Private Bachelorette Boat Cruise in Paris
On the Seine, with photographer, drinks, and your own playlist — handled from start to finish.
Two private Seine cruise options for bachelorette groups: a 90-minute Private Boat from €1,600, or a 1h45 Champagne Yacht with Ruinart and an attendant from €3,500. Both come with a photographer on board, your own playlist, and the boat to yourselves — no other passengers, no shared schedule, no fixed route past the points you want to see.
| Private Boat | Champagne Yacht | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | from €1,600 | from €4,800 |
| Duration | 90 minutes | 1h45 |
| Group size | up to 8 | up to 12 |
| Champagne | Additional | Ruinart, included |
| Attendant | Captain | Captain + private attendant |
| Florals | Silk arrangement on board | Silk arrangement on board |
| Music | Your playlist via Bluetooth | Your playlist via Bluetooth |
| Photographer | Included — 60-min shoot, 20 edited images | Included — 60-min shoot, 20 edited images |
| Best for | Groups of 5–8, day or sunset | Groups of 8–12, longer route, big-night feel |
We reply within an hour, never longer than 8
How long should a bachelorette boat cruise be?
90 minutes is the right length for groups who want to drink, take photos, and head straight to dinner. 1h45 works for longer cruises with champagne service. Three hours is too long for most bachelorette groups.
The 90-minute Private Boat keeps the energy high. You board, photographer starts shooting, you cover the western Seine — Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Louvre — and you’re back in time to walk to dinner. The 1h45 Champagne Yacht extends the route past Notre-Dame and Île Saint-Louis, with champagne service threaded across the whole ride. Beyond two hours on the water, energy starts to dip and the photos repeat themselves.
Should we book a private cruise or join a shared one?
Shared cruises put your group on a tour boat with strangers. A private cruise is the boat just for you — your music, your start time, your route, your drinks. For a bachelorette, private is worth the difference.
Shared sightseeing cruises run from about €15 a head and cover the same landmarks. They’re fine for sightseeing. They’re not built for a group photoshoot, your own playlist, the bride doing the champagne pop, or any of the photo setups that make the day feel like a bachelorette and not a tour. The private option is also the only one where the photographer can move freely on the boat to shoot from different angles.
What does the cruise route cover?
The Private Boat covers the western Seine — Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, the Louvre, Pont des Arts. The Champagne Yacht extends further east to the Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame, and Île Saint-Louis.
Both routes are designed to put the Eiffel Tower in frame for the first 20 minutes — best light, best photos, best energy. The yacht route loops further east before turning back, giving you Pont Alexandre III, Notre-Dame, and the île at golden hour if you book a late-afternoon slot. Boarding location is sent on WhatsApp 48 hours before — most groups arrive directly from their hotel by taxi or Uber.
Is a photographer included?
Every cruise comes with a photographer on board for the full ride. They shoot for 60 minutes and deliver 20 edited images within seven days.
The photographer stays on the boat the whole time — group portraits, candids, the bride’s solo shots with the floral arrangement, the champagne pop, walking and laughing shots from the bow. All photos are taken on or from the boat, with the Eiffel Tower, the bridges, and the Seine itself as the backdrop. If you also want photos on land at Trocadéro or Pont Alexandre III, those are a separate setup we can pair with the cruise on the same day — ask on WhatsApp.
What group size works on these boats?
The Private Boat fits up to 8 comfortably. The Champagne Yacht fits up to 12. For groups larger than 12, message us — we book additional capacity on a case-by-case basis.
The right boat depends less on price and more on group dynamics. Groups of 5 or 6 feel cosier on the small boat with everyone facing each other. Groups of 9 or more spread out better on the yacht and benefit from the longer 1h45 ride. If you’re between sizes, we usually recommend the yacht — the extra room matters more than the extra cost when you’re trying to get good group photos.
FAQ
Is there a bathroom on board?
Yes on both boats. The Private Boat has a small WC. The Champagne Yacht has a larger one. We don’t recommend planning a 90-minute cruise around heavy drinking on the small boat — most groups handle it fine, but it’s tight.
What if it rains?
The small Private Boat has no shelter, so if rain is forecast we offer a date swap or move you to the yacht (which is partially covered). Light Paris drizzle usually doesn’t cancel cruises. Heavy rain or wind, we contact you 24 hours before to discuss options.
Can we play our own music?
Yes. Both boats have Bluetooth speakers. Send the Spotify or Apple Music playlist link in advance, or connect your phone on board.
Can we bring our own champagne or drinks?
On the Private Boat — yes, bring whatever you want. On the Champagne Yacht — Ruinart is included, but you can bring extra bottles if your group drinks beyond what’s served. Glasses are provided on both.
Can we bring food, snacks, or a cake?
Yes on both boats. Cake stand and small plates are provided on the yacht. The small boat is BYO for everything food-related.
What’s the dress code?
No dress code — go as glam as you want. Heels work fine on both boats. In cooler months bring a layer; the Seine is colder than central Paris by a few degrees. For golden-hour photos on the yacht, soft fabrics and warm tones photograph best against the Pont Alexandre III lights.
What time of day is best?
Late afternoon into golden hour is the most popular slot — best light for photos, most active feel on the river. Daytime cruises work for groups who want the full landmark sweep without dark shots. Night cruises are an option but the photos lean moody and the boat traffic is lower.
Where do we board?
We send the boarding location on WhatsApp 48 hours before your cruise. It’s a short taxi or Uber from most central Paris hotels.
How far in advance should we book?
Four to six weeks for peak season (May–September), two to three weeks otherwise. Saturdays at golden hour book up first. If you’re inside two weeks, message us anyway — we sometimes have last-minute availability.
Ready to lock a date?
Send your dates and group size on WhatsApp. We come back with a quote, the boat option that fits, and availability — usually within an hour, never more than 8.