Whether it’s your first or fifth time in Paris, any pick of the best Seine River dinner cruises down the famous waterway will blow your high heels off!
Even if you’ve explored the city or the river before, there’s something oh-so-magical about this experience.
At the end of the day, the surroundings are what make a dinner cruise on the Seine River so special, but it’s also about the food — you’re in one of the world’s Food Capitals! Combining both, this is one activity hard to beat!
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With plentiful options and so many reviews, it can be daunting to know which one to go with. Luckily, our complete guide about the best Seine River cruises includes everything you need to know about sightseeing options and famous landmarks, routes, different lunch and dinner cruise operators, and so much more.
1 – Dinner Cruise by Bateaux Parisiens
With the city lights dancing off the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, revel in a gourmet three-course meal (of classic French dishes) with your favorite person during a Bateaux Parisiens Dinner Cruise.
There are multiple seating options (middle, window seats and tables at the bow) and menus to suit all budget types.
Expect champagne on arrival and live musical entertainment setting the mood.
- 6.30 PM Cruise: 1h15minutes
- 8.30 PM Cruise: 2.5 hours
- Etoile Service: €95
- Privilège Service: €125
- Premier Service: €149
- Etoile Service: €115
- Decouverte Service: €139
- Privilège Service: €185
- Premier Service: €215
Our review
This one really impresses with its menus. Think French duck foie gras, snail tart and spiced duckling fillet with a citrus dressing …
We especially love the panoramic views, and no matter your seating, you’re blessed with river vistas from all angles.
It’s a fabulous pick for couples: only one section of the boat allows dinner reservations with kids onboard.
We especially love the route, with the Eiffel as the star of the show!
2 – Dinner Cruise by Bateaux Mouches
For those that don’t want to just float along the river confined indoors; feel the river breeze on your skin from the open top deck when embarking on a dreamy Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise.
Feast on traditional French cuisine, highlighting regional ingredients, while the sounds of the grand piano and violin take you into the night.
- Dinner menu - 6pm early bird Service: €85
- Prestige dinner menu: €115
- Excellence dinner menu: €155
- Get a Yes in Paris - Marriage Proposal: €340
Our review
Thanks to the boat’s design, with its rooftop setup, this dinner cruise is perfect for photo-happy travelers — or professional photographers — snapping all the sites you pass by from open surroundings
We especially love the menus, with multiple choices between various starters, mains and dessert (or cheese platters). The pricier dinner menus have fancier items, but no matter which one, the food doesn’t disappoint!
3 – La Gourmande Seine Dinner Cruise by Le Diamant Bleu
The dinner experience with the La Gourmande Seine Dinner Cruise aboard Le Diamant Bleu is top-notch, from the service to the setting.
Dazzling guests with its superyacht-like design, enjoy drinks under the stars from its open 350m² terrace deck. Dinner is served while live musicians strum guitars, and as dessert approaches, kick back and head to the dance floor, where a DJ spins the funkiest beats.
- Gourmet Package: €89
- Sparkling Gourmet Package: €129
- Add a VIP bay window location to your package for an extra €15
- Add a PRESTIGE location (at the bow of the boat) to your package for an extra €20
Our review
While some of the other Seine River dinner cruises have an overly fancy feel, this one is perfect for a group of friends, welcoming younger crowds with open arms. We love the DJ!
All ingredients are sourced from local producers, and so the plates are always seasonally fresh.
The boat stops for long enough in front of the twinkling Eiffel Tower and doesn’t just glide past. Bonus!
4 – La Trattoria sur Seine dinner cruise by Le Diamant Bleu
Oui, oui, we may be in France, but who’s to say you have to only eat French food? If you’re in the mood for Italian, then book a table onboard the Theo barge boat (an open upper deck included) for its La Trattoria sur Seine dinner cruise!
Seating 90 passengers only, it’s an intimate affair!
- Trattoria formula – 1st service: €55
- Trattoria formula – 2nd service: €59
- Add a VIP bay window location to your package for an extra €10
- Add a Rooftop Dining location for an extra €15
Our review
Two words: handmade pasta! Using imported ingredients straight from Italia, like Sicilian wheat, transport yourselves to Italy for the night!
Not only is the food traditional, but so is the ambiance! From its classic Italian lounge, Italian songs and opera arias fill the air!
What do we love most? This excursion ensures that you get to see the most famous landmarks of Paris!
