Paris Seine River Dinner Cruise by Maxim's with Champagne & Music
Description
Experience the magical Maxim's atmosphere during a diner cruise along the Seine river with drinks included and live music with piano and singer, to live the magic of one of the most emblematic historical restaurants in Paris: the Maxim’s. All tables are window seating to be able to admire the most of our "Ville Lumière" the City of Lights and its beautiful monuments all along the river. What a more romantic and enjoyable way to complete your visit of Paris than experience this unforgettable dinner?
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Itinerary
The river that corss the centre of Paris
Where the French parliement is
From a train station at the end of the 2th century it became an impressionist museum
The city's most famous cathedral
The largest square in Paris
The nest of the city, where the first inhabitants settled down
Along the river, one of the largest world museums
Part of this munument is a museum part a hospital, where the remains of Napoleon are
Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Conciergerie is one of the oldest remains of the Palais de la Cité, the residence and seat of power of the kings of France in the Middle Ages.
A replica of the famous statue in New York, this statue was donated to France by the Comité des Américains de Paris to mark the centenary of the French Revolution.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All guests will be seated at window tables
- Elegant attire is required (tie and jacket not mandatory) no shorts, no short-pants
- EARLY DINNER : SAMPLE MENU *STARTER* Buckwheat waffle, Scottish smoked salmon, light smoked tea cream *CHOICE OF MAIN COURSE* Pan-seared sea bass fillet, baby potatoes, cocoa and / Espelette pepper sauce Rossini-style duck breast, celery purée, roasted vegetables, rich blackcurrant jus / Beef tenderloin, wild mushrooms, parsnip and chestnut purée, truffle sauce (+10€) *CHEESE* Plate of matured cheeses (Optional +10€) (Brie de Meaux, Comté, Sainte-Maure) *DESSERT* Samana dome (chocolate mousse, crispy feuillantine, passion fruit cream)
- LATE DINNER : SAMPLE MENU*CHOICE OF STARTER* Half-cooked duck foie gras with port, pear and fig compote, sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts / Scallops prepared two ways, passion fruit vinaigrette, slow-cooked root vegetables / Buckwheat waffle with Scottish smoked salmon, delicately smoked tea cream *CHOICE OF MAIN COURSE* Pan-seared sea bass fillet, baby potatoes, cocoa-infused Espelette pepper sauce / Rossini-style duck breast, silky celery purée, roasted seasonal vegetables, rich blackcurrant jus / Beef fillet, wild mushrooms, chestnut-parsnip purée, truffle-scented sauce (+10€) *CHEESE* Plate of matured cheeses (Optional +10€) (Brie de Meaux, Comté, Sainte-Maure) *DESSERT* Samana dome: chocolate mousse, crisp feuillantine, passion fruit cream / St. Honoré-inspired pastry / Vanilla and apple delight on an almond joconde biscuit
- SAMPLE VEGAN MENU VEGAN MENU *STARTER* Butternut squash velouté, hazelnut oil, roasted porcini mushrooms *MAIN COURSE* Arborio risotto with black truffle shavings *DESSERT* All-chocolate swirl
- You must arrive 30 minutes prior the departure for the dinner cruise.
Reviews(143)
We've had better food and we've had better river tours, but we've never had better food on a more scenic river tour. Small number of guests and attentive staff made it well worth the slightly premium price. Splurge if you are inclined. Definitely worth it.
Dear Cheryl, Thank you so much for this beautifully worded review and for the recommendation! We love that you captured what makes this cruise truly unique: the combination of fine dining and the unmatched scenery of the Seine, brought together by a team that genuinely cares about every guest on board. We hope to welcome you back for another special evening on the river! Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
Maxims by name only. Very disappointing. Extremely noisy with lots of children, food average and charged extra for food and drinks. Sent back steak could not cut it with a knife. If you are expecting a nice quiet evening with food by Maxims forget it.
Dear Gordon, Thank you very for your comment. We are sorry that you rexperience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that the surcharge for the crab is indicated in the product description. Regarding the quality of the meat, we will contact the relevant department so that they can investigate what happened and ensure that it does not occur again. Kind regards, Extime Travel (formerly Paris City Vision)
The directions were perfect and we found our boat easily! The service was impeccable and the food wonderful. We cruised to the Eiffel Tower and the views were beautiful! A very nice excursion although a bit pricy, but worth it!
Dear Julia, Thank you very much for your kind comment. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience, the service, and the views during the cruise. We hope to see you again very soon. Kind regards, Paris City Vision
Very disappointed at the cold food, shappy place and not at all worth the cost.
