--- title: Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/top-private-cruises-in-paris-with-french-champagne-and-surprises/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 399 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 1822 duration_minutes: 90 free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Champagne on a private boat rank_in_category: 1 of 22 (Seine River Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/top-private-cruises-in-paris-with-french-champagne-and-surprises/ --- # Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises **Guidekin's take:** A Viator award-winning family company running private Seine cruises with champagne and planned surprises: 4.98 from 1822 reviews, priced per boat. The proposal boat, frankly. In our comparison: #1 of 22 in Seine River Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Welcome to our small family business. Since the very beginning of our company, we have won Viator and Tripadvisor's Best Of The Best every year. We offer you an unforgettable cruise on the Seine with original French Champagne and more surprises :) Your cruise is private. We have two types of boats. You can see both in the gallery. The standard boat is the cheapest and smallest boat on the Seine. If price is the most important thing for you - choose a small boat. If comfort is more important than price - choose a slightly more expensive but much more luxurious larger boat. Difference in price it not big. Remember that a small boat does not have a table - it not picknick boat. Our small boat still accommodates a maximum of 4 passengers , but we also have new boats, larger, more luxurious, more stable and spacious, great audio system - ones that accommodate 8 passengers. If you want to choose a luxury boat, choose the option for 6 people or more, it does not matter if you are alone or there are actually 6 people, the cruise is private. View our boats in the gallery. Enjoy a tourist cruise and beautiful views of the Seine (Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, Pont Alexandre 3, New Bridge, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris Plage ...) Excellent as a surprise gift to celebrate a birthday or outing with friends. Admire the city of love and lights from the water on this Paris cruise. Embark down the Seine, one of the longest rivers in France, and take in Paris’ sights on the riverside, such as the iconic Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. Hop on board the boat and get comfortable before taking off from Port Javel Haut ( in Paris city, face Statue of Liberty). Pets are also welcome. First, you’ll cruise in front of the Statue of Liberty monument, followed by the Eiffel Tower, the Alexander III Bridge, the Orsay Museum, and the Louvre. The boat will pass under the historic Pont Neuf, Europe's oldest stone bridge and the first bridge in Paris. Just beyond it, you will have a unique view of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Paris Plages, a famous artificial beach located along the Seine. After your scenic cruise around Paris, return to the Port of Javel Haut. Please download the "Google maps aplication" and open the link I am sending you in message. This is the correct location for our trip. Please use only my location. Dond forgot phone with service for google maps ( for finding mitting spot). On the spot, just go to the river bank and serch your small boat. Please don't be to late. Don't forget that it's a big city where there is a problem with taxis and there are big traffic. Please arrive 15 minutes early at the meeting point. In the case of a private cruise we wait latecomers maximum of 60 minutes (of course this shortens the cruise time). If you don't show up, there is no refund. Time this tour it 1,5h See you soon :). **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €399 per group/vehicle for the Private boat tour in Paris option; other options up to €660 - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 1822 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Visite Paris En Bateau - Group: Private tour, your party only - Start times: 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30, 21:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.98 from 1822 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1812 of 1822. - 5 stars: 1802 (99%) - 4 stars: 10 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 4 (0%) - 1 star: 5 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the attentive service, photos and refreshments; rain has caused cancellations close to departure. **Praised:** - Warm, personable captains share history and keep the mood relaxed - Captains take group photos at landmarks along the river - Champagne, soft drinks and snacks are appreciated - Private boats offer a comfortable setting away from crowds - Evening cruises timed to catch