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.
Book your cruise
Bateaux Parisiens does not have its own affiliate program: ticketing goes through the official website or resellers. The exclusive web rate is cheaper than at the ticket office.
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
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 inclusive | Free |
| 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
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.