Seine River Dinner Cruise with Rooftop and Live Singer

Paris, France

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Top off your day of sightseeing in Paris with this exclusive dinner cruise along the Seine River. Board in the early evening and settle in for a 3-course meal in the ship’s indoor dining room. As the lights of the city begin to glow, head to the rooftop observation deck to take in unobstructed views of Paris by night as a live singer performs French classics.

Maximize your day in Paris with a dinner cruise departing in the evening
Take in Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and other landmarks by night
Relax over three gourmet courses in the glass-enclosed dining room
A live singer and rooftop deck for a romantic evening on the Seine

What's Included

Dinner

3-course dinner in the dining room. Menu selection must be sent in advance.
Wifi
2h30 Cruise
Live Singer
Rooftoop View

Night on board
Audio Guide
Apéritif
Soda/Pop

Drinks non included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Port de la Rapée, 75012 Paris, France
Arrival is required at least 15 minutes before departure (by 7:45 PM) Meet at Port de la Rapée, right across from the Cité de la Mode et du Design (long green building). A 7-minute walk from Quai de la Gare, Gare d’Austerlitz, and Gare de Lyon. The boat is docked along the quay.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 pm

Itinerary

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris (Pass By)

Conciergerie (Pass By)

Hôtel de Ville (Pass By)

Palais De L'institut De France (Pass By)

Louvre Museum (Pass By)

Place de la Concorde (Pass By)

Grand Palais (Pass By)

Musee d'Orsay (Pass By)

Assemblee Nationale (Pass By)

Musee de l’Armee des Invalides (Pass By)

Eiffel Tower (Pass By)

Statue de la Liberte (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Hanna_A

I booked the dinner cruise through Viator and had a really enjoyable evening. The atmosphere was relaxed, the staff was kind and attentive, and the nighttime views of Paris were beautiful on the rooftop. Dinner was tasty and nicely served, and the pace of the cruise made it easy to take everything in. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a quiet, scenic way to experience the city.

Reviews

3.8

based on 22 reviews

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Great tour

melissa_d, Jan 2026

Great view from the river and excellent dinner experience. We recommend this tour for first time tourists.

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David_S, Oct 2025

Food just average, serving staff not great and not very engaged. Hard to see outside with lights on in dinner room

Vip Paris Yatch Hotel

Anna_R, Sep 2025

Delicious entries, loved it. Drinks are not included so we gad to request a bottle. Music was beautiful, the lady has a great voice, just wished she had sang a bit more songs or requests.

Major RIp Off!!

Lee_L, Aug 2025

Firstly, the tour starts at 7pm so you buy more drinks! It finishes at 10.30. NOT 9.30. So don’t book anything for after! The wait staff are formidable and humorless (2 staff for 90 people) The bottles of ‘tap water’ cost €7 each!!! And do not come with ice or lemon even if you ask for it! There were not enough chairs for us to sit on the deck when the boat started moving (we carried our own from the dining room) It is NOT a yacht… we certainly were NOT VIPs!! The female singer was FABULOUS, but didn’t start until dinner was served at 9.20! Food was delicious, but too late, and very rushed. The drinks bill was brought to the table before dessert! (How rude!) Honestly, skip this one- overpriced and a con to get you to spend more!

There are likely better options.

Rita_L, Aug 2025

We arrived at the designated time (7:00 PM). There was no one outside to greet us so we were “taking a chance” to board the boat and check in. Thankfully, we were at the right place. While we arrived on time, the boat didn’t depart for nearly 1.25 hours (after 8:15 PM). The cruise was just long enough for food service. We did not get to see the Eiffel Tower lit up at night. We did get to see the Olympic Cauldron.

Very overpriced, boat covered with cob webs

Prince_H, Jun 2025

Boat was dirty and filled with cob webs on the railings. Overpriced, paid over 300 euro but also has to pay an additional 35 euro for our first round of drinks. Bread was served without any butter or plates. Service was subpar. I expected more based on the marketing. Finally, the scheduling was unclear. The cruise began at 7pm but food didn’t start to be served until 8pm. Would have appreciated more communication from the staff on the logistics. This experience did not feel high-end or worth the price point. If you are looking for an actual high-end experience, there are better, cleaner offerings with superior service.

Lovely evening

Melanie_E, May 2025

Food was delicious, staff and crew were very polite and experience was smooth and elegant. Great way to end a trip.

Response from Host, May 2025

Hello and thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the food, the service, and the elegance of the experience. It’s great to know it was a perfect end to your trip. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Best regards, The VIP Paris team

Stay Away

RickIsaac, May 2025

Boat is in awful rundown condition. Bathroom dirty and not properly functioning. Food was ok. So, so.

Response from Host, May 2025

Hello and thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are truly sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. Cleanliness and comfort are priorities for us, and we will look into the points you mentioned regarding the condition of the boat and the bathroom. We also apologize if the food quality did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will do our best to improve these aspects. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again under better conditions. Best regards, The VIP Paris team

I highly recommend this experience

Hanna_A, Apr 2025

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you had a relaxing and memorable evening on board. The rooftop views of Paris at night really are something special, and we're glad the dinner and service lived up to your expectations. We'd love to welcome you again for another magical moment on the Seine! 💫

Great experience

Victor_L, Apr 2025

Great experience This experience was absolutely fantastic! The rooftop is huge, offering plenty of space to enjoy the stunning views. I was lucky enough to have perfect weather, which made the Parisian skyline even more beautiful. The setting was simply superb. The meal was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive. I couldn’t have asked for a better evening! I recommend it!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled that you had such a fantastic evening aboard the VIP Paris. The rooftop truly is a special place, and we’re so glad the weather was on your side to enjoy those breathtaking views. We'll be sure to share your kind words with our team — they’ll be delighted! We hope to welcome you back soon for another magical experience on the Seine ⭐️.

Amazing Experience!...

Anaelle_B, Apr 2025

Amazing Experience! I had an unforgettable evening aboard! The experience was so cool. The view from the rooftop was breathtaking, offering stunning sights of Paris at night. The singer had such a beautiful voice, setting the perfect ambiance throughout the evening. The dinner was equally impressive — every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. It was truly a magical experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special night in Paris!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your evening aboard the VIP Paris was unforgettable. It means a lot to us that you enjoyed the rooftop view, the atmosphere created by our singer, and the quality of the dinner. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to the entire team. Your recommendation truly warms our hearts — we hope to welcome you back very soon for another magical moment on the Seine! 🌟

Excellent

Geiza_C, Dec 2025

It was a wonderful experience from start to finish, Team Note 10, perfect dinner, I intend to take this cruise other times.

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From VIP to Really pitiful

Edouard_S, Sep 2025

From VIP there is only the word and the price: boat not very maintained, not clean, staff without presence, catering not up to standard. The singer is pleasant and sings well, too bad that she has to be in support of the Welcoming Boy who is obviously not made for that. The overall price does not correspond to the service sold.

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