What Ducasse Sur Seine does

Ducasse Sur Seine, operated by Cityfloating Debilly, SAS, is a Paris-based luxury dining cruise business running the first 100% electric boat restaurant on the Seine. The single vessel departs from Port Debilly (75116 Paris), offering lunch cruises ("Déjeuner sur Seine") at 12:45pm and dinner cruises ("Dîner Nuit étoilée") at 8:30pm, with menus of 3 to 5 courses prepared on board by Chef Jean-Philippe Berens and optional wine pairings drawing from a near-100-label list. Pricing ranges from €115 per person for a 3-course lunch to €325 per person for a 5-course dinner with wine pairing, with a premium "Paris est une fête" 6-course experience at €530 and a recurring Bastille Day 6-course event priced up to €700 per person.

The core technology is the fully electric propulsion system, which the company reports produces 12g of CO2 per passenger per km versus 146g on thermal or diesel-electric competitors, supporting an eco-conscious premium positioning. Ancillary offerings include La Terrasse, a floating rooftop for afternoon breaks, gift boxes valid for 12 months, and valet parking at €15 per vehicle. The technology stack for distribution is the proprietary reservation website (reservation.ducasse-seine.com) integrated with LaFourchette for booking and Stripe for payment, hosted on OVH.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, transaction-based hospitality revenue: per-cover one-time payments for individual diners and groups of 11+, with menu pre-selection required for larger parties. Customer segments span couples and individuals seeking premium romantic dining, private and corporate groups, and special-occasion bookers (Bastille Day, Valentine's Day). The commercial brand "Ducasse sur Seine" leverages the Alain Ducasse culinary name under a relationship with the broader Ducasse group, though Cityfloating Debilly, SAS is a standalone privately held entity with €800,000 of registered capital, no disclosed parent, and no venture funding.

Name

Ducasse Sur Seine

Legal name

Cityfloating Debilly, SAS

Website

https://reservation.ducasse-seine.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ducasse Sur Seine operates the first 100% electric boat restaurant on the Seine in Paris, offering 3-to-6 course lunch and dinner cruises prepared on board by Chef Jean-Philippe Berens, serving couples, private groups, and special-occasion bookers at €115-€700 per person.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Dining Cruise Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Tourist & Sightseeing Cruise Operators (Day Cruises) (TLAFALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury River Cruise Operators (THAEACAA), Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching) (THAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Luxury dining cruises
• River restaurant services
• Electric boat dining
• Seine river experiences
• Gourmet cruise packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Issy-les-Moulineaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dining Cruise Services: The company generates revenue through one-time transaction fees for dining cruise experiences. Customers pay per person for curated multi-course meals aboard the electric boat, with optional wine pairing upgrades. Additional revenue streams include gift boxes (coffrets-cadeaux), special event cruises (Bastille Day, Valentine's Day), valet parking services, and private group bookings. Pricing ranges from €115 to €700 per person depending on menu selection and wine pairing options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ducasse Sur Seine operates a floating restaurant cruise on the Seine River in Paris, offering multi-course lunch and dinner cruise experiences prepared on board by Chef Jean-Philippe Berens. The service runs on the first 100% electric boat restaurant on the Seine and operates under the Alain Ducasse culinary brand, with optional wine pairings and special event cruises.

Product overview

Ducasse sur Seine is a restaurant cruise service operated on the first 100% electric boat on the Seine, operated by Cityfloating Debilly SAS. The service offers a portfolio of cruise dining experiences centered around two main product lines: Déjeuner sur Seine (lunch cruises with 3 and 4-course menus, with optional wine pairings ranging from €115 to €285 per person) and Dîner Nuit étoilée (evening cruises with 4 and 5-course menus ranging from €215 to €325 per person). Premium experiences include 'Paris est une fête' (6 courses at €530) and special event Bastille Day cruises. All cruises feature cuisine by Chef Jean-Philippe Berens, with menus entirely prepared on board. The service operates from Port Debilly, 75116 Paris, with departures at 12:45pm for lunch and 8:30pm for dinner. The company positions itself as an eco-friendly alternative, with carbon emissions of 12g per passenger per km compared to 146g on traditional thermal boats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Déjeuner sur Seine - 3 plats A lunch cruise experience on the Seine offering a 3-course menu with a choice of three starters, three main courses, and three desserts. Departure at 12:45pm with a 1h45 journey, priced at €115 per person.
• Déjeuner sur Seine - 3 plats avec accord mets et vins A lunch cruise with a 3-course menu including wine pairing of a champagne coupe, 2 glasses of wine (15cl each), one bottle of water, and one coffee. Priced at €175 per person.
• Déjeuner sur Seine - 4 plats avec accord mets et vins A 4-course lunch cruise with cold starter, hot starter, fish or meat main, dessert, champagne, and wine pairing. Priced at €285 per person.
• Dîner Nuit étoilée - 4 plats An evening dinner cruise on the Seine featuring a 4-course menu with cold and hot starters, fish or meat main, and dessert. Departure at 8:30pm with a 2-hour journey.
• Dîner Nuit étoilée - 4 plats avec accord mets et vins A 4-course dinner cruise paired with prestigious wines selected by the sommelier, with journey ending in front of the Eiffel Tower. Priced at €285 per person.
• Dîner Nuit étoilée - 5 plats A 5-course dinner cruise including hot and cold starters, fish, meat, and dessert. Features nearly 100 wines ranging from classics to exceptional references. Priced at €215 per person.
• Dîner Nuit étoilée - 5 plats avec accord mets et vins A 5-course dinner cruise with food and wine pairing, including champagne, with the sommelier helping choose from a selection of nearly 100 prestige wines. Priced at €325 per person.
• Paris est une fête A premium cruise offering the best views on the Seine with a 6-course menu, champagne aperitif, wine pairing, personalized menus by the chef, and a surprise gift. Departures at 12:45pm or 8:30pm, priced at €530 per person.
• Dîner du 13 juillet - Soirée Fête nationale Bastille Day celebration cruise on July 13th with a 6-course festive menu, fireworks viewing at 11pm. Boarding at 8pm, cruise until midnight at Port de Solférino. Priced at €540 per person.
• Dîner du 13 juillet avec accord mets et vins Bastille Day celebration cruise on July 13th with a 6-course menu paired with prestigious wines selected by the Cheffe Sommelière. Priced at €700 per person.
• La Terrasse A floating rooftop terrace open in the afternoon, offering a gourmet break with views of the Eiffel Tower for refreshments by the Seine.
• Gift Boxes (Coffrets-cadeaux) Gift boxes valid for 12 months offered as premium gifting solutions for special occasions, redeemable for any cruise experience.
• Valet Parking Valet parking service available at Port Debilly location for cruise guests, priced at €15 per vehicle.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LaFourchettecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaFourchette provides the online reservation system infrastructure for Ducasse Sur Seine's website booking functionality. The integration enables customers to make, modify, and cancel reservations through the website.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe provides secure payment processing for online transactions on the Ducasse Sur Seine website. Accepts Visa, American Express, and Mastercard for booking payments.
• Alain Ducasse BaccaratminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearby Alain Ducasse restaurant at 11 place des États-Unis, 75116 Paris, promoted as an alternative dining option when Ducasse Sur Seine services are unavailable. Both establishments are part of the Alain Ducasse Group.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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