Paris Seine River Sightseeing Guided Cruise Vedettes du Pont Neuf
Paris, France
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- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Seeing Paris from the river offers a different perspective on the city’s landmarks without navigating busy streets. This Seine cruise departs from Pont Neuf, the city’s oldest bridge, and follows a central route along the river. Glide past highlights such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, and Notre Dame Cathedral, with live commentary providing context along the way.
- Enjoy a unique vantage point of the city from a spot on the water
- Take a break from the crowds to explore at a leisurely pace
- A variety of departure times make it easy to fit into your vacation plans
- Choose whether to enjoy fresh air on the open deck or head inside to stay cozy
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Tickets for this classic Seine cruise aren’t timed, so you can hop on at a slot that suits your schedule.
What's Included
- 1-hour evening cruise on the Seine River
- Live guide on board with commentary in English and French
- Boat equipped with an open-air terrace
- Restroom on board
- Limited number of passengers on board for a more intimate experience
- Admire Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Musée d’Orsay, the Eiffel Tower and more.
- Priority is given to timed tickets
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1 Square du Vert Galant, 75001 Paris, France
In the middle of the bridge Pont Neuf - Boarding downstairs - Vedette du Pont Neuf
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Whether you’ve selected a daytime or evening Seine cruise, your Vedette du Pont Neuf experience begins at Paris’s oldest bridge, 16th-century Pont Neuf. Tours depart around every hour, so you’ll be sure to find one that fits your travel plans.
Boats are equipped with an open top deck to enjoy the fresh air. Most boats also have a climate-controlled interior lower deck, which is protected from the elements—a must during those rainy Paris days.
Pass by landmarks like the Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Louvre Museum: You’ll get a front-row seat to many of the city’s most recognizable attractions. Listen to live commentary from onboard guides in English and French along the way. A free leaflet and downloadable app provide information on each monument in 13 languages.
The boat docks back at Pont Neuf after about an hour, leaving you free to continue exploring the City of Lights on your own.
Boats are equipped with an open top deck to enjoy the fresh air. Most boats also have a climate-controlled interior lower deck, which is protected from the elements—a must during those rainy Paris days.
Pass by landmarks like the Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Louvre Museum: You’ll get a front-row seat to many of the city’s most recognizable attractions. Listen to live commentary from onboard guides in English and French along the way. A free leaflet and downloadable app provide information on each monument in 13 languages.
The boat docks back at Pont Neuf after about an hour, leaving you free to continue exploring the City of Lights on your own.
Pont Neuf (Pass By)
Ile de la Cite (Pass By)
Notre-Dame (Pass By)
Ile Saint-Louis (Pass By)
Hotel de Ville (Pass By)
Louvre Museum (Pass By)
Musee d'Orsay (Pass By)
Pont Alexandre III (Pass By)
Eiffel Tower (Pass By)
Pont Neuf (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Duration of the cruise: approximately 1 hour
- Central departure and return at Square du Vert-Galant, below Pont Neuf (access via the stairs from the middle of the bridge, by the statue of Henri IV)
- We recommend arriving 20–30 minutes before departure
- Near public transportation (Metro line 7 at Pont Neuf; lines 1 & 7 at Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre; and lines 1, 4, 7, 11 & 14 at Châtelet are all a short walk away).
