7 Live Music Dinner Cruises in France to Build an Evening Around

1.Paris: 3-Course-Dinner Cruise on the Seine with live music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,248 reviews · 2h 30m · from $135Our pick

Spend 150 minutes aboard a glass-covered Bateaux Parisiens boat, dining on a three-course menu while Paris lights pass by. Choose standard or privileged seating, add Champagne and wine, and enjoy live singing as you glide past Notre Dame, the Louvre, Les Invalides, and the Eiffel Tower.

“Visited from Toronto, Canada. This was an extremely romantic experience in Paris. Their upgraded privilege service will give you an amazing view of the Eiffel tower while eating a very delicious dinner. We really enjoyed the scallops, lamb shank and their dessert. The red wine their pair with dinner was a must have as well. Overall great experience!”

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2.Bateaux Mouches Dinner Cruise on the Seine River in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,847 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

Cruise the Seine for about two hours and 15 minutes while enjoying a three or four-course dinner, wine or Champagne, and piano and violin music. You’ll pass the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, and other landmarks, with an upper deck for clear night views and photos.

“Fantastic experience and highly recommended to share with a special someone. Great service before and during boarding. Very romantic and scenic ride before, during and after diner. We were able to enjoy the night lights of some of the bigger attractions while relaxing and enjoying a great meal”

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3.Paris: 4-Course Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,827 reviews · 2h 30m · from $153

Spend 150 minutes aboard a Bateaux Mouches restaurant boat, dining on a four-course French meal with wine or Champagne while piano and violin accompany the cruise. From Port de la Conférence, you pass the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and other Paris landmarks, with vegetarian choices and window-seat upgrades available.

“It was good. However, when we made the reservation , we didn’t know there were two ships, so our group was separated ( a group of 3 for one ship, and our group of 4 to another)”

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4.Paris: Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $69

Cruise the Seine aboard Le Diamant Bleu for a three-course seasonal dinner, live singer and guitar music, Eiffel Tower views, and a DJ-led dance set. Choose lamb, cod, or a vegan meal with advance notice. The boat leaves from 2 Rue du Ranelagh, and the published Sunday schedule should be confirmed before booking.

“Brilliant river cruise! Very clean, great decor, good staff and fabulous entertainment. Food was fine (main course choices were lamb or fish, which isn’t everyone’s first choice), and a decent selection of drinks. Great value for money, and would recommend.”

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5.Paris: Opera Garnier and Seine River Cruise Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 957 reviews · from $42Best value

Visit the 1,979-seat Palais Garnier at your own pace, then cruise past the Louvre, Orsay Museum, Notre Dame, and Paris bridges from the Eiffel Tower. Tickets are untimed, but you must reach both venues independently. An optional opera-house audio guide costs extra.

“The Opera House was fantastic especially with the audio guide (extra). What an amazing place! We found our way to the boat cruise (quite a distance) and got onboard fairly quickly. While I enjoyed the scenery during the cruise, I was disappointed there was no commentary. You could download an app but we did not have data or WiFi to do that.”

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6.Paris: Seine River Cruise with 3-Course Dinner & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 570 reviews · 75 minutes - 2 hours · from $182

Cruise the Seine aboard a small dinner boat with guaranteed window seating, a three-course Maxim’s menu, champagne, wine, and live singer-pianist music. Choose an earlier 75-minute sailing or a later, longer evening, with views of the Louvre, Notre Dame, Île de la Cité, and sparkling Eiffel Tower.

“This was a highlight of our trip. The food was amazing and service was wonderful. The servers were helpful with a sense of humor - what more could you ask for? Loved that the captain gave plenty of time for each side of the boat to get photos of the Eiffel Tower. The boat had ac and once we got to the Eiffel Tower our server opened the windows for an unobstructed view, which also gave a wonderful breeze.”

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7.Paris: Seine River Champagne Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 287 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $123

Board near the Orsay Museum for a 90-minute to two-hour evening cruise with one Champagne glass, a seasonal three-course dinner, and a live singer. You will pass Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower, with the best light often arriving at sunset or after dark.

“A Memorable Dinner Cruise with Delicious Food and Great Entertainment We had a truly lovely time on this 3-course dinner cruise! The food was absolutely delicious—each course was well-prepared and flavorful, and the presentation was top-notch. The entertainment was awesome as well—lively, engaging, and added a fun energy to the entire evening. It really helped set the mood and made the experience feel special. One area I think could be improved is the sightseeing commentary. While the views were stunning, it would’ve been great to have more informative or guided highlights about the key landmarks we were passing. For guests unfamiliar with the area, a little context would’ve added more…”

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