The 5 best occasions for a private cruise in Paris
Paris can be discovered in a thousand ways, but none rivals the magic of a private cruise on the Seine. Picture this: you step aboard an authentic 12-metre Dutch tjalk, the Sénang, moored at the Port de l’Arsenal in Paris’s 12th arrondissement. The mooring lines are cast off, and the City of Light unfolds before your eyes, monument after monument, bridge after bridge. This privilege, once reserved for a select few, is now within reach for all your special occasions. Here are the five life moments that deserve a celebration on the water.
1. An unforgettable hen party on the Seine
A hen party is much more than a girls’ night out: it is the last great moment of freedom before the wedding, the one that will still be talked about twenty years from now. And what better backdrop than the Seine to celebrate it? Aboard the Sénang, the hen party takes on a unique dimension. No queues, no nosy neighbours at the next table: the boat is entirely privatised for your group, up to 12 guests.
Imagine the bride-to-be discovering the surprise on the quay at the Port de l’Arsenal. Laughter erupts the moment everyone boards, the champagne flows, and music accompanies your passage beneath the bridges of Paris. You glide past the Île Saint-Louis, Notre-Dame, the Louvre… The setting is spectacular, the photos will be sublime, and the atmosphere remains intimate — exactly what is needed for a cherished moment among friends.
Decorations, a personalised playlist, catering: everything can be arranged to your wishes. A hen party on the Seine is the guarantee of a memory etched forever. Discover our hen party on the Seine package and start planning the celebration.
2. A romantic cruise for two
Paris is the world capital of love, and the Seine is its main artery. A private romantic cruise on the Sénang means offering your other half a moment out of time, far from the bustle of packed restaurants and noisy terraces. Here, the tête-à-tête is absolute.
Whether it is for a marriage proposal — imagine getting down on one knee as the Eiffel Tower sparkles on the horizon —, a dating anniversary or simply a declaration of love, the setting speaks for itself. The deck of the Sénang becomes your private lounge, with a panoramic view of the capital’s most beautiful monuments. The sun descends gently, the Haussmann façades turn gold, and time stands still.
Add a bottle of champagne, a few candles, a soft playlist, and you have the most romantic evening of your life. No need for fancy words: the Seine does the rest. Explore our romantic cruise on the Seine to prepare your surprise.
3. A birthday celebrated on the water
Blowing out your candles on a boat, with Paris as a backdrop: now that is a birthday idea that truly stands out. The Sénang welcomes up to 12 guests, making it the perfect setting for an intimate and warm celebration. No hundreds of unknown guests, no impersonal function room: just your loved ones, gathered on the deck of a magnificent Dutch tjalk.
Milestone birthdays — 30, 40, 50 — deserve a setting worthy of the occasion. But a birthday on the Seine does not need a round number to be memorable. Every year counts, and every voyage is different: the light changes, the seasons turn, and Paris constantly reinvents itself when seen from the water.
Cake, buffet, entertainment: you compose the celebration as you see fit. The captain takes care of the navigation; you take care of enjoying yourself. It is as simple as that. Organise your birthday on the Seine right now.
4. An original team building away from the office
Meeting-room seminars, escape games you have already done three times, company bowling: let us be honest, team building often lacks inspiration. A private cruise on the Seine changes the game entirely. The moment your colleagues step onto the deck of the Sénang, office codes fade away. Hierarchies relax, conversations become natural, and team cohesion builds on its own.
The format is ideal for small teams: up to 12 people, precisely the right size for a management committee, a project team or a group of managers. The atmosphere is at once professional and relaxed, conducive to genuine exchanges. You brainstorm better with the spire of Notre-Dame in the background — it has been proven.
Welcome cocktail, informal presentation, creative workshop on deck: the possibilities are many. And when your colleagues recount their day at home, they will not say “we did a team building” but “we sailed the Seine.” The difference is considerable. Discover our team building on the Seine package.
5. A sunset cruise
There is a precise moment, every day, when Paris transforms. Parisians call it the golden hour: that fleeting window when the sun dips behind the rooftops, flooding the city with a warm, coppery light. From the Seine, this spectacle is simply breathtaking.
A sunset cruise aboard the Sénang is a complete sensory experience. The sky shifts from blue to pink, then to orange and violet. Reflections dance on the water, monuments light up one by one, and the Eiffel Tower begins to sparkle. You have the best seat in the house for the most beautiful show in Paris, a glass in hand, a gentle breeze in your hair.
This cruise suits every occasion — or no particular one at all. Sometimes the finest gift you can give yourself is simply taking the time to contemplate. A sunset on the Seine cannot be told: it must be lived. Book your sunset cruise and let Paris do the rest.
The Sénang: your setting for every occasion
Whatever the occasion, the Sénang is far more than a boat: it is a living space, a place of emotion, a backdrop that no restaurant or reception hall can match. This authentic Dutch tjalk, with its spacious deck and warm interior, transforms every event into an imperishable memory.
With private cruises starting from €480 for the entire boat, the dream is more accessible than you might think. Shared among friends, colleagues or as a couple, the price per person remains remarkably gentle for an experience that is absolutely unique in Paris.
So, what will your next occasion be? Book your private cruise on the Seine and treat yourself to Paris seen from the water.
