Question 1

What exactly does the Star Service package include during a Bateaux Parisiens® lunch cruise?

Accepted Answer

The Star Service package includes a 2-hour panoramic cruise on the Seine with a central table in a fully glazed room, a French gourmet meal in 3 courses of choice (starter, main course, dessert) as well as drinks: aperitif, a quarter of wine, mineral water, and coffee or tea. The e-ticket with instant confirmation is also included in the package, with no additional fees at boarding.

Question 2

What is the itinerary of the ship during the lunch cruise on the Seine?

Accepted Answer

The ship makes a loop from the Port de la Bourdonnais sailing up the Seine towards the historic center of Paris, passing by the Grand Palais, the Louvre quays, the Pont des Arts, then along the Île de la Cité with a view of the Notre-Dame towers and the Conciergerie, before following the banks of the Musée d'Orsay and returning to the starting point under the Eiffel Tower.

Question 3

What is the total duration of the Bateaux Parisiens® lunch cruise experience?

Accepted Answer

The total duration is 2 hours of navigation , with boarding starting at 12:15 and the ship departing at 12:45 sharp from the Port de la Bourdonnais. The return to the quay takes place at 14:45 at the starting point, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

Question 4

How does boarding at the Port de la Bourdonnais work with an e-ticket?

Accepted Answer

Boarding is entirely queue-free at the counters : simply present your e-ticket directly to the staff on the quay from 12:15. No additional paper document is required. Your table is then assigned on board without waiting, within the first minutes following your arrival at the quay.

Question 5

Are all drinks included in the Star Service package or are some payable extra?

Accepted Answer

All drinks in the package are included without extra charge : welcome aperitif, a quarter bottle of wine to accompany the main course, mineral water throughout the meal, and coffee or tea at the end of the service. Additional drinks can be ordered à la carte directly on board, outside of this package.

Question 6

Is it possible to book a vegetarian menu for the Star Service lunch cruise?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a refined vegetarian option is systematically available on board, both for starters and the main course. It is crafted with the same care as the rest of the menu and is fully part of the Star Service's gastronomic offer, with no special procedure required in advance of your booking.

Question 7

Are Bateaux Parisiens® ships accessible to people with reduced mobility?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the ships are fully accessible to wheelchair users . The port facilities and on-board arrangements are designed to facilitate boarding and movement for people with reduced mobility throughout the service, in the best conditions of comfort and safety.

Question 8

Where are the Star Service category tables precisely located on board the ship?

Accepted Answer

Star Service guests are seated in the center of the fully glazed room , ensuring visual access to both banks of the Seine simultaneously. This central position is the main advantage of the formula compared to seats along the glass roof, reserved for a higher category.

Question 9

Is there a dress code to follow for participating in the gourmet lunch on board?

Accepted Answer

A smart casual dress code is expected for this gourmet meal. Overly casual sportswear (shorts, flip-flops, tank tops) is not accepted on board. A neat outfit, without the obligation to be formal, is the norm for this type of French service.

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