Dinner Cruises in France: Our 15 Best

1.Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,611 reviews · 1h 45m · from $64Our pick

Sail from Île aux Cygnes for 105 minutes with a three-course French dinner, mineral water, and outward-facing seats designed for sightseeing. You’ll pass the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, and more, with an outdoor terrace for photos. The small group is limited to 10 people, and servers Ilayda and Enzo have earned warm praise for their attentive service.

“Really lovely experience! The food was good enough but the experience was fantastic. Great views on a slow ride along the Seine.”

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2.3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,248 reviews · 2h 30m · from $135

Board Bateaux Parisiens at the Eiffel Tower for a 150-minute Seine cruise with an à la carte dinner, live singer, and views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, Les Invalides, and the floodlit Eiffel Tower. Choose a central, panoramic, or window seat, with upgraded packages adding Champagne, extra courses, and wine.

“Great evening afloat on the river. Lovely views with a window table , good food good service would return”

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3.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,930 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Meet at the Eiffel Tower for a 2.5-hour Bateaux Parisiens dinner cruise. Choose a 3 or 4-course menu, enjoy wine, Champagne, or kir royale, and watch Paris landmarks glow from a glass-canopy boat. Window seating costs more, but the broad river views and live singer make this a strong choice for anniversaries, birthdays, and first visits.

“We had a truly fantastic experience on the Bateaux Parisiens Gourmet Sienna dinner cruise. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. We were lucky enough to have a window seat, which made the evening even more magical. Our waiter was excellent, attentive, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. He kindly gave us a heads-up each time we passed a major landmark, allowing us to fully enjoy the views. The food and beverages were delicious, beautifully presented, and perfectly paced. The entertainment was spectacular, adding an elegant and celebratory touch to the entire evening. It was the perfect way to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, and a memory we will cherish forever. We…”

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4.Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5,272 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $69

Board a panoramic restaurant boat at Port des Invalides near the Alexandre III Bridge. Enjoy a three-course French bistro dinner served at your table while cruising past the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie, the Statue of Liberty, and the Eiffel Tower. Choose an evening or lunch departure, with drinks and window tables costing extra.

“The food was delicious, views stunning and it was an overall relaxing experience”

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5.3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,205 reviews · 75 minutes - 2 hours · from $100

Enjoy a 75-minute to two-hour Seine cruise from Musée d’Orsay with a three-course Parisian dinner, coffee or tea, and optional Champagne. Sail past Notre Dame, the Louvre, Pont Neuf, and the Eiffel Tower in a glass-enclosed boat. Choose the early or late sailing, and consider paying extra for a window table.

“This was a nice dinner cruise. However, like all of these types of things, they ended up adding on for a window seat, cocktails and 10 euro extra for the beef entree. That said, the food was really good and so were the cocktails.”

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6.Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise on the Seine River in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,847 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend about three hours on the Seine with a multi-course dinner, wine or Champagne, live piano and violin, and views of Paris lit at night. You’ll pass the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre, Île Saint-Louis, and Les Invalides. Excellence includes priority window seating and extra menu choices, while the upper deck gives you the best photos.

“I thought it was going to be a bit gimmicky, but booked it anyway as I thought an evening cruise would be nice. My husband and I loved it. The live music was amazing for the atmosphere, it’s great value for the food and drink, and the views were just exactly what I had wished for with the cruise. Would definitely do again”

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7.4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,827 reviews · 2h 30m · from $153

Board a Bateaux Mouches restaurant boat near Pont de l’Alma for a 150-minute evening on the Seine. Enjoy four French courses, a half bottle of wine or Champagne, live piano and violin, and views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. Choose the Excellence option for a better chance of a window table.

“Service was excellent the food was great and the views were amazing”

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8.Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,116 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Board at Île aux Cygnes near Pont de Bir-Hakeim for a 1-hour-45-minute evening cruise with a window-facing armchair, three-course dinner, bottled water, and views of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and more. Wine and Champagne cost extra, and vegan meals are available.

“This was a lovely experience on our first night in Paris. Truly a beautiful city, and the food! My husband raved about thr food for the next 3 days.”

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9.Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $69

Board Le Diamant Bleu at 2 Rue du Ranelagh for a three-course dinner cruise past Paris landmarks. Enjoy seasonal French dishes, a singer and guitarist, Eiffel Tower views from the upper deck, and a DJ set after dinner. Vegetarian and vegan meals require 48 hours’ notice, and VIP seating may be available.

