Lunch and dinner cruises on the Seine

Let the Seine introduce you to Paris and its monuments on a leisurely lunch or dinner cruise.

Do you dream of discovering the charms of the French capital and getting away from the traffic and crowds? Make time stand still and forget about the present. Let the Seine transport you on a wonderful journey and discover the timelessness and majesty of Paris and its remarkable monuments as you cruise along the water. A table in the sun for a pleasant lunch or with subdued lighting and a more intimate atmosphere: an ideal setting for a gourmet escapade, a romantic evening, an innovative dinner ideawith the family or an original experience toenjoy with friends.

The huge bay windows give you 360° views of Paris! The Eiffel Tower, the Orsay Museum, the Institut de France, the Île de la Cité, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris , the Île Saint-Louis, the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall), the Conciergerie, the Louvre Museum, the Grand Palais, the Maison de la Radio, the Statue de la Liberté, as well as the Passerelle des Arts, the (bridges) Pont Neuf, Pont de Bir Hakeim, Pont Alexandre III … The city’s finest museums and monuments set the scene for this magical experience – a pleasure for the taste buds and the eyes !
 

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THE BATEAUX PARISIENS

The Bateaux Parisiens company has a fleet of 13 boats including 5 restaurant boats: Le Bretagne, L’Onyx, the Sapphire, Le Crystal and the latest of the fleet the Diamant II. There are several categories of service from the simplest to the most luxurious. For lunch : ‘Etoile’ (€59), ‘Privilege’ (€77) and Premier (€89). For dinner : ‘Etoile’ (€99), ‘Elegance’ (€138), ‘Privilege’ (€168) and Premier (€205). Traditional French cuisine is prepared on board by the chef. On the menu: Scallops, snails from Burgundy, sea bass fillet, rump of veal, vacherin, dessert ... The difference in the service lies in extra options: seating position on board, vintage wines, cheese course, petits fours. Artists and musicians provide musical entertainmentduring the lunch and dinner cruises (except the one at 6.15pm). The menu is renewed twice per year and a special menu is offered for the end of year festivities, Valentine’s Day and 14 July (French national holiday).

Embarkation point: below the Eiffel Tower

Times and rates

- Lunch cruise at 12.45pm: service Etoile, Privilège and Premier. Check-in ends at 12.30pm. Boat leaves at 12.45pm. Return to quayside: 14.45pm. Duration of cruise: 2hrs. From €.59. Child: €34.

- Dinner cruise at 6.15pm: check-in ends at 6pm. Return to quayside: 7.30pm. Duration of cruise: 1hr15. From €69. Child: €34.

- Dinner cruise at 8.30pm: service Etoile, Elégance, Découverte (from 4 October 2016), Privilège and Premier. Check-in ends at 8.15pm. Boat leaves at 8.30pm. Return to quayside: 11pm. Duration of cruise: 2hrs30. From €.99. Child: €34.

- Dinner cruise at 9pm: check-in ends at 8.45pm. Boat leaves at 9pm. Return to quayside: 10.30pm. Duration of cruise: 1hr15. From €69. Child: €34.

- Dinner cruise 14 July: service Etoile, Elégance, Privilège and Premier. Check-in ends at 7.30pm. Boat leaves at 8pm. Dinner cruise ends at midnight. From €155. Child: €155.

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LES BATEAUX MOUCHES

For more than 60 years the Bateaux Mouches company has been taking Parisians and tourists on magical sightseeing tours along the Seine. Its 5 restaurant boats – The Jean Sébastien Mouche, the Gabarre, the Parisien, the Patache, and the Zouave de l’Alma have been offering quality lunch and dinner cruises combining exceptional surroundings and traditional French cuisine: foie gras, salmon, lobster-tail, sirloin steak, Paris Brest, croustillant chocolat … prepared on board by a chef and his team. Choice of 4 menus: ‘Douce France’, ‘Excellence’, ‘Prestige’ and the brand new ‘Paris 18.00’ (since 1 April 2016). Special evenings are organized for New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, marriage proposals and Bastille Day.

Embarkation point: pont de l'Alma

Times and rates

- ‘Douce France’ lunch cruise: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Embarkation time: 12.30pm. Boat leaves at 1pm. Return to quayside: 2.45pm. Duration of cruise: 1hr45. From €60. Child: €29.

- Dinner cruise - ‘Menu Paris 18h00’: embarkation time: 5.35pm . Boat leaves at 6pm. Return to quayside: 7.15pm. Duration of cruise: 1hr15. From €75. Child: €40.

- Dinner cruise - ‘Menu Prestige’: embarkation time: 7.45pm . Boat leaves at 8.30pm. Return to quayside: 10.45pm. Duration of cruise: 2hr15. From €99. Child: €68.

- Dinner cruise - ‘Menu Excellence’: embarkation time: 7.45pm . Boat leaves at 8.30pm. Return to quayside: 10.45pm. Duration of cruise: 2hr15. From €155. Child: €68.

- Dinner cruise - ‘Get a Yes in Paris’ – Marriage proposal: embarkation time: 7.45pm . Boat leaves at 8.30pm. Return to quayside: 10.45pm. Duration of cruise: 2hr15. From €325.

- Dinner cruise 14 July: embarkation time: 8.30pm . Boat leaves at 9pm. Return to quayside: 11.15pm. Duration of cruise: 2hr15. From €175.
 

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PARIS CITYVISION - LA MARINA DE PARIS

With its panoramic boats, the Marina de Paris invites you to admire the capital’s most beautiful monuments while enjoying a delicious lunch or dinner. Traditional French cuisine with seasonal products are prepared on board by the chef. 1 à la carte menu for lunch and 3 themed menus: ‘découverte’, ‘saveurs’ and ‘romantique’ feature foie gras of duck, creamy mozzarella and basil, beef, banana-caramel tart with salted butter, dark chocolate macaron ... Possibility of opting for a vegetarian menu for those who wish. Several options may be added to the menus: seating near the bay window, a wine or champagne or birthday-cake package. Special evenings with entertainment are offered for Valentine’s Day and 14 July (French national holiday).

Embarkation point: Port de Solférino below the Orsay Museum

Times and rates

- Orsay lunch cruise: every day from April to September, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from October to March. Check-in ends at 12.15pm. Boat leaves at 12.30pm. Return to quayside: 2pm. Duration of cruise: 1hr30. From €41. Child: €35.Lunch cruise may be combined with a visit to the Musée d'Orsay (€7).

- Dinner cruise "découverte": check-in ends at 18h15. Boat leaves at 6.45pm. Return to quayside: 8pm. Duration of cruise: 1hr15. From €60. Child: €35.

- Dinner cruise "saveurs": check-in ends at 8.45pm. Boat leaves at 9.15pm. Return to quayside: 11m. Duration of cruise: 2hrs. From €71. Child: €35.

- Dinner cruise "romantique": check-in ends at 8.45pm. Boat leaves at 9.15pm. Return to quayside: 11pm. Duration of cruise: 2hrs. From €132. Child: €35