Paris en Scène Dinner Cruise on the Seine from Port de Javel Haut, $73
Quick answer
The Paris en Scène dinner cruise is a 105 minute Seine sailing with a first course, main and dessert, from $73 per person (about €65).
It boards at Port de Javel Haut, the listing publishes no start times, mobility impairments are excluded, and it is rated 4.3/5 from 12,300+ reviews.
Paris en scène
Paris en Scène - Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise
4.3 (12,381) · from $73
The Paris en Scène dinner cruise is a 105 minute Seine sailing with a three-part meal, from $73 per person (about €64.87), boarding at 202 Port de Javel Haut in the 15th arrondissement.
The detail that changes the decision is that the listing publishes no start times. It says only to check availability, so look at the slots for your date and set them against sunset.
A 6:45 PM boat in October leaves at sunset; the same boat in June leaves with three hours of daylight. More dinner options are on the Seine boat tours in Paris page and the Paris boat tours hub, and the home page has the rest.
| Operator | Paris en Scène, sold through GetYourGuide (category: small group) |
|---|---|
| Boat | Interior with club-style armchairs facing the river and an outdoor terrace; capacity not stated |
| Price | From $73 per person (about €64.87 at the 16 October 2026 rate) |
| Duration | 105 minutes (1 hour 45 minutes) |
| Departure times | Not stated on the listing; slots appear at checkout. You board 10 minutes before the boat sails |
| Pier | Port de Javel Haut, number 202, in the 15th arrondissement · Port de Javel Haut on Google Maps |
| Route | Eiffel Tower, Pont Alexandre III, Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, Conciergerie, Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Pont de l'Alma, Statue of Liberty replica; the cruise turns at Île Saint-Louis |
| Meal | First course, main course and dessert in a "cocotte" style, plus mineral water |
| Wine and other drinks | Not listed as included |
| Rules | Non-smoking boat with a smoking area on the terrace; animals not allowed; people with mobility impairments are excluded |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before |
| Rating | 4.3/5 from 12,300+ reviews on GetYourGuide |
What does the Paris en Scène dinner cruise serve and show?
The Paris en Scène dinner cruise serves a first course, a main course and a dessert in "cocotte" style while the boat passes the Eiffel Tower, Pont Alexandre III, the Louvre and Notre-Dame.
- Eiffel Tower - close to the Javel start, so it is among the first sights; Eiffel Tower on Google Maps.
- Pont Alexandre III and Pont de l'Alma - two of the bridges the listing names.
- Musée d'Orsay - the former station on the Left Bank; Musée d'Orsay on Google Maps.
- Louvre, Conciergerie and Notre-Dame - the palace, medieval prison and cathedral near the turn at Île Saint-Louis.
- Place de la Concorde and the Statue of Liberty replica - the other named sights on the loop; Statue of Liberty on Google Maps.
The listing's itinerary field mixes sights in no sailing order, so I use it as a checklist of what you pass. The description says the route runs to Île Saint-Louis, then back to the pier.
Reviewers describe fish as an available main course, and one noticed that windows extend over part of the roof, so most seats see the river. The listing promises club-style armchairs facing the Seine. It gives no menu, so ask about allergies before you book.
Where does the Paris en Scène boat leave from?
The boat leaves from the Port de Javel Haut quay, number 202, in the 15th arrondissement, and it returns to the same pier at the end of the cruise.
Port de Javel Haut on Google Maps This is on the Left Bank, west of the Eiffel Tower, not at the central tourist piers. The listing names no metro station, so I could not measure a walk time; use Google Maps for your own start. Walking route on Google Maps
The pier address is a plain street number, so type it into your map app before the evening rather than searching for the operator's name.
How long is the cruise and what time does it sail?
The cruise lasts 105 minutes and the listing shows no times, so you pick a slot at checkout; you board only 10 minutes before the boat sails.