“This was a great cruise, we spent most of our time on the top deck to see the views. You get to see a great view of the Eiffel Tower as you pass it a few times. The cruise aligned the times it was passing with good vantage points of when the tower lights up and sparkles. The singer had a good voice but the song choices weren't really to out tastez and the food options weren't mind blowing but we're decent. Overall this is still very worth doing as you get to see the Eiffel Tower from great viewpoints.”

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10.Seine Dinner Cruise, Eiffel Tower Access and Moulin Rouge Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,310 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $483

Spend one evening moving from a three-course Seine dinner cruise to the Eiffel Tower’s second floor, then finish with the Moulin Rouge Féerie show and Champagne. The tour begins at 6:30 pm near Musée d’Orsay, uses coach transfers, and may include either the 9 pm or 11 pm cabaret performance. Guides such as Alister have led some departures.

“We had a great time at the cruise and dinner, the food and service were great. The Eiffel Tower was a dream but the reason I’m giving 4 stars is because the Moulin Rouge’s it is not appropriate for kids.”

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11.Romantic Cruise with 3-course Dinner on Seine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,295 reviews · 2 hours · from $94

Spend two hours aboard Capitaine Fracasse, a glass-enclosed dinner boat leaving from Île aux Cygnes. Enjoy a 3-course French meal, music, and views of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and Bercy. You can step onto the terrace for photos, including the Eiffel Tower’s evening sparkle. Drinks cost extra.

“Very romantic atmosphere and lovely food. The views of Paris were amazing from the cruise.”

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12.1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise and 3-Course Bistro Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,489 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76

Meet at Bistro Parisien beside the Eiffel Tower at 6:30 PM, collect your cruise tickets, then choose dinner or a one-hour Seine cruise first. See the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and more from the water, with commentary through a smartphone web app in 11 languages. Dinner includes three courses and one drink.

“That was a huge experience. Everyone with me just loved it loud. I totally recommend it and will be sharing this activity. The sightseeing is amazing and the food is marvelous!!”

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13.Early Evening Dinner Cruise on the River Seine

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 801 reviews · 1h 15m · from $100

Spend 75 minutes sailing from Port Solferino past the Musée d’Orsay, Louvre, Notre Dame, Pont Neuf, and Eiffel Tower while eating a three-course French dinner. You’ll have a designated table in a glass-enclosed boat, coffee or tea with dessert, and an English-speaking host or greeter. Window seats, drinks, beef, and cheese cost extra.

“If you are in Paris when the sun sets before 7:15 and a later departure is too late for you, 6:45 pm is a perfect time to go. I recommend arriving at the time they tell you to: 30 minutes before sailing. We boarded and were seated immediately. Then you can enjoy a leisurely beverage and people watching—both your fellow passengers and passersby quayside. Food service began precisely at departure. Our server was both warm and professional. Our food was very good; beef was cooked to each person’s order. It was truly magical, cruising along seeing all the sights as the lights of Paris came on. It is a wonderful…”

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14.Lyon 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 641 reviews · 2h 30m · from $88

Board the Hermès restaurant boat at 13 Bis Quai Rambaud for a 150-minute evening cruise through Lyon. You’ll enjoy a seasonal three-course meal with menu choices, French and English commentary, and views from the indoor dining room or outdoor deck. Drinks cost extra, and the route may focus on the Saône depending on river conditions.

“It was alright. Pretty cool to see the Lyon city at night and look at all of the different architecture with an audio guide. The food was subpar, however the desert was the best part. We didn’t leave until 8:30 and didn’t get back until around 11:30. You are assigned tables inside the boat, you are free to walk around at anytime and are able take pictures of or with monuments that pass by.”

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15.Eiffel Tower, Dinner Cruise and Moulin Rouge Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 624 reviews · 6 hours · from $365

Spend about six hours seeing Paris after dark, with Eiffel Tower access, a three-course Seine dinner cruise, Champagne, and the Féerie show at Moulin Rouge. Multilingual hosts guide you between stops, with central Paris drop-off afterward. Check your option carefully, since the meal location, tower level, cruise timing, and Champagne amount can vary.

“The activity was so much fun, you get so much bang for your buck. I would do it again but I do wish that there would’ve been transportation to the hotel but my hotel was fairly close so a quick bus ride home.”

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