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5 Best Dinner Cruises in Paris

Do you want to spend a magical evening on your trip to the City of Light? If so, do not hesitate to take a dinner cruise on the Seine. Here are the main options
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One of the most popular types of cruises in Paris is a tour of the Seine with dinner included. Without a doubt, it is a fantastic way to celebrate a special occasion, enjoy an unparalleled dinner, or get a unique view of the city under the beautiful lights that characterize Parisian nights.

There are various dinner cruise options available, which generally differ in terms of the type of boat, the time of the tour and, of course, the menu. But all of them will ensure you enjoy a magical evening!

1. Dinner cruises with live music on Bateaux Mouches

Bateaux Mouches Cruise| ©fabien de-saint-cyr
Bateaux Mouches Cruise| ©fabien de-saint-cyr

One of the best options for enjoying dinner while sailing on the River Seine is the Bateaux Mouches dinner cruise with live music. It offers a tour of the Seine where you can see the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Conciergerie, the Louvre Museum, the Orsay Museum, and Paris City Hall while enjoying a full menu with fresh, seasonal products that includes an appetizer, starters, main course, cheese, dessert, tea, or coffee.

Bateaux Mouches offers four types of dinner cruises lasting between an hour and a quarter and two and a quarter hours, with live music.

  • Menu - 6:00 p.m. service: Lasts one hour and 15 minutes and the price of the cruise starts at €79.
  • Prestige Menu: Lasts two and a quarter hours and prices start at €99.
  • Excellence Menu: Lasts two and a quarter hours and costs from €139.
  • Marriage proposals: Bateaux Mouche also offers a service for those who want to seal their commitment in this original way. The price is around $325.

In addition, they also offer dinner cruise services on special days such as New Year's Eve, with prices starting at €99, Valentine's Day from €99, July 14 from €180, Mother's Day from €79, and Christmas.

Interesting details about these cruises

  • Departure point: Pont de l'Alma, in the Port de la Conférence.
  • Duration... From 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
  • Price...from $152

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2. Cruises with gourmet dinner by Le Capitaine Fracasse

Le Capitaine Fracasse Cruise| ©Viator.com
Le Capitaine Fracasse Cruise| ©Viator.com

The gourmet dinner cruise with Le Capitaine Fracasse will take you along the banks of the Seine, where you can see various places of interest such as the Eiffel Tower, Saint-Louis Island, the Quai Branly Museum, the National Assembly, the Orsay Museum, the Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, among others. You will also pass under the Pont de l'Alma, the Pont Alexandre III, the Pont Neuf, and the Pont Charles de Gaulle while enjoying a dinner with a starter, main course, and dessert.

Le Capitaine Fracasse offers three dinner options lasting between two and two and a quarter hours.

  • Fracasse: This option includes a starter, main course, and dessert, but no drinks. Prices start at $54 for adults and $35 for children.
  • Amiral: This option also includes a welcome cocktail, half a bottle of wine, mineral water, coffee or tea, starting at $69, while for children it starts at $35.
  • Vinophile: This option includes a selection of fine wines or champagne, as well as mineral water, coffee, or tea. Prices start at $79 for adults and $35 for children.

They also offer special services for Valentine's Day from $89, Christmas Day from $89, New Year's Eve from $109, and July 14 from $129.

  • Departure point: Île aux Cygnes, at the Bir-Hakeim Bridge, next to the Eiffel Tower.
  • Duration... From 2:00 p.m. to 2:15 a.m.
  • Price... From $93

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3. Dinner cruises with La Marina de Paris

Cruise with La Marina de Paris| ©Bateau
Cruise with La Marina de Paris| ©Bateau

La Marina de Paris offers two types of dinner cruises in Paris, during which you will pass under several of the city's iconic bridges and see monuments such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Musée d'Orsay, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and the French National Assembly, while enjoying a menu that includes several starters, a choice of main course, dessert, and coffee.

  • Discovery: A cruise with a French cuisine menu that begins at sunset, for those who prefer to dine early. Prices start at $69, $35 for children aged 3 to 11, and the cruise lasts an hour and a quarter. In spring and autumn, this option coincides with the sunset, an indescribable spectacle.
  • Flavors: A cruise with a tasting menu that sets sail after dark, allowing you to admire the beauty of the city lit up at night. Prices start at $79 for adults and $35 for children, and the cruise lasts two hours.
  • Romantic Paris: A cruise with a French gourmet menu. Prices start at $99 for adults. The main advantage of this option is that your table will be located in a strategic position, next to a glass window.
  • Romantic dinner cruise: A cruise with an innovative tasting menu that ends at 11:15 p.m. Prices start at $99 for adults. This option also has the advantage of a table located in a strategic position next to a glass window.

The Marina de Paris offers a vegetarian option, and additional services can be added for an extra charge, such as choosing a table location by the window, birthday cake, a bottle of champagne, and more.

