Admire the beautiful monuments of Paris illuminated for the evening on an enjoyable 1-hour on the River Seine.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
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Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Experience the "City of Lights" after dark on a Paris illuminations cruise
Sail down the River Seine past floodlit monuments such as the Eiffel Tower
Enjoy panoramic views on board a classic Bateaux Parisiens pleasure boat

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Take a night cruise on the River Seine and enjoy spectacular views of Paris illuminated against the night sky. Enjoy informative audio commentary on your smartphone as you cruise on this boat trip past the city's most famous buildings.

Embark on this round trip boat excursion to see Paris by night. Listen to the on board audio-guide commentary on your smartphone (available in 14 languages) to learn more about the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and other attractions. Glide gently through the Paris of today and yesterday as you enjoy panoramic views from the classic trimaran boat, with terrace and exterior passageways. Marvel at the illuminated sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, and Musée d’Orsay.

See the spooky gargoyles of Notre Dame, and pass the imposing façade of the Louvre Museum, Grand Palais, and many more sites.

Includes

1-hour cruise
Audio commentary on your smartphone
Illuminated sights of Paris by night

Drinks and snacks
Souvenir photos

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must bring your own headphones
All participants who are over 16 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or proof of medical complications preventing vaccination

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Pontoon no. 3, Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France

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Important information

What to bring

Charged Smartphone

Not allowed

Pets
Luggage or large bags
Oversize luggage

Know before you go

Boats will board on a first-come-first-served basis
If there is no space remaining on the boat, you'll have to come back in 1 hour for the next one
Drinks, snacks, and souvenir photos are not included in the ticket price

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 4167 reviews

Review summary

Transportation
3.9/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Safety
4.5/5
Service
4.3/5

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We did the 9pm cruise and it was what was to be expected. The audio was a little odd and not very informational but that is not why we chose the cruise anyway. the dock is easy to find and if you go on the 9 o'clock out line started forming 50 minutes early so get there early, especially if you want upper deck. The city/eiffle tower lights don't turn on until 9 do I would recommend doing this time for a true illuminations tour

September 10, 2021

Everything worked smoothly. After 8:30 p.m. the lights of Paris go on. Every hour on the hour, from 9 p.m. in summer, the Eiffel Tower sparkles in full force - breathtaking. The ship was almost empty at this time, we all had plenty of space and distance from the other guests.

August 31, 2021

Great trip! We had cast off at 9 p.m. The upper deck was quite full, the lower one with the outside area was empty and freely accessible. We drove into the sunset, so to speak, and on arrival we were allowed to photograph the Eiffel Tower with the moon overhead. It couldn't be more perfect.

August 20, 2021

Paris: 1-Hour Illuminations River Cruise

Paris: 1-Hour Illuminations River Cruise

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