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The best dinner cruises in Paris

Live music, panoramic boats, bistro menus or Maxim's: here is which dinner cruise to book, what it includes and what to wear.

By the Best Things to Do in Paris editorial team 8 tours compared Prices checked 24 October 2026

See our 8 picks
Notre-Dame above the Seine at blue hour, with the light trail of a passing river boat
Short answer

The best Seine dinner cruise for most couples is a three-course dinner with live music. It lasts 2 to 2.5 hours and costs from €71 to €115 a person.

A shorter 75-minute dinner with wine starts at €99. The cheapest dinner here is €59. All eight picks have free cancellation, and GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.

Our 8 picks for a Seine dinner cruise

Every one has free cancellation. They are sorted by how well they fit a first dinner cruise.

Dinner cruises side by side

Dinner cruises side by side
TourFromDurationWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Three-course dinner with live music 4.7 (8,998)€115
per person		2 h 30 minCouples and celebrationsThe top rating here: 4.7 from 8,998 reviews.
Gourmet dinner with live music 4.5 (3,317)€71
per person		2–2.5 hoursCouples who like to danceLive music for less, with 4.5 from 3,317 reviews.
Three courses with wine, 75 minutes 4.6 (526)€99
per person		75 minutesAn early eveningDrinks included and a short cruise, with 4.6 from 526 reviews.
Paris en Scène panoramic dinner cruise 4.3 (12,431)€65
per person		1 h 45 minValue seekersA full dinner at a fair price, with 4.3 from 12,431 reviews.
Gourmet dinner by the Musée d'Orsay 4.3 (6,124)€87
per person		75 minutes–2 hoursA quiet dinnerA central pier and a choice of lengths, with 4.3 from 6,124 reviews.
Romantic three-course dinner 4.3 (2,419)€80
per person		2 hoursCouplesA terrace for photos, with 4.3 from 2,419 reviews.
Bistronomic dinner cruise 4.2 (6,092)€59
per person		1.5–2 hoursBudgetThe lowest price here, with 4.2 from 6,092 reviews.
Maxim's dinner cruise 4.5 (614)€165
per person		75 minutes–2 hoursA big occasionDrinks and a window seat included, with 4.5 from 614 reviews.

  • Three-course dinner with live music

    €115 per person2 h 30 min 4.7 (8,998)

    Details
    Who it suits
    Couples and celebrations
    Why we picked it
    The top rating here: 4.7 from 8,998 reviews.

  • Gourmet dinner with live music

    €71 per person2–2.5 hours 4.5 (3,317)

    Details
    Who it suits
    Couples who like to dance
    Why we picked it
    Live music for less, with 4.5 from 3,317 reviews.

  • Three courses with wine, 75 minutes

    €99 per person75 minutes 4.6 (526)

    Details
    Who it suits
    An early evening
    Why we picked it
    Drinks included and a short cruise, with 4.6 from 526 reviews.

  • Paris en Scène panoramic dinner cruise

    €65 per person1 h 45 min 4.3 (12,431)

    Details
    Who it suits
    Value seekers
    Why we picked it
    A full dinner at a fair price, with 4.3 from 12,431 reviews.

  • Gourmet dinner by the Musée d'Orsay

    €87 per person75 minutes–2 hours 4.3 (6,124)

    Details
    Who it suits
    A quiet dinner
    Why we picked it
    A central pier and a choice of lengths, with 4.3 from 6,124 reviews.

  • Romantic three-course dinner

    €80 per person2 hours 4.3 (2,419)

    Details
    Who it suits
    Couples
    Why we picked it
    A terrace for photos, with 4.3 from 2,419 reviews.

  • Bistronomic dinner cruise

    €59 per person1.5–2 hours 4.2 (6,092)

    Details
    Who it suits
    Budget
    Why we picked it
    The lowest price here, with 4.2 from 6,092 reviews.

