Dîner sur la Seine
Dinner on the river ranges from a three-course set menu on a big glass-roofed boat to a chef’s tasting menu on a silent electric one. Here is what each costs, what is included, and which seating to book.
Updated October 19, 2026 · Prices checked October 19, 2026 · Tour prices refresh daily
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A dinner cruise is two things at once, a meal and a sightseeing cruise, and the trick is knowing which one you are paying for. On the big glass-roofed boats the river is the show and the food is a competent set menu. On the small and premium boats the cooking is the point, and the price follows.
Official prices start under €100 for a three-course formula and run to €530 for Ducasse sur Seine’s six-course menu with Champagne and wine. Below are the official menus and dress codes for each operator, every dinner cruise we could verify on Viator compared side by side, and how to choose between the early and the late seating.
N° 01Short on time
1erDinnerBest overall
Bateaux Parisiens
The classic: 8:30pm from the foot of the Eiffel Tower, with a three- or four-course dinner, an aperitif, a bottle of wine per four guests and a live singer. It is the most-reviewed dinner cruise in our comparison. Window tables are guaranteed only on the top service levels.
Free cancellation
From$142.70
per person
2eDinnerBest for a party
Le Diamant Bleu
Le Diamant Bleu serves a three-course chef’s menu with a live singer, then a DJ and dancing Tuesday to Saturday, plus an open rooftop terrace. The base price excludes alcohol, so choose a Champagne option if you want drinks.
Free cancellation
From$112.15
per person
3eDinnerBest value
Vedettes de la Seine
Three courses on the Capitaine Fracasse, with an open-air upper terrace in good weather. The basic package includes no drinks; the Amiral package adds a bottle of wine for two. It is not wheelchair accessible, and window seats are not guaranteed.
Free cancellation
From$65.23
per person
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N° 02Tarifs officiels
Per person, from each operator’s own website. Most operators price by menu level, and the upper levels add wine, Champagne or a window table.
| Boat | Boards at | Departures | Official from-price | Dress code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bateaux Parisiens | Port de la Bourdonnais, Eiffel Tower | 6:15pm (back 7:30pm); 8:30pm (back 11pm) | About €99 early; about €115 to €215 at 8:30pm | Formal at 8:30pm: no jeans, trainers, shorts or caps |
| Bateaux Mouches | Port de la Conférence, Pont de l’Alma | 6pm early bird (1h15); 8:30pm (2h15) | €90 early bird; €99, €135 or €170 at 8:30pm | Smart; formal on the top two menus; no shorts, sandals or tank tops |
| Ducasse sur Seine | Port Debilly, near Trocadéro | 8:30pm sharp (2 hours) | From €175 for four courses | None published |
| Le Calife | Place de l’Institut, by the Pont des Arts | 8:30pm (2h20) | From €97 (Classic) to €219 (Prestige) | None published |
| Paris en Scène | Port de Javel Haut, 15th | 7:15pm or 9:45pm (1h45) | About €65 to €95 across three menus | None published |
| Capitaine Fracasse | Port de Javel Haut, 15th | Varies by day (about 2 hours) | From €75; €89 with wine; €119 with Champagne | None published |
Checked October 19, 2026. Bateaux Parisiens and Ducasse prices differ between their own pages, so treat them as approximate. Paris en Scène and Capitaine Fracasse were listed as moving to Port de Javel Haut in summer 2026; confirm the pier on your ticket. Le Calife is not in our comparison below, so book it directly with the operator. Source: Bateaux Mouches dinner cruises (other prices from each operator’s site).
N° 03Sur Viator
Prices are the lowest listed option, checked October 19, 2026. On most boats the cheapest option excludes drinks or a window table, so read the inclusions on the option you pick.
