Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise
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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

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Save money by combining a cruise on the Seine with a 3-course lunch, including wine and a welcome glass of Champagne. See Paris icons from a different perspective and pick your own preferred seating, so that you can catch unobstructed views from your boat's glass windows. Plus, live entertainment adds to the ambiance.
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Ages 0-99, max of 250 per group
Duration: 2h
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Highlights
  • Pack in lunch and live entertainment on this Seine River cruise
  • See the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay from the water and without the crowds
  • Choose between three different seating options
  • Easy-to-find meeting spot near the Eiffel Tower for convenience

  • 3-course menu in Service Etoile or 4-course menu in Service Privilege and in Service Premier
  • A sightseeing cruise departing from Eiffel Tower, passing by the most spectacular monuments of Paris
  • Aperitif (Glass of white wine kir in Service Etoile, sparkling kir in Service Privilege or Champagne in Service Premier), wine (a bottle for 4 people)
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Seating at a private table
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Seine River
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Souvenir photo taken by the photographer on board
  • Extra food and beverages which are not included in the package

Meet for this lunch cruise in Paris near the Eiffel Tower. Once you meet up with your guide, head toward the Seine River where you can board your glass-enclosed boat. Your seat is at the place you picked at booking, either in the center of the boat, by a large window, or at the front of the boat. Make your way to your table, and enjoy sipping on a welcome glass of Champagne. Take in sights as you cruise past some of the city’s most popular spots, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, and the Notre Dame-Cathedral. Live music plays as you order from a menu for your 3-course meal. Enjoy your lunch as you continue to catch sights on the Seine. Your Paris cruise ends back at the original departure point.

Start:
  • Bateaux Parisiens, Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
    Bateaux Parisiens is situated just by the the Eiffel Tower. Go to pontoon no. 5 or 7 for check in and boarding.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5836LUNCHCRUISE

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Dress code is smart casual
    • Vegetarian menu available
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 250 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5836LUNCHCRUISE

