Seine River Cruise

Seine River Cruise

The river boat departs from the Eiffel Tower pier, at the foot of this remarkable monument. The one-hour cruise will sail down the Seine River to the Île Saint-Louis and will return and disembark at the same pier.

On this unique journey, you’ll see some of the city’s most impressive landmarks, including Les Invalides, the French Parliament, the Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum, the Gran Palais, among many other interesting sights.

During the cruise, you’ll be handed an English audio guide (you can also have it in 13 other languages) with intriguing facts about The City of Light, its monuments and architecture. Moreover, there will also be a guide on board that will offer up to date information about the city, its events and festivals, so you can make the most of your holidays in this fascinating city.

River boat

The river boat is a glass-covered trimaran with an exterior corridor, ideal to enjoy incomparable views of Paris’ main attractions from the water.

Schedule and frequency

• April – September: 10 am – 10:30 pm, approximately every 30 minutes. On the weekends and in July and August: 10 am – 11 pm.
• October – March: 10:30 am – 10 pm, approximately one every hour, some boats leave every 30 minutes. On the weekends and public holidays: 10 am – 10:30 pm.

On the 14 July, the river boat only runs in the morning on occasion of the French National Holiday. 

Important information

• The boat tour can be cancelled due to unfavourable weather conditions. Additionally, the access to the pier can be affected by the events around the Eiffel Tower.
• On 13th January 2020, all evening services will close at 5 pm. 
• From Monday 6th of January to Friday 10th of January (inclusive) the sightseeing cruise will not depart as normal at 10 pm.