A bateau-mouche on the Seine in Paris
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Seine river cruises

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.

Duration~1h10
PriceFrom 17 € online
DeparturePont de l'Alma
BookingOnline recommended

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Booking online on the official site gives you the reduced rate and direct access to the boarding gates, with no waiting in line.

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17 € / adult online
Reduced web rate (vs 20 € at the ticket office)Direct access to the boarding gates"Open" ticket valid for 1 year
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Meal cruises
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Lunch from 90 €
Lunch on weekends & public holidaysDinners from 90 € to 170 € depending on the menuLive music on board
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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

CategoryPrice
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 4Free
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

Schedules
April to October departures every 30 min, from 10am to 10pm · additional late departures in summer
November to March every 45 min from 10:15am to roughly 9:30pm · every 30 min starting at 4pm
7 days a week Monday through Sunday
Address
Port de la Conférence, 75008 Paris At the foot of the Pont de l'Alma, on the Right Bank (8th arrondissement). View on Google Maps ↗
Getting there
9 C
Métro Alma-Marceau (line 9) or RER C, Pont de l'Alma station. From the Place du Trocadéro, about 12-15 minutes on foot along the Seine (~1 km).
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Booking
Not required for the sightseeing cruise (tickets available at the ticket office); recommended or required for the meal cruises. Booking by phone at +33 1 42 25 96 10.
Sightseeing tickets are "Open" tickets, valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.

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.

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