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Unique cruise on a fully private boat for your group.
You will board the town of Suresnes.
First of all, you will sail in front of the Seine Musicale, in a place surrounded by nature, then we will arrive in Paris and we will pass in front of the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, then in front of the magnificent Alexandre III bridge, museum of 'Orsay and the Louvre.
The boat will pass under the Pont Neuf.
Just beyond, you will have a unique view of Notre-Dame Cathedral. You will discover the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint Louis.
This boat is piloted by the boat owner, Captain and guide, Alexis who will answer all your questions about the monuments.
You can bring your drinks and snacks on board.
End point:
- Return and drop off 75015 Paris duration on board the boat 1h45 depending on navigation conditions and current level
Cancellations conditions
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the boat's departure time, you will not be refunded.
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Private transportation
Private captain and guide
Bottle opener and plastic cups
Food & Drinks
Transfer
Departure Point
5 Quai Marcel Dassault, 92150 Suresnes, France
Go to "Aqua" restaurant on the river. Parking of restaurant
Any delay shorten time on boat. Plan your Uber or Taxi on time for arrival at meet address.
Return Details
2 Port de Javel Haut, 75015 Paris, France
End point in Paris: At 950 meters from the Eiffel Tower.
- Duration on board 1h45 depends on navigation conditions
Suresnes, Suresnes, France Departure from a private port, on-site restaurant toilets before departure and drinks shop 100 meters away.
Parc de L'ile Saint Germain, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France A little nature before entering Paris.
Magnificent houses boat all the way.
The history of Saint-Germain Island is dotted with successive battles against uncontrolled urbanization and industrialization of the place.
Saint-Germain Island is above all agricultural land. The construction of the Central Comptoir of Crédit Bonnard et Cie, then of the Agricultural Pavilion for the Universal Exhibition of 1867, began the transformation of the site.
We will follow the island of Saint Germain to Issy les Moulineaux
La Seine Musicale, Boulogne-Billancourt, France The first island on our route. Built in place of the former Renault factory on Seguin Island in Boulogne-Billancourt, the Seine Musicale is preparing to open its doors and rebalance the Parisian cultural offering by establishing itself in the west of the capital
the Musical Seine. The other room, the largest with 4,000 seats and 6,000 standing, will accommodate amplified concerts, musicals or musical theater. Choplin has the ambition to make it a “destination place and permanent musical celebration” and intends to use the experience of his stay at the Châtelet to “give an identity to this place”.
An incredible concert space on an island!
We will discover the locals' "House boats" on the water.
Statue de la Liberte, Paris, France Magnificent Statue of Liberty!
Installed and inaugurated in 1889 at the Grenelle bridge, it then faced the Eiffel Tower and pointed its torch in the direction of the Elysée; she will finally be moved with her back to the Grande Dame in 1937 in order to face New York where her big sister is located.
We pass in front of the Statue of Liberty.
Eiffel Tower, Paris, France The Eiffel Tower was built to be one of the main attractions of the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889. Placed under the sign of industrial progress and large constructions of iron and steel, the Universal Exhibition of 1889 occupied the entire Field -from March to Paris.
We pass in front of the Eiffel Tower
Pont Alexandre III, Paris, France One of the most beautiful bridges in Paris.
A remarkable cast steel bridge, 160 meters long. As the specifications predicted, the Alexandre III Bridge is perfectly decorated. 32 bronze candelabra (these beautiful lampposts with several branches), 4 pillars 17 meters high topped with golden crowns, a rich cast iron decoration in the Louis XIV style and beautiful lion statues at each end magnify this bridge, which has been classified as a historic monument since 1975.
We will go under the bridge.
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France A museum in a station!
Until then, it was rather disused convents and churches, or even old palaces, which were thus reconverted, not without difficulties. This time it is an industrial building. Yes, moreover, it will not be adapted “piecemeal” but delivered in three years, turnkey, ready to operate, to the team responsible for bringing it to life. Built by Victor Laloux in 1900 in a style closer to that of the Second Empire than to Art Nouveau, the Orsay station has come a long way, exactly from annihilation.
Passage in front of the museum
Louvre Museum, Paris, France A huge museum
While the court of the Sun King moved to Versailles, the Palais du Louvre was occupied by nobles, intellectuals and artists who took up residence there. The latter made a proposal to the king for a museum project. Louis XVI liked this idea and began the development work. It was the French Revolution that precipitated the opening of the Grande Galerie to the public.
Pont-Neuf, Paris, France The oldest bridge in Paris.
The construction was decided in 1577 by King Henry III who appointed a commission responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the work. A year later, the first stone of the bridge was laid by the king himself, in the presence of the queen mother Catherine de Medici and the king's wife, Louise de Lorraine. The work will continue until 1588.
Pont des Arts, Paris, France The famous bridge where tourists have put too many padlocks!
The construction of the bridge lasted 3 years, between 1801 and 1804. The architects of the time imagined it as the basis of a hanging garden.
It is the first metal bridge in Paris, made of cast iron with nine arches, and from that time it was baptized with the name it bears today.
Magnificent moment on the boat
Ile de la Cite / Ile Saint-Louis, Paris, France The Île de la Cité is the cradle of Paris, where the initial core of Lutetia developed.
