What a Seine dinner cruise is
A dinner cruise combines a sightseeing ride with a seated meal. Two operators run regular dinners with a fixed menu, each in several categories. The boats leave in the early evening or later at night, and you should book ahead. The sightseeing ride without a meal is a separate product and is covered on the cruise page.
Prices in 2026 depend on the operator, the service and the category. The regular dinners of the two operators below run from €90 to €245 per adult. That is not a full market range, and special evenings and other operators cost differently. Check the operator and the exact ship of a package before you book, because not every dinner leaves from the same pier.
Dinner services compared
Adult prices in 2026 by category. Children are priced separately.
| Operator and service | Times | Categories and adult prices | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bateaux Parisiens, early service | 18:15–19:30, 1 hour 15 minutes | Étoile €99; Privilège €129; Premier €154; Premier at the window €174 | Étoile €40 for ages 0–11; other categories cost the same as for adults |
| Bateaux Parisiens, late service | 20:30–23:00, 2 hours 30 minutes | Étoile €115; Découverte €139; Privilège €185; Premier €215; Premier at the window €245 | Étoile €40; other categories cost the same as for adults |
| Bateaux-Mouches, evening | Boarding 19:30–20:15, cruise 20:30–22:45, about 2 hours 15 minutes | Découverte €99; Prestige €135; Excellence €170 | €45 for ages 4–12 |
| Bateaux-Mouches, 6 p.m. service | 18:00 | €90 | – |
The menu of the Bateaux Parisiens dinners is the autumn and winter menu, valid from 14 October 2026 to 6 April 2027. The late service has live music. Ask about dietary needs when you book, because a menu description is no promise that a dish is free of an allergen.
Our picks: dinner cruises
Three dinner cruises with different menus, starting points and durations.
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Dinner cruise with live music
A three- or four-course menu depending on the option, with a live singer. Extra drinks and the photographer's pictures cost more.
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Romantic three-course dinner cruise
Two hours on a glass-roofed boat with a three-course dinner. Drinks are ordered at the bar and cost extra.
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Panoramic dinner cruise
105 minutes with a starter, main course, dessert and mineral water. Check the option for other drinks.
Check availability →Seine dinner cruises in Paris
Dinner cruises with different menus, seats and departure times, with live prices and availability. Check the operator and departure point of each package.
Choosing a service and a category
What changes with the time and the seat.
Early or late
The early service is shorter and ends around 19:30, which leaves the evening free. The late service lasts 2 hours 30 minutes and ends at 23:00, so you are on the water after dark. If you want the Eiffel Tower lights, read the night cruise page first.
Seats
In the Étoile early service you sit at a table inside, with a starter, a main course, a dessert and drinks. Window seats belong to the higher categories.
Dress code
Both operators ask for city or evening wear. Shorts, flip-flops and sportswear are not accepted, and the Bateaux-Mouches rules also exclude Bermuda shorts and caps.
Check-in
For the early Bateaux Parisiens service, check in at Ponton 5 or 7 by 18:00. Large pieces of luggage are not allowed on board. Bateaux-Mouches leaves from the Pont de l'Alma.
Families
At Bateaux Parisiens the Étoile is the only category with a children's rate of €40. In the other categories a child pays the adult price. At Bateaux-Mouches children aged 4 to 12 pay €45.
Price on your date
The prices here are the listed 2026 menu prices. Special evenings and holiday dates can differ, so read the booking page for your date before you pay.
Departure point
Some dinner packages leave from the Pont Alexandre III, and others from a pier opposite the Eiffel Tower. Check the pier of your booking on the day before.
Planning the evening around the meal
Allow time to reach the pier. The Eiffel Tower pier and the Pont de l'Alma pier are in the west of the city. Near the Eiffel Tower pier you find metro lines 6 and 9 and RER C, and the Eiffel Tower cruise page has the details. A late dinner ends at 23:00 or 22:45. Plan your way back in advance, because the Batobus does not run at night, as the Batobus page explains.
Bring a jacket for the deck. The average low in Paris is 9.9 °C in October and 3.8 °C in December. The best time page has the monthly values. If you stay near the piers, see where to stay.
Seine dinner cruises: frequently asked questions
How much does a Seine dinner cruise cost?
In 2026 the regular dinners of the two operators listed here run from €90 to €245 per adult. The price depends on the service, the category and the seat. Children pay €40 to €45 in the Étoile and Bateaux-Mouches dinners.
What should I wear?
City or evening wear. Shorts, flip-flops and sportswear are refused on both operators' boats, and caps and Bermuda shorts are also excluded at Bateaux-Mouches.
Do I need to book a dinner cruise?
Yes, book ahead. Bateaux-Mouches requires a reservation for the meal on board.
Is the drink included?
The Étoile early service includes a starter, a main course, a dessert and drinks. Other categories and operators differ, so read the description of your product.
Which service is better, early or late?
It depends on the evening you want. The early service leaves time afterwards. The late service is longer and takes place after dark, with music. Neither can promise a particular sight at a particular minute.