Best of Both Worlds Cruise from the Canal St-Martin to the Seine
Overview
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2 hours
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Indulge yourself with a warm and gourmet break and be surprised by this unique and unusual cruise which combine the charms of the Saint-Martin canal and the Seine river of the historical Paris.
Board the boat a few steps away from the République square for two hours of commented cruise. Along the water, discover this canal lined with trees and pass a swinging bridge, two locks and under the mysterious Bastille tunnel.
You will after arrive on the Seine river and enjoy a magnificent point of view on Notre-Dame cathedral. This is the heart of the capital and its famous monuments : the Louvre museum, the Orsay museum and of course the Eiffel Tower which will present itself to you.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bar on board
What To Expect
Canal Saint-Martin
Along the water, discover this canal lined with trees and pass a swinging bridge, two locks and under the mysterious Bastille tunnel.
Seine River
After you crossed the charming marina of Paris, you will arrive on the Seine river and enjoy a magnificent point of view on Notre-Dame cathedral. This is the heart of the capital and its famous monuments : the Louvre museum, the Orsay museum, the Assemblée Nationale and of course the Eiffel Tower which will present itself to you.
Options
Départ 3:00 pm
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not my favorite boat ride.
Wells W,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
2.00Lasted about 2 hours. First half was mainly a long & boring ride through a tunnel. If you want to see Paris underground, you should take a sewers tour instead, Second half, thankfully, is in the open air, following basic route along the Seine between Notre Dame and Eiffel Tower. There are many other boats that follow the same route and you might look for one that does not include the slog through the tunnel in the canal.
Educational
Brenda S,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00The canal cruise was interesting and educational. Our guide Lea was friendly and knowledgeable, our captain Pasquale was skilled.
Good but not great
Jen W,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
3.00It was very, very hot up top, but it is August. The first half of the cruise is the canal and the locks. On the upper deck people stand in the front of the boat, so it is hard to see the lowering of the locks. The guide did a nice job narrating in French and English. Honestly we took the night tour on the TOOTBUS the evening before and it was better.
Great boat trip
rob v,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great experience but commentator needs to keep French/English commentary shorter so comments more relevant ie boat has not overtaken the sight. Also drop off point not good for someone with a walker - too many steps up to road!!
A very pleasant surprise.
Malcolm B,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was far more comprehensive than we were expecting, really good value for money.. certainly would recommend it…
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