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Paris Seine River Private or Shared Boat Tour

4.9 · 145 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Visite Paris En Bateau Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared, up to 4 travellers
Start & pickup
11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30, 21:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A small family-run boat on the Seine, shared or privatized, rated 4.92.

The anti-megaboat: a deck you can walk in three steps.

Best for: Book the shared boat for sightseeing: water included, food excluded; 1h 30m at €200 per person, rated 4.92 from 145 reviews. Seine River Cruises comparison

Trade-off: Food excluded.

In our comparison: #7 of 22 in Seine River Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 15, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €200 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Food
  • Cars

Children from €200 (ages 3 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.9
145 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 141 of 145

Star breakdown of all 145 ratings

5 stars
140 · 97%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
3 · 2%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the personal service, photos and relaxed boat ride; finding the boarding point can be difficult.

Praised

  • Personal attention and a relaxed atmosphere on a small boat
  • Friendly captains sharing local history and humorous stories
  • Photos of passengers at landmarks, shared after the cruise
  • Drinks and sweet treats offered during the cruise
  • Views of Paris from the river without the crowds of larger boats

Complaints

  • The boarding point can be hard to find and farther away than expected

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (3 June 2022 to 13 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The meeting point is opposite the Statue of Liberty and it is Escales Beaugrenelle. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30, 21:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Visite Paris En Bateau; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Fitness notes apply see additional information
  • Children from €200 ages 3 to 12

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Seine River Cruises

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #7 of 22€2001h 30m4.92 (145)shared, max 4
Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises€399 per group1h 30m4.98 (1822)private
2-6 pax Private River Boat Tour in Paris with Rosé and Macarons€490 per group1h 30m4.95 (252)private
Paris Private and Customized Tour with Driver-Guide for Layovers€360 per group4h4.93 (208)private

Ranked #7 of 22 in Seine River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €37 to €550, median €100; typical length 1h 43m. 13 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 22 Seine River Cruises

From €200 per adult