  • Maxim's dinner cruise

    €165 per person75 minutes–2 hours 4.5 (614)

    Details
    Who it suits
    A big occasion
    Why we picked it
    Drinks and a window seat included, with 4.5 from 614 reviews.
  • Group sizes are not stated on most of these listings. The panoramic cruise lists max 10 and the 75-minute cruise max 19.
  • None of the 8 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site.
  • All 8 offer free cancellation.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

What each dinner includes

Just want the views? A one-hour cruise on the Seine River costs a fraction of dinner. A Paris dinner river cruise is for when the meal is part of the night.

The menus differ more than the views. The table shows what each listing says is included.

CruiseMenuDrinks
Three-course dinner with live music3 or 4 coursesChampagne if you choose that option
Gourmet dinner with live music3 courses (buffet on Sunday)Half a bottle of water for 2; more is extra
Three courses with wineStarter, main, dessertAperitif, wine, water and coffee
Paris en Scène panoramicFirst course, main, dessertMineral water
Gourmet dinner by the Orsay3 coursesCoffee or tea; champagne if you choose it
Romantic three-course dinner3 coursesExtra, from the bar
Bistronomic dinner3 coursesExtra, for purchase
Maxim's dinner cruise3 coursesChampagne, wine, water and coffee

The best Seine river dinner cruise by budget

The best Seine river dinner cruise depends on what you want to spend. Prices here run from €59 to €165 a person.

  • Under €70: the bistronomic dinner from €59 or the panoramic dinner from €65.
  • Around €70 to €100: the gourmet dinner with live music from €71, or three courses with wine from €99.
  • Around €115: the three-course dinner with live music from the Eiffel Tower.
  • A splurge: Maxim's dinner cruise from €165, with drinks included.

Paris en Scène panoramic dinner cruise

The Paris en Scène panoramic dinner cruise lasts 105 minutes. You get three courses and mineral water. The listing says groups are up to 10.

Maxim's dinner cruise

The Maxim's dinner cruise serves food from the historic Maxim's restaurant. It leaves from Port Solférino, by the Musée d'Orsay. Window seats are guaranteed.

Seine lunch cruise

Yes, you can have a Seine lunch cruise, but only on weekends with Bateaux-Mouches. It runs on Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 2:15 pm.

Its own site lists adults at €90 and children aged 4 to 12 at €45. Book it on the Bateaux-Mouches site.

Boarding times and piers

Check your boarding pier before you go, because each cruise uses its own. Two of our picks leave from Port de la Bourdonnais, at the Eiffel Tower.

Two leave from Port Solférino, by the Musée d'Orsay. Others leave from Port de Javel Haut or 2 rue du Ranelagh. For the bistronomic and panoramic cruises, the pier depends on the option, so check the listing.

Bateaux-Mouches runs its own dinner cruise from Pont de l'Alma. Boarding is from 7:30 to 8:15 pm, and the boat leaves at 8:30 pm. It is back at 10:45 pm.

Before you book a dinner cruise

  1. Free cancellation

    All eight picks show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Check the exact cut-off on the listing before you pay.

  2. Know your pier

    Piers differ by cruise. Note the address on your ticket and allow time to find the boat.

  3. Price per person

    Every price here is per person. Drinks are extra on several cruises, so read the menu line.

  4. Arrive on time

    Dinner boats leave at a set time and do not wait. Bateaux-Mouches boards from 7:30 pm for its 8:30 pm cruise.

Paris dinner cruises: questions and answers

What is the best dinner cruise in Paris?
For most couples, the three-course dinner with live music from the Eiffel Tower is the best. It lasts 2.5 hours, starts from €115 and has 4.7 from 8,998 reviews. On a tighter budget, the gourmet dinner with live music starts from €71.

What should I wear on a Paris dinner cruise?
Dress smart. Bateaux Parisiens says on its FAQ that its 8:30 pm dinner asks for formal dress. That means no jeans, sports shoes, shorts or caps.

Is a Seine River dinner cruise worth it?
Yes, if dinner is part of your plan for the night. You get a meal and the lit-up city in one. If you only want the views, a one-hour cruise costs much less.

Is there a lunch cruise on the Seine?
Yes. Bateaux-Mouches runs a lunch cruise on Saturday and Sunday, from 12:30 to 2:15 pm. Its site lists adults at €90.

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