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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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.
Seine River
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.
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
12.45pm 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
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 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 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
Reviews
2,635 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
See Paris from the River!
Sibyl B,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s peaceful and elegant. If you’d like to know what landmarks you pass, put your map app on (no sound, as you have no destination anyway). Perfect for a solo lunch for a woman. Service was perfect and caring, expressing a hope I was enjoying myself.
Excellent boat tour on the Seine- Top notch service and food
MC M,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful boat. Wonderful food. Great service. Our server was Momo. He kept our wine glass full. Delivered our food with a smile. Excellent experience!
Worth the price....
Adalberto H,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Worth the price. Excellent food, service, and overall tour experience . Highly recommended. I hope everyone will enjoy it as much as we did.
Worth the splurge if this is your first time in Paris
NikkiEsan,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a girls trip with my 13 year old daughter who has always loved and wanted to visit Paris, so I took her on Thanksgiving break. This is also our first time in Paris so I wanted it to be special and memorable. We had just flown in from Maryland DMV that morning, stuck at customs too long and feared we'd miss this! The fee was reasonable for the seating we had which was premier window towards the front. I was happy with the seating. Great views of historic landmarks but honestly could use some narration because as a tourist it's very easy to miss what you're seeing even with the map provided on the table. Beautiful and comfortable boat. Staff was nice, professional - didn't ask too many (or any) questions as to if this was our first time here, where we are from, etc as they did with the elder couple in front of us. I think it would have been nice to break the ice especially for my shy and quiet daughter. The photos taken by the professional were very beautiful but a little too pricey as one photo was 20€ I liked them all so ended up ordering most of them and he gave us the rest free of charge. Food was excellent but... as someone who does a lot of fine dining I would recommend a real menu as using a QR code comes off as tacky and not at all refined and gourmet. Dessert spoon was a little too big and deep. The amount of food was perfect though. We might come back in the summer with hubby and daughter.
What a nice experience
hakatabrander,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awww Seinne river cruise with lunch or dinner is a must do when you visit Paris. The service , food and atmosphere was really nice. Enjoyed some white and red wine with cheese. Could see different views through the glass canopy. Was sitting at a private window table which I recommend . The reception was decorated nicely.
A Great Way To Celebrate
Z7787LQlauriet,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bateaux Parisiens is located at Port de la Bordonnais (opposite Bateaux Mouches). Signage was adequate but we determined only one of the numbered areas was boarding for our lunch cruise. We arrived about 30 minutes ahead of schedule but staff allowed us to board and comfortably wait in the lounge area after validating our tickets with reception. We received assigned seats according to our purchase selection. We had "Service Premiere" with front window seats and excellent views - well worth the extra cost. The glass-enclosed seating areas were temp-controlled, comfortable and welcoming. There was sufficient access to rest rooms on board. Tables had assigned waiters who were multi-lingual; meal service began with champagne and breads before our menu selections were taken. Be sure to check menu selections ahead of time so you are familiar with the meal options. Our meals included: champagne, red AND white wines, breads, appetizers, entree, cheese course, and a wonderful dessert with choice of coffee or tea. We had read complaints about some of the menu items but on our excursion, we could not have been more pleased. Food was well-prepared and the presentation was lovely. We were amazed at the perfect timing of service with the 2-hour long cruise. Nothing seemed rushed and yet everyone's table was served efficiently. Plenty of opportuny for photos and conversation. There is also a professional photographer who visits each table if you are inclined to getting a special souvenir photo for 20 euros. Photos are delivered table side before arriving back at the quai. (It is NOT high pressure which was an extra nice touch). We purchased our tickets through Get Your Guide tour service and I must say, there was a wide range of options on their website which I strongly suggest you check. Myhusband and I were celebrating our 51st wedding anniversary and lunch on the Seine with Parisien Bateaus was a delightful way to spend our last day in Paris together.
Beware, they will not communicate with you.
MICHELE W,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I payed $347.68 for this booking. The day of the tour, there was a major marathon race in Paris that no one from the company notified us about. We had already left our hotel next to the Louvre over an hour early in order to also take some pictures by the Eiffel Tower. Despite the race being over, all the streets around our hotel were blocked and no cabs could travel anywhere near where we could reach them. I was with my elderly mother celebrating her birthday and our bellman told us that we would have to walk too far to catch a cab and that they were standing still because of all the gridlock. I immediately messaged the boat company and could not reach anyone. They provide no phone number. I messaged them well before the start time to tell them that we had no way of getting to the location and no one replied. To this date (5 days later), no one replied. I attempted to get a refund through Viator and they reached out to the company twice and my request was refused. Unbelievable. So, beware. As a tourist, it's apparently on you to know the schedule of major events that are happening in the city that may prevent you from reaching your excursion destination. This was completely preventable on their part with a simple notification of what they knew beforehand would affect their clients. I now have to challenge this through my credit card company.
Parisien Delight.
David R,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have been on the Bateaux 4 times. It is as brilliant as ever. Highly recommend. Staff are friendly and very professional. Food was gorgeous and there was a good choice on the menu as you watched Parisien landmarks go by on the Seine. Next time we go to Paris the Bateaux will be the first thing to book. It was extremely relaxing and could have stayed on it all day.
Most enjoyable - it was...
Philip G,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Most enjoyable - it was lovely to see Paris sights from the river. Food and service was good too. Well worth the money
Lunch
jonathan l,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see Paris. Fantastic food & excellent service. A relaxing way to have a first class lunch and sightseeing
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