Sightseeing Cruises

Seine River and Canal Saint-Martin Sightseeing Cruise

People enjoying a canal cruise in Paris, France, with trees lining the waterway.

Boat tour on Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, passing through a lock with people on board.

Canal lock on Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, France, with surrounding walkways and greenery.

Canal Saint-Martin bridge in Paris with cyclist and pedestrian crossing.

Duration

2 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

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Operator: Paris Canal

4.1/5

(28)

Antje

Oct 2025

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Experiencing Paris from the water is a special experience. The Saint-Martin canal with its locks exudes a beautiful flair. The underground tunnel ride on the way to the Seine is particularly impressive. Highly recommended!

Cornilly

Oct 2025

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Price quality top. Very surprising. Not just a standard boat ride. First view from the Seine with the high lights. Then on Canal St Martin underground and above ground the locks and end in a frivolous part of Paris.

Karola

Aug 2025

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A great tour with a varied riverside landscape and exciting lock maneuvers. The on-board support and information during the canal trip were excellent. A great experience, gladly again.

Enjoy a 2.5-hour sightseeing cruise along the Canal Saint-Martin and the Seine River, offering two distinct views of Paris in one journey.

Discover hidden corners of the city as a live guide shares stories and history, from floating under footbridges to gliding through the mysterious vault beneath the Bastille.

Watch locks, swing bridges, and sluice gates in action—an unexpected side of Parisian engineering.

See famous landmarks like Notre-Dame and Musée d'Orsay, and cruise past lesser-known gems like the largest artificial lake in Paris, the Bassin de la Villette.

2.5-hour sightseeing cruise along the Seine and Canal Saint-Martin

Onboard commentary in French and English

MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
Orsay Museum
Get direction
Sights covered
Canal Saint-Martin
Underground Vault of the Bastille
Bassin de la Villette
Port de l'Arsenal
Notre-Dame

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Karla
Nov 2025
Verified booking
Very good guide and friendly captain.
Antje
Oct 2025
Verified booking
Experiencing Paris from the water is a special experience. The Saint-Martin canal with its locks exudes a beautiful flair. The underground tunnel ride on the way to the Seine is particularly impressive. Highly recommended!
Cornilly
Oct 2025
Verified booking
Price quality top. Very surprising. Not just a standard boat ride. First view from the Seine with the high lights. Then on Canal St Martin underground and above ground the locks and end in a frivolous part of Paris.
Heinz
Sep 2025
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There were competent explanations, but the microphone quality wasn't good enough. Outdoors it might be more complicated to get it right.
Stoffels
Sep 2025
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It was a lovely tour through the canals with beautiful places to the right and left of the route.

Bask in the serene beauty of Paris

Your Seine and Canal Saint-Martin cruise begins with a tranquil sail on the Saint-Martin canal where you will you'll pass under romantic footbridges and through the mysterious underground vault of the Bastille. The experience also includes a guide who will provide intriguing insights into the city's history and architecture. The journey takes you through fascinating locks of the canal, each opening to stunning sights and eventually leading you to the picturesque Bassin de la Villette, Paris's largest artificial lake. You'll also explore the modern Port de l'Arsenal.

Spot iconic landmarks and hidden gems

The cruise culminates on the Seine River, where you will see Notre Dame and Musée d'Orsay unfold before your eyes. While your cruise does not include meals, snacks, and beverages are available on board. Munch on a delicious Parisian delight against the city's backdrop. For those who want to catch a stunning Parisian sunset, opt for the sunset cruise and get your cameras ready.

Itinerary

Canal Saint-Martin

Underground Vault of the Bastille

Various Locks of the Canal

Bassin de la Villette

Port de l'Arsenal

Seine River (Notre-Dame and Musée d'Orsay)

What's not allowed

Pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users and individuals with reduced mobility.

Additional information

The onboard commentary is available in English and French.

Please find the route map here.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at La Villette.

Address: 211 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France.

Landmark: Entrance to the Park at 211 Avenue Jean Jaurès Metro Porte de Pantin, go along the Grande Halle de la Villette to the wooden rides then left on the canal. .

Get directions to the boarding point