Paris Hop-On-Hop-Off Boat

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 portInvalides – Champs-Élysées: 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-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.

Paris Batobus route

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 pmApril 5 to September 21, 2025: Daily from 10 am to 8 pmSeptember 22 to November 1, 2025: Daily from 10 am to 7 pmNovember 3 to March 31, 2026: Monday-Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm, Friday-Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm

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.