Over time, in the shelter of its fortifications, the civil, military and religious powers of the region were established there and then developed.
After the year 1000, the Capetian kings built a first Royal Palace (which became the current Palace of Justice).
The bishops of Paris built Notre-Dame Cathedral. From that moment on, the Ile de la Cité was no longer sufficient to accommodate all the inhabitants. They then established themselves on the island of Saint Louis and on both banks of the Seine.
We will follow the two islands of Cité and Saint Louis.
Quais de la Seine, Paris, France We will pass near the Pont Marie.
Parisians' favorite walking route.
The Marie Bridge was born at the beginning of the 17th century, from the royal desire to create a new traffic route between the right bank and the University of the left bank, and to exploit still virgin land. At the same time as him, the entire island of Saint-Louis is opening up to urban planning.
For a long time, Île Saint-Louis was made up of two unused islets, separated by a channel and which belonged to the canons of Notre-Dame. They were called Notre-Dame Island and Vaches Island, the latter name testifying to the absence of urbanization on these lands.
Statue de la Liberte, Paris, France End point, drop off, in front of the statue of Liberty
Or come back to Suresnes city for drop off
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The boat does not have a toilet on board. The restaurant in front of the departure location has toilets
The boat must leave at the scheduled time. Any delays will be deducted from the cruise time
On the return you can get off the boat in Paris near the Eiffel Tower
Please arrive at the meeting place 15 minutes before departure
You can bring your drinks and snacks on board
The boat is highly dependent on the weather
Remember to check the viator conditions of cancel for bad weather and heavy rain
If you need cancel and be refunded on viator, for bad weather conditions, you must do it 24 hours before our meet hour
If no show, no refund.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time of the experience, the amount you paid will not be refunded
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
F4313ATashleyf
25 Jul 2023
We had the best time! Captain Alexis was friendly and informative! We highly recommend this private cruse and wish we could have done it twice!
NYCIrish1444
23 Jul 2023
My wife and I visited Paris twice on our own plan. Each time we visited during the fall. Lower temperatures and fewer tourists. This is a bold move which requires you to do the research.
On our first trip we went thru London (Heithrow Airport) and took the train to Paris on the train (Eurostar) from a London station direct to Nord Paris. It was a wonderful experience to take the train to Paris. On a second trip, we flew directly to de Gaulle Airport outside Paris. Two options !!
Selecting a Hotel in Paris begins with what section of Paris you wish to stay in. If you are interested in staying longer than a week, you can rent an apartment for a month (look up on line). We stayed in the West Bank which we were very happy with. Our hotel was in the section very near to Blvd, St. Michael and the Sorbonne area and Luxenboug Gardens..
Our Hotel was the "Hotel Trianon Rive Gauche" on Rue deVangirand. By the way all rooms in Paris are generally small than you think that they should be. Being near the Sorbonne can be fun. You meet students our walking after dinner. They want to practice there English.
One of the issues is not speaking French. We found that generally most people in Paris can speak some version of English. In some of the restuarants in the West Bank have a version of the menu in English. However, I recommend that you have a backup. You should learn how to say "Do you speak English !" You can look it up on line. The French would be " Pouvez-vous anglais ". You can write it out on a paper to have with you.
Once you have made reservations, you should use the front desk staff to help you You are paying for it. For instance, they can make reservations for you. We made side trips to Versailes and Giverney which will be for a day each. You can get on a small bus with a guide who will be of great assistance to you.
There are a couple of points that you need to understand. Most, if not all, of the high end places like The Louvre and The Dorsay have entrance fees. You can buy your tickets on line before you leave for you trip. This is a Big Deal and it can cost you a long time waiting in line to buy your tickets.
Then, there is the Louvre ! The Louvre is huge and contains a very items of historic value. You must have a clear understanding of what you want to see. This is how it works: You go to the pyramid entertrace and then two very large escalators carry you down into what I call the "big room". From the Big Room, you go into hallways that take you though your visit. You have to know when you get into the Big Room, what you want to see. You can waste hours. The Louvre is so large that you cannot see it all in one day. So, if, there is something really important to you, know which hall to take.
I would recommend that you at least see these places.
1. Notre Dame is still under construction.
2. Luxenbourg Gardens.
3. The Louve
4. The Dorsay is special. You can spend the better part of a day in there. If you are a fan of impresenist painters, Visit the fifth floor. some Monet painting.
5. St Chapple Church
6. Sacre Coure Church on Montmartre hill (on a clear day)
7. If you are a Monet fan, visit Monet's home in Giverney.
8. Visit Versailles, the buildings and the gardens are stunning.
General information:
1. Subway is good, but you need clear directions. (Hotel Desk) Be careful about pickpockets in crowed areas. In any crowed area, be aware of pick pockets.
2. We all want to save money, but sometimes it takes to long walk which wastes your time.
I hope that I have provided a good beginning for your plan.
Christina_F
19 Jul 2023
Me and my parents really enjoyed our private cruise! It's a great way to experience the river without dealing with crowds, and the captain does a great job of pointing out all the major sights, while taking amazing pictures and providing you with wine. I am slightly scared of water but eventually got used to the motion you feel on a smaller boat. Definitely recommended if you'd like to cruise the Seine River with a great view.
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