15 Lunch Cruises in Paris Worth Booking

1.2-Hour River Seine Lunch Cruise with 3-course-menu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,887 reviews · 2 hours · from $93Our pick

Board at Port de la Bourdonnais for a two-hour daytime cruise beneath the Eiffel Tower. You’ll enjoy a three-course à-la-carte lunch, aperitif, wine, water, and coffee or tea while a multilingual host team serves you. Choose a window table if river views and photos matter most.

“The service was great and food/wine was stellar. It was a relaxing afternoon and would highly recommend to others.”

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2.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,680 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Start beneath the Eiffel Tower and settle at a private table aboard a glass-canopy Bateaux Parisiens boat. Choose a three or four-course lunch, sip wine, and pass Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, and the Statue of Liberty before returning to the same quay.

“The experience was both great and romantic. My wife loves it and she wants to come next time. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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3.3-Course Lunch Cruise on the River Seine

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,416 reviews · 1h 30m · from $80

Board at Port Solferino for a 90-minute glass-enclosed cruise with a three-course lunch, coffee or tea, and views of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, Pont Neuf, and Musée d’Orsay. Choose sea bass, guinea fowl, or beef for an extra €10.

“The food was great, excellent service from the staff.”

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4.Paris Seine River Gourmet Lunch Cruise with Champagne Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 247 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Cruise the Seine for 90 minutes aboard a glass-enclosed La Marina de Paris boat, departing near the Musée d’Orsay at 12:30pm. Enjoy a three-course lunch, coffee or tea, and optional wine, Champagne, and window seating while passing the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, and Pont Neuf.

“This was a nice experience! The food was good and it was a great way to see a lot of the city. Team was kind and friendly. It took a few to be greeted at table and get a drink but it was busy. Tables were a little too close but we made it work and it was lovely.”

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5.Seine River Cruise and 3-course Bistro Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 229 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Start at Bistro Parisien beside the Eiffel Tower, then choose a one-hour Seine cruise or lunch first. You’ll see the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, and Grand Palais from a climate-controlled boat, with audio commentary in 11 languages and one included drink.

“Good food and attentive service. We’re celebrating a birthday of one of my friend and everything was excellent - from appetizers to dessert - superb. The white wine recommendation was excellent as well.”

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6.Bateaux Mouches Lunch Cruise on the Seine River in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 126 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Spend about 2 hours 15 minutes cruising from Port de la Conférence with a three-course French lunch, half a bottle of wine, live accordion music, and views of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, and more. A QR map helps identify the sights, but there is no regular commentary.

“All the experiences were wonderful, but one stands out- and that was the French Accordianist. The scenes along the Seine along with the classic French music made our 25th wedding anniversary very special.”

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7.River Seine Cruise with 3-Course Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 117 reviews · 2 hours · from $64Best value

Board Boat IVOIRE at Port des Invalides for a two-hour Seine cruise and three-course French meal. You will pass the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Conciergerie, Eiffel Tower, and Parisian Statue of Liberty. Drinks, window tables, and special requests cost extra.

“très mauvaise organisation. lieu de rendez vous modifié au dernier moment, ce qui nous a obligés a faire 2.5 a pieds en 25 a minutes avec enfant en bas âge et personne âgée. Hotesse d accueil limite désagréable qui nous affirme avoir prévenu (mail la veille ds les indésirables et SMS le lundi matin )Le trajet modifié donc nous n avons pas vu les moments. Le repas était correct. une réservation pour 12 personnes séparée en 2 tables... résultats un adulte a du manger avec les ados et enfants. S il n' y avait pas de possibilité de grande table il ne fallait pas accepter la réservation. Déçue”

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8.Seine River Cruise & Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 90 reviews · 1h 30m · from $67

Board Capitaine Fracasse near Bir Hakeim for a 90-minute brunch cruise through central Paris. You’ll receive sweet and savory plates, a hot drink, and fruit juice while passing the Eiffel Tower, Pont de l’Alma, Musée d’Orsay, and Louvre. Choose the air-conditioned lounge or panoramic terrace.

