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Seine River: Cruise by BATEAUX-MOUCHES®
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Seine cruise times, boarding points and duration
There is no single timetable for the Seine cruises: each company runs its own departures, which change with the season and the day. When you choose a date and boat, the departure times appear in the booking. Most cruises last about an hour.
Checked against the official website on 30 October 2026 · Official source: Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau
Where each cruise leaves from
The Bateaux-Mouches boats leave from Port de la Conférence, on the right bank between the Pont de l'Alma and the Pont des Invalides. The Bateaux Parisiens boats leave from Port de la Bourdonnais, next to the Eiffel Tower, and the Vedettes de Paris boats from Port de Suffren, also near the Tower. The Vedettes du Pont Neuf boats leave from the Pont Neuf, on the Île de la Cité, and the Canal Saint-Martin cruise boards at Quai de Valmy 71-79.
How early should you arrive?
Be at the boarding point 15 to 30 minutes before departure: 15 minutes for the Canal Saint-Martin cruise, 20 minutes for the Vedettes de Paris and Vedettes du Pont Neuf cruises, and 30 minutes for the sunset cruise. On some cruises the last boarding is 5 minutes before departure.
How long does a cruise last?
Most cruises last 1 hour. The Bateaux-Mouches cruise lasts 1 hour 10 minutes, the cruise with a crêpe tasting 1 hour 15 minutes, and the guided cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin and the Seine 2 hours.
Weather and accessibility
The classic boats have a covered lower deck, which is welcome on a cool day, and an open upper deck, which is the place for photographs. The Bateaux Parisiens boat is wheelchair accessible, and the Vedettes du Pont Neuf boat has a toilet on board.
Seine river cruises: frequently asked questions
How long does a Seine cruise last?
Most last 1 hour. The Bateaux-Mouches cruise lasts 1 hour 10 minutes, and the guided cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin and the Seine lasts 2 hours.
How early should I arrive?
Between 15 and 30 minutes before departure, depending on the cruise. The ticket tells you the exact time.