Seine River Cruise: Elegant Paris Lunch Experience

Indulge in an elegant lunch cruise along the Seine River in Paris. Enjoy a delicious French meal, music, and breathtaking views of iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Eiffel Tower - The Bateaux Parisiens port is located at the base of the Eiffel Tower, offering a perfect opportunity to capture a beautiful photo before or after your cruise. You will also enjoy multiple views of the Eiffel Tower during your lunch cruise.

  • Seine River - After taking in the stunning views of the Eiffel Tower from the Bateaux Parisiens boarding site, step aboard a modern, luxurious glass canopy boat for a 2-hour lunch cruise. Head to your private table and savor your aperitif. Select your dishes from the à-la-carte menu at the start of the cruise. All meals are prepared on board, with a vegetarian option available. Relish your lunch while admiring Paris’ major attractions along the picturesque Seine, whose historic riverbanks are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Starting at the majestic Eiffel Tower, your route includes the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, the vibrant Latin Quarter, the Parisian Statue of Liberty, and world-renowned museums such as the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre, as you cruise to La Bibliothèque Nationale and back. Your cruise concludes at the quay near the Eiffel Tower.

  • Dome des Invalides - As you approach the Pont Alexandre III, you will see the Dome des Invalides on the right side. This monument houses the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.

  • Pont Alexandre III - This particularly beautiful bridge was a gift to France from Tsar Alexander III. It’s a wonderful experience to pass underneath this structure aboard the fully glass-enclosed boat.

  • Assemblee Nationale - Admire this beautiful landmark during your dinner cruise! It is an incredible experience to pass under this bridge aboard the glass canopy boat.

  • Musee d’Orsay - Admire the architecture of the Musée d’Orsay, which used to be a railway station in the past.

  • Saint Germain des Pres Quarter - You will enjoy nice views to this famous quarter while you cruise on the Seine.

  • Pont-Neuf - Lift your head and admire the sculptures when you pass by Pont Neuf, which is actually the oldest bridge of Paris.

  • Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - From the river, you will have a wonderful perspective to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral.

  • Latin Quarter - Enjoy the specific atmosphere of this area when you pass by.

  • French National Library (Bibliotheque Nationale de France) - You will see the interesting architecture which represents 4 open books. At this point, the boat will turn and cruise back to the city center.

  • Le Marais - Enjoy nice views from the river to this historical quarter of Paris.

  • Ile Saint-Louis - The Ile Saint Louis is the heart of the historical Paris. You will have interesting views to its typical architecture from the water.

  • Hotel de Ville - During your lunch cruise, you will also see the Hôtel de Ville de Paris, a very impressive building where the mayor of Paris has her office.

  • Louvre Museum - Admire the 700 m long facade of the biggest museum of the world. The Louvre used to be the residence of French kings.

  • Place de la Concorde - From the boat, you will see the Egyptian obelisk. The Place de la Concorde used to play a big role during the time of the French revolution, as the guillotine was placed there.

  • Pont de la Concorde - The bridge between the Place de la Concorde and the Assemblée Nationale was built from the stones of the Bastille prison which was destroyed after the French revolution.

  • Grand Palais - Admire the amazing architecture with its glass cupola! This building hosts exceptional exhibitions and events. During the Olympic games in 2024, it hosted a part of the competitions.

  • Statue de la Liberte - Admire the little sister of New York’s Statue of Liberty with the Eiffel Tower in its background! A very special photo spot, just before you return to the Bateaux Parisiens quayside!

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Seating at a private table
  • 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)
  • Tea and coffee
  • 2-hours Seine River cruise aboard a modern glass-canopy boat
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Souvenir photo taken by the photographer on board
Additional Information

Indulge in a sophisticated lunch in Paris with a 2-hour afternoon sightseeing cruise along the Seine River on a luxurious, modern glass-canopy boat. Savor a 3-course meal (Service Etoile) or a 4-course meal (Service Privilege and Service Premier) while taking in stunning views of Paris’ most famous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum, and Musée d’Orsay. The exquisite French cuisine is prepared on board by the Chef and his team. Select your dishes from an à-la-carte menu at the start of the cruise. A vegetarian option is also available. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery from your private table in the fully glass-enclosed, air-conditioned boat. In Service Privilege, a window table is guaranteed.

  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Vegetarian menu available
Location
Bateaux Parisiens
Port de la Bourdonnais
Bateaux Parisiens is situated just by the the Eiffel Tower. Go to pontoon no. 5 or 7 for check in and boarding.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Evelyn_a
Aug 21, 2024
Wonderful experience...I absolutely loved it. - This was the most beautiful experience for my husband and I. It was his birthday so I did the Premium package. The food was excellent, service amazing and they did sing for him. I am absolutely grateful for the quality service I received. It was definitely a memorable experience for us. I recommend 100%. Loved it! Oh , the bathrooms were clean too. Very important!🙂
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Maha_s
Aug 17, 2024
Elegant experience - We’ll do it again when visiting Paris. A lot of delicious food. 6 course meal. Comfortable seat. Relaxing views.
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Hannah_e
Aug 16, 2024
Fabulous tour! - Was an amazing experience. Food was delicious, service was exceptional and the views were lovely! Would definitely recommend for couples, you won’t regret going on this tour!
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Kathryn_m
Aug 16, 2024
It’s a Trifecta! - Excellent seats, service, sites, and food! Plenty of food and vino! Our server was excellent. Enjoyed stepping outside too!
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Davidtm1806qd
Aug 14, 2024
A Good Time - This was an easy, relaxing and enjoyable experience in Paris. It was delicious, the wine was good, the City and Seine the star.
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Ian_r
Aug 12, 2024
Make sure it's on your list - The food was excellent and the service attentative with an excellent seat at the window wrapped in an airy sunshine filled cruise down the seine with beautiful sights to remember
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Jennifer_c
Aug 12, 2024
Loved the cruise - My partner and I had a fabulous time on the cruise! The food and service was incredible as well as the scenic views. Would highly recommend!
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Patrick_c
Aug 11, 2024
Better than you would imagine - Wonderful way to see Paris. The food was excellent and the service impeccable. To be able to see so many of the sights of Paris while being served a wonderful meal by a very professional and friendly staff was very enjoyable. I highly recommend.
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Ashley_p
Aug 14, 2024
Good memory - The staff were very polite and the views are beautiful. The duration was just long enough to enjoy. Food was better than expected. I enjoyed the heirloom tomato salad and pavlova. Our server was a little aloof (we ended up pouring our own wine) but kind. The wait was minimal and it was well organized. The onboard photography (extra fee) was also very nice.
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Nikki_f
Aug 14, 2024
I was disappointed that... - I was disappointed that there was no commentary that pointed out the historical sites we were passing.
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