Flexible Ticket

Seine River Cruise

Approximately 1 hours

From €12

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A family poses for a photo on a boat in front of the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower as seen from the river Seine

The Eiffel tower in front of a pink and blue sky

People taking pictures of Notre Dame from a boat on the Seine

People lounging along the river Seine in Paris, France

The Eiffel Tower, Alexandre III Bridge, and the river Seine in Paris, France

A view of the Louvre and Ile de la Cité from the river Seine in Paris, France

See Paris from the Seine

Cruise along the beautiful Seine River on one-hour boat tour! Depart from the base of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy a leisurely one-hour loop through the city. See the famous sites such as the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and more!

You can enjoy your cruise anytime from 10am-10pm. The boat tours depart every 30-60 minutes depending on the season. Upon purchase, you will receive your boat ticket via email. This ticket can be used at any time during operating hours; no reservations required.

Tour Details

What’s Included

One-hour Seine River Cruise boat ticket

Good to Know

The boat tours depart every 30-60 minutes between 10am-10pm.
No reservations are necessary.
We advise guests to arrive to the boats approximately 15-20 minutes before their desired departure time. Please note that during the summer, holidays, or other high-traffic times, the wait time may exceed one hour. There are no reservations for the boat cruise, and you may need to queue longer than expected during busy seasons and times.
The boat cruise departs from near the base of the Eiffel Tower, and it returns to the same place. You are not able to disembark from the boat before the full one-hour loop.
All ages are welcome.
You will receive your boat ticket via email a few minutes after purchase. As such, refunds for this activity are not available.

Highlights

The Eiffel Tower as seen from the Champs de Mars in Paris, France — 1Eiffel Tower

The Palais de Tokyo in Paris, France — 3Palais de Tokyo

The Louvre Museum as seen from the Seine river in Paris, France — 4Louvre Museum

Les Invalides (the Paris Army Museum) — 5Les Invalides

Napoleon's Tomb (the Dome Church) in Paris, France — 6Napoléon's Tomb

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The Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris — 9Notre Dame de Paris

The tip of Ile de la Cité in Paris, France — 11The Islands

The Pont des Arts and the Institut de France in Paris, France — 12Pont des Arts

The Bir Hakeim Bridge in Paris, France — 13The Bir Hakeim Bridge

Boat Departure Point

Your boat tour starts and ends at Bateaux Parisiens, located along the river near the base of the Eiffel Tower. The exact address is Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris. The closest metro station is Bir-Hakeim (line 6).

The boat cruise is about an hour long. It departs from and returns to the same location. You can use your boat ticket at any time; boats depart every 30-60 minutes depending on the season. We recommend arriving 15-20 minutes earlier than your desired departure time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions? Check our Fat Tire Tours general FAQs or get in touch.

Questions About the Boat Cruise

How often do the boats depart?

The Seine River Cruise is available at the time of your choice between 10am-10pm. Departures are every 30-60 minutes depending on the season. We recommend you arrive approximately 15-20 minutes before your desired departure time.

How do I get my ticket?

Once you purchase your Seine River Cruise ticket, you will receive an email with a QR code. Simply have this code available on your mobile device or printed out, and you can scan the code at the boat departure point. Due to the instant delivery nature of the boat tickets, they are non-refundable.

How long is the cruise?

The Seine River Cruise is about one hour long. It departs and returns to the same location, just near the base of the Eiffel Tower. We advise that guests arrive approximately 15-20 minutes before their desired tour departure time, which is every 30-60 minutes between 10am-10pm.

Can I bring my own food or drink onto the boat?

Water bottles and snacks are permitted, but glass bottles will be confiscated at security.

Can I bring my bag/backpack on the boat?

Small handbags/backpacks are permitted, however they will be inspected by security before boarding the boat. Larger bags & suitcases are not permitted on the boat.

How do I access the boat?

The boat departure point is located at Bateaux Parisiens, Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007. The closest metro station is Bir-Hakeim (line 6).

Are their toilets available on the boat?

Yes! Upon boarding the boat you will have access to the toilets. There are no toilets available on the dock; before boarding or after disembarking.

When's the best time to enjoy the boat cruise?

There’s no right answer to this question! It depends on how you want to visit Paris. The boats are less crowded first thing in the morning, but you can enjoy a beautiful sunset later in the day. We recommend planning your boat cruise in conjunction with a visit to the Eiffel Tower.