the Eiffel Tower lights **Complaints:** - Rain has caused cancellations close to departure - Some describe the cruise as expensive Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-07-13 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Private boat tour in Paris | €399 per group | - | - | | Boat for 6 people PRIVATE TOUR | €520 per group | - | Boat | | Boat for 7 people PRIVATE TOUR | €590 per group | - | Boat | | Boat for 8 people PRIVATE TOUR | €660 per group | - | Boat | ## What's included - Private transportation - Original French Champagne - Bottled water - All Fees and Taxes - Private tour in Paris ## Itinerary 1. **Statue de la Liberte** (pass by, no stop) - Statue of Liberty - view from the boat A copy of the original New York Statue of Liberty. The statue is located on Île aux Cygnes on the Seine in Paris, near the Eiffel Tower. It is four times smaller than the original, weighs 4 tons and is 11.5 meters tall. 2. **Eiffel Tower** (pass by, no stop) - - view from the boat The most famous architectural building in Paris, considered a symbol of this city and sometimes of the whole of France. It is the tallest structure in Paris and at the time of its construction it was the tallest structure in the world. La Dame de Fer... 3. **Louvre Museum** (pass by, no stop) - - view from the boat Former royal palace of Paris, today an art museum. One of the largest museums in the world, it is also the most visited institution of its kind in the world. It is one of the most important monuments of the French capital. The Louvre is located between... 4. **Pont Alexandre III** (pass by, no stop) - Alexandre-III Bridge - view from the boat Bridge in Paris built in 1896-1900. It was named after the Emperor of the Russian Empire, Alexander III Romanov, whose son and successor, Nicholas II, laid the cornerstone of the construction (in October 1896). The bridge refers to... 5. **Pont Neuf** (pass by, no stop) - Neuf Bridge - view from the boat 17th century bridge over the Seine in Paris, connecting the Ile de la Cité to the left and right banks of the river the oldest existing bridge in the city. The Pont Neuf was the first stone bridge in Paris. 6. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (pass by, no stop) - Notre-Dame cathedral - view from the boat One of the most famous cathedrals in the world Its construction lasted more than 180 years (1163-1345). Her name means Our Lady and refers to Mary, the Mother of God. 7. **Paris Plage** (pass by, no stop) - Paris beach - view from the boat Paris Beaches is a plan run by the office of the mayor of Paris that creates temporary artificial beaches each summer along the river Seine in the centre of Paris, and, since 2007, along the Bassin de la Villette in the northeast of Paris.... 8. **The Seine** (pass by, no stop) - One of the longest rivers in France, flowing through the capital of France - Paris ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30, 21:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is opposite the Statue of Liberty and it is Escales Beaugrenelle. GPS coordinates of the meeting: Phisical adress for taxi: 2 Port de Javel Haut, 75015 Paris, France Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJO1AYXQZw5kcR57Exbv7YpoQ Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Standard Boat it for 4×70 kg−max 280 kg total weight, - The price €399 is a STANDARD BOAT. If you want to book a LUXURY BOAT on a website, you must select a minimum of 5 people. It doesn't matter if there are 6 of you or 2 - Not recommended for travellers with problems with walking - Not recommended for travelers with walking problems ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €399 | €200 | | 4 | €399 | €100 | | 6 | €520 | €87 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Seine River Cruises start at €37 per person. ## Compared with other Seine River Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 22** | €399 per group | 1h 30m | 4.98 (1822) | private | | [2-6 pax Private River Boat Tour in Paris with Rosé and Macarons](/france/paris/tours/2-6-pax-private-river-boat-tour-in-paris-with-ros-and-macarons/?format=md) | €490 per group | 1h 30m | 4.95 (252) | private | | [Paris Private and Customized Tour with Driver-Guide for Layovers](/france/paris/tours/paris-private-and-customized-tour-with-driver-guide-for-layovers/?format=md) | €360 per group | 4h | 4.93 (208) | private | | [Paris Private Seine River Cruise with your Captain Guide](/france/paris/tours/paris-private-seine-river-cruise-with-your-captain-guide/?format=md) | €469 per group | 1h 45m | 4.98 (82) | private | Ranked #1 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/seine-river-cruises/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/top-private-cruises-in-paris-with-french-champagne-and-surprises/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md