Private Seine River Cruise Paris: French Champagne included

Ninety minutes on the Seine: Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, Pont Neuf, Notre-Dame and the Paris Plages from the water

A private boat cruise on the Seine in Paris for up to 8 passengers, departing from Port Javel Haut and passing the Statue of Liberty replica, Eiffel Tower, Pont Alexandre III, Louvre Museum, Pont Neuf, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Paris Plages. The tour lasts 90 minutes and includes original French Champagne, bottled water and all fees. Choose between a smaller standard boat (up to 4 passengers) or a larger luxury boat with better seating and audio (5–8 passengers). Both are private regardless of group size, and the price is agreed before you board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private Seine River Cruise in Paris

• Arrive at Port Javel Haut
• Board the private boat
• Cruise past Statue of Liberty
• View Eiffel Tower from boat
• Pass under Alexandre-III Bridge
• See Louvre Museum from river
• Pass under Pont Neuf bridge
• View Notre-Dame Cathedral
• See Paris Plages artificial beach
• Return to Port Javel Haut

The experience

The boat leaves Port Javel Haut, which sits on the Seine facing the Statue of Liberty replica: a 11.5-meter-tall copy of the New York original, scaled down and weighing 4 tons. From there, the cruise passes in front of the Eiffel Tower, the most recognizable structure in Paris, then moves under Pont Alexandre III, a 1896 metal bridge built to commemorate the Russo-French alliance. The route continues past the Louvre Museum on the right bank, where 350,000 works of art sit inside a former royal palace, and then under Pont Neuf, Europe's oldest stone bridge and the first one ever built in Paris.

Beyond Pont Neuf, you see Notre-Dame Cathedral from the water: a view most visitors miss because they're queuing at street level. The boat then passes Paris Plages, the temporary artificial beaches that line the Seine each summer with sand and palm trees. The whole route takes 90 minutes and stays on the water, so you're not walking or standing in lines. You're sitting with a glass of original French Champagne in hand, watching the city move past.

Two boat options exist. The standard boat holds up to 4 passengers and is the smallest on the Seine. It has no table but costs less. The luxury boat accommodates 5–8 passengers, is larger, more stable and spacious, and includes a better audio system. Either way, the cruise is private (you're not sharing the boat with strangers), and the price is fixed before you arrive. Arrive 15 minutes early at the meeting point. If you're running late, the operator waits up to 60 minutes, though that cuts into your cruise time. Pets are welcome on board.

What’s included

• Private boat transportation on the Seine.
• original French Champagne.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

4 options

Paris private boat tourUp to 4 per booking · 6 departure times: the first at 11:30, the last at 21:30

Private tour on a boat for 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · 6 departure times: the first at 11:30, the last at 21:30Boat

Private tour on a boat for 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · 6 departure times: the first at 11:30, the last at 21:30Boat

Private tour on a boat for 8 peopleUp to 8 per booking · 6 departure times: the first at 11:30, the last at 21:30Boat

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day, 6 start times, from € 399 per group, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 13:30, 15:30, 17:30 and 19:30Tuesday and Friday: 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30 and 21:30Wednesday: 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30 and 19:30

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GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Visite Paris En Bateau

Is this one for you?Book the standard boat if you're traveling as a couple or small group and price matters most. Choose the luxury boat if comfort and space are worth a modest upgrade, or if your group is larger than four. Either way, the boat is yours alone, no strangers sharing the deck, and the 90-minute route fits into an afternoon without eating the rest of your day in Paris.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Statue of Liberty replica doing on the Seine in Paris?

The Statue of Liberty replica sits on Île aux Cygnes on the Seine near the Eiffel Tower. It is four times smaller than the original New York statue, stands 11.5 meters tall and weighs 4 tons. The boat passes directly in front of it at the start of the cruise.

Can I bring my dog on the private Seine cruise?

Yes, pets are welcome on board the boat, so you can bring your dog along for the 90-minute cruise.

What's the difference between the standard boat and the luxury boat?

The standard boat holds up to 4 passengers and is the smallest boat on the Seine. It has no table. The luxury boat accommodates 5–8 passengers, is larger, more stable and spacious, and includes a better audio system. The price difference is not large, and both cruises are private.

How long does the private cruise take?

The cruise lasts 90 minutes from departure at Port Javel Haut until you return to the same port.

What landmarks does the boat pass on the Seine?

The route passes the Statue of Liberty replica, Eiffel Tower, Pont Alexandre III, Louvre Museum, Pont Neuf (Europe's oldest stone bridge), Notre-Dame Cathedral and Paris Plages, the artificial beach that appears along the Seine each summer.

What happens if I arrive late to the meeting point?

The operator waits a maximum of 60 minutes for latecomers on private cruises, though arriving late shortens your cruise time. If you don't show up, there is no refund. Arrive 15 minutes early and bring a phone with service so you can use Google Maps to find Port Javel Haut.