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    • Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
      Bateaux Parisiens is situated just by the the Eiffel Tower. Go to pontoon no. 5 or 7 for check in and boarding.
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      Eiffel Tower
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      Once you have admired the nice views of the Eiffel Tower from the Bateaux Parisiens boarding site, step aboard a modern and luxury glass canopy boat for your 2-hour lunch cruise. Make your way to your private table and enjoy your aperitif. Choose your dishes from the à-la-carte menu at the beginning of the cruise. All dishes are cooked on board and a vegetarian option is also available. Enjoy the lunch and the views of Paris’ major attractions lining the beautiful Seine, whose historic riverbanks are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, at the same time. Starting at the imposing Eiffel Tower, your route takes in iconic Notre Dame-Cathedral, the buzzing Latin Quarter and the Parisian Statue of Liberty, as well as world-famous museums such as the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre, as you cruise to La Bibliothèque Nationale and back. Your cruise then returns to the quay near the Eiffel Tower.
      Pass by
      Le Dome des Invalides
      Pont Alexandre III
      Assemblee Nationale
      Musee d'Orsay
      Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
      Pont Neuf
      Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
      Quartier Latin
      Bibliotheque nationale de France - site Francois Mitterrand
      Le Marais
      Hotel de Ville
      Ile Saint-Louis
      Pont Marie
      Conciergerie
      Louvre Museum
      Place de la Concorde
      Pont de la Concorde
      Grand Palais
      Statue de la Liberte
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    • Bateaux Parisiens
      4.1 of 5 bubbles10,005
      France
      Joined in May 2007
    • Carys A
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      River boat trip down the Seine
      Easy to find and quick to alight the boat. Ample despite there being a lot of people on Board. Good variety of this G’s to see - only let down was the audio which was a bit dull! All in all, good value for money and great to start and end at the Eiffel Tower.
      Written March 25, 2025
    • 405elizas
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      No refund no stars
      DO NOT BOOK with Bateaux Parisiens!!! I booked with them for a trip I took to Paris in January. They canceled the cruise due to the river flooding. I saw the river and it was flooded so I wasn't upset about the cancelation. They gave me the option of rescheduling or a full refund. I couldn't reschedule due to my trip schedule and told them I would like a refund. They agree to the refund but becuase I had booked the trip months prior Bateaux Parisiens could not refund me directly to the card I used. They asked for my bank number, routing number, and a lot of other imformation. I argued with them for a while about how they should be treating my refund because I did not feel comfortable sending them my imformation VIA EMAIL! That is not a secure way to send imformation!!! After 2 week of arguing I gave into their request to send it via email becuase I had no other choice. I kept a very close eye on my account but I still have not received my refund!!!! 2 weeks after sending them my imformation I emailed them stateing that I haven't recieved the refund. Bateaux Parisiens said they looked into and are trying it again. Still no refund!!! I have sent them several emails since and haven't herd anything from them in a month. Its been 3 months since they said they would refund me and I havent seen a penny back. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!!!
      Written March 24, 2025
    • 652andrewc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dine and float on the Seine
      A great location on the riverbank just below the Eifel Tower. We dined first in the floating restaurant. The food and service were excellent. The boat was large and comfortable, with huge windows. We sat inside for the first half then stood on the top deck for the return trip. Paris by night is spectacular.
      Written March 23, 2025
    • thomasnV7399AS
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Magical
      What an amazing experience. The views were incredible and the meal and service was fantastic! Will do this again when visiting Paris.
      Written March 23, 2025
    • Passenger41322700879
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous Last Night in Paris!
      We really enjoyed our last night in Paris. The dinner cruise was our grand finale in Paris and it was well worth the price. Seeing the Eiffel Tower twinkle at night and so close up was spectacular. The food was good and the entertainment was great too. I would highly recommend the Dinner Cruise at night. Merci Beaucoup!
      Written March 22, 2025
    • Y9225PGtammyf
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful experience
      The boat experience is charming and comfortable. The views are fantastic even though it rained some during my trip. It is difficult to take pictures through the glass as there are too many reflections but you can step outdoors to take pictures. The staff were all wonderful. They are engaging offering a “personal” feel to the experience. The food was amazing. Overall, I had a wonderful experience on this trip.
      Written March 22, 2025
    • rkmay0
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful, romantic night!
      We did this dinner cruise with the premier service option, which was simply fantastic! The food was DELICIOUS! It was a relaxing evening and with premier, you are in a smaller cabin area at the front of the boat with fewer tables. It's nice and quiet. All the walls and the roof over you are glass, so you can see all directions. The service was fantastic and they were fluent in English. We had a wonderful romantic night on the cruise.
      Written March 21, 2025
    • Camper21578834808
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great way to see Paris
      This was 17 euros an adult to cruise. Lasts about 90 minutes. You start at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, head up the Seine river, turn around, and then head back to the Eiffel Tower. It was pretty cool and they narrate all the landmarks as you go in different languages. You can sit either inside or outside for a clearer view. It was worth the price and a great introduction to Paris.
      Written March 21, 2025
    • 840yelenab
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great service, food and views
      The views were great, food and wine were excellent and we were giving choices of food entrees. People and staff were very friendly. Would love to take this trip again, great way to experience Paris at night with an exceptional dinner.
      Written March 21, 2025
    • Unicorn72
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Relaxing way to see Paris
      Lovely trip along the Seine and you get to see so much of the wonderful Paris architecture. We went on a beautiful sunny day and it was a glorious way to spend a relaxing hour in Paris. Highly recommend.
      Written March 21, 2025
    • Aubrey M
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      CRUISE INTO THE HEART OF PARIS
      From start to finish, this was a first class cruise. We were greeted and welcomed into the waiting area which was warm and cozy on a cold and windy day. After a 30 minute wait, we’re greeted by the cruise staff and guided to our window seat. By the way, paying extra for a window is a good idea. We enjoyed the champagne, and each meal course was excellent. Our server was very attentive. The sites were amazing, especially the view of the Eiffel aligned with the Statue of Liberty. Worth the money.
      Written March 20, 2025
    • nealc536
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Must stop in Paris
      A truly awesome experience made even better by our waiter Tom, like Tom Cruises. So very attentive without being intrusive. Fabulous experience from start to face nishvv
      Written March 18, 2025
    • Inspire11376297174
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Well worth your money
      Very nice dinner cruise. Everyone was very attentive. Live music was great and the dinner was very very good. Great wine and just an overall wonderful time to dine with your spouse,friends and family or even alone.
      Written March 18, 2025
    • 550elliottp
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience for our first night
      Fantastic night all round, great selection of well presented meals with an amazing live singer. Accompanied by views of Paris at night, what’s more to ask! 5 stars
      Written March 17, 2025
    • 519sophias
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent time.
      It was an excellent experience for me and my dauther. the service was perfect and food was delicacies. live band and the lady with angelic voice added a lot to our great time having dinner in this cruise.
      Written March 12, 2025
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    andrew s
    Westendorf, Austria32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2025
    We booked the cruise to celebrate a special family birthday. From start to finish we were extremely impressed with the whole experience. All the staff we met were friendly and professional. Unfortunately the river level was running high, so the trip went down river instead of the usual more touristic route upstream,- this was explained clearly when we arrived and we were given tickets for a sightseeing cruise later in the year when the river levels permit. In fact, he altered route did not detract from our experience, so the offer of a later trip is extremely generous. The food was excellent and the service was attentive and efficient. The trip was very reasonably priced given the quality of the catering (excellent rapport qualite/prix!) We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and would recommend it to others. We will definitely book again next time we visit Paris.
    Written February 4, 2025
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    Milton, MA1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2025
    We enjoyed this cruise thoroughly. We had to rebook as our flight was delayed and then we were late getting into Paris. We rebooked the same cruise for a later date and after some negotiation got refunded for the initial. But the service was good, food was tasty and the wine delicious. Getting a whole bottle of wine was even better. The sights were not really sights, as all we saw were other river boats. I would not consider this sightseeing there were some cool-shaped buildings but do not expect to see much. Nonetheless we would do this again just for the experience.
    Written March 1, 2025
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    Dawn
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022
    This is a must-do! My family and I really enjoyed this tour. Our server was very informative about the sights we were seeing. The food was delicious, as was the wine. We booked a premier seating so we were right next to the window and had great views. This boat tour is enclosed and I would recommend dressing like you're gong out to dinner (even for the lunch tour).
    Written June 27, 2022
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    Gary851
    Guyancourt, France65 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2022
    Over the years, I have had a number of lunches on Bateaux Parisiens. Normally, they are very good but the one that I took on Saturday 12 November 2022 on their boat Oynx was an annoying appointment.

