Private boat hire in Paris: Le Bateau Phare stays moored at the quayside

Published on 16 June 2026

Le Bateau Phare, a boat moored on the Seine opposite the BnF, in Paris 13th, can be privatised in full or one deck at a time.

A stable boat, with no boarding times

Le Bateau Phare does not sail: it stays moored at the port de la Gare, 3 Port de la Gare, 75013 Paris. Access is from the quayside, with no sailing times to keep to, Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 5 am.

Privatise the whole boat or one deck

The boat can be privatised in full or one deck at a time, across 600 m² and three decks. Groups are welcome from 20 people.

  • The Deck, upper deck: 130 people, for a cocktail reception;
  • The Carré, middle deck: 100 people, seated dinner or meeting;
  • The Cale, lower deck: 200 people, dance night;
  • The whole boat: 300 people;
  • The quayside Terrasse: 300 people, groups from 20 people.

Equipment on board

Customisable digital screens in every space, projector on request, Wi-Fi and redundant Internet connection. The Carré and the Cale are air-conditioned.

See the “Private boat hire in Paris” page, or contact the By Kadrance team for a quote.

Full details on the “Private boat hire in Paris” page on by-kadrance.com.

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