Seine River Cruise and Paris Canals Tour: Uncover Hidden Gems of Paris on Water

Experience the beauty of Paris from the water with a Seine River Cruise and Paris Canals Tour. Discover hidden gems, pass by major attractions, and enjoy special holiday treats. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Musee d’Orsay - Orsay Museum : Departure or arrival point of the cruise
  • Place de la Bastille - Your boat will pass under the Bastille Square
  • Canal Saint-Martin - Sail on this amazing canal and discover Paris in a different way ! Discover : locks, footbridges liftbridge and the most beautiful monuments by the Seine… and of course…
What's Included
  • Live onboard commentary
  • Cruise
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Embark on a journey along the River Seine and experience a unique perspective of ancient Paris from Canal Saint Martin. Observe several of Paris’ key landmarks including Notre Dame and The Louvre from your waterway view. Navigate through tunnels, locks, and beneath bridges as you journey through some of the lesser tourist-infested Parisian neighborhoods…

Location
Paris Canal Parc de la Villette
Avenue Jean Jaurès
Cancellation Policy

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

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Hilary_h
Feb 17, 2025
Canal /seine afternoon river cruise - Great trip on the canals and Seine. Good commentary. Very informative and we would definitely do it again!
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Xenabis
Feb 16, 2025
Great cruise!!!! - Very nice cruise with an interesting and funny captain. We are delighted with this moment and recommend it 100%!
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Laurentbd1340zy
Dec 26, 2024
Between Orsay and the villain - Great ride one sunny morning on Boxing Day. Atypical route (27 meters elevation 👌). A crew at the top, comments and exciting anecdotes (thank you Léa). To strongly recommend (especially for fans of amelie foal😉)
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Fidel_v
Nov 26, 2024
10 out of 10 - Great tour guide. Lea was delightful. The trip through the canals was interesting. I learned a lot about the history of Paris.
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Vlr63
Nov 12, 2024
Superb typical cruise experience Paris - This cruise is by far the most typical and the most beautiful I have ever enjoyed in Paris. The duration is perfect, the accompanists and commentators are extremely nice and listening to them is a pure pleasure, we learn a lot and it is so much better to listen to them speak than to hear a pre-recorded soundtrack! The ride is sublime, everything is perfect, I recommend without hesitation and I can’t wait to come back! Thank you for your smiles and good humor.
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Heather_a
Nov 4, 2024
Above and beyond typical Seine cruise - This tour floats down the canals of Paris in addition to the Seine. Wonderful tour and it was so interesting learn how the canal system influenced French agriculture, commerce, and history. Father-Son team pilots the boat & provides refreshments. Interesting live commentary! Excellent views, plenty of sit or stand space. Dress in layers, as it may be cooler or warmer than you expect depending on season.
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Hillary_f
Oct 6, 2024
Secret passages on a boat - Very interesting to ride up the canals through the locks. So much better than just a trip around the island. Having taken several Seine cruises over the years, I enjoyed the change of pace and saw thi gs I have never seen before.
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Justin
Oct 1, 2024
The Goldilocks experience for Paris boat tours - Booked this tour to see the narrower canals of Paris on a smaller more intimate boat and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Both our tour guide and boat captain were great in teaching us about the 9 locks required before entering the river Seine. The pace of the cruise was great for enjoying unique views of Paris from the water. We especially enjoyed the many tunnels. The boat was even equipped with a small snack bar, for anyone looking for a beverage or small bite to eat.
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S5063ldnancyh
Oct 24, 2024
Avoid this tour (unless you have an interest in locks, lots of them) - Do NOT waste your money on this trip. We spent most of the time waiting for the locks to refill so we could move forward to yet another lock. Nine of them!!! That was the entire tour (except for the last 20 minutes). And then we zipped down the Seine and didn't even get to see Notre Dame or the Eiffel Tower. It was a complete waste of money, and the description is not at all accurate. One star is way too many for this tour. Book another tour where you don't have to suffer through 9 locks.
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John
Oct 6, 2024
Subterranean boat trip - We spent 2 hours out of 2.5 waiting in locks or in a 2km tunnel. We did not see anything on the Seine as they needed to get back quickly. We could not hear the commentary. I believe they said refunds would be issued. As we paid TripAdvisor I assume you will obtain the refund.
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