Cruise through Old Paris on the Canal Saint-Martin

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Great Canel tour, very interesting with all the locks we went through, is a lovely cruise along the St Martin Canel, but it's long walk back though, as it's only one-way ⛴ which we did not realise, they kind of dump you off in the middle of nowhere, which we weren't expecting ... so you might have to find a subway station to get back into Paris centre. Still worth doing it, if you have the extra time to do it » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Big thanks to Pascal and Myriam for this lovely autumn outing. » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Great family outing on the canals! The trip along the canals from Bastille to La Villette is really fantastic! Going under the Bastille arch and through the tunnels - everything was perfect (just be sure to bundle up when it's cold to enjoy the upper deck). Our guide-crew member was great too: friendly, efficient, and gave really good explanations. » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« This is one of the most charming excursions in Paris. Both the crew member and the captain are exemplary. The explanations are thorough, all delivered with a smile and great cheer. » - Chantal

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Thank you to Jean-Pierre and Léa for this lovely trip along the Canal Saint-Martin today... Saint-Martin indeed. Great commentary and a warm welcome throughout. » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Special small secret gem among the big touristy boat rides in Paris ! Loved it! Best value, unique and informative » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« We had the pleasure of taking a wonderful cruise on a Canauxrama boat today, and it was an unforgettable experience all the way through, narrated by Clara, an excellent guide who swept us along with her passion for explaining the history of the Canal Saint-Martin and sharing lots of fun anecdotes... We'd definitely recommend this cruise with family or friends. As Parisians living right by the Arsenal, we'll certainly be back in other seasons to see these beautiful landscapes change throughout the year... » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« I did the guided tour under Place de la Bastille today. It was really excellent. Our guide shared so much interesting information — unfortunately I forgot his name, but he was fantastic! I highly recommend this tour. It lasts 2.5 hours and is definitely worth it. » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Today we had AMAZING tour with Benoit and Jean Pierre! Going through the vaults, canals and bassins with the boat brought us a new vision of Paris. Thank you for safe cruising, great stories and the best views we had our our trip! Don't hesitate to book this tour!! » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Hello, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you, along with my colleague, for our lovely cruise on Monday morning. The captain and the guide were truly wonderful, and the students loved every moment. Thank you as well for your help with the booking. Have a great rest of your day. » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Very efficient and great commentary on a very interesting canal cruise, well worth doing when in Paris. » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« We had the pleasure of taking a wonderful cruise on a Canauxrama boat today, and it was an unforgettable experience all along the way, narrated by Clara, an excellent guide who swept us along with her passion for explaining the history of the Canal Saint-Martin and sharing lots of fun anecdotes... We'd definitely recommend this cruise with family or friends. As Parisians living right by the Arsenal, we'll definitely be back in other seasons to see these beautiful landscapes change throughout the year... » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Impressive and informative — the passage through 8 different locks, the lifting bridge, and the swing bridge. Watch out for splashes! » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« I took a tourist boat from Port de l'Arsenal, near Place de la Bastille, all the way to Bassin de la Villette. ⛴ A cruise to discover the real face of Paris This boat doesn't stop at any of the city's famous tourist sites, and since there are so few of them along the way, you'll come across very few tourists. That made the trip feel even more special. The boat slowly cruised along the canals of Paris. Instead of famous landmarks, I passed by ordinary apartments and people relaxing in cafés, discovering the real face of Paris that you won't find in guidebooks. Watching Parisians unwind by the water was truly picturesque. This cruise is especially recommended for those who prefer Paris's everyday atmosphere over flashy tourist attractions. » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Lovely trip aboard the "Arletty," from Bastille to La Villette. Léa's commentary was really informative — we learned so much about the canal, the locks, Paris, its history and culture! I'd definitely recommend this outing, which I did with my 6-year-old son, who was thrilled to get a front-row view of the locks opening. A big thank you to Marc, the captain, and Léa, the guide (who switched effortlessly between French and English commentary while also whipping up hot drinks, even with a kettle that wasn't working!), for such a warm welcome on board! PS to Canauxrama: if Santa could bring the "Arletty" a working kettle, that'd make passengers and crew alike very happy. » - H2391JNjuliem

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« A fascinating trip, despite some technical issues with the swing bridge at the start of the journey, handled with real charm and confidence by our lovely guide/singer and the calm captain. Thank you so much for such a wonderful day! » - Andreas de Cologne

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« THIS is what you think of when you think of Paris! Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Easing down the canal, artists, people, families picnicing, laughing, glowing under the trees, sparkling sunlight. Yes, you have a lot of things to cover in Paris, but if you can squeeze this in, do. You will not regret it. We have been to Paris several times, and we were just looking for something to do. This "something to do" was the best thing we have done! We (all 4 of us) loved it. » - tom_l

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Very relaxed, boat was only half full. Very helpful staff and commentary in both French and English. » - gwhammond58

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« I did the guided tour under Place de la Bastille today. It was really excellent. Our guide shared so much interesting information - unfortunately I forgot his name, but he was fantastic! I highly recommend this tour. It lasts 2.5 hours and is definitely worth it. » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« It wasn't easy to make it in time, but at the very last minute the whole group managed to get on board. We had a great time, with sunshine and a really pleasant crew. Everyone appreciated the commentary. A big THANK YOU to you all. » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« "Excellent trip, and very informative about the underground tunnel and its history." "A wonderful moment outside of the present, back in the past, on the Canal Saint-Martin. We learned so much... thank you, Clara. The vault, the swing bridges, the locks... it was all fantastic! Thanks also to Captain Bruno. Highly recommend." » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Wonderful time spent on the Canal Saint-Martin, with commentary that was both historically interesting and full of humor! All delivered in perfect French-English bilingual style! Big thanks for this amazing experience! » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Great commentary and explanation along the canal route. The tour is well worth it. Drinks available on board » - Dean_B

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Fascinating and surprising! A must see hidden Paris treasure Who knew Paris had these waterways through the centre of Paris! » - Terry_M

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Do not miss this little known adventure in Paris. It is worth the ride and you spend two hours on the Seine... » - Patsy_E

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« It was a lovely, relaxing trip through the canals. The hosts were excellent. Drinks were available for purchase. I recommend it to anyone who needs a break from walking around. » - Ann_B

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« We did the excursion on the Canal Saint-Martin. It's fine to do once, but nothing more. The tunnel passage gets boring fast, within five minutes at most, and after the second lock, it stops being interesting at all. The boat has clearly seen better days, the indoor seating takes some getting used to, a vending machine would be enough for onboard catering, and the commentary isn't really captivating. As I said, it's doable, but don't expect too much. » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« Information severely lacking, no one at the counter at the Arsenal, phone number unusable from a foreign phone. Be very careful about the details written in tiny print on the tickets. Terrible. » - Canauxrama client

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐« We went on the 2 1/2 hour cruise which was two hours too long. There was nothing memorable besides the waiting lock after lock. The company also picked up schools of kids and dropped them off and picked up more too extend the time. » - Canauxrama client