    The food was very good but the champagne and white wine was not properly chilled. The first glass of each bottle was warm. Putting a warm bottle in a bucket of ice is not going to chill the entire bottle. The shortcut is inexcusable.

    The personnel was very friendly. The waiters were very good.

    The problem was the view. I paid for the most expensive ticket to get an "unobstructed" view at the front of the boat. This part of the boat offers a more complete menu, better tables and large floor to ceiling windows. Unfortunately, there is a small exterior catwalk that goes around the front of the boat. I assume that it was designed for the crew's use during docking because is very narrow and the portion directly in front of the bow has a gate to further restrict access.

    A young couple who paid for a less expensive ticket at the back of the boat discovered the door opening onto the catwalk. They decided use this "dangerous" location for their personal photo shoot. There is nothing more disgusting when you are eating lunch than to watch the "backside" of a blonde posing for some social media accounts. (Yes, I am not a fan of influencers.) In any case, my wife (who is French) complained to the waiter who said that there was nothing he could do. She then requested that he inform the onboard restaurant manger. The manager very politely got the couple off of the catwalk but after a short time, they came back and this started a procession of more and more people going out on that catwalk and spoiling my view and my lunch. Of course, I complained and listened all of the excuses like "It is the captain who decides." (The captain of these boats are employees of Bateaux Parisiens and not the owners of this business. Moreover, there is a real safety issue that a customer could fall overboard and go under the boat. So, if the captain decided that it was ok to use this catwalk then he ignored the safety of the passengers.) The solution to the problem was simple: "Just rope off the door to the catwalk."

