Seine dinner cruise: 7 boats compared
Three dinner cruises leave right below the Trocadéro or at the foot of the Eiffel Tower: Ducasse sur Seine and the Don Juan II from Port Debilly, Bateaux Parisiens from Port de la Bourdonnais. Bateaux Mouches leaves from the Pont de l'Alma. Further away, Capitaine Fracasse and Paris en Scène board at Port de Javel, and Le Calife at the Pont des Arts. Prices checked in September 2026: €59 to €250 per person.
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For each boat: the actual departure point, the length, the menu and the starting price listed on the official website in September 2026. Prices vary by time slot and menu, so always check when you book.
Departure points, lengths, menus and prices checked in September 2026 on the official websites: bateauxparisiens.com, ducasse-seine.com, donjuan2.yachtsdeparis.fr, bateaux-mouches.fr, lecapitainefracasse.com, paris-en-scene.com and calife.com. The price shown on GetYourGuide may differ from the official price. GetYourGuide links are affiliate links (see Transparency). We do not display ratings or reviews.
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The seven boats at a glance
- Bateaux Parisiens (Port de la Bourdonnais): the classic choice at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Two evening departures: 6:15 pm for a 1 h 15 cruise, or 8:30 pm for 2 h 30 on the water. Several service levels, from the Étoile menu to the Premier service.
- Ducasse sur Seine (Port Debilly): a fully electric, and therefore silent, boat moored just below the Trocadéro gardens. Menu by Alain Ducasse and chef Jean-Philippe Berens, 4 to 6 courses. Departs at 8:30 pm, about 2 hours.
- Don Juan II (Port Debilly): an Art Deco yacht moored facing the Eiffel Tower. Chef Frédéric Anton serves a tasting menu, awarded one Michelin star in the 2024 guide according to the official website. Tuesday to Saturday, smart attire required.
- Bateaux Mouches (Pont de l'Alma): the historic company, a little east of the Trocadéro on the same bank. Short service at 6 pm (1 h 15) or longer dinner at 8:30 pm (2 h 15), with music on board.
- Capitaine Fracasse (Port de Javel Haut): at the foot of the Pont Mirabeau, in the 15th arrondissement. Homemade food cooked on board, about 2 hours of cruising, open deck on the upper level.
- Paris en Scène (Port de Javel Haut): same pier as Capitaine Fracasse. The most affordable option in this comparison, with a slow-cooked cocotte main course and 1 h 45 on the water.
- Le Calife (Pont des Arts): a boat billed as a "floating historic monument", in the historic heart of Paris, far from the Trocadéro but with an open-air deck. Departs at 8:30 pm, 2 h 20.
If you are staying or eating near the Trocadéro, the easiest options are Port Debilly (Ducasse sur Seine, Don Juan II) or a walk across the Pont d'Iéna to Port de la Bourdonnais (Bateaux Parisiens).
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Frequently asked questions
Which Seine dinner cruise leaves from the Eiffel Tower or the Trocadéro?
Three boats leave closest. Ducasse sur Seine and the Don Juan II board at Port Debilly, on the Right Bank, just below the Trocadéro gardens and facing the Eiffel Tower. Bateaux Parisiens boards at Port de la Bourdonnais, at the foot of the Tower, across the Pont d'Iéna. Bateaux Mouches leaves from the Pont de l'Alma, a little further east.
How much does a Seine dinner cruise cost?
On the official websites, as of September 2026: from €59 at Paris en Scène, €75 at Capitaine Fracasse, €90 at Bateaux Mouches (6 pm service), €97 at Le Calife, €99 at Bateaux Parisiens (6:15 pm service), €175 at Ducasse sur Seine and €250 excluding drinks on the Don Juan II.
How long is a Seine dinner cruise?
Between 1 h 15 and 2 h 30 depending on the boat and time slot. The early evening service is the shortest (1 h 15 with Bateaux Parisiens and Bateaux Mouches). The 8:30 pm service lasts 2 h 15 with Bateaux Mouches and 2 h 30 with Bateaux Parisiens. Ducasse sur Seine sails for 2 hours, Paris en Scène for 1 h 45 and Le Calife for 2 h 20.
What is the most upscale dinner cruise in Paris?
The Don Juan II, an Art Deco yacht where chef Frédéric Anton serves a tasting menu, awarded one Michelin star in the 2024 guide according to its official website. Ducasse sur Seine, Alain Ducasse's fully electric boat, offers 4 to 6 course menus. Both leave from Port Debilly, below the Trocadéro.
Do you need to book a Seine dinner cruise in advance?
Yes. Booking is required on all these boats, and window tables go fast on weekends. Arrive at the boarding point 15 to 30 minutes before departure, depending on the company. The Don Juan II asks for smart attire (no sportswear).
Dinner on the Seine facing the Eiffel Tower?
Book your evening ahead, then walk up to the Trocadéro esplanade to watch the Tower sparkle before or after your cruise.