Paris Seine River Dinner Cruise: 3-Course French Meal & Landmarks

Dinner floats past the Eiffel Tower on the Seine for 105 minutes

You board at Port de Javel Haut, sit down to a three-course French dinner, and watch the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Pont Alexandre III, and the Louvre pass by your window for 1 hour 45 minutes. Bottled water is included. Vegan options are available. The boat handles the timing and the route, so you only have to show up and eat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Bois de Boulogne30m
2. Eiffel Towerpass by
3. Pont Alexandre IIIpass by
4. Grand Palaispass by
5. 7th Arrondissementpass by
6. 4th Arrondissementpass by
7. 1st Arrondissementpass by
8. Place de la Concordepass by

Seine River Dinner Cruise and Sights

• Go to Port de Javel Haut
• Look for Paris en Scène boat
• Board Seine River dinner cruise
• View Eiffel Tower sparkling at night
• Pass Alexandre III Bridge
• See Grand Palais
• Pass Musée d'Orsay
• View Notre-Dame Cathedral
• Pass Île Saint-Louis and Île de la Cité
• See the Louvre
• View Place de la Concorde
• Pass Statue of Liberty replica
• Enjoy refined French dinner onboard

The experience

Hands grip a wine glass as the boat pushes away from Port de Javel Haut and the city tilts into view. You're on the Seine now, and the landmarks don't wait: the Eiffel Tower rises at 330 meters, lit gold against the darkening sky, and then the Pont Alexandre III slides past with its gilded Pegasus statues catching the last light. The dinner cruise in Paris moves at the pace of the river, slow enough that you can actually look, fast enough that the whole thing fits into one evening. Three courses arrive at your table while Notre-Dame's Gothic silhouette holds steady on the island, and the Grand Palais with its glass dome glows on the left bank. You don't navigate traffic or book separate restaurants: the meal and the view happen together.

The boat carries groups small enough that you're not packed in, and the dining room stays elegant without feeling stiff. A vegan menu is available if you need it, and bottled water comes with the meal. The route takes you past the Louvre, Place de la Concorde with its 3,300-year-old Luxor Obelisk, and the smaller Statue of Liberty on the island's tip: the one the Americans sent in 1889, three years after France gave theirs to New York. Each landmark has a story, and they're all there, framed by the windows. The light shifts as you move downriver, and the whole Seine dinner experience in Paris becomes less about ticking boxes and more about sitting still while the city turns itself into the view.

Timing matters here: the 1 hour 45 minute duration means you're not rushing through courses or lingering so long the kitchen gets cold. You arrive at Port de Javel Haut, find the Paris en Scène boat, and board. Public transportation gets you there easily. If you're 18 or older and want wine, it's there. If you're not, the meal stands on its own. The whole thing is built for a first visit to Paris or a return that needed something different: romance, celebration, or just the particular magic of seeing the city from the water instead of the street.

What’s included

Your evening includes boarding at Port de Javel Haut, a three-course French dinner served while you float past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Pont Alexandre III, the Louvre, and Place de la Concorde, bottled water throughout the 1 hour 45 minute cruise, and a vegan menu option if needed. Wine and other beverages are available for purchase.

Options for this experience

4 options

Late evening sailing with water package21:30

Early evening sailing with water package18:45

Late evening sailing with wine package21:30

Early evening sailing with wine package18:45

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:45 and 21:30

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Boarding is at the Port de Javel Haut in Paris’s 15th arrondissement.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Vedettes de la Seine

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the Seine's most famous landmarks and a proper meal in one evening without choosing a restaurant, timing yourself, or navigating between sites. The boat does all three, and you just sit.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How long is the Seine dinner cruise?

1 hour 45 minutes from departure to return.

What's included in the meal?

A 3-course French dinner and bottled water.

Where do I board the boat?

Port de Javel Haut. Look for the Paris en Scène boat.

Is there a vegan menu?

Yes, a vegan menu is available.

Can I drink alcohol on the cruise?

Yes, if you're 18 or older. Wine and other drinks are available.

What landmarks do I see?

The Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Pont Alexandre III, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, the Grand Palais, and the Statue of Liberty on Île de la Cité.

Is this suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, the cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

How do I get to Port de Javel Haut?

Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the port.