Sightseeing Cruises

Seine River Guided Family Cruise

Vedettes de Paris passing front in front of Les Invalides

Family on board having a good time with Vedettes de Paris cruise guided tour

Son and father collecting Captain’s diplomafrom the store of Vedettes de Paris after cruise ends

Set sail on a family-focused guided cruise, exploring iconic Parisian sites for both young and adult explorers in this 1-hour voyage.

Highlights

Looking for the perfect family outing? Gather your loved ones and embark on a 1-hour cruise on the Seine with an expert guide.
Encourage your children to engage, answer riddles, and respond to historical questions to earn a Captain's diploma at the end of the cruise.
Learn alongside your kids with an audio guide to tell you more about beautiful monuments like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Pass by Pont des Arts, the bridge renowned for love locks where couples worldwide attach padlocks.
Fun fact: The Seine hosts a unique floating bookstore called "Bouquinistes," offering a selection of books on a barge near the Notre Dame Cathedral.

Inclusions

1-hour Seine river cruise
English and French-speaking guide
Audio guide

Exclusions

Food & drinks

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Family Seine adventure

Jump on board for an enchanting 1-hour cruise along the Seine River, starting from the base of the Eiffel Tower, exclusively for families. Led by a bilingual expert fluent in both English and French, this cruise offers young adventurers an opportunity to interact with the guide in a delightful riddle session, including entertaining historical questions. Parents can also lend a hand by whispering hints to their little ones! And guess what? Your kids get an exclusive Captain's diploma when the cruise wraps up.

Enjoy views of Parisian landmarks

Your journey will unveil iconic landmarks such as the majestic Eiffel Tower, the historical Notre Dame Cathedral, the renowned Louvre Museum, and the elegant Pont Alexandre III. With 1 to 3 daily departures, depending on the season, this experience is best suited for friends and family alike.

Onboard, savor the essence of French indulgence at the bar, serving up French crêpes, snacks, and a selection of refreshing drinks. For an added treat, indulge in these delights at an extra cost and enhance your cruising experience.

Itinerary

Eiffel Tower (embarkment and disembarkment)
The National Residence of the Invalids
Orsay Museum
City Island
Notre Dame Cathedral
City Hall
Louvre Museum
Concorde Square
Grand Palais

Please click here to view the route map.

Know before you go

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

The audio guide application must be downloaded on your cell phone.
Guide dogs are allowed on this experience.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding Point

Board your cruise at Vedettes de Paris.
Address: 2 Port de Suffren, 75007 Paris, France.
Landmark: Head straight to the embarkation dock near the Eiffel Tower and look for the Vedettes de Paris dock, grand flags and boat.

Get Directions to the Boarding Point