Port de Grenelle → Eiffel Tower (Champ de Mars)
After disembarking, walk northeast along the Seine for about 10 minutes on Quai de Grenelle to reach the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars park.
Cruise port in France
Paris
Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 14 hours. 24 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 9 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 232 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 14 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 2,834
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Paris cruise terminals. Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
- 2 cruise terminals
The assigned dock is one of Port de Grenelle Seine Cruise Pier, Port de Javel Bas Pier and varies by sailing.
- Advance Reservations Required for Major Paris Museums and Versailles
For the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Palace of Versailles, and Eiffel Tower observation deck, onsite tickets may sell out early or involve queues lasting several hours, so you must reserve timed tickets online in advance.
- Paris Public Transport: Navigo Easy and Smartphone Payment
Use Paris metro, RER, and buses by tapping a rechargeable Navigo Easy card or a digital ticket in the official Île-de-France Mobilités smartphone app at the gate.
About 14 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- Paris city centreAbout 15 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 13 hr 30 min
- VersaillesAbout 35 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 12 hr 30 min
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Bir-Hakeim / Champ de Mars → Musée d'Orsay & Notre-Dame
At Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel or Javel station, take an eastbound RER C train and get off at Musée d'Orsay or Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame.
Bir-Hakeim Station → Arc de Triomphe (Champs-Élysées)
At Bir-Hakeim station, take metro line 6 toward Charles de Gaulle–Étoile and get off at the terminus, Charles de Gaulle–Étoile station.
Javel Station → Château de Versailles
At Javel RER station, take a direct RER C train toward Versailles (C5) to the terminus, Versailles Château Rive Gauche, then walk 8 minutes.
Paris places to explore
Explore 23 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Eiffel Tower
A 330 m lattice iron tower built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, Paris's most iconic landmark and a top spot for panoramic views over the Seine.
- Visit
- about 2 hr
- Admission
- EUR 18.80~EUR 35.30
Tickets for the observation deck elevator must be booked on the official website several weeks in advance.
Louvre Museum
The world's largest art museum in a former French royal palace, housing enduring masterpieces such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace.
- Visit
- about 3 hr
- Admission
- EUR 22
Closed on Tuesdays; entry is not possible without an online timed reservation.
Musée d'Orsay
A museum converted from the Gare d'Orsay, built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle, with a major collection of late-19th-century Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Cézanne, and others.
- Visit
- about 2 hr
- Admission
- EUR 16
Closed every Monday.
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
A masterpiece of early French Gothic architecture from the 12th century, rising from the center of the Île de la Cité, with intricate stained-glass rose windows and flying buttresses. It is central to the World Heritage site.
- Visit
- about 1 hr
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Hours vary by day
View daily hours
Mon–Wed 07:50–19:00Thu 07:50–22:00Fri 07:50–19:00Sat·Sun 08:15–19:30
Since the cathedral reopened in December 2024, checking for a free online reservation slot in advance is recommended for entry to the interior.
Arc de Triomphe
A monumental 50 m-high triumphal arch built by Napoleon I to commemorate victory at the Battle of Austerlitz. Its rooftop viewpoint overlooks Paris and the 12 avenues radiating outward.
- Visit
- about 1 hr
- Admission
- EUR 16
Traffic around the Arc de Triomphe roundabout is heavy, so crossing at street level is not possible; you must use the underground passage.
Centre Pompidou
A high-tech building by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, with internal systems such as pipes and elevators exposed on the exterior, housing Europe's largest modern art museum (MNAM).
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- EUR 15
Tuesday is the regular closing day.
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Versailles
About 35 min each wayTime at destination About 12 hr 30 min
SightsChâteau de VersaillesA Baroque palace symbolizing the absolute monarchy of the Sun King, Louis XIV. The Hall of Mirrors, decorated with 357 mirrors, and the grand canal gardens showcase the height of the French royal court.
Closed on Mondays; advance timed reservations are required to enter the palace.
Cruises calling at Paris
232 sailings are grouped into 47 cruises by ship and route.
Emerald Cruises2 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.11Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Prague to Paris & Christmas Markets of Europe
Prague → Paris
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 10,335
Emerald CruisesSailing 2026.11Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Prague to Paris & Christmas Markets of Europe
Paris → Prague
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Emerald CruisesSailing 2026.11Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris
Paris → Budapest
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 7,845
Emerald Cruises3 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.12Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris
Budapest → Paris
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,636
Emerald Cruises45 departure dates
Sailing 2027.03 ~ 2028.10Emerald Cruises54 departure dates
Sailing 2027.03 ~ 2028.10
Emerald Cruises7 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.09
Emerald Cruises16 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.10
Emerald Cruises3 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2027.09Europe cruises · 7 nights
Nice to Paris & Sensations of Lyon and Provence
Nice → Paris
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,717
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.04Europe cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
Springtime Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Paris
Nice → Paris
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 4,872
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.05Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Prague to Paris & Splendours of Europe
Prague → Paris
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 8,933
Emerald Cruises3 departure dates
Sailing 2027.05 ~ 2027.10Europe cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Paris to Prague & Splendours of Europe
Paris → Prague
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 7,641
47 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Paris
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Emerald Cruises · 137 sailings
Emerald Lumi
5 cabin types · 2 dining venues · 11 entertainment options · 4 decks
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Emerald Liberte
5 cabin types · 4 dining venues · 14 entertainment options · 4 decks
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Emerald Luna
5 cabin types · 4 dining venues · 15 entertainment options · 4 decks
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Emerald Astra
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About Paris
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