Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise
Overview
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2 hours
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Treat yourself to an elegant lunch in Paris with this 2-hour afternoon sightseeing cruise down the Seine River aboard a modern and luxury glass-canopy boat. Relax over a 3-course meal (in Service Etoile) or a 4-course meal (in Service Privilege and in Service Premier) while enjoying fantastic views of Paris' most iconic attractions including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum and the Musée d'Orsay. The refined French dishes are cooked on board by the Chef and his team. Choose your dishes from an à-la-carte menu at the beginning of the cruise. A vegetarian option is also available on the spot.You will be seated at a private table where you will enjoy spectacular views as the air-conditioned boat is completely glassed over. In Service Privilege, a window table is guaranteed.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
Vegetarian menu available on spot
Please select Privilege Service or Window Service Premier options for a table by a window
Please select either the Etoile Service - Decouverte Service or Privilege Service in order to benefit of a preferential rate for the children
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Eiffel Tower
The Bateaux Parisiens port is situated at feet of the Eiffel Tower, a good occasion to take a nice picture before or after the cruise. You will also admire views of the Eiffel Tower several times during your lunch cruise.
The Seine
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.
What‘s Included
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)
3-course menu in Service Etoile or 4-course menu in Service Privilege and in Service Premier
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Seating at a private table
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Souvenir photo taken by the photographer on board
Extra food and beverages which are not included in the package
Options
12.45 pm Privilege Service
Duration: 2 hours: check in at 12.15 pm
departure at 12.45 pm
return to quayside at 2.45 pm
4-course menu and beverages: Blanc de blancs sparkling kir
starter, main dish, cheese and dessert
a bottle of wine for four people
mineral water, coffee
glass canopy boat
guaranteed table by the window: private table by the window guaranteed
12.45 pm Service Premier
Service Premier VIP service
Duration: 2 hours: check in at 12.15 pm
departure at 12.45 pm
return to quayside at 2.45 pm
4-cours menu and beverages: glass of champagne
starter, main dish, cheese and dessert
a bottle of wine for four people
mineral water and coffee
glass canopy boat
VIP seating: Seating in the VIP area at the front of the boat at a private round table
12.45 pm Service Etoile
Duration: 2 hours: check in at 12.15 pm
departure at 12.45 pm
return to quayside at 2.45 pm
3-course menu and beverages: white wine kir
starter, main dish and dessert
a bottle of wine for four people
mineral water and coffee
glass canopy boat
panoramic seating: seating at a private table
12.45 pm Service Decouverte
Duration: 2 hours: check in at 12.15 pm
departure at 12.45 pm
return to quayside at 2.45 pm
3-course menu and beverages: glass of kir blanc de blanc
starter, main dish and dessert
a bottle of wine for four people
mineral water and coffee
glass canopy boat
Panoramic seating: private table guaranteed but not by the window
12.45pm Window Service Premier
Service Premier VIP Service
Duration: 2 hours: check in at 12.15 pm
departure at 12.45 pm
return to quayside at 2.45 pm
4-course menu and beverages: glass o Champagne
starter, main dish, cheese and dessert
a bottle of wine for four people
mineral water and coffee
glass canopy boat
VIP seating: Seating in the VIP area at the front of the boat by the window
Reviews
2,687 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Top drawer
nigelm487,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience…. Food was great. A must if ure about Paris
Wonderful and relaxing lunch on the river
Patty C,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The staff was very friendly and accommodating for gluten fee dietary needs
Very good value and great...
Claire Y,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good value and great food. Our waiter was great and fun. Offered to take lots of photos. We couldn't go the direction we booked for as river was too high but got return tickets
Phenomenal, delicious, spectacular. 100/10!! ⭐️
Lane C,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the highlight of our Paris trip. It was the last thing we did on our holiday, and what a way to end it. The food was amazing, absolutely delicious and well presented. I had Foie Gras, beef, and lemon meringue tart. Yum! The drinks were never ending, and if I had any complaints, it’s that we weren’t able to finish it all! The staff were lovely and very accommodating. Views - as to be expected - were phenomenal. I wish announcements were made of what was coming up on the sight line, but I understand that as a dining experience it’s not the main priority. The ride itself wasn’t bumpy or rocky. I get sea sick easily, and barely felt a thing! Next time I go to Paris this is a sure fire booking for me, I cannot wait to go back in future!
Check Seine water levels before going.
racheljU502WS,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our lunch cruise stayed at the pier since river was high. Food was merely average. Then we received two tickets to the one hour cruise later in the afternoon, which was very fast (far shorter than one hour) and had little information unless you listened to the prerecorded audio tour using the handheld receivers. Wish we’d known the river was too high for the lunch cruise but we did not receive prior notice to showing up.
Wonderful food with a view
Laureen B,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fantastic way to see some major landmarks while experiencing a delicious high-end meal!! I would definitely recommend. We didn’t even mind that it was a rainy day!
Not much can be said....
Troy J,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Not much can be said. The previous day's rain made the Seine too high for the cruise ship to pass under a bridge that would have taken us to all the important sites. The ship took us on a 2 hour cruise in the opposite direction. The sites were the MAIN reason for us taking the cruise for the photo opportunities. Thus I was very disappointed. We received vouchers for a return trip, but we came all the way from the United States.
My daughter and I did the...
Christie H,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My daughter and I did the lunchtime sightseeing cruise on our first full day in Paris. The food was delicious and paired well with the different wines. The scenery was amazing, and got us oriented to the city at the beginning of our weeklong stay. Highly recommend!
Amazing Cruise
Daniella P,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth the money! There isn’t a bad seat on the boat. No matter where you sit, you’re able to see everything. Plus the boat goes back around the other side of the river so whichever side you’re facing you won’t miss anything. The food was delicious and the service was great! Our waiter didn’t speak fluent English, but was incredibly kind and provided wonderful service. There are also opportunities to go outside on the deck and take some nice photos there. Overall a great experience! I would like to do it again for the evening tour.
Exceptional cruise with an unforgettable server!
LeeTedstone,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible time on the Bateaux Parisiens Seine River lunch cruise — and a big part of that was Flo, our server. From the moment we boarded, Flo was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made the experience exceptional. He struck the perfect balance of being personable, polite, and great fun, which added so much to our meal and the whole trip. The views of Paris from the river are stunning — truly a unique way to see the city — but it was Flo’s service that turned a lovely outing into something we’ll remember. If you’re thinking about this cruise, do it — and keep an eye out for Flo! Would happily recommend and would do it again.
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