Interesting details about these cruises

  • Departure point... Port de Solférino next to the Musée d'Orsay.
  • Duration... From 1:45 hours to 2 hours.
  • Price... From $134

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4. Cruises with dinner and drinks included from Bateaux Parisiens

Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens| ©Jainbow
Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens| ©Jainbow

On the Seine River cruise with dinner and drinks from Bateaux Parisiens, you will take a tour of the Seine from which you will see the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Île de la Cité, and the Musée d'Orsay, among other monuments, while enjoying a dinner consisting of a starter, main course, and dessert made with typical French dishes and seasonal products.

The Bateaux Parisiens cruise offers two options throughout the day, each lasting two and a half hours and including live music.

  • Sunset dinner cruise: prices start at €89 per adult and €34 per child. You can pay an additional €10 to be seated at a table by the window.
  • Dinner Cruise at dusk: prices range from $99 to $210 per adult, depending on the location of the table on the boat, and the menu may include an appetizer with a glass of champagne, a selection of wines, and cheese.

In addition, this company offers a special service on Valentine's Day starting at $150; on France's National Day starting at $159; and on New Year's Eve starting at $395.

Interesting details about these cruises

  • Departure point: Port of La Bourdonnais.
  • Duration... 2:30 hours.
  • Price... From $144

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5. Diamant Bleu dinner cruises from the Port of Beaugrenelle

On the Diamant Bleu cruise| ©ukubaby
On the Diamant Bleu cruise| ©ukubaby

Diamant Bleu offers a dinner cruise on a panoramic boat with a terrace that can accommodate between 150 and 300 people. The departure point is at the Port of Beaugrenelle opposite the Statue of Liberty, under the Grenelle Bridge.

The Diamant Bleu cruise company has fewer services throughout the week and offers two options:

  • Italian dinner: This service takes place on an intimate and modern air-conditioned boat with a capacity for 70 people. It lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. The Italian menu consists of a starter, a choice of main course, and dessert. Prices start at €49.
  • Diamond Formula: This service takes place on Saturday evenings and costs from $69. Dinner consists of a tasting menu with a starter, a main course, and a dessert of your choice. What's more, if you decide to celebrate your birthday at Diamant Bleu, you'll receive a free birthday cake. During the tour, you'll also enjoy live music and have the option of adding extras such as choosing your table location so you can sit by the window for an additional $15.
  • Departure point: Port de Beaugrenelle opposite the Statue of Liberty, under the Grenelle Bridge.
  • Duration... 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Price... From approximately $49 to $85.

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How much does a dinner cruise in Paris cost?

Cruise along the Seine| ©Fernando Mafra
Cruise along the Seine| ©Fernando Mafra

The cost of a dinner cruise in Paris varies greatly depending on the company you choose, the type of menu, the time of the dinner, the duration of the trip, and the day you take it.

Prices range from the most economical at around €49 to the most expensive at approximately €400. For children, the menu also depends on many factors but is usually around €35.

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What are the attractions I shouldn't miss on a cruise in Paris?

Cruise on the Seine with the Eiffel Tower in the background| ©Heather (Gruber) Williams
Cruise on the Seine with the Eiffel Tower in the background| ©Heather (Gruber) Williams

On a night cruise along the Seine, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular lighting of iconic monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Île de la Cité, the Bourbon Palace, the Conciergerie, and the National Library of France, among others. I recommend paying special attention when passing under the bridges. You'll be able to take some dreamlike photos!

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Why is a dinner cruise in Paris recommended?

River and Eiffel Tower| ©Julia Volk
River and Eiffel Tower| ©Julia Volk

If you ask me if I recommend a dinner cruise on the Seine, I would say yes without hesitation. It's a fantastic plan if you have a special date to celebrate, and even if you don't, it's an experience you shouldn't miss, as seeing the most iconic monuments of the "City of Light" from the banks of the Seine as night falls and the city lights up is a unique experience. And what better way to enjoy it than with a delicious gourmet dinner? The most romantic plan if you're going with your partner, and unforgettable if you're going with your family or friends.

And so you don't arrive late for your date with the Seine, read the post on how to get around Paris.

Also, keep in mind that you can take a daytime cruise to see the city in the sunlight. If you want to know more about this experience, don't hesitate to read the post on cruises on the Seine, where you'll find the best options.

And, of course, I also recommend reading the article on the 10 best excursions so you can make a note of other plans for your trip.

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Reviews from other travellers

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    C. W.
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    Lovely cruise seeing the sights. Paid for the upgrade to early entry which was worth having not to rush. Beautiful violin music and delicious food.
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    M. B.
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    The evening was wonderful- great staff, lovely venue and dinner and music
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    L.
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    An unforgettable experience cruising along the Seine, dining with a view of the Eiffel Tower and ending the evening with the dazzling spectacle of the Moulin Rouge - simply magical!
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    V.
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    I loved the dinner overlooking the Eiffel Tower, it was a truly unique experience. The show at the Moulin Rouge was also impressive, a true Parisian spectacle.
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    M.
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    The view from the cruise and the dinner at the Eiffel Tower were spectacular, but the show at the Moulin Rouge was a bit too touristy for my taste.