What better way to experience Paris’s legendary ability to tug at the heartstrings than a cruise along the famous River Seine while enjoying a sumptuous meal?
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If you’re planning a trip to Paris with that special someone, you may want to treat yourselves to a memorable dinner cruise. There are a wide number of companies offering a range of indulgent cruises in Paris, some of which include a mouth-watering on-board dinner as part of the experience. To help find the right one for you, we’ve picked out five of the best dinner cruises currently available in the City of Lights.
4-course dinner cruise on Seine River with live music
This 2.5-hour tour invites guests to see Paris in style during a sightseeing river cruise complete with 4-course meal and live onboard music. After leaving the hustle and bustle of city life behind, you’ll be shown to your window-side table where you’ll be able to take in the views while cruising along the waters. Over the course of the trip, you’ll be treated to a sumptuous dinner while a piano and violin provide a dulcet backdrop. The tour price includes dinner and a half-bottle of wine or champagne per person. From €120 per person.
Seine River Cruise & Dinner on Champs Elysées Avenue
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Discover Paris’s rich cultural heritage on this one-hour Seine River cruise before heading to an acclaimed restaurant on the iconic Champs-Elysées for a sumptuous dinner. With hourly departures throughout the afternoon until 8pm, you’ll get to admire famous monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and Notre Dame Cathedral from the comfort of your cruise. You can also learn the history of Paris through an on-board audio guide available in 14 languages. After your cruise, head to dinner at L’Alsace, renowned for serving delectable French specialties, to bring your tour to a close. Dinner, including one glass of wine, is included in the tour price. From €57 per person.
Seine River Dinner Cruise with Rooftop and Live Singer
Eye-catching panoramic rooftop views, the soothing tones of a live onboard singer, and a lavish dinner are what you can expect on this fun-packed 4-hour cruise along the Seine river. What makes this tour particularly unique is undoubtedly its rooftop seating that allows passengers to take in the exquisite riverside sights in the open air and from up high, providing a unique vantage point. For dinner, guests can choose from either an individual 3-course meal or a plancha to share. Drinks can also be included for a surcharge. From €71 per person.
Cruise, Dinner and Cabaret Show at Lido de Paris
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Admire the monuments and museums of Paris during a peaceful cruise on the Seine, followed by a delicious dinner and cabaret show. As you cruise down the river you can unwind while contemplating the city’s rich history, before disembarking and heading to the renowned L’Alsace restaurant on the Champs-Elysées Avenue. After dinner, you can move on to the nearby Lido de Paris to watch an unforgettable, spectacular and historic cabaret show dating back to 1948. The cost of the tour includes your cruise tickets, cabaret show tickets, and two-course dinner. From €157 per person.
Private Tour: Romantic Seine River Cruise, Dinner, and Illuminations Tour
For a more intimate and exclusive river cruise experience, this 5.5-hour luxury dinner cruise for couples may well appeal. In the exclusive company of that special someone, you can sip champagne as you cruise down the Seine past famed attractions before enjoying a gourmet dinner for two near the iconic Champs-Elysées. After your private dinner cruise, you’ll take a tour by car of the city when it’s lit up at night while soaking up the romantic atmosphere. As your driver returns you to your hotel, you’ll receive a rose and a half-bottle of Champagne so you can continue your evening in style. The tour price also includes hotel pick-up. From €657 per person.