Paris Hop-On-Hop-Off Boat
Description
Experience the beauty of the Seine River aboard a Batobus, the city's hop-on hop-off boat service, giving you the flexibility to disembark and embark as desired over a period of 24 or 48 hours.
Boat Features
Considered a form of water transportation, the Batobus is equipped with panoramic decks that create the perfect atmosphere for river excursions any season of the year.
Apart from serving as a stunning vantage point, the Batobus allows for seamless navigation throughout the city while enabling you to get on and off at its various stops, effectively sidestepping the notorious traffic often encountered in Paris.
Route & Stops
The Batobus halts at 9 central Paris piers:
- Eiffel Tower: Bourdonnais port
- Invalides – Champs-Élysées: Invalides port
- Musée d’Orsay: Solférino quay
- Saint Germain de Pres: Malaquais quay
- Notre Dame: Montebello quay
- Jardin de Plantes: Saint-Bernard quay
- Hôtel de Ville: L’hôtel de ville quay
- Louvre Museum: Louvre quay
- Place de la Concorde – Champs-Élysées: Champs port
The entire loop covering the 9 stops takes approximately 2 hours. Throughout the journey, you’ll encounter iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and renowned museums such as the Louvre and Orsay.
Refer to a map detailing the route and estimated duration between each stop.
Operational Details
The validity of your ticket starts upon its initial use. For instance, if you opt for a 24-hour pass and first use it on a Monday at 1 pm, it remains active until 1 pm the following day.
You have the freedom to board and disembark at any of the 9 stops along the route.
Operating Schedule
The Paris boat service runs according to the following timetable:
- January 6 to April 4, 2025: Monday-Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm, Friday-Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm
- April 5 to September 21, 2025: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm
- September 22 to November 1, 2025: Daily from 10 am to 7 pm
- November 3 to March 31, 2026: Monday-Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm, Friday-Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm
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On July 13, 2026, the last boat from the Eiffel Tower departs at 1:30 pm, with the first tour on July 14 at 10 am and the final tour at 7 pm.
Boats depart approximately every 30 to 45 minutes from the Eiffel Tower station.
Explore Paris by Boat
For additional options to explore the wonders of Paris via the Seine, you'll find a variety of boat tours available in the city.
What's included
- 24 or 48–hour Batobus ticket
- Unlimited use of the sightseeing boats during the validity of the ticket
- App onboard
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
Route & Stops
The Hop-on-hop off Batobus makes 9 stops at the following docks in central Paris.
- Eiffel Tower: Bourdonnais port
- Invalides – Champs Elysées: invalides port
- Musée d’Orsay: Solférino quay
- Saint Germain de Pres: Malaquais quay
- Notre Dame: Montebello quay
- Jardin de Plantes: Saint-Bernard quay
- Hôtel de Ville: L’hôtel de ville quay
- Louvre Museum: Louvre quay
- Place de la Concorde – Champs Elysées: Champs port
Occasional Closures
Please note that, due to the river's rising caused by heavy rainfall, there may be times when some stops along the route may not be operational.
Boat Schedule
The Paris sightseeing boat operates at the following times:
- January 6 to April 4, 2025: Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm, Friday through Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm
- April 5 to September 21, 2025: daily from 10 am to 8 pm
- September 22 to November 1, 2025: daily from 10 am to 7 pm
- November 2 to March 31, 2026: Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm, Friday through Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm
- On July 13, 2026, the last tour from the Eiffel Tower departs at 1:30 pm, and on July 14, the first tour departs at 10 am and the last at 7 pm.
The boats run at a frequency of every 30-45 minutes from the Eiffel Tower station.
You can check schedules in real-time at the following link, as well as the status of stops: https://www.batobus.com
Additional Info
You'll be able to get on and off at any of the 9 stops along the route.
Please note that it's not necessary to print your voucher to board the Batobus. You can scan your QR code to board at any of the stations.
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