    This is the first time that I have experienced this problem on one of their boats. Nevertheless this is a management problem that Bateaux Parisiens should have solved immediately. Image it this was an airline where a passenger in Economy Class decides to occupy an empty in Business Class. I don't know of any airline that would let that happen.
    Written November 16, 2022
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    Hello, We apologize for this experience, which in no way reflects the service we wish to offer our customers. In order to improve the quality of our cruises, we invite you, if you wish, to give more details to our customer service, which can be reached by phone at +33 (0)1 76 64 14 45 or at reservation@bateauxparisiens.com. We will be sure to get back to you shortly. Have a nice day, The Bateaux Parisiens Team
    Written November 17, 2022
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    Lon W
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2023 • Couples
    Do you or your significant other easily get seasick on a boat? Are you afraid that once it starts moving, you will feel unwell, and with nowhere to go, you will barf in front of everyone else? Worry not! This ride is smoother than riding in a car. We’ve dined in a similar boat cruise on the Bateaux in Chelsea Piers back home in New York. Compared to that one, it’s night and day (no pun intended). The Seine is a relatively narrow river. Without sufficient distance from one bank to the other and since it’s not situated near the coast, there are no tides. When you first board the boat, you will sense a slight rocking back and forth while it is stationary. But once it moves, you will not feel a thing.

    As for the seating, always purchase the guaranteed window seat because otherwise what’s the point? You could have lunch with a normal view of the Seine in a normal restaurant. The window seat gets you an intimate view of Paris with your intimate partner. There are two types of win seats. The first type is a table with two chairs all by itself. The other is a table with one chair and one sofa that you will with another person sitting in the table next to you. There is enough space between the two adjacent tables so that you do not have to get intimate with those people too. You could pay even more to sit at the front of the boat. That gets you a better 360° overall view with complimentary champagne, but you lose the window view. If you really want that champagne, you could simply ask your waiter to bring you a glass for a supplemental €14 per glass which you will pay with cash or card after the meal. But honestly, the bottle service that comes with the guaranteed window seat includes one bottle of white wine and one bottle of red wine. If you can finish both bottles, you will be quite drunk when you step off the boat.
    Written December 18, 2023
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    FabulousTL
    Bonita Springs, FL640 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Couples
    The food was very good and the service was very friendly. The bathrooms were clean enough. The wines were just okay, nothing special. Very crowded. My husband thought he booked the best category but he did not. You feel like cattle if you book the lowest category and get seated in the center of the boat.
    Written February 4, 2024
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    Simone F
    15 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely disappointing!!! We paid over €600 for 2 adults and 3 children and when we checked in we were told that the route had changed at short notice. We only drove as far as the Louvre and then drove forever upstream, past high-rise buildings, barracks and industrial halls!
    Half of the advertised sights were not visited.
    No apology, no explanation....
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    Written March 31, 2024
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    Sander
    Arnhem, The Netherlands62 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very good food and service. It was a wonderful experience to watch the sights pass by on the Seine while enjoying a delicious meal. We reserved a table by the window. There was a photographer present who offered our photos without obligation. Later a waiter came to recommend a CD with the music that was played on the boat. I don't think this is necessary and it detracts from the atmosphere. Our reservation included 2 bottles of wine (red and white). We thought that was a lot for 2 people and a waste of good wine.
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    Written June 18, 2024
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    Andrew H
    13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best thing we did during our Paris break. I think it worked out €65 per head for 3 courses of fantastic food a bottle of wine and a hour and a half cruise past all the sights. Shout out to our server Sebastian who made our cruise even better. Absolute value for money.
    The only point I would make is that we chose the 3 courses Etoile menu and was told we would have a window seat however upon boarding it was explained that all window seats come under the Privilege 4 course option. This could easily be made more clear on booking
    Written February 23, 2025
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    Connor U
    United Kingdom17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The whole experience was fantastic. We would highly recommend. The food on this cruise was brilliant and depending on the service you opt for you can get all inclusive wine which is lovely. I’d highly recommend this cruise especially for couples it’s very romantic and paying the extra for the window seat is definitely worth it and makes it that little bit more special. It’s very easy to find and you just follow the address given and it will take your right there. Our waiter was fabulous very knowledgeable of the sights and had a great personality. We did our cruise at the start of our trip, which was good as it gave us a chance to get a glimpse of beautiful Paris and take note of what we wanted to go and explore more of. We absolutely loved our cruise experience and would highly recommend!
    Written January 2, 2024
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