Paris Seine River Private Boat Tour

10/10 experience

Fantastic! A must do if you’re in Paris! This was our favorite part of our trip— the owner/host was so accommodating with our family (two kiddos 10, 5 y.o.) explaining the the history and fun facts all around Paris. We did an 11:30am tour and it was a great way to see the city. We would definitely recommend to anyone with kids and will definitely be back our next time in Paris.

Wonderful

This was one of the best parts of our trip. Would 10/10 do again. Thank you Rado for making it womderful

Highlight of our Paris Trip!!

If you do anything in Paris (besides the museums of course) TAKE Arthur's Private Seine Boat Tour!!! My family of 5 (3 teenage girls) LOVED every minute of it! Arthur was the simply The Best with customer service and tour guide, we all thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the tour!!! Much more personable and enjoyable than those large dinner cruises IMO, it was the highlight of our Paris vacation!!!!

Perfect first night in Paris

We had a wonderful night on the Seine with our knowledgeable guide! The boat was beautiful, and a wonderful basket of treats was provided for us to enjoy. The driver also served as our tour guide and as an excellent photographer - some of our only family pictures we were able to get this entire trip. We asked him many questions about Paris and he was so helpful. He was entertaining for everyone, including our teens. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience, we are so glad we choose this special private tour over the big boats we passed. It was personal, peaceful, fun and absolutely everything we hoped it would be.

Spectacular experience

This was a highlight of our visit to Paris. We took the 11:30 pm cruise and booked the 6 person boat and it was wonderful, a nice slow ride down the Seine. Artur and Rado were waiting for us when we arrived. The boat was very comfortable and had blankets to keep us warm. There were a few surprises presented to us which enhanced the experience. Rado pointed out all the sights to see and took many photos of us along the way. It was so nice to cruise the Seine with just the 4 of us and not a big boat with a couple hundred people.

Brilliant!

The highlight of our trip. We loved our river cruise! We were well looked after with drinks, snacks and photos. It was truly fantastic and we would highly recommend!

Best boat ride on the Seine River

Arthur is a great Boat Captain. He has a quite witty sense of humor. He took and shared many photos of us during the trip. I would have uploaded a few but the Viator site isn’t letting me. Really fun time. Get there early. The dock is small yet not too hard to find. Great views of the Eiffel Tower, bridges, Notre-Dame, and the French Statue of Liberty. We all had a great time. Arthur had a snack basket and drinks gratis.

Great rides start with great guides!

The tour was fantastic. Captain Patricia was well-informed and provided fascinating insights. She was also charming and amiable. Generously, she offered drinks and snacks for everyone to enjoy. The entire group relished the journey and would suggest it to others.

Great experience

A great way to see Paris! There were numerous pleasant surprises and the private tour meant we had great views and personal pictures. No fighting the crowds. Worth the splurge! Our guide, Rado, was very friendly and engaging. One piece of feedback, private tours come with a level of expectation. While the experience lived up to it, we don't need to be marketed to and told how everything is special for us. Understated is better. Let the experience speak for itself.

The best way to see Paris and a memorable experience you won’t forget!

What a way to start our 4-day trip to Paris! Liked the idea of a private boat tour rather than a crowded, larger vessel. Arturo and Rado did not disappoint! Excellent communication as soon as I made the reservation and first class service all around. Rado’s impressive knowledge of the history of Paris, playing French music on the sound system, and several surprises that were yummy and unexpected made our voyage extra special. Not to mention the many photos he took of our family! If you want to see Paris from the Seine, this is the one! Do not hesitate to book it. Happy Birthday and Merci, Rado – you were the best!

