Best Seine River dinner cruise
The Seine river cruise truly is a memorable experience during a stay in Paris. You get the best seats to watch the legendary monuments of Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Alexandre III bridge and of course the Eiffel Tower. In the early evening, several companies offer dinner cruises with a spectacular view of the City of Light. These restaurant boats are heated or cooled according to the season and some of them even have a terrace.
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Bateaux-Mouches ? Bateaux Parisiens ? Which cruise line to choose?
Bateaux Mouches
The Bateaux Mouches company is the most famous in Paris. The boats are entirely glassed and offer panoramic views of the Parisian landscape. When you are comfortably seated next to the windows, you will be entertained with an orchestra.
Bateaux Parisiens
The Bateaux Parisiens are a good choice for a fine dinner with attentive waiters. Panoramic boats allow you to contemplate the beautiful bridges of Paris. The pier is located a few steps from the Eiffel Tower.
Paris Seine - La Marina
Paris Seine is an amazing opportunity to spend some quality time with your family or couple. The fleet has boats with large windows, and the crew is warm. For dinner, you can choose a tasting of appetizers and desserts.
Le Diamant Bleu
The Diamant Bleu dinner cruise in Paris is a unique culinary experience that will allow you to discover the City of Light from a different angle. Aboard this exceptional boat, you can enjoy a high-quality gourmet dinner while admiring the most beautiful illuminated monuments of Paris.
On the menu, you can enjoy refined dishes prepared by the chef of the Diamant Bleu, based on fresh and seasonal products. The dishes are accompanied by a selection of quality wines that will go perfectly with the different flavors on offer.
The Diamant Bleu is also equipped with a panoramic terrace that will allow you to enjoy exceptional views of the banks of the Seine and the emblematic monuments of Paris such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, or the Louvre.
Capitaine Fracasse
The Capitaine Fracasse offers a cruise from the Bir-Hakeim bridge, on the "Ile aux Cygnes" (island of Swans) which hosts the Statue of Liberty. The food is freshly prepared on board. On the terrace, smokers or everyone else get the best spots of Paris from the Seine.
Paris en Scène
Paris en Scène offers the most affordable dinner cruise, from 39€. Boats are cozy and trendy, besides you are settled in comfortable leather armchairs. Enjoy the lovely surroundings.
This table summarizes main differences between these dinner cruise companies:
| BATEAUX MOUCHES | BATEAUX PARISIENS | PARIS SEINE | CAPITAINE FRACASSE | PARIS EN SCÈNE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHEDULE | ||||
Boarding: 5.30pm or 8.00pm Departure: 6.00pm or 8.30pm Return to dock: 7.15pm or 10.45pm |
Boarding: 6.00pm or 8.00pm Departure: 6.15pm or 8.30pm Return to dock: 7.45pm or 11.00pm |
Boarding: 6.15pm or 9.00pm Departure: 6.45pm or 9.15pm Return to dock: 8.00pm or 11.15pm |
From Sun. to Fri. Departure at 8.45pm Return to dock at 11pm Saturdays Departure at 6.30pm or 9.15pm Return to dock at 8.15pm or 11.15pm |
Departure at 6.00pm, 8.00pm, 10.15pm |
| CRUISE DURATION | ||||
| 1h15 when departure at 6.00pm 2h15 when departure at 8.30pm |
1h30 when departure at 6.15pm 2h30 when departure at 8.30pm |
1h15 when departure at 6.45pm 2h00 when departure at 9.15pm |
1h45 when departure at 6.30pm 2h15 when departure at 8.45pm 2h00 when departure at 9.15pm |
1h15 |
| PRICE | ||||
| From 75€ | From 69€ | From 60€ | From 65€ | From 42€ |
| DETAILS | ||||
| Tables next to the windows Scenic boat Live violin and piano |
At the foot of Eiffel Tower Orchestra and singer Scenic boat |
Fine French cuisine Renovated vessels Large windows |
Dinner by Chef Martial Next to Eiffel Tower Family Atmosphere |
Panoramic view Outdoor terrace Leather chairs |
| BOARDING | ||||
| Pont de l'Alma - Paris 8e | Port de la Bourdonnais - Paris 7e | Port de Solférino - Paris 7e | Ile aux Cygnes - Paris 16e | From Nov. to Apr.: Escale de Grenelle From May to Oct.: Pont Saint-Michel |
| SUBWAY | ||||
| Alma Marceau (L9) | Bir Hakeim (L6, RER C) | Assemblée Nationale (L12) Musée d'Orsay (RER C) |
Bir-Hakeim (L6, RER C) | From Nov. to Apr.: Bir-Hakeim (L6, RER C) From May to Oct.: Saint-Michel (L4, RER B, C) |
| PARKING | ||||
| Free during the cruise | Parking Quai Branly | Parking du Carrousel du Louvre | Parking Grenelle (Gratuit) | From Nov. to Apr.: Parking Grenelle (Gratuit) From May to Oct.: Parking Saint Michel |
| CHILDREN RATE | ||||
| from 3 to 11 | from 0 to 12 | from 0 to 10 | from 0 to 10 | from 0 to 10 |
| WHEELCHAIR ACCESS | ||||
| manual and motor | manual | manual | no | no |
| TERRACE | ||||
| yes | no | no | yes | yes |
| SMOKING | ||||
| yes | yes | no | yes | yes |
| ONLINE BOOKING | ||||
| Bateaux Mouches | Bateaux Parisiens | Paris Seine | Capitaine Fracasse | Paris en Scène |
For all: - air conditioned/heated: yes - dress code: Smart casual - animals: no - toilets: yes - comments during the cruise: no - vegetarian menu: yes - halal or kosher meals: no