1-Hour Illuminations River Cruise

Name: 1-Hour Illuminations River Cruise
Start: 2026-07-15T09:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-07-15T10:00:00.000+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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Baudouin B.

Wonderful experience definitely a must do when in Paris as you get a beautiful view of the city which you don’t get from being on land. I highly recommend it. And the seats are first come first serve so you want to get there extra early if you want a seat on the top open deck to view all of the lights properly.

3 days ago

Frank H.

You need to plan at least 30 minutes in line before the time you want to ride in the cruise or you will have to wait for the next ride out. Make sure you have your ticket and the right platoon number, there are people near the boat entrance that are willing to assist you. We rode on the 7:00 pm standing outside on the side deck and it was a little chilly, you can barely hear the person speaking about the different buildings and area. Overall the cruise on the seine river was enjoyable and worth the money spent.

5 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.

6 days ago

Rebekah

This was my second time doing the river cruise and still just as beautiful! I would recommend getting there earlier than 20 minutes before if you want to ensure a seat on the upper deck and get a good spot. We showed up 20 minutes early and were held on the loading dock before scanning tickets and opted to wait for the next boat. Also, there is no dock 3, it’s 3.1 or 3.2 - we got confused by that!

8 days ago

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.

11 days ago

René J.

The long line to get in was intimidating but it moved quickly. You can’t choose to have an outside seat so you may get stuck on the inside. We were able to walk out to the railing to see everything (standing though). But it was beautiful and I would definitely recommend it at night.

12 days ago

Baudouin D.

Fantastic Seine cruise, plenty of seating both inside and out, lovely views around the riverbank including famous buildings - free wifi to be able to listen to an informative audio guide, and heated inside which was great as we went in winter and found it was quite windy on the return back up the river. Very good experience, easy to find too.

12 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!

13 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.

14 days ago

Constance M.

We really enjoyed the pace of the boat and the length of the tour was perfect. Paris along the river at night all lite up with the lights is amazing. We were delighted to see all the people sitting along the edge of the island walls enjoying the evening. Seeing the Eiffel Tower at the end of the tour was a grand finale. Thank you for the wonderful experience.