Water taxi: Uber expands its service on the water at European travel hotspots

One private yacht in Ibiza

Since this year Uber Yacht on the coast of Ibiza, which can be booked via the app from 26 July. The "package price" of 200 euros per person includes an eight-hour luxury transfer on board a Sunseeker yacht including skipper and stylish catering with champagne and tapas. The exclusive tour departs daily at 12 noon from Ibiza Town Marina between 3 and 20 August and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

By water taxi through the lagoon city and into Greek bays

In Venice, Uber customers can order "limousine boats" for up to six people for between 120 and 150 euros. There are almost 200 pick-up and drop-off points in the Venetian lagoon for the launch of the service. The ride-hailing company is also expanding its mobility services in Greece: from this month Uber Boat available on Mykonos, in Athens, on Corfu and Santorini. From 200 euros, holidaymakers can be driven to remote beaches and bays. The service, including skipper, can be booked via app between 9am and 9pm.

Private tour across the Seine

Paris offers Uber Cruise offers private tours on the Seine between 12 July and 3 August. The one-hour trips on the electric boats depart every 20 minutes between 3 and 10 pm from the centrally located Pont Marie. A glass of sparkling wine is served as a welcome drink.

All offers depend on local weather conditions and early booking is recommended. According to the company, bookings via the Uber app in holiday destinations such as Spain and Greece increased by up to 55 per cent last year. In total, more than 6.5 million people have used the Uber app.