- Departure from January 5 to January 23: 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:15 PM | 4:15 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:15 PM
- Departure on January 10 & January 17: 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:15 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:15 PM | 8:45 PM
- Departure on January 24: 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:15 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | 9:15 PM
- Departure on January 31: 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:45 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:15 PM | 9:15 PM
- Departure from January 25 to February 6: 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:15 PM | 4:15 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:15 PM | 9:15 PM
- Departure on February 7: 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:15 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | 9:15 PM
- Departure from February 8 to February 13: 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:15 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:15 PM | 9:15 PM
- Departure on February 14: 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:15 PM | 3:45 PM | 4:30 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | 9:15 PM | 10:15 PM
- Departure from February 15 to March 7: 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:15 PM | 3:45 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | 9:15 PM
- Departure from March 8 to March 20 : 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:15 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:15 PM | 8:45 PM | 9:15 PM | 9:45 PM
- Departure on March 14: 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:15 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:15 PM | 8:45 PM | 9:15 PM | 9:45 PM
- Departure on March 21: 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:15 PM | 8:45 PM | 9:15 PM | 9:45 PM | 10:15 PM
- Departure from March 22 to March 27: 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:15 PM | 8:45 PM | 9:15 PM | 9:45 PM
- Departure from March 28 to April 21: 10:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:15 PM | 2:45 PM | 3:15 PM | 3:45 PM | 4:15 PM | 4:45 PM | 5:15 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:15 PM | 8:45 PM | 9:15 PM | 9:45 PM | 10:15 PM
- Departure from April 22 to May 5: 10:45 AM | 11:15 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:15 PM | 1:45 PM | 2:15 PM | 2:45 PM | 3:15 PM | 3:45 PM | 4:15 PM | 4:45 PM | 5:15 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:15 PM | 8:45 PM | 9:15 PM | 10:15 PM
- Departure from May 6 to August 31: 10:45 AM | 11:15 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:15 PM | 1:45 PM | 2:15 PM | 2:45 PM | 3:15 PM | 3:45 PM | 4:15 PM | 4:45 PM | 5:15 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:15 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:15
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
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Frequently Asked Question (1)
Q:How often does the cruise run?
A:Depending on the season, the tour either runs every 30 minutes or once every hour.
May 2023
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
We had an amazing Seine River cruise experience! Everything was perfectly timed — we reached the Eiffel Tower exactly as it started to sparkle, which made the moment truly magical.
Our guide was young, very funny, and kept the whole group entertained throughout the trip. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable, and the views of Paris from the river were unforgettable.
Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Paris!
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There was plenty of space on the boat and the guide narrated the trip well in multiple languages. The directions to the dock were perfect. There is a snack bar at the dock.
My daughter and I took a night boat ride and also a morning boat ride. We really enjoyed this ride because we were provided with historical information about the area. The girl was fantastic and we learned a lot! Very enjoyable!
It was a beautiful night cruise. The tour guide(s) were informative and interesting. Could not have been more pleased!
There is narration the entire tour. The guide was great and well informed. If you are looking for I formation this is the cruise for you! If you are looking for a quiet romantic ride, keep looking.
Alice was a fantastic tour guide — knowledgeable, warm, and fun. Our Paris boat tour was a highlight!
It was ok but could have done with some of the comments earlier as we had often passed the item being talked about
The guide spoke too fast, it was hard to understand her. Also, when the boat passed under a bridge, you couldn’t hear her commentary. Some one should advise her not to speak under the bridge, when the noise of the boat takes over.
We were on the upper deck, her voice did not carry well and sounded a bit muffled.
It is okay if you are under time constraints and want to see the highlights. A hop on hop off bus tour serves the same purpose but has the option of getting off at points of interests, not possible on a boat ride.
Great boat trip on the Seine! We did the sunset 1 hour boat trip along the river and it was great, there’s many boats and this one we went on was more rustic and traditional then some of the others you see but we loved it! It adds character and also left on time and did a great route and also had a commentary in English and French! We also got to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle, so special would recommend!
Amazing tour guide! The guy was funny, energetic and makes you feel the Parisian vibe. Nice sightseeing and in depth history background, thank you!
Maxine had wonderful energy. His funny but knowledgeable approach to guiding us through the scene was refreshing. I was impressed that he spoke 4 different languages and was able to do it simultaneously. He made sure he answered everyone questions and that we were prepared for the trip (reminded us to use the bathroom before we leave like 1p time lol)
Even in September in Paris, wear some comfortable clothes, e.g., Tennis Shoes, Shorts, Short sleeve shirt, and for the women... maybe a lite jacket. Temperature still very warm during the day and cool at night. Perfect weather.
