A new electric boat provides a model of how electrification can enhance river hospitality.
In Paris, on the waters of the Seine, Compagnie des Bateaux à Roue has presented its latest vessel. Héméra is a modern craft that combines elegance, innovation and respect for the environment. It is fully electric and equipped with cutting-edge technologies that minimize its environmental impact.
Compagnie des Bateaux à Roue, part of the Esprit Seine group, is known for its private cruise services and floating restaurants. With the Héméra, it is positioning itself as a leading player in the ecological transition process, inaugurating the first fully electric boat to navigate the Seine. The vessel was built in the Haute-Seine shipyards in the Paris suburbs, and was launched in June 2024, in time for the Paris Olympic Games. Héméra joins a fleet of seven diesel units and the Maison Jaune floating restaurant. This new 39m-long boat features two electric motors and an aqua-thermal air-conditioning system. These solutions not only offer ecological benefits but also significantly reduce noise pollution. After careful tests, the noise from electric motors was observed to be less intense than diesel propulsion and fully complies with existing noise regulations.
Héméra offers passengers a unique experience, being able to accommodate up to 40 people seated or 60 for cocktails. The boat has two outdoor terraces and is ideal for cocktails, dinners, business seminars and private celebrations, including weddings. The boat has an operational range of up to four hours, enough for two-and-a-half-hour cruises.