Paris 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Gourmet Food (Le Diamant Bleu)

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Quick Overview

• 3 Course Dinner
• Free Bottle of Water (Alcohol No Included)
• Live Music (Low Energy/Gloomy/Contemporary)
• Great Gourmet Food
• Low Energy Ambiance
• Open-Air Rooftop Deck

The Ship 🚢

• It was massive, wide, and spacious, with great lighting and audio technology.
• The windows are tall and wide and offer splendid views. However, the decor, including the chairs, tables, and tablecloths, felt cheap and low-quality, giving a faux luxurious feel. It was not up to the standard of the elegant high-end decor of most other dinner cruises.

Rooftop Deck

• The ship also had a flawless open-air rooftop deck. In theory, they only allowed you to go up once you had finished your main course. In practice, people did sneak up. They said they don't want you to complain if the food goes cold. I found this patronizing as if adults couldn't decide whether to go up or not and return in time for their meal. 

Vibe ✨

• Even though the ship looks amazing in the pictures, the vibe was a bit dull. The meals arrived too slowly, the music wasn't uplifting, and the atmosphere lacked energy. All in all, the night ended with a dud instead of a blaze of glory.

Live Music 🎵

• Our singer was a talented guitarist, but his vocals were too loud and did not fit the vibe. The tunes were gloomy, which didn't give off the quintessential romantic French vibe that many people were expecting. The low energy of the cruise wasn't solely due to the music, but the singer didn't quite hit the mark, and the night wasn't memorable as a result.

Staff & Service 🧑

• Upon my arrival, I wasn't greeted with a particularly warm welcome. It was awkward as I had to wait until someone finally acknowledged me and led me to my table. However, despite the shaky start, my waiter was above and beyond attentive and friendly.

Food and Drinks 🍴 🍷

• The guests didn't get any nibbles, which would have been nice since the service was a bit slow, and we had to wait a long time for our otherwise freshly prepared food to arrive. The starter scallops, which were combined with pomegranate, had a strange taste. Although it was acceptable, it wasn't a crowd-pleaser. I recommend choosing the soup instead.
• I enjoyed the main course of veal, which was impeccably prepared, delicious, and served in a decent portion size.
• The dessert was amazing and truly stood out. As I always say, the French are experts in dessert-making.

Tickets & Prices 🎟️

• There are 2 ticket tiers, and both are available with guaranteed window seating ("VIP").
  

• Although their pricing is in the low-to-middle range (89-144€), the cheaper ticket only includes three courses and a bottle of water.
• The higher-priced ticket includes alcoholic drinks (one bottle of champagne per two people), which makes them okay but still not great value for money compared to other cruises.

Seating 🪑

• The dinner event took place in a vast and continuous main area, which had around a hundred tables arranged in four long rows.
• There was a gap in the center where a live singer performed, and some tables were located in the VIP area at the front of the ship. Two of the four rows were adjacent to the windows, while the rest were in the center.
• Guaranteed window seats are available.

Issues

• Meeting point in dodgy area: The cruise is far from the Eiffel Tower, which may be fine depending on where you're staying. However, before I arrived, I had to pass through a very sketchy area along the Seine River. Passing by dozens of homeless people in tents and areas with minimal lighting left a bad impression on me.
• Wobbly tables: My small two-person table was wobbly. Most two-person tables may have this issue. The window tables appeared to be more stable.