Seine dinner cruises in Paris
Bateaux Mouches and Bateaux Parisiens both serve dinner on a cruise that Viator sold for 20:30 on every date we checked. Compare the menus and services, then check tickets for your date.
Tickets for your date
Viator sold both dinners for a 20:30 departure on every date we checked. Tiqets sells them for the date without giving a time. Each seller sets its own prices and terms.
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How the dinner cruises compare
Facts that don't change from day to day, from the operators' sites and the sellers' listings.
| Cruise | Operator | Departs from | Length | Commentary | Ticket | Operator's price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bateaux Mouches 20:30 dinner cruise | Bateaux Mouches | Port de la Conférence, Pont de l'Alma | 2 h 15 | No commentary | Tiqets: time not given; Viator: a set departure time | Priced by menu: €135 to €480 Bateaux Mouches' site, 24 October 2026. No single adult fare to compare. |
| Bateaux Parisiens 20:30 dinner cruise | Bateaux Parisiens | Port de la Bourdonnais, Eiffel Tower | 2 h 30 | Not stated by the operator | Tiqets: time not given; Viator: a set departure time | Not in our data |
Length: the sellers' listings, as time on the water. Viator lists Bateaux Mouches' dinner as 180 minutes; the length shown is the cruise itself, as Viator's own description and the other seller give it. An operator that prices its dinner by menu has no single adult fare, so we show its menu range instead.
How they differ
Departure and length. Both left at 20:30 on Viator's schedule on every date we checked. Bateaux Mouches sails for 2 h 15 from Port de la Conférence, Pont de l'Alma; Bateaux Parisiens sails for 2 h 30 from Port de la Bourdonnais, Eiffel Tower.
Menus and service. Bateaux Mouches sells its dinner by menu: Excellence, Harmonie and Prestige. Bateaux Parisiens sells it by service: Découverte, Etoile, Premier, Premier with a window table and Privilège with a window table. For the best view the operator suggests the Privilège service (seated at the front of the boat) or the Premier service (also at the front). (bateauxparisiens.com, 24 October 2026)
On board. Bateaux Mouches: Live music in the evening: a violinist and a pianist, and the dance floor is open (bateaux-mouches.fr, 24 October 2026). Bateaux Mouches says its dinner cruises have no guided commentary; Bateaux Parisiens' dinner page doesn't mention commentary.
Price. Bateaux Mouches lists its 20:30 dinner from €135 to €480 depending on the menu, and an 18:00 dinner at €90 (bateaux-mouches.fr, 24 October 2026). Viator and Tiqets prices for your date are in the ticket list above.
Compared side by side. Bateaux Mouches and Bateaux Parisiens are compared like for like, dinner against dinner and sightseeing against sightseeing.
- Live music with dinner: Bateaux Mouches, as its own site describes it
- A window table you can book: Bateaux Parisiens's Premier and Privilège services come with one
- To board at the Eiffel Tower: Bateaux Parisiens
- You want the time on your ticket: Tiqets sells these dinners for the date without a time
- You're dressing casually: at Bateaux Mouches, smart dress is required in the evening
- You need a vegetarian or other special menu: ask the operator; the sellers' listings vary
Our view, based on the facts on this page. It doesn't affect the order of the tickets above.
What you pass
Each operator's own description of the route. Both name Eiffel Tower, Pont Alexandre III, Hôtel de Ville and Louvre.
| Cruise | Landmarks the operator lists | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bateaux Mouches 20:30 dinner cruise | Eiffel Tower, Pont Alexandre III, Invalides, Musée d'Orsay, Pont Neuf, Notre-Dame de Paris, Conciergerie, Hôtel de Ville, Louvre | bateaux-mouches.fr, 24 October 2026 |
| Bateaux Parisiens 20:30 dinner cruise | Île Saint-Louis, Hôtel de Ville, Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Pont Alexandre III, Pont des Invalides, Pont de l'Alma, Grand Palais, Palais de Chaillot, Eiffel Tower | bateauxparisiens.com, 24 October 2026 |
Where they leave from
Each departure point has its own page with transport and the cruises that board there.
Eiffel Tower
Bateaux Parisiens boards at Port de la Bourdonnais, at the foot of the tower.
View cruisesPont de l'Alma
Bateaux Mouches boards at Port de la Conférence, on the right bank.
View cruisesThe operators
Who runs each cruise. Operator pages cover all their cruises in our comparison.
Questions about Seine dinner cruises
What time do Seine dinner cruises leave?
Viator sold both dinners we compare for 20:30 on every date we checked. Tiqets sells them for the date without a time, so check the time on the seller's page before you book.
How long is a dinner cruise?
Bateaux Mouches: 2 h 15 and Bateaux Parisiens: 2 h 30, from the sellers' listings.
How much does a dinner cruise cost?
Bateaux Mouches lists its 20:30 dinner from €135 to €480 depending on the menu, and an 18:00 dinner at €90. (24 October 2026) Viator and Tiqets prices for a date are in the ticket list on this page.
Is there a dress code?
Bateaux Mouches: Smart dress is required in the evening; sportswear, flip-flops, Bermuda shorts and baseball caps are refused. We don't have Bateaux Parisiens' dress rules.
Can I get a table by the window?
Bateaux Parisiens sells its Premier and Privilège services with a window table. Bateaux Mouches Excellence menu: Viator: priority on window seats (not a guarantee). Bateaux Mouches Prestige menu: Viator: first-come seating, window subject to availability.
Is there commentary during dinner?
Bateaux Mouches says its dinner cruises have no guided commentary; Bateaux Parisiens' dinner page doesn't mention commentary.
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