Private Transfers & Seine Dinner Cruise – Front Seating
About this activity
Dine at the front of the boat on a Paris Seine dinner cruise with champagne and a multi-course meal. Private round-trip hotel transfers included.
Highlights
- Dine at the front of the boat for an evening on the Seine.
- Pass Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and other landmarks from the river.
- Follow the Seine beyond its central islands toward the Bibliothèque Nationale.
- Cruise past Île aux Cygnes and the Statue of Liberty on the final stretch.
- Share a multi-course dining experience with a partner, family, or friends.
Full description
Enjoy A Seat Up Front, a Paris Seine dinner cruise pairing front-of-boat dining with private round-trip hotel transfers. Depart from the foot of the Eiffel Tower and settle into the boat’s forward section at a table for two to 4 guests.
Champagne accompanies the aperitif and dessert, while dinner features an appetizer, starter, main course, cheese, dessert, and petits fours. Take in riverside views of Paris before returning to the dock and continuing to your hotel by private transfer. This option offers seating at the front of the boat, without guaranteed window-side placement.
Private Hotel Transfers to the Eiffel Tower Departure Point
Your evening begins with a private transfer from your hotel to Port de la Bourdonnais, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. A Seat Up Front combines your dinner cruise with transportation to the boat and back to your hotel, bringing the evening together in one package.
Front-of-Boat Dining for Two to Four Guests
Settle into the boat’s forward section, where tables accommodate two to four guests. This option places you at the front rather than along the sides of the boat, making location a defining part of your dining experience. Window-side placement is not available for this option; that distinction belongs to the Panoramic Front Views option.
Champagne and a Multi-Course Dinner on the Seine
Enjoy champagne with your aperitif and again with dessert. Your meal includes an appetizer, starter, main course, cheese, dessert, and petits fours, giving the evening a generous culinary focus as you travel along the Seine.
Paris Landmarks from the River
The route takes you past Les Invalides, the National Assembly, and the Musée d’Orsay before continuing toward Notre-Dame and the central islands. On the return journey, look out for the Conciergerie, the Louvre, and the Grand Palais before the final stretch toward Île aux Cygnes and the Statue of Liberty.
Return to the Dock and Your Hotel
The boat departs at 8:30 p.m. and returns to the dock at 11 p.m. After your evening of dining and river views, your included private transfer takes you back to your hotel, without the need to arrange a separate journey after disembarking.
Included / Excluded
- Private round-trip transfers between your hotel and the boat.
- Seine dinner cruise with front-of-boat seating.
- Appetizer, starter, main course, cheese, dessert, and petits fours.
- Champagne with the aperitif and dessert.
- Front window-side seating
- Personal travel insurance, expenses
- Additional drinks
Itinerary
Private Transfer from Your Hotel
Your evening begins with a private hotel transfer to Port de la Bourdonnais, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. With transportation included in your package, arrive at the departure point ready for your evening on the Seine.
Board Beside the Eiffel Tower
Step aboard and settle into your window-side table along the side of the boat. A glass of champagne welcomes you as you prepare for the 8:30 p.m. departure, with the Eiffel Tower providing the setting for the start of your cruise.
Important information
Know before you book
- A Seat Up Front places your table in the boat’s forward section.
- Window-side placement is not available with this option.
- Tables accommodate two to four guests.
- The cruise runs from 8.30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- The boat departs from and returns to Port de la Bourdonnais in Paris.
Know before you go
- Proper attire is required for your evening on board.
- Shorts, flip-flops, and sportswear are not permitted.
- Only small backpacks, handbags, and computer bags are accepted.
- Restrooms are available on the boats, but not on the piers.
- Bags are checked, and jackets and coats must be opened at the entrance.
Food & drinks
- Food: Glass of champagne for the appetizer and dessert Glass of Champagne rosé and appetiser – PDO Mâcon Villages* AND PDO Pessac-Léognan* OR PGI Pays d’OC Gris Blanc Domaine Gérard Bertrand** – Glass of Champagne at the end of the meal Mineral water, coffee and petits fours * One bottle (75cl) between 4 people ** Rosé wine instead of red and white wine - One bottle (75cl) between 2 people
- Drinks: Appetizer + Starter + main course + cheese + dessert + petits-four
Cancellation policy
Up to 72 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
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Additional information
A Seat Up Front suits couples, families, and friends who want an evening of dining on the Seine with seating in the boat’s forward section. Tables for two to ten accommodate both intimate dinners and larger parties, while champagne and a multi-course meal appeal to travelers who enjoy combining food with sightseeing. It is a good fit for guests who prioritize front-of-boat placement over a guaranteed window-side table and appreciate having private hotel transfers arranged for both journeys.