Cruises on the Seine in Paris since 1959
Cruises on the Seine in Paris since 1959
What to do during the Christmas holidays? A unique and atypical cruise that combines the charms of the Canal St-Martin and the Seine of historic Paris, while you enjoy traditional gingerbread to stay in the spirit of the festive season
Route of the cruise
Indulge yourself with a warm and gourmet break during the Christmas holidays and be surprised by this unique and unusual cruise which combine the charms of the Saint-Martin canal, the heart of the Parisians' Paris, 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.
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.
You will enjoy a generous slice of traditional honey gingerbread, and (as an optional extra) seasonal treats served with mulled wine or hot chocolate to keep in the festive holiday spirit.
Quietly, your cruise will lead you to the City Island, at the foot of the Conciergerie and the Sainte Chapelle, where you can continue to discover the city of light.
You will discover during the cruise :
On the Saint-Martin Canal
- Swinging bridge of the rue Dieu - Locks of the Temple and of Bastille - the Bastille tunnel - Arsenal Marina
On the Seine River
- Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - City Island - Island of Saint-Louis - Conciergerie - Paris City Hall - Louvre Museum - Orsay Museum - Concorde square - Trocadéro - Eiffel Tower - and many other marvels...
Frequently asked questions about the Christmas tea-time cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin and the Seine
The special Christmas tea-time cruise runs from Saturday 20 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026, with a daily departure at 3:00 PM. Boarding is near the Hôtel du Nord on the Canal Saint-Martin. Return is at 5:00 PM at the Île de la Cité.
Every passenger receives a slice of traditional honey gingerbread. Hot chocolate is included for children. For adults, mulled wine or hot chocolate is available at an extra charge, payable on board. Christmas colouring sheets are also available for the little ones.
The cruise starts on the Canal Saint-Martin, passing the Hôtel du Nord, a swing bridge, two locks and the mysterious Bastille vault. After Port de l'Arsenal, the boat joins the Seine to sail past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, the National Assembly and the Eiffel Tower.
Yes, this cruise is perfect for families with children. Hot chocolate is included for the little ones, Christmas colouring sheets are available on board, and the festive musical atmosphere creates a magical setting for all ages.
This cruise is operated by Canauxrama, a partner of Vedettes du Pont Neuf and specialist in river cruises in Paris on the Canal Saint-Martin and the Seine.
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