Great fun, great photos - this private tour is the way to go

We had a fantastic trip with Artur. I highly recommend booking with him. The boat was beautiful and well maintained. (His boats are clearly his babies!) It's a family business - we were introduced to his teenage kids who were helping with the boats. If you can, I'd recommend choosing a slightly larger boat than you need for your group size. We did, and it makes it more comfortable and easier to rearrange the group for great photos. Speaking of which, Artur prides himself on knowing all the perfect spots to get amazing shots, which is super helpful. He is very funny and friendly, and he truly appreciates his customers. He provided some great surprises for us on our trip. (I won't spoil them here.) Communication was good leading up to the trip. One tip on getting there: If you take a taxi, the address provided isn't specific enough for them to know where to drop you off. You have to go to the Statue of Liberty. We got dropped off in the wrong place and had to walk a bit to find the boat. And the slip is not really marked - it's behind a tall fence, down a ramp. You can't see the boat from where you're walking.

Memorable experience on the lovely Seine

Patricia was an amazing tour guide! She took great pictures of our family. They also had a nice surprise of champagne, drinks for the kids and cookies to snack on! My whole family had a wonderful time. I loved that we had the boat all to ourselves. Thank you Patricia for the memorable experience on the Seine!

Must do Paris experience

Happy happy early 19th birthday to our amazing tour operator. What an amazing family business. The family understands the meaning of customer service. Excellent experience!! Highly recommend the personalized boat your.

Unique tour

Excellent and unique way to see the sights of Paris. Artur was so nice and informative. Highly recommend this while in Paris.

Terrible Weather (unsafe) but Full Refund Probided

Sadly the weather was terrible so the tour operator cancelled the cruise to ensure everyone’s safety. Without hesitation, we received a full refund. Very nice!

Highlight of Paris trip

We booked a sunset private boat ride. Arther contacted us right after booking with details. He confirmed details the day before. We book the smaller boat which was recently updated and it was very nice. They provide beverages and cookies for ride. Our boat driver was very nice and had great info about Paris. This boat trip was a highlight of our Paris trip. Highly recommend booking this trip if you are looking for private boat ride.

A Must Do In Paris!

Our family had an amazing time on the Seine River cruise with Artur. He pulled out all the stops - tasty “bottled water,” beautiful sites with plenty of opportunities for pictures and a lovely leisurely ride. Did not feel rushed. It is a splurge, but he makes sure you get your money’s worth. A great way to see all the sites without the throngs of people around them. 1000% recommend!

Wonderful scenic boat trip!

My family and I found this boat while searching for river cruises in Paris and are we glad we did! Different from the huge boats that scream up and down the river with hundreds of people, this boat is a relaxing and private experience perfect for a family or small group of friends. Artur and his family take pride in their business and it shows! Informative, fun and just really enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Awesome experience

Everything was great about this boat tour. The boat owner was our captain and he was wonderful. The only bummer was that we did the last tour at 11:30pm and the Eiffel tour lights went out at 11:45pm.

Absolute highlight of our trip!

Our river cruise down the Seine was absolutely perfect! Artur was everything you’d want in a guide - knowledgeable, welcoming and so funny! He is truly great at what he does. He took tons of amazing photos of our group in front of different monuments and then air-dropped them to all of us when the trip concluded. We were also treated to a variety of complimentary beverages and snacks. Artur and his family put so much thought and effort into making their guests feel welcomed and special. I can not recommend this company enough. Worth every penny.

Beyond our wildest dreams

What an utterly amazing experience! In all honesty, we cannot recommend them enough. From start to finish you are made to feel like the most important people on the river. The warmth, generosity and knowledge are second to none. No matter how young or old your family is, there is something for everyone on this trip. Please do not hesitate to book, I promise that it will be an experience you will remember forever!

Best boat company along the Seine

We loved our river boat cruise with Patricia. It was absolutely wonderful and made our trip to Paris simply magical. We would highly recommend using this boat company if you are looking for an authentic, private and glorious way to see the sights of Paris along the Seine. Wonderful family and beautiful boats!

Paris boat ride

This was a fantastic excursion, Artur and his son were wonderful captains and it was the best experience that we had in Paris!! I would definitely recommend this excursion, they were excellent!!

Amazing experience!

What an awesome experience! We got to see all the important sights of Paris from the river. The host took many pictures of our group and airdropped it to all of us-that made it so relaxing and enjoyable not to worry about getting pics of all the sights. A+ visit!!

