1-Hour Illuminations River Cruise

Name: 1-Hour Illuminations River Cruise
Start: 2026-09-25T09:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-09-25T10:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Paris

If you want to see Paris lit up against the night sky, take a cruise down the Seine River at night. You can listen to helpful audio commentary on your smartphone(14 languages are available) as you boat past the city's most recognizable landmarks, such as Eiffel Tower or the Musée d'Orsay, during this amazing boat tour.

Meeting point: Port de la Bourdonnais

On map

Duration: 1 hour

Group size up to 50 persons

Children allowed

English

Mobile ticket

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

What is not included

Drinks and snacks

Souvenir photos

Details

Take a cruise down the Seine River at night to see Paris illuminated against the night sky. On this boat ride through the city, you can listen to informative audio commentary on your smartphone as you cruise past the most iconic structures.

Take this boat trip round-trip to see Paris at night. You can learn more about the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and other attractions by listening to the on-board audio guide commentary on your smartphone, which is available in 14 languages.

From the traditional trimaran boat with its terrace and exterior passageways, glide gently through Paris of today and yesterday while taking in the panoramic views. Admire the illuminated landmarks like the Musée d'Orsay, Les Invalides and Eiffel Tower.

Pass by the imposing façades of the Louvre Museum, Grand Palais, and numerous other attractions, including the eerie gargoyles of Notre Dame.

Important information:

The boats are heated in winter, air-conditioned in summer and covered in case of rain
This activity conducts in most weather conditions
Children aged before 3 travel for free
Regular tour's departures are between 10 AM and 10 PM. There are no departures at 1 PM and 730 PM

Not allowed:

Luggage or large bags
Oversize luggage
Pets

Online Booking

Price
Children (Age 4-11)	€8.44 per person
Adult (Age 12+)	€18 per person

For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.

Places you will see

• Eiffel Tower
• Les Invalides
• Musée d'Orsay
• Ile de la Cite
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• Hôtel de Ville
• Louvre Museum
• Place de la Concorde
• Grand Palais

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 6 hours in advance.

Activity languages

English

How long your tour will be

1 hr

Photos

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Reviews by travellers

4.7 out of 5

4430 reviews

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Viviane D.

I use a walking stick. Myself AND myb3 companions were taken out of the queue, given a seat till the boat came in to dock. Then, we were allowed on board before the other travellers so that I could safely find a seat of my choosing. I very much appreciate the customer care. The cruise was a wonderful experience, with excellent commentary. Well worth the cost. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Paris. But remember it can be cold out on the water late at night. Thank you for a special adventure on our holiday.

4 days ago

Armel L.

It was a nice experience to see the sights with the night lights. The narration was short for each site because they have to explain in many languages. I recommend this tour during the day with a guide also. During the day you see more and get great history and stories with a guide.

7 days ago

Mathieu B.

This was a great cruise and good value for money! It does get very busy so get there early, the stewards close entry to the boat once it is full to avoid overcrowding and you have to wait for the next one. We wanted to sit on top deck and we did, we returned to the boarding point at the same time the Eiffel Tower started twinkling so we got an amazing view! Highly recommend!

11 days ago

Adolphe M.

If you are a visitor to Paris, a boat ride on the Seine is a must. It’s beautiful, relaxing and really helps you get oriented to the city. On this particular cruise the narration is kind of cheesy, but you’re not required to listen. Better to look up and experience the trip.

12 days ago

Grégoire S.

Wanted to go on a trip down the seine but didn’t want to pay for an expensive meal that wasn’t worth the price. This was great after an excellent meal at a nearby restaurant for half the price. The cruise itself wasn’t crowded and it was super relaxing and great to see the sights from a different perspective. Highly recommend.

13 days ago

Solène G.

We sat on the side of the boat on the lower deck as the top was full. Would suggest being there early to get a seat upstairs. It was still a great view, the guide spoke 3 different languages and there was an audiobook guide available via mobile as well. Perfect departure location to visit the Eiffel Tower before/after the ride! Highly recommend.

14 days ago

Jennifer B.

The cruise was nice, we had to wait in line about 10 minutes but we got on at the time we planned. We set upstairs so we can be outside but the seats were not do comfortable, wooden deck seats facing either left or right so it was uncomfortable trying to see both sides of the river. Some of the explenations were on the audioguide which was great in English, but some of them were live and it wad hard to understand her English.

14 days ago

Dolorès A.

The line was extremely long when we arrive at around 8:30 pm, so we were worried we wouldn’t be able to take the cruise at all, but the boat holds a lot of people. After a 30 min wait, we were onboard. After that, it was pretty enjoyable! Nice to see the city from another angle.

15 days ago

Tristan B.

Great experience overall. A little tricky to time it with night time due to how late it gets dark in the summer. I wish there was an option for time slots, but regardless we enjoyed it. Allow ample time to get there and get in line prior to when you hope to board.

16 days ago

Gaétan D.

The ship had plenty of room, floated along at a gentle pace, the tour guide spoke in three languages to accommodate the patrons and was very informative. We found a booth on the lower deck and the window opened for fresh air and a private view of the sites. I would highly recommend taking this cruise.

19 days ago

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