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Seine Sightseeing Cruises 2026

1-hour cruises past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame and Ile de la Cite

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Seine sightseeing cruises

  • 1-hour cruises departing every 30 minutes
  • Commentary in 12+ languages
  • Pass the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame
  • Open-air and enclosed seating available

Seine sightseeing cruises are the most popular tourist activity in Paris after the Eiffel Tower. A 1-hour cruise passes the Eiffel Tower, Musee d'Orsay, Louvre, Pont des Arts, Notre-Dame, Ile de la Cite and the Conciergerie. Recorded commentary is available in 12+ languages. Boats depart every 30 minutes in peak season from three main docks: Pont de l'Alma (Bateaux Mouches), the Eiffel Tower base (Bateaux Parisiens) and Pont Neuf (Vedettes du Pont Neuf).

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Bateaux Parisiens departs from the Eiffel Tower base, so you can combine the two. Vedettes du Pont Neuf departs from the Ile de la Cite (near Notre-Dame). Bateaux Mouches departs from Pont de l'Alma (near the Champs-Elysees). All cover similar routes.

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  • All major Seine cruise operators in one place
  • Instant mobile tickets with flexible departure times
  • Combo tickets with the Eiffel Tower and bus tours
  • Full-refund guarantee if your cruise is cancelled
  • Competitive pricing across all operators

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