Highly recommend

Lots of fun being in your own boat, great hospitality with lots of drinks, champagne and cookies. We had 6 people, plenty of room, comfortable boat, Our 2 granddaughters age 10 and 12 loved it. Patricia took lots of photos of all of us so we didn’t have to. Highly recommend it

Paris in the Springtime

We were very fortunate with our choice of who we sailed with. Rado is Artur’s son and he gave us the best time. Very informative, nothing was too much trouble, photos, drinks and posh biscuits- we were sold. And on the brightest and sunniest day of our week in Paris. I can certainly recommend Cruises Paris to anyone looking for an individual and special experience.

Absolutely Brilliant

This tour has thus far been the highlight of my trip. I decided to write a review literally the day of the boat ride during dinner ignoring my family because the tour was absolutely brilliant. Our tour guide was SO nice, and he took so many beautiful photos of us!! I’m VERY picky about pictures, and he took such great ones! He also brought us four “surprises.” He shared his “bottle of water” with us (actually a bottle of champagne and sparkling apple juice with other alcoholic and non alcoholic options). I love this guy and would certainly take this tour again next time I’m here!! Added a picture of my parents that he took (one of many)!

Highly Recommend this Private Seine Boat Tour!!!

If you do anything in Paris (besides the museums of course) TAKE Arthur's Private Seine Boat Tour!!! My family of 5 (3 teenage girls) LOVED every minute of it! Arthur was the simply The Best with customer service and tour guide, we all thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the tour!!! Much more personable and enjoyable than those large dinner cruises IMO, it was the highlight of our Paris vacation!!!!

A fantastic afternoon on the Seine

What a fantastic tour operator. Artur has not only built a very peronalised tour business but he has the outgoing personality that makes it a memorable experience. Artur's boats are very well equiped, clean and comfortable. He spares no expense including polish cookies and fully stocked drinks container. Artur points out highlights and has some very funny stories but he also gives you personal space to yourselves. It was such a lovely day, interesting, fun and relaxing. Its also so nice to see someone like Artur establish a tour boating business from scratch and build it into something he is personally proud of for not only himself but also his family's future. Well done Artur and thankyou for such a memorable afternoon. Warm Regards Craig & Donna (Australia)

Wonderful Evening Boat Ride

Wonderful evening boat cruise with Rado! Highlight of our trip to Paris. So much nicer being on a small private boat, than on one of those big barges! Highly recommend!

Must do while in Paris!

Great family business that really cares about customer service. Boat was new and the tour guide was very informative and fun. The special treats were great too!

One of the highlights of our trip!

Couldn't be happier that we booked a private trip with Visite Paris En Bateau. We are experienced boaters from New England, and we enjoyed a wonderful boat ride with Captain Rado. This young captain not only handled the boat skillfully on the bustling Seine, but also took some of the best photos from our vacation. We loved it! Rado also pointed out important landmarks and offered historical background and other interesting tidbits of information. The trip was not inexpensive, but was so worth it. The boat was beautiful and brand new, and we felt very safe the entire ride. I highly recommend Visite Paris En Bateau for couples, families and groups of friends. You won't be disappointed.

Best Time

We had a great time on our boat cruise. Rado was our captain and he made the tour such a unbelievable experience with his knowledge and humor. He did a great job driving and made sure that we took in all the scenery on top of making sure that we had great views to take pictures. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a boat cruise on the Seine River. They went above and beyond and my family greatly appreciated it.

Best private boat tour and with a family owned company that genuinely cares

I highly recommend this boat tour. It’s a family owned company and we had the daughter as our driver, who was an enthusiastic college-age kid and very professional. We were able to bring our own drinks but they also had some drinks and snacks on board to us, which was a nice surprise. She also had severe places along the route where she photographed me and my friend so that we weren’t just taking selfies. The boat has a blue tooth speaker so we played our own music and we were able to get dropped off near the louvre rather than the meeting point based on our preference. 10/10 highly recommend and will do this every time I am in Paris

If you have the means, experience the seine without the crowds makes it that much memorable

Great communication. Made adjustments due to the weather. Made it an once in a lifetime experience. Went the extra mile

Magical!