| Tour | Format | Length | Reviews | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bateaux Parisiens Dinner Cruise from the Eiffel TowerBateaux ParisiensCouples wanting the classic Eiffel Tower dinner cruise Free cancellation | Boat · group | 2 hr 30 min | 4.407,507 reviews | $142.70 | Check |
| Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise with Live MusicBateaux MouchesTravelers wanting a classic dinner cruise with live music Free cancellation | Boat · group | 2 hr 15 min | 4.435,264 reviews | $141.42 | Check |
| Le Diamant Bleu Dinner Cruise with Singer & DJLe Diamant BleuGroups and couples who want dinner plus music and dancing Free cancellation | Boat · group | 2 hr–2 hr 45 min | 4.431,892 reviews | $112.15 | Check |
| Capitaine Fracasse 3-Course Dinner CruiseVedettes de la SeineCouples wanting an intimate, lower-priced dinner cruise Free cancellation | Boat · group | 2 hours | 4.111,061 reviews | $65.23 | Check |
| Eiffel Croisières Prestige Dinner CruiseEiffel CroisièresValue-seekers who don't need drinks included Free cancellation | Boat · group | 2 hours | 4.03887 reviews | $70.95 | Check |
| Theo Boat Italian Trattoria Dinner CruiseLe Diamant BleuFamilies and travelers wanting a relaxed, non-French menu Free cancellation | Boat · group | 2 hours | 4.251,427 reviews | $86.97 | Check |
| Paris en Scène 3-Course Dinner CruiseVedettes de la SeineBudget dinner cruise, early or late seating Free cancellation | Boat · group | 1 hr 45 min | 3.733,294 reviews | $74.38 | Check |
| 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Champagne (early or late)Extime TravelRomantic dinner with Champagne at a mid-range price Free cancellation | Boat · group | 1 hr 15 min–2 hr | 3.841,687 reviews | $113.29 | Check |
| Ducasse sur Seine Dinner Cruise (electric boat)Ducasse sur SeineFoodies and special-occasion splurges | Boat · small group | 2 hours | 3.96184 reviews | $268.92 | Check |
| Bateaux Parisiens Lunch Cruise from the Eiffel TowerBateaux ParisiensDaytime dining with better photo light and lower prices than dinner Free cancellation | Boat · group | 2 hours | 4.652,946 reviews | $95.55 | Check |
N° 04Cross-checked
One platform’s score is a sample, not a verdict. Here is how each operator rates on Viator, Tripadvisor, Google, and its own website.
| Tour | Viator | Tripadvisor | Operator site | Spread | Max group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bateaux Parisiens Dinner Cruise from the Eiffel TowerBateaux Parisiens | ★ 4.407,507 reviews | ★ 4.210,780 reviews | ★ 4.331,010 reviews | not found | 0.20 | — |
| Le Diamant Bleu Dinner Cruise with Singer & DJLe Diamant Bleu | ★ 4.431,892 reviews | ★ 4.52,726 reviews | ★ 4.86,092 reviews | ★ 4.7909 reviews | 0.37 | — |
| Capitaine Fracasse 3-Course Dinner CruiseCapitaine Fracasse | ★ 4.111,061 reviews | ★ 3.92,464 reviews | ★ 4.410,491 reviews | not found | 0.50 | — |
| Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise with Live MusicBateaux Mouches | ★ 4.435,264 reviews | ★ 4.19,082 reviews | ★ 4.429,456 reviews | ★ 4.432,000 reviews | 0.33 | — |
| Eiffel Croisières Prestige Dinner CruiseEiffel Croisières | ★ 4.03887 reviews | ★ 3.5300 reviews | ★ 4.63,571 reviews | ★ 4.1650 reviewsvia Google | 1.10 | — |
| Theo Boat Italian Trattoria Dinner CruiseLe Diamant Bleu | ★ 4.251,427 reviews | ★ 4.52,726 reviews | ★ 4.86,092 reviews | ★ 4.7909 reviews | 0.55 | — |
| Paris en Scène 3-Course Dinner CruiseParis en Scène | ★ 3.733,294 reviews | ★ 3.42,221 reviews | ★ 3.94,889 reviews | not found | 0.50 | — |
| 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Champagne (early or late)Marina de Paris | ★ 3.841,687 reviews | ★ 4.33,440 reviews | not found | not found | 0.46 | — |
| Ducasse sur Seine Dinner Cruise (electric boat)Ducasse sur Seine | ★ 3.96184 reviews | ★ 4.2485 reviews | ★ 4.61,929 reviews | not found | 0.64 | — |
| Bateaux Parisiens Lunch Cruise from the Eiffel TowerBateaux Parisiens | ★ 4.652,946 reviews | ★ 4.210,780 reviews | ★ 4.331,010 reviews | not found | 0.45 | — |
Bateaux Parisiens holds its rating most consistently across the sites we could verify (spread 0.20).
The widest gap is Eiffel Croisières: 4.60 on Google versus 3.50 on Tripadvisor (spread 1.10).
Checked October 20, 2026. Tripadvisor and Google figures are the operator’s own listings, which pool reviews of all its tours, so they measure the company rather than this exact product. Spread is the highest minus the lowest rating shown.
N° 05Quelle heure
Most operators run two dinners a night, and they are not the same product at different times. The early seating is shorter, cheaper, and usually a lighter menu. Bateaux Mouches’ 6pm early bird lasts an hour and a quarter, and the Bateaux Parisiens 6:15pm cruise is back at 7:30pm. The late seating, usually 8:30pm, is the full dinner of two hours or more.
The season decides which to book:
Night owls have options too: Paris en Scène sails a second dinner at 9:45pm, and Le Diamant Bleu runs a 10pm late service. A two-hour late dinner is on the water for at least one of the Eiffel Tower’s hourly sparkles.
