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Private dinner cruise on the Seine

A private dinner cruise on the Seine, past the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower, with a seated dinner on a boat chartered for the group. Vessels and departure times depend on availability and the river's regulations.

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Private dinner cruise on the Seine
Duration
About 2 hours 30 minutes
Group size
20–300 pax
Destinations
Paris & Île-de-France
Indicative budget
From €150 per person

Paris seen from the river is one of the most reliable evening experiences for a corporate group. A chartered boat leaves from a quay near the centre and follows the Seine through the historic core of the city, with the monuments lit after dark.

The boat is hired for the group alone, with a seated dinner served on board, a welcome drink on the deck when the weather allows, and a sound system for speeches or music. Menus are prepared by an onboard or partner caterer, and wines are selected to match the menu and the group.

Because boats operate under river regulations and timetables, the route and the departure point are confirmed for each date and vessel.

Objectives

  • Offer clients or staff a classic Paris evening on the river
  • Combine a seated dinner with a view of the city's monuments
  • Keep the group together on one vessel with a single timetable

How it works

  1. 1Choice of vessel and departure quay according to group size, date and the planned menu.
  2. 2Guests welcomed on board with a drink on the deck.
  3. 3Departure and dinner served during the cruise, with wines matched to the courses.
  4. 4Speeches or music on the sound system, timed to the route.
  5. 5Return to the quay at the scheduled time, with transfers arranged if needed.

Good to know

  • Weather and river traffic can change the route, and the crew makes the final decision for safety reasons.
  • Boats have limited space for standing; the layout should be discussed when the group is above 150 people.
  • Accessibility varies by vessel. Please let us know early if guests need step-free access.
  • Bridges and monuments are lit at set hours, which the programme takes into account.

Indicative budget

Indicative, from €150 per person excluding VAT, for a seated dinner cruise on a chartered vessel. The price depends on the vessel, the group size, the menu and the wine selection. Pre-cruise drinks and transfers are quoted separately.

Frequently asked questions

Is the whole boat reserved for our group?

Yes, a dinner cruise can be chartered for a private group, subject to the vessel's availability on the date. Smaller groups may be combined with other guests only if the group agrees in advance.

What can we see from the river?

The route passes monuments such as the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower, depending on the itinerary. The exact route is confirmed by the operator for each departure.

Can the cruise be combined with another programme?

Yes. A cruise often follows a reception or a visit, and works well as the closing moment of a day of meetings. We build the timings backwards from the boarding time.

Event brief

France MICE, precisely orchestrated since 1996.

A few details are enough for a first proposal. A dedicated project manager replies within 48 business hours.

Event brief

France MICE, precisely orchestrated since 1996.

A few details are enough for a first proposal. A dedicated project manager replies within 48 business hours.

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