“Personnels très agréables mais pas assez nombreux pour gérer vos demandes dans les temps. La crue de la seine a contraint l’équipage à ne pas entrer dans Paris et donc l’itinéraire été dévier vers les extérieurs. J’admets parfaitement cette situation mais qu’elle ne soit pas accompagnée de compensation, là j’a un peu de mal à l’admettre car c’est un peu comme si vous achetiez un billet pour visiter le château de Versailles et que les contraintes météorologiques vous entraînaient à La Courneuve. La panorama change un tout petit peu !!! Bref c’est surtout dommage pour les vrais touristes venus de loin et pas du tout commercial de ne pas proposer…”

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9.Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Lunch at Le Bistro Parisien

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Pair a one-hour Seine cruise with a three-course lunch at the glass-fronted Le Bistro Parisien beside the Eiffel Tower. You choose the order of meal and cruise, then see Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Neuf, and more from the river. Commentary is available by app in 11 languages.

“Nice lunch and quick River tour. Lunch was delicious, staff was friendly in the restaurant and on the boat.”

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10.Paris at the First Lodges – Ducasse sur Seine Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $203

Board the electric Ducasse sur Seine at 19 Port Debilly for a two-hour lunch cruise with guaranteed window seating, modern French cuisine prepared on board, and views of the Trocadero and Palais de Chaillot. Choose from three starters, mains, and desserts, then add wine from nearly 100 references.

“Terrible customer service, do not book this cruise. I wish I hadn’t. Go with less expensive tours. Big regret”

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11.Lunch Cruise Check-out from the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $74

Enjoy a three-course lunch aboard a Seine riverboat, with wine and other drinks available to buy, live music, table service, and views of Paris landmarks including Notre-Dame, the Louvre area, the Eiffel Tower, and Pont Alexandre III. Board at 3 Port Debilly at noon.

“Ouverture des portes à midi, la péniche démarre 40 minutes plus tard. Comme nous sommes arrivés très en avance le temps m’a paru long avant de commencer le voyage. Supplément de 20 € pour avoir une table côté fenêtre, d’où l’intérêt d’être parmi les premiers à rentrer pour avoir la possibilité de choisir. Le supplément, boissons est un peu cher, vous avons pris juste une eau minérale d 1 Lfacturée neuf euros, la table d’à côté était très près de nous et bruyante mais le déjeuner était très bon, une qualité de service, et la promenade est tellement agréable le long de la Seine, 2 heures de navigation, j en…”

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12.Unlimited brunch cruise on the Seine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $103

Spend about three hours and 45 minutes aboard Le Diamant Bleu, enjoying a generous sweet and savory buffet, live singing, and views from a 450-square-meter rooftop. The route passes the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Pont Neuf, and Musée d’Orsay. Window seats require the VIP option.

“Food was good and nice selection. Singing was pleasant. Toilet broke half way through trip-not good.”

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13.Bateaux Mouches Christmas Special Lunch Cruise in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Board at Port de la Conférence for a 1-hour-45-minute Christmas lunch cruise with assigned seating, a three-course French meal, wine for two, coffee, tea, and live music. You will pass Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, Pont Neuf, and the Statue of Liberty replica.

“From the moment we boarded the boat, we knew it was going to be a wonderful experience. The staff was so welcoming and the entire place was beautifully decorated. The food and the wine was superb. And the views were spectacular.”

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14.Seine River Lunch cruise from Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $73

Board the Tosca near the Eiffel Tower for a two-hour Seine cruise with a three-course lunch, seafood platter, and foie gras. A captain welcomes you, while butlers serve the meal as you pass Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Conciergerie, Alexandre III Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty.

“Our activity was cancelled and we did not get to enjoy.”

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15.Christmas Special Lunch Cruise on the Seine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $147

Board a Bateaux Mouches restaurant boat near Pont de l’Alma for a two-hour Christmas lunch. A maître d’hôtel escorts you to your table, while French dishes, half a bottle of wine per person, piano music, and views of Paris unfold along the Seine. The upper deck is ideal for Eiffel Tower photos.

“En underbar båttur och lunch på Bateaux Mouche. Servicen är toppen och maten mycket god. Hjälpsam servicepersonal och vackra vyer.”

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