Christmas Seine River Cruises in Paris

On Christmas Eve, you are spoiled for choice with five top-level dinners. For high gastronomy, the Captain Fracasse® Christmas Eve (menu by Chef Martial, Best Craftsman of France, from 170 €) and the Bateaux Parisiens® Christmas Eve (six-course Lenôtre menu, Pommery Champagne, from 195 €) represent the pinnacle of our selection.

If you prefer to customize your evening, Eiffel Cruises offers two ships with first service (6:15 PM) or second service (9:15 PM): the Christmas Eve on the Tosca (from 139 €) departing from Port de Grenelle, and the Christmas Eve on the Ivoire (from 139 €) at the foot of Pont Alexandre III. Finally, the Paris Seine Christmas Eve (from 165 €) adds traditional Christmas carols and the sparkling Eiffel Tower at 11 PM for the second round.

Celebrating Christmas on the evening of the 25th? Four options are available. For a gourmet menu with Champagne, the Bateaux Parisiens® Christmas Dinner (Lenôtre dessert, from 115 €) and the Captain Fracasse® Christmas Dinner (cuisine prepared on board by a MOF Chef, from 115 €) are our references.

For a more intimate and lounge atmosphere, the Paris en Scène Christmas Dinner (leather club chairs, panoramic terraces, from 93 €) offers excellent value for money. The Paris Seine Christmas Dinner (Christmas carols, guaranteed private table, from 120 €) completes this festive trio departing from the Musée d'Orsay.

On December 25th at noon, Paris is serene and the winter light enhances the monuments. It's the perfect time for a family lunch. The Bateaux-Mouches® Christmas Lunch (premium seating, live musicians, free parking, from 125 €) makes family logistics easy. For gastronomy, the Captain Fracasse® Lunch (MOF Chef, from 89 €) is unbeatable in terms of cuisine.

The Bateaux Parisiens® Lunch (Lenôtre menu, central glass room, from 115 €) and the Paris Seine Lunch (children's menu included, gluten-free and lactose-free options, from 115 €) are designed for families with children thanks to their adapted menus.

Want to enjoy the lights without a sit-down meal or fixed schedule? The sightseeing cruise is the most accessible option. The Bateaux-Mouches® Sightseeing Cruise (1 hour, departures every 30 minutes from Pont de l'Alma, from 17 €) and the Bateaux Parisiens® Commented Cruise (14-language audioguide, departure at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, from 18 €) are perfect for a first discovery, with family or friends.

Note: on December 24th, Bateaux-Mouches® sightseeing cruises stop at 5:00 PM. Plan your day accordingly if you wish to follow with a Christmas Eve dinner.