5 – Dinner cruise by Paris Seine
No matter which one of the three boats you end up on during your dinner cruise by Paris Seine, you’re in for a treat! All boast unique features: the Saphir has a 100m² open-air terrace, the Grand Pavois has a glass roof, and the Vert Galant is all-wooden floors.
Expect a menu full of seasonal products inspired by French gastronomy.
- 6 PM Cruise: 1h15mins
- 8 PM Cruise: 2 hours
- Paris Flavors: €75
- Festive Paris: €85
- Romantic Paris: €120
- Paris Flavors: €65
- Festive Paris: €75
- Romantic Paris: €100
Our review
These dinner cruises are super affordable in comparison to some of the others — no matter which one you book. On that note, discover different seating plans to suit all budget types.
Our personal favorite is the cruise onboard the romantic Saphir, with dining options available outside (weather permitting).
6 – Dinner cruise by Ducasse sur Seine
Calling all the serious foodies out there! It’s time to put on your red lips and don your high heels for the fancy schmancy Ducasse sur Seine dinner cruise!
Forget about an ordinary three-course meal; here, you have the option of a four, five or six-course menu! We’re talking lobster, scallops and truffles!
And just wait until you get a load of the all-glass boat …
- 4 Course Dinner: €160
- 4 Course Dinner + Food & Wine Pairing: €265
- 5 Course Dinner: €200
- 5 Course Dinner + Food & Wine Pairing: €305
- 6 Course Paris est une fête: €500
Our review
Eco Warriors, as the first 100% electric Parisian floating restaurant, this boat is 100% ecologically friendly!
We’re obsessed with the professional sommelier services (a private wine cellar onboard included), and the entire experience runs like a proper restaurant — plus, the ship is so silent, it all makes you forget you’re traveling on water.
7 – Dinner cruise by Don Juan II
If you’re keen on at least one Michelin-star experience in Paris, ditch all your previous ideas and opt for the Michelin-award-winning Don Juan II dinner cruise instead! Providing the most unique setting for it, it doesn’t get better than its one-star cuisine!
Its elegant and rich interiors (and Art Déco vibes) add the final cherry.
Our review
With three-star Michelin chef Frédéric Anton at the helm, expect the most gorgeous graphic plates of food flying out of this professional kitchen!
And because it’s got such a high-caliber chef leading the way, the restaurant boat matches in standard. We just love the regal feeling, everything dripping in luxury, including the wine cellar!
8 – Dinner cruise by Capitaine Fracasse
How delicious does celery root remoulade with truffle sound? Or how about duck breast tossed with honey and nuts? Indulge in a gourmet three-course dinner cruise aboard Capitaine Fracasse.
Admire the sunset from the outdoor terrace (the perfect setting for drinks and mingling with other guests), or cozy up indoors in a plush and comfortable setting.
Thinking of popping the question? Add on extras like a window or front-of-ship table and a rose bouquet.
- Fracasse Package: €69
- Amiral Package: €79
- Champagne Package: €89
Our review
Free onboard wifi? You bet!
We also love the fact that there’s a plant-based menu available (on request beforehand)!
Don’t forget to let them know if it’s your birthday for a sweet surprise of glitter cake and a glass of bubbly!
No matter which of the dinner packages you choose, the menus are all the same; it’s another super affordable dinner cruise.
9 – Dinner cruise by Calife
With a Calife Dinner Cruise, you’re spoiled with an array of seating plans, each one designated in a different part of this vintage barge. Whether it’s the terrace, veranda or its exotic wood living room salon, fall into the rhythm of the Seine with 360-degree views.
Expect a cocktail reception greeting you as you arrive, and there’s a live jazz concert every night in the grand music room!
- Salon lounge dining: €87
- Terrace or Veranda dining: €107
- Salon lounge dining: €129
- Terrace or Veranda dining: €149
Our review
Honestly, it’s the unique seating sections of this boat that win our hearts over. Depending on the weather, the terrace is open or covered (and with heating), the veranda has a see-through glass roof, and the indoor lounge is modeled after a classic Parisian Salon (every table, a window seat).
All menus are three courses, and if there’s one item you have to try, it’s the famous iced nougat!
10 – Paris en Scène dinner cruise
Inspired by the French classic “en cocotte” casserole dish, a dinner cruise with Paris en Scène is a feast for the senses, all dishes revolving around traditional French simmered dishes.
With all the makings of a classic French bistro, menus comprise starters, a casserole main and dessert. Lap up the all-round views from bay windows or the terrace on the upper deck!
