A cruise boat on the Seine at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
A cruise at the foot of the Eiffel Tower Photo: Edgar López / Unsplash
At the foot of the Eiffel Tower

Bateaux Parisiens: cruises at the foot of the Eiffel Tower

Departing from and returning to Port de la Bourdonnais, right beneath the Eiffel Tower: a roughly 1-hour sightseeing cruise on the Seine, with an individual audio guide in 14 languages. Gourmet cruise and dinner cruise options available.

DurationAbout 1 hr
PriceFrom €15 online
DepartureFoot of the Eiffel Tower
BookingOnline recommended

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€15 / adult online
Sightseeing cruise ~1 hrAudio guide in 14 languagesExclusive web rate (€17 at the ticket office)
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Sightseeing cruise prices: adult €17 (web €15) · child €8 (web €7) · free for ages 0-3 inclusive. Dinner cruise from €99. Prices verified on bateauxparisiens.com. Some links are affiliate links (see Transparency).

Why go

  • Departure and return at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Port de la Bourdonnais (pontoon no. 3).
  • A roughly 1-hour sightseeing cruise on the Seine.
  • Individual audio guide included, available in 14 languages, with a dedicated commentary for children ages 8 to 12.
  • Several options: gourmet cruise with a crêpe, lunches and dinner cruises (Découverte, Privilège, Premier, Étoile services).
  • The Bistro Parisien: a restaurant on the quay with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

Security checks at boarding; bags larger than 16 liters are not allowed.

Prices

CategoryPrice
Adult - sightseeing cruise (ticket office)€17
Adult - exclusive web rate€15
Child - sightseeing cruise (ticket office)€8
Child - exclusive web rate€7
Baby / child ages 0 to 3 inclusiveFree
Student under 17 (reduced rate)€7.50
Gourmet cruise with a crêpe (from)€11
Dinner cruise - Étoile service (from)€99
Dinner cruise - Premier service (from)€149

The exclusive web rate is cheaper than at the ticket office. Source: bateauxparisiens.com.

Schedules & access

Schedules
April – September departures from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on weekdays · every 30 min
October – March departures from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on weekdays · every hour
Boarding dock
Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris Boarding pontoon no. 3, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, near the Pont d'Iéna. View on Google Maps ↗
Getting there
6 C
RER C Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel, or metro line 6 Bir-Hakeim. From Trocadéro, walk across the Pont d'Iéna on foot.
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Security checks at boarding: bags larger than 16 liters are not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cruise cost?

The roughly 1-hour sightseeing cruise costs €17 for an adult and €8 for a child at the ticket office. Online, the exclusive web rate drops to €15 for an adult and €7 for a child. Free for children ages 0 to 3 inclusive.

How long does the cruise last?

The guided sightseeing cruise lasts about 1 hour, departing from and returning to the foot of the Eiffel Tower. An individual audio guide is included, available in 14 languages.

Where is the boarding dock and how do you get there?

The boarding dock is at Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris (pontoon no. 3), at the foot of the Eiffel Tower near the Pont d'Iéna. From Trocadéro, walk across the Pont d'Iéna on foot. RER C Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel, metro line 6 Bir-Hakeim, or metro line 9 Trocadéro.

Is there a dinner cruise?

Yes, several services are available (Découverte, Privilège, Premier, Étoile). The dinner cruise starts from €99 with the Étoile service and from €149 with the Premier service.

Ready to set sail?

Book your cruise online to enjoy the exclusive web rate, then head to Port de la Bourdonnais, right beneath the Eiffel Tower, just steps from Trocadéro.

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