Paris Seine River Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise by Batobus
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Paris at your own pace with a flexible hop-on hop-off cruise along the Seine. Choose a 1-day (24H) or 2-day (48H) pass to visit landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Your pass starts when you board and lets you hop on and off as often as you like at 9 stops along the river.
Enjoy breathtaking views from a comfortable, eco-friendly boat while avoiding traffic and crowded streets. This scenic and relaxing cruise offers unmatched flexibility and is ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers of all ages.
A free mobile webapp enhances your journey with real-time boat schedules, multilingual audio commentaries (French, English, Spanish, German, and Italian), local tips, and an interactive map of nearby attractions. Simply scan the QR code on board or at the stops to access the app and make the most of your Paris adventure.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Real-time departure times are available on the Batobus website (link provided on the voucher)..
Please note that a systematic bag control has been introduced and jackets and coats must be opened at the entrance.
Passengers with bulky luggages, more than 16 liters in size (small backpacks, handbags and computer cases not included) won't be allowed in the boat.
Bicycle storage & vending machine (drinks and snacks) available on board.
On July 14 (French National Day) , the last departure is at 5:00 PM
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:2 hours
Operating Schedule:From April 27 to September 21, 2025, service operates from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM from Sunday to Wednesday, and from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM from Thursday to Saturday. From September 22 to November 2, 2025, the boats operate daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. From November 3, 2025 to March 31, 2026, boats run from Monday to Thursday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and from Friday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM. The first departure of the day is at 10:00 AM from the Eiffel Tower stop. The last departures vary depending on the day and season, between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Boats circulate regularly throughout the day, with an average wait time of 25 to 30 minutes between stops. You are free to board at any of the nine stops, without a fixed departure time. The journey can begin from any stop, not only the Eiffel Tower. On July 14 (French National Day) , the last departure is at 5:00 PM
Metro Bir-Hakeim (line 6) or Trocadéro (lines 6 and 9) / RER Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel (line C)
Metro Invalides (lines 8 and 13) / RER Invalides (line C)
Metro Assemblée Nationale (line 12) / RER Musée d'Orsay (line C)
Metro Saint-Germain-des-Prés (line 4)
Metro Saint-Michel (line 4) or Maubert-Mutualité (line 10) / RER Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (lines B and C)
Metro Jussieu or Cardinal-Lemoine (line 10) / RER Gare d’Austerlitz (line C)
Metro Hôtel de Ville (lines 1 and 11)
Metro Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre (lines 1 and 7)
Metro Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau (lines 1 and 13) or Concorde (lines 1, 8, and 12)
What‘s Included
Unlimited Hop-on/hop-off Seine river cruise for 24 or 48 consecutive hours
Interactive map and nearby activity suggestions on the webapp
Deckhand staff on board
Multilingual audio commentary (French, English, Spanish, German, Italian) via the webapp
Open back terrace at the back of the boat
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
2-Days Pass valid 48 hours
Duration: 2 hours: The whole tour takes 2 hours. The validity of your 48 hours-pass starts from the moment you board for the first time.
hop on and off at the stop:: Eiffel Tower - Musée d'Orsay - Saint Germain des Prés - Notre Dame
Jardin des Plantes - Hôtel de Ville - Louvre - Concorde
Batobus river shuttle boat
1-Day Pass valid 24 hours
Duration: 2 hours: The whole tour takes 2 hours. The validity of your 24 hours-pass starts from the moment you board for the first time.
hop on and off at any stop:: Eiffel Tower - Musée d'Orsay - Saint Germain des Prés - Notre Dame
Jardin des Plantes - Hôtel de Ville - Louvre - Concorde
Batobus river shuttle boat
Reviews
3,425 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Seine River bus ride!
Suzanne G,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It is like a bus which is fine. The view was excellent. The enter and exit was fine. It was very close to our hotel.
Great service
Nigel K,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Read a couple of bad reviews about this service but this was certainly not our experience. Great way to see the sights in Paris, Could not recommend it more.The staff were friendly and helpful, the boat easy to board , came along frequently. Well worth the money.
Excellent way to get around the city tourist sites worked a treat for us.
Tom277,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This a water bus service so you won't get a history as you go. However it is great for getting a round. Access onto to boat is good but at most stops there will be stone steps to street level. Seating is usually the hard plastic variety. Information is given in French and English so you know which stop is next and usually there is a map on display. The cost €23 for a 24 hour ticket, it's not a 24 hour service and they tell you what time the last boat sets off. It's on €3 more for 2 day ticket. Really enjoyed this service and you get good views from the river.
Good solution
Mauro D,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great solution for a rather short visit to Paris. Hop on and off wherever you want, for 24 hours with a ticket!
Cancelled trip, no refund or response to email
Catherine M,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Trio was cancelled due to high water levels. I was emailed told a refund would be issued. 6 weeks later still no refund and no response to my email.
Wonderful way to see the...
Mashawn J,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful way to see the city sites of Paris with less walking and without taking the train. Very convenient for families with members very young to very old.
See Paris from the river!
Kim L,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ahh, Paris! This a great way to see landmarks from the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame. Hop On and Hop Off at your leisure. We were able to see so much we might have missed otherwise.
Great way to see the city
Brittany C,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun way to see the city. We especially liked the guides for each stop and followed a few of the recommendations.
Nice tour out
Syrina F,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice experience but need better tour audio guide. Earplugs was great but I would recommend a live person giving a tour.
Great concept, bad experience
Marya S,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This is a great concept but I can’t recommend very highly. The idea of going by river and being able to get off and on is a wonderful idea, however the reality is they do not provide a set time when they arrive. So we spent 1 hour waiting the first return even though the agent there said 20 minutes. Second night we waited 1:15 and they never showed up so we caught the metro. I’m trying to be fair, we are here in shoulder season and they are not running as many boats. However this was a huge time waster for our limited time in Paris. People with children it was especially painful wait time. Also, no toilets on boat and no recommendations on nearby ones. It needs work, just coming off Uber Boats in London, this really fell short.
From €23.00
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