Which boat should you choose for a dinner in Paris? The criteria to consider

Before the guests arrive, the tables are laid, the chairs are lined up, and suddenly a few centimetres of walking space really matter. A dinner on a boat comes down largely to this invisible preparation. The right boat is the one that lets the meal fit comfortably without making it awkward to move around.

In practice, you need to look at capacity, but also at the space genuinely available once the tables are set up.

A dinner needs capacity calculated differently

The number of people remains essential, but a table for four or eight doesn't take up the same space as a guest standing at a cocktail reception. You need to factor in chairs, walkways and room for the service staff to move through. "Seated dinner" capacity is therefore the figure to ask for specifically.

For a small dinner, a yacht can be a good fit

The yachts Sein'ario offers welcome 2 to 30 people, depending on the boat. This scale can suit a dinner for a small group, when you'd like to keep an intimate atmosphere. The exact layout still needs to be checked with the chosen boat.

For more guests, a barge changes the scale

The barges Sein'ario offers welcome 40 to 250 people, depending on the boat and the layout chosen. This range makes larger dinners possible, provided you check the arrangement planned for the meal and the number of guests.

A meal isn't just about the tables

You also need to think about service, any buffet, the space needed to move between tables, and the pace of the evening. If a speech is planned, that also needs room. The idea is to picture the dinner in your mind before choosing the boat: where will guests sit, where will the service pass through, and where will the rest of the evening take place?