The boat trip more than exceeded our expectations. This family run tour is well worth it—and going at night was especially magical. The adults and kids in our group were equally wowed.

The best 90 minutes you could spend in Paris!

This was one of the best days or nights we had during our entire stay in Paris! He was so funny, polite and accommodating-and a great photographer! The kids wanted to see the Tower sparkle and he could not have timed passing it any better!

Fantastic Boat tour! Favorite part of our trip!

Fantastic Boat tour! We loved every second of it! They went above and beyond to make our experience extraordinary! This was our favorite activity of our trip!

Great tour!

We had a fantastic boat trip on the Seine. Captain and storyteller Arthur made our trip complete. Both the young and the adults had a wonderful time.

A More Personal Experience

This was such a fun experience! We had a lovely tour and enjoyed all the treats and champagne that Artur and his daughter provided. Patricia was very kind and our toddler loved driving the boat with her. This was a wonderful, relaxing evening, and felt like a special experience.

Must Do!

Fun and easy, excellent way to experience an intimate boat ride on the seine river while capturing all the major landmarks of Paris!

Fabulous way to see Paris

Artur is a terrific boat captain. We had a private boat ride in his small, comfortable boat. Seeing the city from the river was amazing! Artur also kept us laughing most of the time, and took many excellent photos for us. This was an excellent experience!

GREAT EXPERIENCE , MY WIFE AND I WOULD DO IT AGAIN

Great experience. The boat was carefully mantained and looked really cool and “luxurious”. The tour started at the exact time it was booked. The owner mantained good communication since the beginning by whatsapp. He seem to be very servicial and to surprise you on the experience. I would recommend it and I would do it again.

Kids and parents loved this tour

Great tour for families! Captain did an excellent job keeping the kids entertained and engaged. Boat was pristine.

One of my favorite activities that I’ve done in Paris!

This tour was one of the best experiences that I booked during our trip in May. We loved how relaxing it was and how we were able to learn a lot about the city and some fun facts but that it was not an overwhelming amount of information like other boat tours that I’ve been on in Paris. Where we did the private tour we were able to ask more questions about that city that we hadn’t learned about yet. It was the perfect first day activity to see the layout of the city and would definitely recommend doing the private tour over the larger boat tours. Our tour guide was the best! We loved that it was a family business with just him, his father, and his sister. I will definitely book this tour again when I go back to the city and have already recommended it to my friends that are going this summer.

Fun experience

Nice boat. Artur was very entertaining and took many good pictures of us. Also had a few surprises up his sleeve, which we enjoyed.

Wonderful afternoon and a Great Welcome to Paris!

We had a fabulous time! The weather was overcast, but the scenery and the tour (and the snacks and drinks!) more than made up for it. We cannot recommend this tour enough!

Must Do Experience in Paris!

Our first family trip to Paris had many highlights and great experiences, but one we will never forget was our boat ride on the Seine with Artur on this private boat tour. So many great memories were made during this ride that a week after, we still consider it the top experience of our trip. From booking all the way to the end Artur was amazing in his outreach and how he delivered great service and experiences throughout the whole journey. From some his surprises for us as we boarded, to the great sights and views of Paris that only someone who is truly passionate about what they do can deliver and share to hundreds of pictures he helped us capture. We can't wait to visit again, and will definitely book this tour again, since it was truly an amazing experience!

Perfect way to see Paris!!

Patricia was our boat guide….She did an AWESOME job!! She was full of knowledge and was so personable. We all had a great time! What a fun way to end our Paris vacation!! I’d totally recommend!!

The best tour for a reason

A very fun and unique view of Paris. The company is super organized, very proud of their immaculate boats and service, and rightly so! We were five 2 Americans and three Parisians and all were very impressed with the experience and the guides and crews. I bought Rado, our captain, went above and beyond to make sure we had great pictures, and a memorial experience