Private Cruise to Discover Paris
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Paris, France
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Restroom on board
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation
- Food
- Transfer
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Paris Boat Club - Croisière Privée à ParisPort de Javel Haut, 75015 Paris, France
The meeting point, meeting place and passenger boarding point, is located at the Escale de Beaugrenelle, under the Pont de Grenelle, Port de Javel Haut, 75015 Paris. In case of unavailability of the Escale Beaugrenelle, boarding will take place at the Escale du Louvre.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Ile des Cygnes (Isle of the Swans)
Admission Ticket Free
2
Eiffel Tower
Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Passerelle Debilly
Admission Ticket Free
4
Pont Alexandre III
Admission Ticket Free
5
Louvre Museum
Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Musee d'Orsay
Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Pont des Arts
Admission Ticket Free
8
Pont Neuf
Admission Ticket Free
9
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Admission Ticket Free
10
Bibliotheque nationale de France - site Francois Mitterrand
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Astacia_W
So much fun and lots of great laughter, and information! Felipe was a wonderful host and captain. He took lots of pictures for us and answered every question we had. Would definitely do again for sure.
Reviews
4.9
based on 85 reviews
Diane_I, Aug 2025
Beautiful night on the Seine, the Paris lights were magnificent. Captain was skilled navigating a lot of boat traffic, and we enjoyed our own private wine and cheese party.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much, Diane !
Paris is magical at night !
Alison_H, Aug 2025
A fabulous private boat cruise with a great captain who made our trip special - would thoroughly recommend as one of the best ways to see all the main sights
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks a lot !!
Andrew_M, Aug 2025
What an experience! The highlight of our trip. You must see Paris from the river. Our boat captain Ettore was excellent. Very knowledgeable, fun and passionate about his city. We were with our family that ranged in age from 82 to 8 years old and everyone had a great time. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
A visit and experience for the whole family! Thank you !
Ettore
Julie_S, Aug 2025
Perfect Day 1 Experience! Family had a great time in the private boat ride while getting a tour of many of the amazing Paris attractions. We brought food and wine with us to make it even better. It was much more fun than those overcrowded, large boat rides that we rode past. Guide/driver was friendly and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
THanks a lot !!
Kyle_B, Jul 2025
Our evening with Philippe was perfect from beginning to end. We arrived a little early, but he was still able to accommodate us. He provided cups, a wine/bottle opener, and one of the most memorable evenings. He was kind and informative and went above and beyond to make the evening truly special.
Andrew_V, Jul 2025
We had a great trip with our captain, Philippe. He was very knowledgeable and provided us with a lot of information on the sites we passed by. We saw a lot of the larger tour boats on the river that were very crowded. This private tour is definitely worth the price just to have your own space! The best part was that Philippe offered to end a little late so we could be in front of the Eiffel Tower when it started to sparkle at 10:00. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
And yes, the sparkling Eiffel Tower is amazing!!
Thanks Philippe
JoshMaverick_L, Jul 2025
Ettore was a wonderful guide for this experience. We missed out on our original booking date due to being lost using the metro. However, Ettore allowed us to reschedule the next day as there was an available time. This accommodation was very nice of him! My family and I enjoyed our time with Ettore. We also brought pizza to enjoy while navigating the waters, but it was not cut. Ettore kindly offered a knife to slice the pizza as well as paper plates and napkins. All of his gestures really added to the greatness of this experience. Ettore was also very knowledgeable about the various landmarks that we cruised by and was very funny. Overall, I would book another tour with Ettore in the future the next time I am in the area.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
It will be a great pleasure!
Come back soon with a large pizza for me!
Thank you!
Janelle_M, Jul 2025
Beware!
I was very much looking forward to this private boat tour, as it was meant to be the kick-off to my father’s birthday celebration. Unfortunately, I was unable to board due to accessibility issues that were not made clear in advance. The tour description does not include any full pictures of the vessel, which made it difficult to assess whether boarding would be feasible. In reality, you are expected to step onto the narrow side of the boat and then down into it—a method that was simply not possible for my father given some mobility concerns. I read the description thoroughly before booking however the only restrictions listed were persons in a wheelchair, which does not apply to me or my group of 6. The operator did, however, acknowledge that this vessel was not accessible and attempted to see if there were other boats in the area that might be more accommodating, which further highlights that the vessel we were supposed to use was simply not suitable for those with mobility issues.
To make matters worse, in my correspondence with Viator, the operator claimed we "refused" to board, which contributed to Viator’s decision not to issue a refund or credit for the $597.38 paid. But the truth is, we had no safe or realistic option to board. Describing our inability to get on the boat as a "refusal" felt dismissive and unfair.
I tried to resolve this situation amicably, explaining the circumstances and asking for a fair resolution, but the operator and Viator has refused to offer any form of refund or credit. As someone who works in an industry dependent on reviews, I genuinely hate to write a negative review, but I feel it's important to share this for others who may have ANY accessibility needs.
If you or someone in your group has any mobility issues, even the slightest, I strongly recommend asking very specific questions about the boarding process before booking. I also noticed that there are other boat operators nearby with flatter, barge-style boats that appear to be much easier to board. If accessibility is a concern, it’s worth looking around to find an option that’s safer and more accommodating.
This experience ended up being a big disappointment at the start of what should have been a joyful occasion. I hope this feedback helps others avoid the same frustration. In addition, encourages the company to provide clearer information and consider accessibility more carefully in the future.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Photos of the boat are visible.
You didn't ask me anything in advance...
I've already taken on board more than a hundred people over 70...
I've also taken on board disabled people, in wheelchairs!
No problem.
...
You come, you don't even try to board!
You didn't even try to board.
You leave.
??
Come back soon, you'll see it's possible!
Ettore, just for your pleasure
Astacia_W, Jul 2025
So much fun and lots of great laughter, and information! Felipe was a wonderful host and captain. He took lots of pictures for us and answered every question we had. Would definitely do again for sure.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Come back quickly !!
Ashleah_W, Jun 2025
Our guide Phillip was kind and generously shared his knowledge of Paris. He also went out of his way to make sure we saw the Eiffel Tower in the best evening light and even dropped us off at a dock close to our accommodations.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Paris is magic from the Seine river !!
Merci beaucoup !
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