WeBoat, the new project of Sarah and Benjamin Benoliel.
WeBoat was born out of the desire of Sarah and Benjamin Benoliel, brother and sister, to share their passion for the Seine and for unique experiences. After a first joint project, Billy Wash, a chain of vintage-style laundromats in Paris, they came up with a new concept: rediscovering the capital from its most beautiful viewpoint, the water.
The idea came naturally: sailing down the Seine as a way of exploring the city in a different way. One is a musician (pianist, guitarist, and coach on MY TF1’s “The Voice”), the other is the former owner of three Parisian bars called “Chez toi ou chez moi.” Together, they got their boating licenses… and suddenly, anything became possible.
All that was missing was the essential: a boat like no other, capable of accommodating twelve passengers in a friendly, elegant and relaxed atmosphere.
In 2019, WeBoat was launched.
Our Dutch yacht
To create a unique boat, Sarah turned to Holland, the historic cradle of river navigation. There she found the ideal shipyard, capable of designing a boat offering a 360° panoramic view, designed for intimate cruising and comfort.
In January 2020, the boat was built. It was then transported by road to Paris, where it first joined the West Marina before mooring permanently at the Port de l’Arsenal on March 1, 2020.
Under a blue early spring sky, “Sam,” the first boat in the WeBoat fleet, set sail for the Eiffel Tower on its very first voyage.
Our evolution: The House on the Water
In 2024, WeBoat continues its development with a new concept in line with WeBoat:
La Maison sur l’Eau, located in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine in the Yvelynes department (40 minutes by car from Paris – Bastille), a unique and intimate space designed to host:
– high-end private events,
– photo shoots,
– exclusive experiences,
– creative collaborations,
– tailor-made services.