N° 06Inclus ou pas
This is where dinner cruises differ most. Bateaux Parisiens includes an aperitif (a sparkling kir or Champagne, depending on the level), a bottle of wine per four guests, water and coffee. Bateaux Mouches includes an aperitif and a glass of wine on the entry menu, and a half-bottle on the higher ones. Le Diamant Bleu, its Italian sister boat Theo, and Eiffel Croisières charge separately for alcohol, and Paris en Scène includes wine only with its Wine Formula. A cheap headline price with no drinks can end up costing more.
On the big boats a window table is a paid upgrade. Bateaux Parisiens guarantees one only at its Privilège or Window Service Premier levels, and Bateaux Mouches gives window priority on its top Excellence menu. Ducasse sur Seine guarantees a window table for everyone.
DinnerBateaux Mouches
Free cancellation
From$141.42
per person
Bateaux Parisiens has a live singer, Bateaux Mouches two musicians, and Le Diamant Bleu a singer followed by a DJ on most nights. If you would rather talk, Capitaine Fracasse and the Theo boat list no live music.
The big boats serve three- or four-course set menus with a vegetarian choice. Theo is Italian (pizzetta, homemade pasta and tiramisu), and Ducasse sur Seine serves four or five courses from its chef, Pierre Marty. Vegan and gluten-free requests are possible on several boats if you ask when you book.
N° 07Deux options
Alain Ducasse’s silent electric boat leaves Port Debilly, near the Trocadéro, at 8:30pm sharp. It is the one cruise where the food is the reason to go, and every table is at a window. Be clear on two things before you book this listing: drinks are extra, and it is non-refundable. Its reviews are more mixed than the price would suggest.
Small groupDucasse sur Seine
From$268.92
per person
The Bateaux Parisiens lunch cruise is the best-reviewed dining cruise in our comparison. It leaves the Eiffel Tower dock at 12:45pm with three or four courses, an aperitif and wine, costs less than dinner, and has better light for photos. You trade the illuminations for that. Bateaux Mouches also runs a weekend lunch, officially €90 for adults.
Lunch includedBateaux Parisiens
Free cancellation
From$95.55
per person
N° 08Bon à savoir
01
Bateaux Parisiens asks for formal dress at 8:30pm: no jeans, trainers, shorts or caps. Bateaux Mouches bans flip-flops, sandals, shorts and tank tops on dinner cruises and can refuse boarding.
02
Most cruises compared here have free cancellation. Ducasse sur Seine is non-refundable, and so are the Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve cruises we compare.
03
Bateaux Mouches charges €45 for children aged 4 to 12 on its early-bird and lunch cruises. The Theo boat does not allow strollers or infants on board.
04
Capitaine Fracasse is not wheelchair accessible. If anyone in your party uses a wheelchair, check the specific boat with the operator before booking.
05
The operators board at different piers spread over several kilometers of river, from Port de Javel Haut in the 15th to the Pont des Arts. Allow time to find yours, and check the pier on your ticket.
06
Holiday menus cost more and sell out early. Ducasse sur Seine lists a Christmas Eve menu at €340, and Le Calife lists €259 for Christmas Eve and €469 for New Year’s Eve. See Paris in December for the holiday cruises we compare.
N° 09Good to know
Official prices start under €100: the Bateaux Mouches 6pm early bird is €90, and Capitaine Fracasse starts at €75 without drinks. They rise to €530 for Ducasse sur Seine’s six-course menu with Champagne and wine. The classic 8:30pm dinners with Bateaux Parisiens and Bateaux Mouches start at about €99 to €115 per person.
For the classic experience, take the Bateaux Parisiens 8:30pm dinner from the Eiffel Tower dock. For food, Ducasse sur Seine; for value, Capitaine Fracasse; and for a party with music and dancing, Le Diamant Bleu. If you want the best-reviewed option and do not need the illuminations, take the Bateaux Parisiens lunch cruise.
On some boats. Bateaux Parisiens asks for formal dress on its 8:30pm cruise (no jeans, trainers, shorts or caps), and Bateaux Mouches asks for smart dress, formal on its top two menus, and can refuse boarding in shorts, sandals or tank tops. The other operators publish no dress code, but smart casual is the safe choice.
Late seatings usually last two to two and a half hours: Bateaux Mouches is 2h15 and Bateaux Parisiens returns at 11pm. Early seatings are shorter, about 1h15 on Bateaux Mouches. Paris en Scène’s cruises last 1h45.
On the big boats, usually only by paying for a higher level: Privilège or Window Service Premier on Bateaux Parisiens, or Excellence (priority) on Bateaux Mouches. Ducasse sur Seine guarantees a window table, and several other boats sell it as a paid option.
It varies. Bateaux Parisiens and Bateaux Mouches include an aperitif and wine. Le Diamant Bleu, Theo and Eiffel Croisières charge separately for alcohol, Ducasse sur Seine (on our listing) charges for all drinks, and Paris en Scène includes wine only with its Wine Formula.
Yes, if you care more about the view than the lights. The Bateaux Parisiens lunch cruise is the best-reviewed dining cruise we compared. It is cheaper than dinner and has better light for photos.
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