Paris Hop-On-Hop-Off Boat

Sail along the Seine River on a Batobus, Paris’ hop-on hop-off boat, available for 24 or 48 hours of use.

Boat Details

The Batobus operates like a water bus with panoramic decks, allowing year-round enjoyment of river trips. It serves as both a scenic viewpoint and a means of navigating the city, offering hop on and off at any stops, bypassing traffic congestion.

Route & Stops

The Batobus stops at 9 piers in central Paris:

Eiffel Tower: Bourdonnais portInvalides – Champs Elysées: invalides portMusée d’Orsay: Solférino quaySaint Germain de Pres: Malaquais quayNotre Dame: Montebello quayJardin de Plantes: Saint-Bernard quayHôtel de Ville: L’hôtel de ville quayLouvre Museum: Louvre quayPlace de la Concorde – Champs Elysées: Champs port

The complete route lasts 2 hours, showcasing sights like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and major museums.

How Does It Work?

The ticket's validity starts upon first use. For instance, a 24-hour ticket activated on Monday at 1 pm remains valid until 1 pm Tuesday. You may get on and off at any of the 9 stops. However, Batobus staff are only present at certain stops.

Boat Schedule

The Paris tourist boat operates at the following times:

November 11 to December 19, 2024: Monday to Thursday from 10 am - 5 pm; Friday to Sunday from 10 am - 7 pmDecember 20 to December 23, 2024: 10 am to 7 pmDecember 24, 2024: 10 am to 5 pmDecember 25 to December 31, 2024: 10 am to 7 pmJanuary 1, 2025: 11 am to 7 pmJanuary 2 to January 5: 10 am to 7 pm

Boats depart every 30-45 minutes from the Eiffel Tower station.