Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise on the Seine River in Paris

Overview

Available languages

German

Korean

Chinese

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Jean Bruel created “Bateaux-Mouches®” in 1949, introducing a novel activity to the Seine and marking the advent of river tourism in Paris.

More than 70 years later, the tradition continues : take a cruise on the Seine and admire the sights of Paris while enjoying a fine dinner !

Glide along the river and see the Ville Lumière from a different angle. Take a seat and relax as the city's iconic landmarks flash before your eyes. The large windows give you the best view while a three-course meal (Prestige menu) or four-course meal (Excellence menu) are served.

An evening cruise of almost three hours gives you the chance to see Paris from its most beautiful avenue. The illuminated monuments provide a breathtaking backdrop, while a three-course dinner is served, accompanied by an aperitif and a wine of your choice. Choose the Excellence menu and make the most of this fabulous city at night.

All cruises also feature live music to accompany your Paris dining experience.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Normally, reservations are possible for a maximum of 14 people at a time. If you wish to reserve for a larger number of people, we invite you to make several reservations and to contact us immediately to inform us that you wish to be seated at the same table. If we do not hear from you, we will not be able to guarantee a single table, with the risk that the group will be split between several boats.

No menu is provided for children under 4 years old, who are accepted on board free of charge. If, however, you wish to reserve a menu for your child under 4 years old, we invite you to purchase a menu for 4 - 12 year olds (details on the official Bateaux Mouches website)

If you fail to appear at the meeting point on time, there will be no refund issued

Appropriate dress code. No trainers or shorts.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

The Seine

Glide along the river and see the Ville Lumière from a different angle.

Admission Not Applicable

Eiffel Tower

The most iconic of Parisian monuments appear to your eyes as a french queen.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Free parking available in front of the boats

A QR code map to help you identify the monuments passing before your eyes

A duo of live musicians who will accompany your evening on piano and violin

Half a bottle of wine or champagne (depending on the option chosen) to accompany your dinner

An upper deck with a 360° view of the City of Light, for your pictures and videos

A 3- or 4-course dinner depending on the option chosen

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Audio commentary during the cruise

Souvenir photos

Options

Excellence Dinner-cruise

Window-side location: With Excellence menu, you will have priority on the seats next to the windows Four-course meal: Starter, main course, cheese and dessert, 1 bottle of Champagne or wine for two people

Dinner-cruise Prestige

Three-course meal and wine: Starter, main course and dessert, 1 bottle of white or red wine.

Early Diner Cruise Paris

Paris 6pm menu Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes: Boat will leave at 6pm and come back at 7,15pm Three-course meal: Starter - Main course - Dessert - Wine

Reviews

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Even in the rain, it's worth it!
GreGandKT,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a drizzly, rainy evening, but despite that the views were beautiful, the service was fantastic, the meal was delicious, and the entire evening was so worth it. It's a wonderful, slow-paced cruise down the river and back. Throughout the evening we enjoyed an exception live musical performance with a talented pianist and violinist. A professional photographer goes from table to table and gets a few photos of everyone. You choose whether you'd like to purchase, so no strings attached. All in all, I highly recommend it!
A must do tour!!
Lora S,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a great experience. To see the sites have a nice dinner… I’ve done tour twice. Once with just my husband, and I and a second time with my husband and my in-laws!… I would recommend this experience to anybody coming to Paris!
It became very loud
Janine P,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
There were several birthdays and the celebrations became very loud. We were expecting a nice quiet dinner cruise and it became a party. What we expected for the price that we paid. I have gone on this before and it’s always been very nice, but for some reason this time I was not impressed.
Romantic evening cruise
Donna A,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Exceptional service, delicious food and lovely voyage down the Seine. Passes the Eiffel Tower just as the light show took place.
Fabulous!!!
Jillayne R,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful venue! Food and service were great!! Loved the live music provided by the violinist and pianist ! Crowning glory was seeing the Eiffel Tower lit up and sparkling!! They even pre-arranged for a taxi to take us back to our hotel at 11pm!!
Quality wise quite disappointing
151katerinad,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
That was the second time I booked dinner cruise. First one was in 2007. It was quite disappointing to see how quality has deteriorated in these 20 years. Food was really bad for 99 euros per person. I ordered and duck which was so tough my jaws ached and the taste was nothing. My friends ordered fish which was bad too. The pianist and violinist were bored to death and only in the end they showed some signs of life in their playing, obviously for us to leave with the last good impression. The only nice thing about the cruise was Paris! Seeing all these buildings from water was magical!
Beautiful trip
815abigaili,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Couldn’t ask for a best end to my week in Paris, staff was lovely and helpful, food was to die for, and the entertainment was 5 star quality, the atmosphere made the whole trip Come alive with all the guests clapping along to the music. Would defiantly take friends and family here again
Food was great, service...
Diana D,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Food was great, service was great. The atmosphere and boat was great. Only problem was a large rodent was on the boat which made the experience less than perfect.
Great way to see Paris at night
Todd W,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Great boat, long excursion, overall a good way to see Paris at night. Gets really close to the Eiffel Tower and arrives in time for the light show. Wait staff was very nice but not always as attentive as possible due to the large number of tables they are responsible for. Better places to eat in Paris, but this is mainly about the atmosphere. Live musicians were fantastic. Definitely recommend setting up the taxi they recommend when you check in. A little pricier than a ride share but a lifesaver when you dock at the end of a long excursion. Had a good time!
Great
Tina P,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great boat ride with dinner. Would recommend this. Staff was great and our server was excellent! Dinit