West of central Paris, the Seine at Saint-Cloud still feels residential: Seguin and Saint-Germain islands, riverside gardens, and private pontoons—nicknamed onboard as a “little Miami”—before the skyline opens into the classic monument parade.
Your party boards a private HC1-BAY open boat (Mercury 150 hp) for up to 8 guests plus skipper. Round trips start and end at the private pier on the Hélice Club de France houseboat, 1363 quai Marcel Dassault, Saint-Cloud: nearby parking, restrooms before boarding, and secure luggage storage during the cruise—handy on checkout day when the hotel room is already gone.
The loop differs from standard “downtown-only” trips: a quieter western reach first, then the heart of Paris—the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Alma bridge Zouave, and the Seine Statue of Liberty. On the return, when conditions allow, a short speed run in the river’s speed zone adds a playful finish families often love.
Charters for up to six guests include a bottle of champagne for the cruise plus soft drinks (water, Coca-Cola, Orangina, Sprite, etc.). Guests 7 and 8 are €75 each. You may bring your own food and drinks; meal platters or flowers on request when booking.
Three formats: 2h (Eiffel), 3h (Tout Paris), and 4h (Paris Secrets with Canal Saint Martin and the vaulted tunnel section). Boarding and disembarkation are at the Saint-Cloud home pier except rare agreed exceptions.
Skippers comment on monuments and river history; Paris river rules and safety come first. Late arrival at boarding reduces cruise time so later departures stay on schedule.
Classic 2h private loop from Saint-Cloud to central icons: Eiffel Tower, Alma, Louvre, Orsay, Seine Statue of Liberty.
One bottle of champagne for the cruise; soft drinks (water, Coca-Cola, Orangina, Sprite).
Bring-your-own snacks optional; meal platters on request.
Best first-timer format: quiet western reach + downtown + optional speed-zone finish.
No Canal Saint Martin; base rate for 6 guests (+€75 for guests 7–8).
Extended 3h route from the Statue of Liberty to Notre-Dame and major bridges—a full Paris water panorama.
Champagne and soft drinks included (same as the 2h format).
Own food/drinks allowed; extra catering by arrangement.
More time for photos and skipper stories; fuller loop without a 2h rush.
Higher rate and longer on the water; same 8-guest cap and surcharge for guests 7–8.
4h including Port de l'Arsenal and Canal Saint Martin, with the vaulted tunnel section.
Champagne and soft drinks on board.
Own catering or platters—book ahead.
Only format with the canal and “underground” Seine; great for repeat Paris visitors.
Subject to locks and water level; longest and highest rate.