Excellent trip down the Seine with a great narrator who pointed out all the landmarks with interesting facts. We took the 8.15pm on Sept 6th which was a fantastic time for viewing the Eiffel tower lit up and sparkling! Amazing value for money would do again to experience in the daytime too
Very fun. Guide was good. We had a great view of the Eiffel Tower lit up. Would recommend an evening ride.
We had the BEST time on this cruise! The hour time frame was perfect, we lucked out with gorgeous weather, going at sunset was 100% the right call, and watching my mom watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle was the best thing I’ve ever seen.
HUGE props to our guide. He was fun, entertaining, and right on target with his timing. It’s incredibly difficult to do this kind of public speaking/performance, but he made doing it in 3 languages seem effortless. Shoutout for the well placed jokes, soundtrack, and tissues when needed.
The only thing I’d like to request is a way to tip the guide without cash. We were out of euros, but would have tapped our credit card instantly if we could have. Is there an option for this online somewhere?
Remind people to get there earlier to get good seats. It’s not able to hear a commentary in English. He spoke to fast.
Nice boat, didn’t feel crammed in as with some others I’ve been on.
Couldn’t hear the commentary over the engine noise right at the back, but not too worried about that. There for the sights and the pics!
We loved our boat trip around Paris, incredible views and tour guide was brilliant.
Got some incredible photos/videos beside the Eiffel Tower!
Amazing guided cruise, very entertaining and informative. Got to see a lot of Paris in 1 hour. Highly recommend.
Excellent tour guide who spoke English and French. He was knowledgeable, charismatic, and fun. The tour was an excellent value for the price!
The Paris Seine River Sightseeing Guided Cruise was exactly what we were looking for! Information on all major monuments while taking a relaxed ride down the Siene River!
It was a great experience. We are giving it 5 stars because of the guide, Lea. She was entertaining while giving her commentary. Our cruise/tour started at 6:45 pm, we encountered problems taking photos because we were heading into the setting sun which created unwanted shadows. Keep this in mind when scheduling.
Maxine on the 8:15 pm night cruise was fantastic!! He flawlessly delivered an engaging tour in 3 languages and kept everyone engaged. Hands down, the best tour ever. Not to miss the sparkling Eiffel Tower!! Once in a lifetime experience.
We missed our tour at 8:15. Because it did not tell us that we had to be there, Fifteen minutes prior to the actual departure time.
However, we met Maxim who was extremely kind, warm and fun. His personality was perfect and his knowledge was amazing. He made us feel welcome. Would definitely do another tour with him.
We loved being on the river in the evening. It’s nice to see Paris from the water. The cruise was as expected. The boat is not covered and luckily we had good weather of course the highlight as the Eiffel Tower.
Great quick trip on the river with Paris highlights. Our guide was great and spoke many languages and gave us fun facts about Paris.
Really interesting boat trip along the Seine. The guide Paul was very knowledgeable and his movement from English to French very natural
It was really nice great to see all the sights all at once couldn’t make out the tour guide wasn’t clear speaker sounded muffled otherwise it was good
Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great sites. Lots of fun for the whole family. Great way to spend the 1st night in Paris!
Get there 30 mins early so you can get on line to get the top of the boat. It is a long wait and very hot, but worth it to get a good seat. The trip was very nice- good guide and beautiful views.
We accidentally booked this tour on the wrong day, but the tour director, Emmanuel, was incredibly kind and informed us that they were flexible and could accommodate us on our desired day. We had a wonderful time on the river cruise on the last day of our Paris stay. We appreciated the illuminated city of love and the knowledgeable guide onboard. The tour starts from the easy center of Paris and is budget-friendly, making it a great way to relax before heading out of Paris for your vacation.
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