How to Reach Seine River Tours — Directions & Travel Tips (2025)

Eiffel Tower Pier (Bateaux Parisiens)

• RER C: Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel → exit “Quai Branly” → 6–8 min walk.
• Metro 6: Bir-Hakeim → follow signs to Port de la Bourdonnais.
• Metro 9: Trocadéro → 15–18 min scenic walk via Jardins du Trocadéro.

Pont Neuf Pier (Vedettes du Pont Neuf)

• Metro 7: Pont Neuf → 3–5 min walk to Square du Vert-Galant.
• RER A/B: Châtelet–Les Halles → 8–10 min walk across Rue de Rivoli.
• Metro 1: Louvre–Rivoli → 10–12 min walk via Quai de la Mégisserie.

Pont de l’Alma (Bateaux-Mouches)

• RER C: Pont de l’Alma (Alma–Marceau via Metro 9 also works) → 6–8 min walk.
• Metro 9: Alma–Marceau → cross to Port de la Conférence.
• Good for open-air decks and late departures.

Best Tickets

• Navigo Easy: reloadable, works with t+ rides on Metro/RER in Paris.
• Contactless: tap Visa/Mastercard on gates; same price as paper t+.
• Day Pass: Paris Visite if you’ll ride 5–6+ times in a day.

Smart Routing

For Eiffel/Orsay piers use RER C. For Pont Neuf use Metro 7. Avoid bus at rush hour—walking the last 10 minutes is often faster.

CDG (Charles de Gaulle)

• RER B → Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame (for Pont Neuf) • Châtelet–Les Halles (transfers).
• Change to Metro 7 → Pont Neuf or walk 10–12 min.

Orly (ORY)

• OrlyBus → Denfert-Rochereau → RER B northbound; change as above.
• Or OrlyVal → Antony → RER B (fewer stops, slightly pricier).

Taxi / Rideshare

Set drop to the exact quay (e.g., “Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007”). Traffic on the quays can be slow—budget extra time at peak.

Historic Center → Pont Neuf

From the Louvre, stroll through Cour Carrée → Pont des Arts → along the Quai to Île de la Cité. 12–15 minutes with river views.

Trocadéro → Eiffel Pier

Start at the Trocadéro terraces for iconic photos, cross Pont d’Iéna, descend to Port de la Bourdonnais. 15–18 minutes.

Boarding & Queues

Lines move quickly but dinner cruises have fixed check-in windows—don’t be late. Bring a light layer for evening breeze.

Luggage & Strollers

Large luggage not allowed on most boats; compact strollers usually fine (check operator). Space is limited on dinner boats.

Accessibility

Some piers have ramps; call operators for assistance. Lower decks are typically more accessible than top decks.

Closest Stops

Bir-Hakeim (M6) • Alma–Marceau (M9) • Pont Neuf (M7) • Saint-Michel (M4/RER C) • Musée d’Orsay (RER C)

Typical Times

From Louvre to Pont Neuf: 12–15 min walk • From Eiffel to pier: 6–10 min • CDG to central Paris by RER: ~35–45 min.

Apps

Use RATP, Bonjour RATP, or Google Maps for live Metro/RER times and platform changes.

Best Photos

Pont des Arts at sunset • From boat passing Île de la Cité • Tower sparkles on the hour after dusk.

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Combo tickets (cruise + Eiffel/Louvre) can be cheaper. Evening non-dinner cruises are great value.

Seat Hack

Board early for top-deck rail seats. If windy, sit near the stairwell—easy to switch decks for photos.