No-license boat guide

Boat rental without a license for a bucolic cruise on the Marne, near Neuilly (93)

From April 18, 2026, the meetup is planned on the Neuilly-sur-Marne side for a boat ride not along the Seine but on the Marne, aboard a license-free boat you don’t need a license to operate.

Base nautique de Bougival (78): no-licence boats, playground and dance hall on the banks of the Seine

Want to cast off without leaving the region? In Bougival, in the Yvelines region (78), the Marin d'Eau Douce nautical base lets you sail electric boats, paddles and kayaks. On land, children can enjoy a harness-free net park and a zip-line, while the guinguette invites you to drop anchor for a gourmet break overlooking the Seine.

Akwa, licence-free boat hire and activities for all on the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq

On the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, Akwa is the new nautical base where friends can rent boats without a license!

Polpo Plage, the beach terrace on the Seine with a marina and electric boats, is back!

Polpo plage awaits you with its deckchairs and straw-hut-style bar from Thursday, April 3, 2025! Enjoy a summery beach terrace with your feet in the sand, plus a marina where you can take a boat ride on the Seine! This year, brasero evenings await you as a bonus.

Marin d'eau douce, no-licence boats for hire for a bucolic trip from Boulogne to Issy (92)

Fancy a boat trip? What's more, this time you'll be able to wear the captain's hat, as Marin d'eau douce offers you the chance to rent a boat without a license, for a trip of two hours or more!

Boats without a license for an original trip in Paris

Did you know? In Paris, it's possible to hire boats by the hour on the Bassin de la Villette. What an original way to enjoy the capital!