Because times are not published, the sensible method is to match the slot to sunset. Two example departures show how much daylight is left. A reader in October 2026 recommends 6:45 PM in the fall.
| Month | Sunset | Leaving 18:45 | Leaving 20:30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5:23 PM | already dark | already dark |
| Feb | 6:12 PM | already dark | already dark |
| Mar | 6:56 PM | 11 min of daylight | already dark |
| Apr | 8:43 PM | 118 min of daylight | 13 min of daylight |
| May | 9:27 PM | 162 min of daylight | 57 min of daylight |
| Jun | 9:57 PM | 192 min of daylight | 87 min of daylight |
| Jul | 9:51 PM | 186 min of daylight | 81 min of daylight |
| Aug | 9:08 PM | 143 min of daylight | 38 min of daylight |
| Sep | 8:05 PM | 80 min of daylight | already dark |
| Oct | 7:03 PM | 18 min of daylight | already dark |
| Nov | 5:12 PM | already dark | already dark |
| Dec | 4:56 PM | already dark | already dark |
A 6:45 PM departure in October leaves 18 minutes before sunset and is dark by the second course. In June the same boat sails in full daylight for almost the entire sitting. For lit bridges and a lit Eiffel Tower, choose the latest slot you can in summer and any slot after dusk from November.
- Smoking: only on the terrace.
- Animals: not permitted.
- Language: the listing gives no language; ask the operator.
What is on board and what is included?
The $73 fare covers the cruise, a first course, a main course, a dessert and mineral water; wine, coffee and tips are not listed.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Cruise on the Seine, 105 minutes | Included |
| First course, main course, dessert | Included |
| Mineral water | Included |
| Wine, cocktails, other drinks | Not listed as included; assume you pay |
| Outdoor terrace access | Yes; reviewers say you can step outside during and after dinner |
| Access for people with mobility impairments | Not included (excluded by the listing) |
The only accessibility statement is an exclusion for people with mobility impairments, so this is not the boat for a wheelchair. For step-free dinner options, ask the operators on the Bateaux Mouches dinner cruise page, which the listing marks as wheelchair accessible.
Is the Paris en Scène dinner cruise worth it vs other Seine dinners?
At $73 it is the cheapest sit-down dinner I list for the Seine, $55 below the Bateaux Mouches dinner, so it is worth it if you want a meal and a view without a long evening or live music.
The river is busy with competition: HAROPA PORT, the Paris Seine port authority, says 58 excursion lines run nearly 130 craft and that the Seine carries over 9.5 million passengers a year.
| Cruise | Price | Length | Rating (GetYourGuide) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris en Scène dinner cruise (this page) | $73 | 105 minutes | 4.3/5, 12,300+ | 3 parts, water, no wine listed |
| Bateaux Mouches dinner cruise | $128 | 2.5 hours | 4.5/5, 4,700+ | 3 or 4 courses, wine, live music |
| Bateaux Parisiens dinner cruise | $129 | 2.5 hours | 4.7/5, 8,900+ | Dinner cruise, longer sailing |
| Bateaux Mouches sightseeing cruise | $19 | 1 hour | 4.4/5, 6,100+ | No meal, open-date ticket |
My recommendation: this boat for a short, lower-priced dinner, and the Bateaux Mouches dinner cruise when you want live music, wine included and a central pier. For no meal, the one-hour Bateaux Mouches cruise is $54 less. Compare every boat in the Paris boat tours hub.
538 ha is the area of the Paris, Banks of the Seine World Heritage property, inscribed in 1991.
When is the best time to book this dinner cruise?