Dear traveler, Thank you very much for your comment. We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced with us. As our client’s satisfaction is our top priority, we will forward your comments to the relevant department so that the issues raised about can be reviewed and to help ensure that situations like this do not happen again. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again under better circumstances. Kind regards, Paris City Vision
This was our second cruise with the same company, but there was a noticeable difference. Fewer tables were occupied on this cruise and near time to leave the ship, the waiter came to the table and demanded a 100 euro tip. We felt this was not only unexpected, but inappropriate. Kind of a strong arm.
Dear traveler, First of all, we would like to thank you for once again placing your trust in our company for your second cruise and, above all, for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely regret what occurred at the end of your trip. What you describe does not reflect the service standards or the behaviour we expect from our team. Tips should always be voluntary and must never be requested in an insistent or inappropriate manner. We fully understand that this situation may have made you feel uncomfortable, and we would like to apologise for it. We will forward your comment to the relevant department so that what happened can be reviewed and appropriate action can be taken. It is very important for us that all our guests feel respected and well cared for at all times. Once again, we thank you for your loyalty and hope to have the opportunity to provide you in the future with an experience that better meets your expectations. Kind regards, Paris City Vision
Rated 4 of 5 because this river cruise was cancelled and rescheduled twice before our arrival.
Dear Melea, Thank you for your comment. We’re sorry that you experienced this issue with the cruise. We hope you were able to enjoy the rest of the experience. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Paris City Vision
Excellent our guide was knowlegeable and lovely. We had a really nice time
Dear traveler, Thank you very much for your comment. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour as well as the guide, and that the weather was on your side. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Paris city Vision
Beautiful cruise and delicious dinner. Champagne toast on arrival and bottle of wine was included. We took earlier cruise time , which in March still allowed you to see the monuments lit up. Boat is not crowded. Everyone has a window seat. Service was impeccable. Highly recommend!
Dear Anita, Thank you very much for your kind comment. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the experience. We greatly appreciate your recognition of the service we provide, as the quality we deliver to our clients is very important to us. We hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Paris City Vision
Everything was nice, the food wasn't very special, and the ship didn't pass by any of the historical sites worth seeing; it just went a certain distance and kept circling back to the same spot. Still, the ambiance was nice because it was Paris. I wouldn't have chosen it if it were in another country.
Dear Oktay, Thank you for your comment. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere. Unfortunately, due to the rise in the water level of the Seine River, the boat was unable to follow its usual route for the safety of our guests. Regarding the other points you mentioned, we take note of them in order to improve these aspects of ours service in the future. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Paris City Vision
We booked this tour as it was Valentines Day in Paris and our Valentines day evening was ruined! We paid 198. USD per person. We did not mind paying because we picked the tour for the views of Paris we would be seeing making Valentines day special and what was included (alcoholic beverages). We were notified the day of the tour our pick up location was changed with no other information, details or options. So we went. Once on the cruise we started to notice we were only passing industrial plants. We were going the opposite direction of all the scenery we were told we'd be seeing. Then in what's included it states alcoholic beverages so we got beer. At the end of the cruise we were charged for those beers. I reached out to customer service to get a 50% refund because we did take the cruise but we did not receive what we paid for. If we were told when location was changed that we would no longer be seeing the sites of Paris but rather industrial plants we would have canceled and asked for a full refund but that option was never given to us. I requested a refund a 50% and I was only given 30%. I do not believe this Cruise was worth the amount that we ended up having to pay. It clearly stated what would be seeing and what was included. We were very disappointed, as Valentine's Day in Paris was something we had been looking forward to and the evening had been ruined. The fact that the tour company could not see that as an issue is very disheartening. We did not ask for a full refund as we did eat dinner. I would not suggest this tour company as if they are not going to provide what you paid for or the option of cancelation when the tour is changed, a refund should have been offered prior to us getting on the cruise. We would have chosen a different experience for Valentine's Day in Paris. I have screen shots of conversation with support help agreeing a 50% refund is warranted.
Dear Denise, Thank you very much for your comment. We are sorry to read that you did not have a pleasant experience and we understand your disappointment. However, we would like to clarify that, due to the sudden rise of the Seine River, we had to modify the boarding location as well as the route, since the safety of our customers is our top priority. From the moment we became aware of these circumstances, we sent messages via email and WhatsApp informing you of what had happened and of the new meeting point. You must understand that there are things beyond our control, such as weather conditions, and in these cases, we do our best to provide our customers with the best service possible. If you are still not satisfied, we invite you to contact us at email intlsales@pariscityvision.com so that we can review your case and provide a response appropriate to your circumstances. Kind regards, Paris City Vision
