The Most Romantic Dinner Cruises In Paris – The City Of Light At Night

As you know, we love special evenings in Paris, especially those that feature classic activities in the City of Light. There's nothing more iconic than a cruise along the city's river, especially at night while dining on a traditional, multi-course French meal. Bienvenue à bord! — welcome aboard!

VIP Bateaux Parisiens Dinner Cruise

This is our number-one choice for a romantic dinner cruise and we can vouch for the wonders you will experience. This two-and-a-half-hour, slow cruise along the world's most beautiful river route is offered by Bateaux Parisiens, the most prestigious dinner cruise company in Paris, and gives you the chance to see the light show that is Paris in the evening, when all of the most famous monuments are lit up and visible from your boat on the river.

The evening starts on the banks of the Seine at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Be sure to choose the Service Premier option for the best seating, best meal, You will be rewarded with front-of-the-line entry as well as VIP seating at the front of the boat for the best views and the best service.

The four-course dress-up dinner includes a variety of wines, coffee and liqueur. There is champagne served both at the beginning and the end of the dinner. The view and the leisurely pace are fantastic. There's nothing to do but to take in the many aspects of this beautiful city as the sun sets and the buildings light up. Did we mention the champagne?

Dinner Cruise by Maxim's of Paris

We think you're going to love this new dinnertime cruise that joins the Seine River with Maxim's of Paris, the Belle Époque bistro that debuted at the 1900 Paris Exposition. On this evening cruise you'll dine on specialties made famous at the historic bistro as you admire the lights of the city. With VIP treatment including guaranteed window seating for the best views, you'll be immersed in an unforgettable romantic atmosphere

Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise with Live Music

This recommended Seine dinner cruise is conducted by Bateaux Mouches, a Paris river boat company that sails from a dock on the Right Bank located between Pont de l'Alma and Pont des Invalides. Nightly sailings in glass-walled boats offer up classic multi-course French meals along with classic views of the City of Light, both presented with live music.

For the best menu and the best seating, be sure to book the Dinner-Cruise Excellence option. It's worth the extra cost.

Dinner Cruise + Eiffel Tower + Moulin Rouge Show

If a cruise and a French dinner aren't quite enough for you, you'll be happy to learn that this three-part, full-evening activity is available once again. On the banks of the Seine a table has been reserved for you on the Paris Seine restaurant bateau. You dine on a classic meal as the lights of Paris drift by.

Full and happy, your next stop is the Eiffel Tower, where a skip-the-line ticket gives you priority access to the 2nd Level. Finally, you're driven across town to the Moulin Rouge to end the evening taking in the world's most famous cabaret show, with over 100 performers. After the show, you are whisked back to the center of Paris, near your hotel.

This tour was fantastic, as was the driver. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to see Moulin Rouge. The dinner and show along with the convenience of being picked up from our hotel and dropped back to the hotel was well worth the money."
– 5-Star Review

Bateaux Parisiens Gourmet Lunch Cruise

Bateaux Parisiens lays out the white tablecloths for this midday dining and cruising experience. Take a break from the sights and excitement of Paris for a trip along the river Seine while being served a classic three-course lunch. Marvel at the best of Paris passing by in the light of day while dining on a meal made on board from fresh ingredients. A Seine river cruise is an essential activity in Paris, so why not combine it with a leisurely lunch at the same time?

It's fun to spot the Paris attractions you've already visited — the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Place de la Concorde — and see what they look like from a river perspective. No matter the weather, this lunch cruise gives you wonderful, unexpected views of the the city we love.

What You Can Expect When You Dine on the Seine

We've observed that the French consider good food essential to their culture. And so, on a Seine River dinner cruise, you can expect a fabulous multi-course meal with champagne & wine. Although the menus change with the seasons here's an idea of the type of menu you are likely to find on one of these dinner cruise along the city's beautiful river.

Entrée (first course)

• Marinated Scottish salmon over baby greens, or
• Foie gras with truffle shavings, or
• Chilled prawns, herb vinaigrette & baby vegetables, or
• Lobster chaud-froid cream sauce & a vegetable melange

Plat (main course)

• Beef filet with morel mushroom cream sauce & fresh pasta, or
• Duck breast with fig sauce & baby potatoes, or
• Grilled Veal with pomegranate sauce, chanterelles & rice pilaf, or
• Sea bass filet with grilled zucchini, olives & basil

Dessert

• Chocolate entremets — classic chocolate dessert selection, or
• Raspberry schuss — a vanilla and raspberry cake, or
• Raspberry macaron, or
• Vanilla and strawberry vacherin — a meringue-filled with cream and fruit

To Drink

In France, it's common to have an aperitif before dinner. Popular choices include kir (creme de cassis & white wine), a glass of champagne, or even a glass of fruit juice — we prefer a glass of rosé champagne. With the meal, wine is always the right choice! There will be a sommelier on board who can help with your selection.

Details

It's also common in France to pay a little extra (called a supplement) for some of the special items on a menu. This might mean a supplement is added for the cheese course, or if you select higher priced-items like lobster or foie gras. In general, the standard (lowest) price is offered on the menu and the high rollers can tailor their menu with extra supplements. And of course, vegetarian options are almost always available.