- Water Cruise: €55
- Wine Cruise: €65
- Champagne Cruise: €75
Our review
With two dinner cruise timetables available (7.15 PM and 9.45 PM), no one has to miss out, especially if you’re a night owl!
Its distinct style of cuisine sets it apart from the usual menus offered elsewhere.
Not breaking any bank accounts with its reasonably-priced options, we suggest going the full mile and opting for the Champagne Cruise.
11 – Bistronomic dinner cruise by Eiffel Croisières
Departing from the foot of the famously ornate Alexandre III Bridge, prepare your palettes for the delicious degustation menu from Eiffel Croisières’s Bistronomic Dinner.
Savor each morsel with stunning panoramas thanks to the Ivoire barge’s giant windows.
Changing with each new season, always expect something new from this kitchen. Not keen on a tasting menu? A la carte options are available, too, fab wine list included!
- Bistronomic Dinner: €59
- Bistronomic Dinner with wine: €69
- Bistronomic Dinner with Champagne: €79
Our review
The food and wine pairings are a must for anyone considering themselves a vino connoisseur.
In case you were wondering, a vegetarian menu is available.
We’re mega fans of its onboard sightseeing commentary — they provide a QR code to download a description of all the monuments you pass by during the cruise.
12 – Prestige dinner cruises by Eiffel Croisières
Say hello to seafood towers, champagne showers and terrace moments under the moon!
Three glistening and glamorous lounges await you onboard the luxe Tosca barge. It’s not named the Prestige Dinner for no reason!
Admire the sites from its Privilege Lounge’s bay windows, sweep in panoramas at the bow at the Premium Lounge, and the upper deck is the VIP Lounge.
See how many bridges you can count (hint: you sail under 31 of the 37)!
- Prestige Dinner: €79
- Prestige Dinner with wine: €89
- Prestige Dinner: €99
Our review
Tables are set to fine-dining standards, and think seasonal ingredients with the options of seafood, meat or vegetarian menus. Plus, wine pairings!
We (highly) recommend the seafood option — we’re talking langoustines, oysters and shrimp on ice! If you want to order the seafood tower (its signature), let them know in advance.
P.S. Right at the Statue of Liberty, your captain rotates ship so that you catch direct sight of Paris’ most famous landmark. Quick, get your camera!
13 – Bistro dinner cruise by Canauxrama
Nothing beats a divine charcuterie and cheese board — and you’re in the perfect country for it! Add onto that a glass of Champagne and macarons (with live music setting the tone), and you’re all set for a quintessential Parisian soiree!
All thanks to Canauxrama’s La Parisienne Gourmande Cruise.
Take cover on the lower deck or dine under the warm evening sky. In cooler months, both sections are heated.
- Add a glass of champagne and a trio of macarons for an extra €11
Our review
This is for those that maybe have dinner plans later on but still want to experience the romance of an evening cruise filled with good food and fine wine!
Cue the accordion player and festive atmosphere, and you can topple up at the bar.
We’re mega fans of its first-come, first-pick seating vibes, and you’ll pass the Eiffel Tower not once, but twice on this trip.
14 – Seine River dinner cruise and Eiffel Tower combo
When the Eiffel Tower lights up at night, she becomes even more alluring! Add some extra excitement to your dinner cruise, finishing off the night with a climb up Paris’ most famous landmark!
Choose a guided exploration through its three levels, or opt for a combo that simply includes entrance tickets to the Iron Lady.
If you’re planning a proposal, these combination cruises are utterly romantic!
15 – Seine River dinner cruise and Moulin Rouge combo
“Because we can, can, can. Yes we can, can, can, can” embark on a dinner cruise AND a visit to none other than the world-famous Moulin Rouge in one go!
After you’ve got a load of the most famous sites along the Seine, complete your evening with a show at the iconic cabaret house!
All logistics are taken care of; what a pleasure!
How to book Seine River dinner cruises?
Bookings are essential to secure your spot on your preferred floating restaurant.
Either book directly with the cruise company or with an online travel agency.
What’s the difference? Online operators often offer discounted rates, as well as epic combo tickets (for anyone wanting to visit the Eiffel Tower or experience the Moulin Rouge show after your dinner cruise). With a combination package, save extra euros!
Use our search engine to explore and compare the different cruise and combo tour options available on the web in one simple click!
With so many incredible options on the table, don’t miss out on the best Seine River dinner cruises for an unparalleled night out.
If your evenings are already full with other plans, you don’t have to miss out on the experience! Here are the best Seine River lunch cruises for daytime options.
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Bon Appétit!