Question 1

What exactly does the Capitaine Fracasse® Christmas dinner cruise offer on December 24th include?

Accepted Answer

The offer includes a festive 2h15 cruise on the Seine combined with a complete Christmas Eve gourmet meal and a selection of included drinks. From boarding on Île aux Cygnes , you join a reserved table in a fully glazed panoramic boat allowing you to admire the Eiffel Tower and major Parisian monuments without ever leaving your seat. The service includes an amuse-bouche, a starter, a main course, a dessert, Champagne, wine, and mineral water.

Question 2

What are the exact times and meeting point for this Christmas Eve on the water on December 24th?

Accepted Answer

Boarding begins at 8:15 pm on December 24th on Île aux Cygnes , accessible via the middle of Bir-Hakeim Bridge in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. The ship's departure is set for 8:45 pm to start the service, and the return to dock is at 11:00 pm . It is recommended to arrive at the embarkation point at least 15 minutes before departure to facilitate your seating.

Question 3

How does the e-ticket validation work at the Capitaine Fracasse® boarding?

Accepted Answer

After your online order, you receive an instant confirmation by email containing your digital e-ticket . Simply present this e-ticket on your smartphone screen to the reception staff during boarding to be immediately guided to your table, without going through a physical ticket office. No printing is required.

Question 4

Does the Christmas dinner cruise menu include an option for vegetarians?

Accepted Answer

A complete vegetarian option is available on board on the evening of December 24th , prepared with the same care as the main menu. It includes thyme hummus as an amuse-bouche, a pumpkin velouté with chestnuts as a starter, vegetable lasagna with chimichurri as a main course, and a honey-glazed mango sauté as a dessert. It is advisable to indicate this preference at the time of your reservation to facilitate the organization of the service on board.

Question 5

What exactly are the drinks included in the Capitaine Fracasse® Christmas Eve package?

Accepted Answer

The package includes a complete selection of drinks : a glass of Champagne at the aperitif, a 75cl bottle of fine wine for two people (Chardonnay white AOC Montagny or Pinot Noir red AOC Bourgogne of your choice), a 50cl bottle of mineral water per person, and a hot drink (coffee or tea) at the end of the meal. No additional expense is required for the basic drinks offer included in this Christmas dinner cruise .

Question 6

Are young children and strollers accepted on board for the family Christmas Eve?

Accepted Answer

Capitaine Fracasse® welcomes families for this family Christmas Eve with pleasure: children under 4 years old board for free without an assigned meal, and an adapted child menu is provided for ages 4 to 12 with included soft drinks. It is advisable to fold strollers at boarding to facilitate movement in the dining room.

Question 7

From which exact location does boarding take place and how can it be easily reached?

Accepted Answer

Boarding takes place on Île aux Cygnes , accessible via the middle of Bir-Hakeim Bridge , in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. By public transport, the Bir-Hakeim metro station (line 6) and the RER C Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel station provide direct access in a few minutes. By car, the public parking Tour Eiffel Castorama at 11 boulevard de Grenelle is the closest to the embarkation point.

Question 8

How is the boat's dining room organized to admire the illuminated monuments of Paris from your table?

Accepted Answer

The dining room of the panoramic boat is designed with large bay windows along the entire length of the ship, offering an unobstructed view of both banks of the Seine from each table. Guests can also freely access the upper outdoor deck at any time during the evening to admire monuments like the Louvre , the Musée d'Orsay , or Notre-Dame de Paris in the open air.

Question 9

How does the cuisine of Capitaine Fracasse® stand out from other Christmas Eve packages in Paris?

Accepted Answer

The main distinction lies in the fact that the gourmet meal is entirely prepared on board by a kitchen brigade under the direction of Chef Martial MOF , a title of excellence awarded by the French State. Unlike reheated banquet packages, the seared scallops or the truffled free-range chicken are cooked during the navigation from fresh products, ensuring a quality on the plate that few offers of this type can claim on the evening of Christmas Eve December 24th .

Christmas Eve Capitaine Fracasse

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