour, you’ll see the most beautiful sights of Paris—sights that would take 3 days to see on foot. The views are stunning—especially the view of the Eiffel Tower; simply beautiful.

Raza Q

Family

Verified booking

Last week

A Wonderful Family Experience on the Seine! 🇫🇷❤️ We had an absolutely wonderful time on the 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise from the Eiffel Tower yesterday! 🛳️✨ It was such a beautiful experience with my family. The views of Paris from the Seine were breathtaking, especially seeing the Eiffel Tower and the city’s famous landmarks from the river. The atmosphere was relaxing, enjoyable, and perfect for making special family memories. Everything was well organized, and the whole cruise was a great way to see Paris from a different perspective. We truly enjoyed every moment and would happily recommend this experience to anyone visiting Paris with family or friends. A beautiful experience, unforgettable views, and wonderful family memories! ❤️🇫🇷 Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kristen D

Family

Verified booking

Last week

We loved this little cruise, it was perfect for all ages and unlike some other cruises I've been on you actually get to see the landmarks and the Eiffel Tower was in full view, it went at a good speed as well and slow enough to not feel rushed and see everything and not toppling over. I really enjoyed this as did my little one and my friend! Definitely would do this again, great value as well having the macarons included!

Silvia R

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The organization was excellent, including the directions to the pier. I chose the cruise that included a tasting of macarons or meringues. The shop selling them was also interesting; it had a nice selection of chocolates. The boat stops at the main sights, though of course there’s much more to see. In any case, I recommend it.

Lantz E

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The cruise was wonderful—in just one hour, you get to see all of Paris’s iconic landmarks. I’d never seen the Île de la Cité like this before; it was fabulous! I highly recommend this cruise—boarding was very easy and very well organized, and so was disembarking! A superb experience that I recommend 100%.

Raghu P

Family

Verified booking

Last week

Was such a perfect time to take this cruise. Loved the transition from twilight to darkness and seeing the Iron Lady glow up. The staff were super kind and accommodating my pregnant wife to let her board with a priority. Our son also enjoyed the weather and all the sights throughout the cruise.

Experience Paris from a unique vantage point with a 1-hour round-trip Seine River cruise starting at the Eiffel Tower's base.

Use the 11-language audio guides and learn about history, monuments, and architecture via smartphone, connected to onboard Wi-Fi.

Glide past iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Hotel de Ville, The Louvre, and other captivating sights.

Optionally, indulge in a macaron tasting, enjoy 9 pieces of Meringues, or soak in the morning sun with a delicious breakfast onboard.

1-hour Bateaux Parisiens Seine River cruise (route here)

Choice of departure time (cruises depart every 1 hour)

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

Tasting of 2 macarons or 9 pieces of meringues

Breakfast onboard (as per option selected)

TOTAL DURATION1 hour
FREQUENCY30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Port de la Bourdonnais
Get direction
Sights covered
Eiffel Tower
Les Invalides
Musée d'Orsay
Île de la Cité
Notre-Dame
Hôtel de Ville
Louvre Museum
Place de la Concorde
Grand Palais

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Silvia R
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The organization was excellent, including the directions to the pier. I chose the cruise that included a tasting of macarons or meringues. The shop selling them was also interesting; it had a nice selection of chocolates. The boat stops at the main sights, though of course there’s much more to see. In any case, I recommend it.
Lantz E
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The cruise was wonderful—in just one hour, you get to see all of Paris’s iconic landmarks. I’d never seen the Île de la Cité like this before; it was fabulous! I highly recommend this cruise—boarding was very easy and very well organized, and so was disembarking! A superb experience that I recommend 100%.
Astrinos P
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We did this cruise as a family and loved every minute! Amazing views of the Eiffel Tower from the water and really nice atmosphere. Kids enjoyed it a lot too!
Rosanna B
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The boarding area was easy to find, and the explanations of the monuments we saw were great, as was the music on board. A wonderful family experience
Santiago M
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Everything went very smoothly with the reservation; the cruise on the Seine is a truly worthwhile experience—highly recommended.

Seine River sightseeing cruise

A leisurely one-hour journey through the heart of Paris, offering uninterrupted views of the city’s most celebrated landmarks from the water. Sail past architectural and cultural icons including the Assemblée Nationale, Musée d'Orsay, Institut de France, Panthéon, Cité de la Mode et du Design, Hôtel de Ville, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the historic Conciergerie. Cruise beneath the elegant arches of Pont Neuf — the city’s oldest bridge — and admire the ornate Pont Alexandre III, named after a Russian tsar.

Features

Panoramic terrace views**:** Head to the open-air terrace for sweeping views of Paris’ skyline and riverside façades.

Multilingual audio guide: Learn about the landmarks you pass with engaging commentary available in 11 languages.

Onboard Wi-Fi: Stay connected and share your experience in real time as you cruise.

Flexible departures: With sailings every hour, this cruise easily fits into any Paris itinerary.

What to bring

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

What's not allowed

Guests with larger bags will not be allowed to enter due to a lack of storage facilities.

Accessibility

Guests with larger bags will not be allowed to enter due to a lack of storage facilities.

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

Additional information

Click here to view the Bateaux Parisien cruise route.

Click here to view the departure schedule.

Paid parking is subject to availability.

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

The river cruise tickets are valid for a month from the travel date.

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

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