The best time is a slot around sunset from September to October, when you finish dinner under lit monuments without a very late night.
| Month | Avg high °C | Rain days (≥1 mm) | Sunset | On the open deck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 | 17 | 5:23 PM | heavy coat, gloves for the open deck |
| Feb | 8.1 | 8 | 6:12 PM | heavy coat, gloves for the open deck |
| Mar | 13.4 | 7 | 6:56 PM | warm jacket, scarf |
| Apr | 19.1 | 7 | 8:43 PM | light jacket for the upper deck |
| May | 21.3 | 9 | 9:27 PM | light jacket for the upper deck |
| Jun | 26.9 | 10 | 9:57 PM | sun hat, water; the open deck has little shade |
| Jul | 25.3 | 15 | 9:51 PM | sun hat, water; the open deck has little shade |
| Aug | 26.4 | 6 | 9:08 PM | sun hat, water; the open deck has little shade |
| Sep | 20.1 | 11 | 8:05 PM | light jacket for the upper deck |
| Oct | 16.0 | 10 | 7:03 PM | light jacket for the upper deck |
| Nov | 11.4 | 12 | 5:12 PM | warm jacket, scarf |
| Dec | 9.1 | 8 | 4:56 PM | heavy coat, gloves for the open deck |
This is measured 2025 weather, not a forecast. October averaged 16.0 °C with 10 rainy days. The boat has an indoor dining room, so rain matters less than for an open-deck cruise.
What do passengers say about this dinner cruise?
Passengers praise the food, the friendly staff and the views, and the only recurring worry is pacing; the 10 reviews I could read are all five-star, so the sample is positive-only.
- Food: reviewers repeatedly call it good, with fish and a "traditional" feel named.
- Service: staff are described as friendly and helpful.
- Pacing: one reviewer feared being rushed and was not; the platform's summary of 300 reviews says some travellers found the service rushed.
- Views: reviewers like the open deck during and after dinner.
Sub-scores: guide 4.2, transportation 4.5, value for money 4.1.
Who should skip this dinner cruise?
Skip it if you use a wheelchair or other mobility aid, want wine included, need set start times today, or want a sightseeing narrator, because the listing covers none of those.
- Mobility needs: the listing excludes them.
- Wine lovers: compare the Bateaux Mouches menus with wine in the price.
- Short trips: if you only want the view, the illuminations cruise is $53 less.
- Smokers: only the terrace allows it.
How do you book the Paris en Scène dinner cruise?
Tickets start at $73 per person (about €64.87); dates, slots and the final price show at checkout.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best boat tour in Paris?
For a short sit-down dinner I'd pick the Paris en Scène cruise at $73, and for live music and wine included I'd look at the Bateaux Mouches dinner cruise.
How much does a river cruise cost in Paris?
This dinner cruise costs from $73 per person, about €64.87; one-hour cruises cost $19 to $20 and the Bateaux Mouches dinner is $128.
What time does this dinner boat leave?
The listing does not publish times; check availability for your date, and note that you board 10 minutes before it sails.
How long is this dinner cruise?
It lasts 105 minutes, which is 1 hour 45 minutes, from Port de Javel Haut to Île Saint-Louis and back.
Where does the Paris en Scène boat depart?
It departs from Port de Javel Haut, number 202, in the 15th arrondissement, west of the Eiffel Tower.
Is wine included?
The listing does not list wine, only mineral water, so I would expect to pay for other drinks.
Is a river cruise in Paris worth it?
A dinner cruise is worth it if you want the meal as part of the evening; for the view alone a one-hour cruise at $19 to $20 costs far less.
Is the dinner cruise suitable for wheelchair users?
No, the listing excludes people with mobility impairments, so choose another boat.
Which river cruise is best for seniors?
For seniors with walking difficulty, ask the operator first; this boat excludes mobility impairments, while the Bateaux Mouches boats are marked wheelchair accessible.
Can I smoke on board?
Only on the terrace; the rest of the boat is non-smoking.
Can I cancel?
Yes, cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.
Sources: Listing data: GetYourGuide product 179570 (checked 2026-10-17). Heritage area: UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Weather: Open-Meteo. Sunset: sunrise-sunset.org API. Holidays: Nager.Date. FX: Frankfurter API. The operator's own site was not available to me in this run, so every operator claim here comes from the listing and is marked as such.
