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Electric boat
rides, no
license needed

Boats seating 4 to 11 people, for trips lasting 1 to 5 hours, departing from the Bassin de la Villette.

Without a license

100% electric

Picnics are allowed

Access for People with Disabilities

Access for People with Disabilities

Reopening on March 5. The calendar is now open for booking your spring tour.

AKWA Navigation Map: 1-hour, 2-hour, 3-hour, and 5-hour round-trip routes from the Bassin de la Villette to Bobigny, showing mooring points and restricted areas

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How far do you want to go?

One hour is the perfect amount of time to take the helm and get a taste of sailing on the Bassin de la Villette. Starting at 2:00, you’ll pass under the Crimée Bridge and set off to explore the Ourcq Canal at your own pace.

1 h

Perfect for a gentle introduction to swimming in the Bassin de la Villette

2 to 3 hours

Cross the Crimean Bridge and head down the Ourcq Canal

★ Perfect for exploring Paris

4 to 5 hours

A half-day on the water to enjoy it to the fullest

Prices per boat

The price is for the boat, regardless of the number of passengers.

Boat

Seats

1 h

2 h

3 h

4 h

5 h

Ace

Seats for 4

1 h

45 €

2 h

80 €

3 h

110 €

4 h

140 €

5 h

170 €

Scoop

Seats for 6

1 h

60 €

2 h

100 €

3 h

140 €

4 h

180 €

5 h

220 €

Legend

9 seats

1 h

80 €

2 h

140 €

3 h

180 €

4 h

220 €

5 h

280 €

Most

11 seats

1 h

95 €

2 h

160 €

3 h

220 €

4 h

280 €

5 h

350 €

Options & Services

The AKWA Bar

Before or after your boat ride, treat yourself to a tasty break by the water.

Kids' Area

With our remote-controlled boats, little captains can get a taste of what it’s like to steer a boat and learn to sail just like the grown-ups!

Table

Add a table on board when you make your reservation so you can enjoy a comfortable picnic.

Birthday / Bachelor or bachelorette party

Event kit, €50 for 6: banner, tablecloth, bubble wand, party glasses, candles, candy, and tableware set.

What You Need to Know Before Booking

Key Pilot

upon presentation of identification

Onboard capacity:

Children, including infants, are counted as passengers.

Weather:

Non-refundable reservation; may be rescheduled in the event of a weather alert

Boats equipped with a canopy

to sail in the shade or out of the rain

€300 security deposit

by bank card or check

Picnic and drinks:

Bring whatever you like to put together a menu that suits your tastes. The pilot must remain sober throughout the entire voyage.

Dogs allowed:

small and medium-sized

Accessible to people with disabilities:

Please let us know by email before making a reservation

A special occasion?

In a relationship

With the family

Among Friends

The boat is reserved exclusively for your group: you choose the music, the picnic, and the itinerary.

Give a boat ride

A gift certificate sent by email, ready to print. The recipient chooses a date and makes a reservation online.

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Reopening on March 5

3 hours · up to 10 people · 3 time slots per day

Barbecue Boat

Lunch, after-work drinks, or dinner: enjoy your grilled dishes by the water.

Starting at €30 per person

Weekends, holidays, and school breaks

Cocotte Menu · 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. · 3 hours · up to 9 guests

Private Lunch Cruise Experience

Shared casseroles, served aboard a private dome on the Bassin de la Villette.

85 € per person

Every night

Raclette Package · 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. · 3 hours · up to 9 guests

Private Dinner Cruise Experience

Raclette cheeses made from raw milk, selected by Xavier Thuret, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France in cheese-making, served under a private dome.

110 € per person