3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise

Paris : 3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River runs through Extime Travel. Rated 4.3 across 6,079 reviews. Runs 75 minutes to 2 hours. From $98.

Overview

The evening starts at Port Solferino, at the foot of the Musée d'Orsay, where a glass-enclosed boat takes passengers out onto the Seine for a sit-down dinner while Paris drifts past the windows. The cruise runs somewhere between 75 minutes and 2 hours depending on the option booked, and dinner is served during the sailing rather than before or after it. The boat is enclosed, so the views come from inside rather than an open deck.

The route loops past a dense run of central Paris landmarks: Île de la Cité and Notre Dame Cathedral, the Hôtel de Ville, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, the Grand Palais, the Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides, with a pass under Pont Neuf along the way. Dinner is three courses, starting with a starter such as burratina with heirloom tomatoes or foie gras, then a choice of mains like steamed sea bass or free-range chicken supreme, with a grilled beef option carrying a €10 supplement payable on board. Dessert and a coffee or tea round off the meal, and many sailings finish near the Eiffel Tower as it lights up, which reviewers repeatedly single out as the high point.

This suits anyone who wants to see central Paris from the water while sitting down to a proper meal, and reviewers describe it as a good way to get a different perspective on the city. It is not a sightseeing walk: transport, transfers and recorded commentary are not part of the package, and drinks beyond coffee or tea are extra unless a Champagne option was selected.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Board at Port SolferinoMeet at Paris Seine Port Solferino, at the foot of the Orsay Museum in Paris. The exact departure point depends on the selected option.
2. Île de la CitéThe boat passes the island at the heart of the Seine.
3. Notre Dame CathedralGlide past the Gothic cathedral from the water, one of the standout sights of the route.
4. Hôtel de Ville and the LouvreContinue past the city hall and the Louvre Museum.
5. Concorde and Grand PalaisPass Place de la Concorde and the Grand Palais before heading downstream.
6. Eiffel Tower and Les InvalidesThe route passes the Eiffel Tower, often illuminated for evening sailings, then Les Invalides.
7. Return and disembarkThe cruise ends back at the departure point, with the return location depending on the selected option.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this evening goes, from seating to supplements.

• Seating matters. Several reviewers say outer tables give the best views, and some reported being charged a supplement to move to a window table, even on a quiet sailing. Budget for the possibility of an extra charge if a window seat matters.
• Dinner choices. The three-course menu includes a choice of main, with sea bass or chicken supreme as standard options. The grilled beef main carries a €10 supplement payable on board, as does a cheese course. Vegetarian options are available, and the printed menu is a sample that may vary.
• Drinks beyond coffee. Coffee or tea after the meal is included, but other drinks are not. Cocktails, wine, beer and soft drinks can be bought on board, and one reviewer found the prices comparable with restaurant prices, though not cheap.
• Photography limits. The boat is glass-enclosed, and one reviewer noted interior lighting creates glare on the windows, making photos of the Eiffel Tower light show difficult. Manage expectations for pictures and enjoy the moment instead.
• Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so travellers make their own way to Port Solferino by the Musée d'Orsay. Reviews mention good pre-cruise communication from the operator, and one group reported a sympathetic rescheduling after a train cancellation.
• Onboard atmosphere. A live singer performs on many sailings, and reviewers across several accounts praise both the entertainment and the hard-working staff. Pets, smoking, luggage and large bags are not allowed on board.

Common issues. The recurring complaint concerns seating: multiple reviewers said they were initially assigned middle tables and charged a fee, reported as £60 by one, to move to a window seat, sometimes on a lightly booked boat. Extra costs generally are a sore point, with beef and cheese supplements at €10 each and all drinks beyond coffee or tea payable on board. One reviewer found the waiter unfriendly and the food only fine. There is no recorded commentary and no hotel transport, and bookings of 15 or more require pre-ordered mains at least a week ahead plus a mandatory drink package paid on board.

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