Where exactly does the cruise depart from?

The cruise departs from Port de la Bourdonnais, the Bateaux Parisiens pontoon on the Left Bank directly beneath the Eiffel Tower. It is well signposted and easy to find on foot or by metro (Bir-Hakeim or Trocadéro).

What languages is the audio commentary available in?

The smartphone guide (accessed via on-board Wi-Fi) covers the most widely spoken languages. The wired guide available on the lower deck adds Korean, Dutch and Polish, among others. Bring your own headphones for the best experience.

Can departure times change on the day?

Yes — departure schedules can shift depending on passenger numbers and Seine water levels. If this happens, you will receive a live email notice from us as soon as we are aware of changes. Although this is typically a rare occurrence.

Is the cruise suitable for young children?

The open-air upper deck and enclosed lower deck make the cruise manageable with children. Visitors under 18 may also be admitted free of charge at selected museums included in the Museum Pass — check the specific age requirements for each site before you visit.

Do I need to print my ticket?

A mobile ticket on your phone is sufficient for boarding. If you prefer a printed copy, that is also accepted at the gangway.

Seine River Cruise by Bateaux Parisiens – Departing from the Eiffel Tower

Name: Seine River Cruise by Bateaux Parisiens – Departing from the Eiffel Tower
Brand: BeTheGuests
Price: 18 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (64033 reviews)

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Duration

1 hour

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Seine river cruise with Bateaux Parisiens

Multilingual audio commentary (smartphone guide via Wi-Fi; wired guide on lower deck)

Not included

Food and drinks on board

Hotel pick-up or drop-off

Paris Museum Pass (unless booking a combo ticket option)

Meeting point

Bateaux Parisiens, Port de la Bourdonnais, Paris, France

Head to the Bateaux Parisiens boarding pontoon at Port de la Bourdonnais, directly beneath the Eiffel Tower on the Left Bank. Present your mobile or printed ticket at the gangway.

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What to bring

Your booking confirmation (mobile or printed)
Your own headphones for the smartphone audio guide
A charged phone to connect to the on-board Wi-Fi

Know before you go

Cruise Departs every 15 Minutes, from 9:00AM - 10:00PM, you do NOT need to book a specific timeslot, you can go at any time of day with your ticket.

Bring your own headphones to use the smartphone audio guide via the on-board Wi-Fi.

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Benjamin K., 🇧🇪 Belgium·May 2026

From the moment we arrived everything was professional and well-run. Seine River Cruise by Bateaux Parisiens – Departing from the Eiffel Tower sets the standard.

Worth every penny

Natalie J., 🇦🇺 Australia·February 2026

BeTheGuests was a great find for us, the ticket was 5-6 euros less than the nearest competitor for the SAME experience! Also when booking we wanted to change our date a few days after booking and the team, specifically Thaddeus who helped guide us through how to change the ticket date directly in our account in minutes. Definitely will keep this company in mind for future bookings :)

Response from the operator

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Great guide, brilliant location

Harry S., 🇸🇪 Sweden·February 2026

The guide was the real highlight — knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The location itself is spectacular.

Exceeded every expectation

Emily Z., 🇿🇦 South Africa·January 2026

We had very high expectations for Seine River Cruise by Bateaux Parisiens – Departing from the Eiffel Tower and they were surpassed at every turn. The value for money is exceptional. One of the highlights of our trip.

Perfect from start to finish

Ava J., 🇳🇱 Netherlands·January 2026

Honestly, I don't usually leave reviews but this was worth doing one for. I had a great experience with this company and their customer service, the team is young & helpful with every request I had. The Cruise itself was also wonderful, we got to see all the major landmarks of Paris directly from the water on a day with good weather. 100/10 Recommend

Love to hear you had such a good time! Hopefully we get to help you again in the future :)

Seine River Cruise by Bateaux Parisiens – Departing from the Eiffel Tower

Seine River Cruise by Bateaux Parisiens – Departing from the Eiffel Tower

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