City of Lights: Paris After Dark Sightseeing Cruise

Highlights

• Aboard a glass canopy boat, admire and experience one of the most beautiful Parisian boulevards after dark on an illuminations cruise.
• Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary via handheld audio headsets that you can tune in and out of at your discretion over the course of your 1-hour cruise.
• Your flexible ticket allows you to board any time and day within 6 months from the date of purchase - no need to reserve a specific time slot upon checkout.
• With a convenient boarding point, located at the foot of Eiffel Tower, this cruise is easily accessible.

Your Experience

After the sun sets, make your way to the Port de la Bourdonnais, located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, and embark on a magical one-hour nighttime cruise along the Seine River. Pass by the city’s illuminated landmarks, including Assemblee Nationale, Musee d’Orsay, Institut de France, Pantheon, Cite de la Mode, Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame, Conciergerie, and more. Your flexible ticket allows you to board the cruise anytime you’d like within the operating hours – meaning you don’t have to worry about any logistics! As you cruise down this UNESCO-listed Paris river, enjoy exhilarating moonlit views from the boat’s terrace and exterior passageways and learn about the city with live commentary via your complimentary audio guide.

FAQ

Know Before You Go

Timings

• Choose any departure time from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
• From April to September, cruises depart approximately every 30 minutes.
• From October to March, cruises depart every hour.
• There are no departures at 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
• On July 14th, the last departure is at 2 PM.
• On December 24th, the last departure is at 5 PM
• On December 31st, the last departure is at 9:30 PM.

Getting there

To board your cruise, meet at the Bateaux Parisiens port, located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. The address is: Port de la Bourdonnais – 75007 Paris. Your cruise will end at the same place.
The closest metro stations are Trocadéro, Bir-Hakeim and École Militaire. All are within a 3-5 minute walk of the port. If traveling by car, Quai Branly parking lot is located just 300 meters away.

Storage Facility

Only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside. Guests with larger bags will not be allowed to enter (as there are no storage facilities).

Cancellation policy

These tickets cannot be canceled, amended or rescheduled.

How to Use Your Tickets

You will receive your Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Cruise voucher via email instantly. You need not carry a printed copy of your voucher. On the day of your experience, head directly to the boarding point, located at the Bateaux Parisiens port, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Display your voucher on your mobile device, along with valid photo ID. Find more information on the boarding point here.

Validity

Your cruise ticket is valid for six months from the date of purchase. You can take the cruise anytime within the operating hours. Cruises depart every 30 minutes during the summer, and every hour during winter months.