Bateaux Mouches: Seine river cruises
At the foot of the Pont de l'Alma, a few minutes from the Trocadéro on the other side of the Seine: a guided sightseeing cruise of about 1h10 that passes the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay. Lunch and dinner cruises are also available.
Book your cruise
Booking online on the official site gives you the reduced rate and direct access to the boarding gates, with no waiting in line.
Sightseeing cruise: adult 20 € (17 € online) · child under 13 10 € (8 € online) · free under 4. Prices verified on bateaux-mouches.fr. See our Transparency page.
Why go
- A guided sightseeing cruise of about 1h10, a non-stop loop.
- The great monuments seen from the Seine: the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and the Conciergerie.
- Departures 7 days a week, every 30 minutes in high season (10am to 10pm).
- Lunch and dinner cruise options with live music, plus the possibility of private hire for an event.
- A boarding dock at the Pont de l'Alma, a few minutes' walk from the Trocadéro on the other side of the Seine.
Allow about 1h10 for the sightseeing cruise; about 1h15 for the 6pm dinner service and 2h15 for the 8:30pm one.
Prices
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Sightseeing cruise - adult (full price) | 20 € |
| Sightseeing cruise - adult (reduced / web rate) | 17 € |
| Sightseeing cruise - child under 13 (full price) | 10 € |
| Sightseeing cruise - child under 13 (reduced / web rate) | 8 € |
| Sightseeing cruise - child under 4 | Free |
| Lunch cruise - adult (Douce France menu, from) | 90 € |
| Dinner cruise - 6pm "early bird" service (from) | 90 € |
| Dinner cruise - Découverte menu (from) | 99 € |
| Dinner cruise - Prestige menu (from) | 135 € |
| Dinner cruise - Excellence menu (from) | 170 € |
| Dinner cruise - marriage proposal package (from) | 360 € |
Booking online on the official site: reduced rate + boarding-gate access with no line. Source: bateaux-mouches.fr.
Schedules & access
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sightseeing cruise cost?
20 € for an adult and 10 € for a child under 13, free for children under 4. Booking online on the official site gives a reduced rate: 17 € for adults and 8 € for children.
How long is the cruise and how often do departures run?
The sightseeing cruise lasts about 1h10 (a non-stop loop). Departures run 7 days a week: every 30 minutes from April to October (10am to 10pm), every 45 minutes from November to March (10:15am to roughly 9:30pm), with a departure every 30 minutes starting at 4pm.
Where do you board and how do you get there from the Trocadéro?
The boarding dock is at the Port de la Conférence, at the foot of the Pont de l'Alma (8th). From the Place du Trocadéro, allow about 12 to 15 minutes on foot along the Seine. Métro Alma-Marceau (line 9) or RER C, Pont de l'Alma station.
Can you dine aboard a Bateau Mouche?
Yes. Lunch cruises (weekends and public holidays) start at 90 € and dinner cruises run from 90 € to 170 € depending on the menu (Découverte, Prestige, Excellence), with live music. Booking is recommended for these options.
Ready to set sail?
Book your cruise online to enjoy the reduced rate and direct access to the boarding gates, then make your way to the Pont de l'Alma dock, just a few minutes from the Trocadéro.