Tour operator
Vedettes du Pont-Neuf
One-hour guided Seine cruises leaving from Square du Vert-Galant at the western tip of the Île de la Cité, with live commentary.
Bateaux-Mouches
The classic Seine cruise company, sailing from Port de la Conférence by the Pont de l'Alma with guided sightseeing, brunch, lunch and dinner cruises.
At a glance
- Type
- Seine river cruise
- Area
- Pont de l'Alma, Paris, France
- Official site
- bateaux-mouches.fr
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Guided cruises
- Lunch
- brunch and dinner cruises
- Private hire
Why we recommend it
Bateaux-Mouches is the name most Parisians associate with Seine sightseeing boats, and its cruises depart from Port de la Conférence on the Right Bank beside the Pont de l'Alma, a short walk from the Champs-Élysées. A guided cruise passes the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the islands and Notre-Dame, giving an easy overview of the city from the water.
As well as sightseeing trips, the company runs brunch, lunch and dinner cruises and private boat hire for events. Evening departures show the illuminated monuments at their best. Bookings can be made online or by email, and arriving a little early helps you secure a good spot on the open deck.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Bateaux-Mouches FAQs
Where do the boats leave from?
Port de la Conférence, by the Pont de l'Alma on the Right Bank, 75008 Paris.
Are meals available on board?
Yes, there are brunch, lunch and dinner cruises as well as guided sightseeing cruises.