• Quai de Valmy - Begin your adventure along Canal Saint-Martin, a historic waterway adorned with trees, iron footbridges, and popular cafés. As you glide past the renowned Hôtel du Nord and the vibrant waterside terraces, your guide will explain the canal’s creation to supply fresh water to Paris and how this area evolved into one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods.
• Canal Saint-Martin - Experience the unique sensation of navigating through several locks, observing the water level rise and fall around the boat as the gates gradually open and close. This is the perfect opportunity to witness everyday canal life: locals on the quays, pedestrians crossing the iron footbridges, and the contrast between old industrial buildings and modern cafés and boutiques. Continue towards the swing bridge, another distinctive feature of Canal Saint-Martin. As road traffic briefly halts to allow the boat to pass, your guide shares stories about the canal’s operation and its significance in Parisian logistics and leisure.
• Bastille - Next, enter the long underground tunnel beneath the Bastille area, a vaulted passage illuminated by shafts of daylight from above. The change in atmosphere is remarkable: city noise fades away, and you sail in near-silence beneath the historic streets of Paris. This hidden stretch of the canal is often one of the most surprising parts of the cruise.
• Capitainerie du Port de l’Arsenal de la Bastille - Emerging from the tunnel, the boat arrives at the Port de l’Arsenal, a marina connecting Canal Saint-Martin to the Seine. Here, you can observe houseboats and pleasure craft moored in the basin while your guide explains how this former commercial port has been transformed into a delightful harbor and garden.
• Seine River - As you join the Seine River, the scenery unfolds into postcard-perfect views. Sail alongside Île Saint-Louis, with its elegant 17th-century façades, and catch a first glimpse of Île de la Cité, the historic heart of Paris. From the water, you can fully appreciate the river’s curve and the city’s iconic bridges.
• Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - As the boat continues along the UNESCO-listed riverbanks, your guide highlights many of Paris’s most iconic monuments: Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Conciergerie, the Louvre Museum, the Tuileries Gardens, the Orsay Museum, and the Eiffel Tower. From the open deck, you can capture unobstructed photos of these landmarks and hear stories about their history, architecture, and role in the city’s life.
• 4th Arr. - Hotel-de-Ville - You will pass the ornate Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) and the lively riverside promenades. Here, you truly experience local life along the Seine, with people strolling, chatting, and enjoying the evening by the water.
• Louvre Museum - Further west, the vast façade of the Louvre Museum stretches along the river, facing the domed Institut de France on the Left Bank. Between them, the Pont des Arts footbridge offers one of the best viewpoints in Paris – from the boat, you can see all three in a single glance.
• Pont Alexandre III - You then pass under Pont Alexandre III, one of the most beautiful bridges in Paris, adorned with golden statues and Art Nouveau lamps. Nearby, you’ll see the glass roof of the Grand Palais and, on the Left Bank, the golden dome of Les Invalides, where Napoleon is buried.
• Eiffel Tower - The Eiffel Tower comes into full view, rising above the Trocadéro and the Champ de Mars. In the evening, it is illuminated, and if you’re there at the right time, you’ll witness it sparkling – a moment everyone anticipates, with Champagne glasses raised and cameras ready.
• Ile de la Cite / Ile Saint-Louis - The cruise concludes at Quai de l’Horloge, on Île de la Cité near Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris. From here, you are ideally positioned to continue exploring on foot: wander through the Latin Quarter, cross to the Right Bank, visit Sainte-Chapelle, or simply enjoy a drink on a nearby terrace before returning to your hotel.

• 2-hour sightseeing cruise on Canal Saint-Martin and the Seine River
• Admire the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Musée d’Orsay, the Eiffel Tower and more
• Live bilingual commentary (English and French)
• Use of indoor and outdoor seating on board
• Bar on board
• 1 glass of Champagne included only in the ‘Cruise and Champagne’ package

Explore the dual charm of Paris on a serene cruise. Embark near the renowned Hôtel du Nord by Place de la République and journey along the verdant Canal Saint-Martin, featuring charming locks, romantic footbridges, and the intriguing Bastille tunnel. Then, drift onto the Seine and witness Paris unfold before you: Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Eiffel Tower, and the UNESCO-listed riverbanks that hosted the Paris 2024 Olympic celebrations. With live commentary available in both English and French and a comfortable bar on board, this cruise offers a chance to experience both the “hidden” and the iconic Paris in complete comfort, all from your seat.

• Experience locks, swing bridges, and a 2-km tunnel beneath the Bastille area
• Admire UNESCO-listed riverbanks and legendary landmarks
• Relax on board with indoor and outdoor seating and a bar offering snacks and drinks
• Enjoy a leisurely, family-friendly outing, perfect for newcomers and Paris enthusiasts alike

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.