Seine River dinner & weekend lunch cruises featuring French-influenced dishes, wine & dessert.
Daniel Maros
Overall a pretty great experience, if I was reviewing for the experience I would give it a 5 but this is mostly for reviewing food for me. A wonderful relaxing two hour boat ride through Paris in a calm relaxing heated restaurant. It never felt rushed, and the staff was wonderful.
The food honestly was overall pretty good, the two starters were alright but the mains did step it up. I really enjoyed the duck and the steak. I also loved the deserts both came with shots of liquor.
I had a wonderful relaxing first night in Paris and would recommend it to others. I would just say i felt it skewed older. But I guess I’m 40 now so. Maybe it skews correctly .
… moreMaura
This was one of the highlights of our entire trip. We had a delightful evening at Le Calife! The service was impeccable, the cruise was enjoyable and it allowed us to see some of the beautiful sights of Paris all lit up for the evening. Honestly the food was amazing, completely exceeding our expectations.
We were a party of six, which was no trouble with a reservation. The boat was full but they don’t over crowd you, so there was plenty of space between tables and you still feel like you have some privacy with your group. The boat itself was beautiful, classy with wood trim and lovely details like stained glass lights. The roof and walls are windows allowing for panoramic views as you float down the river.
I couldn’t recommend this experience more, though it may not be appropriate for small children.
If you are in Paris, reserve an evening for this dinner cruise. You will not be disappointed.
… moreJanae
What a wonderful dinner in Paris. My family and I were there to celebrate my mothers birthday. This was my second experience with La Calife and the best yet. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was perfect with the jazz in the background, and the beautiful views of Paris as the backdrop. They have perfected the dinner cruise with amazing staff and a well timed dinner that allows you have drinks, appetizers and entrée all before the view of the Eiffel Tower. Our seats were on the Veranda level and We would highly recommend.
… moreAnju Kurian
We had a wonderful experience on the Le Calife Dinner Cruise. Boarding started around 7:45 PM and the cruise ended at 10:30 PM. The service was excellent. We were welcomed with champagne, had wine during dinner, and our son got fruit juice, which was a lovely touch. The food was great and the dessert selection was amazing with brownies, cheesecakes, and a special fruit dessert for our kid. The staff spoke English, which made everything easy and comfortable for us. The cruise was clean and beautifully maintained, and watching the illuminated Eiffel Tower from the boat was truly magical. It was absolutely worth the experience. ✨
… moreKelsey Ramey
Amazing! We booked the Royal menu in the Veranda and would absolutely recommend. The food was amazing—my husband and I had the scallop appetizer, filet and lamb mains, and the lemon cheesecake and chocolate lava cake for dessert. I always love filet, but trust me when I say get the lamb!! If we did it again we would have both ordered the lamb, the filet was still good but the lamb was the best we have ever had. One bottle of wine was included, which was also good. We did have bad weather so our cruise stayed docked for dinner, but we were able to get onto the Le Calife 2 to do an hour cruise after dinner. The cruise was great, and the captain timed it perfectly so we could sail by the Eiffel Tower as it sparkled at 11pm. It was expensive but an experience I would absolutely recommend!
… moreJaemin Kim
Amazing experience. The boat left a bit late due to some delays, but we had a lovely dinner on the upper deck. The course menu was fantastic, especially the dessert which was both presented very well and delicious. The vibes were immaculate, with (fake) candle lighting under the dark night. Views, not so much (as the boat can’t really see street level), though the view of the Eiffel Tower was splendid. Don’t think you can get a much better unobstructed view than from on this cruise.
Would definitely recommend paying extra for the upper deck seats, though I wouldn’t pay extra for a different menu.
… moreDiana Kme
I celebrated my birthday at Le Calife and it was simply unforgettable. The dinner cruise was magical from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented and full of flavour. Every dish felt refined and perfectly executed.
Sailing along the Seine while enjoying dinner was already special, but seeing the Eiffel Tower sparkle from the boat made the night even more magical. The atmosphere was elegant and romantic, the service was attentive and professional, and everything was perfectly organized for a birthday celebration.
I truly had the time of my life and created beautiful memories. If you’re looking for a unique dinner experience in Paris especially for a special occasion I highly recommend Le Calife.
Thank you to the whole team for making my birthday so special ✨
… moreBetsy Hipenbecker
Our lunch cruise was a highlight of the time my adult daughter and I spent in Paris. We boarded the boat just after touring the Louvre (the boat is docked just across the Seine from the museum)! After all the bustle and crowds of the museum it was a welcome respite to board the boat and sit down for a leisurely cruise that featured amazing food, great service and beautiful music piped in. The baked sea bass I had was perfect and the chocolate lava cake was incredible! All paired with a smooth red wine. We saw many beautiful buildings and were treated to excellent views of the Eiffel Tower. I highly recommend this experience!
… moreScott Woodard
Fantastic experience on Le Calife. The experience is really one of a kind with excellent food and views. The boat ended up at the Eiffel Tower right when it sparkeled for a perfect experience. The terrace was heated and had glass panels above with the canvas cover on top (they retracted it when we went by the Eiffel Tower). I would definitely this again anytime in Paris, just a perfect and beautiful experience.
… moreAnn Wong
The whole cruise was amazing. The boat stopped at 10 pm to see the light show from the Eiffel Tower. The food was very delicious and choices are good. Dessert was great.
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