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
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)
Options
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
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,518 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to experience Paris
Paul A,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great and easy way to see some iconic spots in Paris. Very hot and no real covering from the sun. No commentary on what we were seeing.
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Renee N,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It was a punctual service, and the people were super helpful when we left our backpack on the boat. The only problem is the hours. It starts at 10 and it doesn’t go at night. It was only until 7 PM. And there was zero narrative about what we were seeing along the way. They only provided some audio that you could get on the app about the specific places.
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Sudhirkumar C,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00As it says you just hop on at any stop and hop off at any stop. Cruise was well organised.Can recommend to anyone.
Avoid Batobus during heatwave
splbmclean,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I wanted to utilise Batobus while in Paris to get to all the different attractions, however with the heatwave, the boat was too hot with no windows and direct sunlight which made it feel like being in a fishbowl. I had to get off the boat to walk as it was cooler than being on the boat. Also, very overpriced in general, compared to other countries.
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Tania R,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is exactly as promised. No commentary but easy access to great areas. Beautiful way to get overview of the city.
Warm, closed and crowded boat. A terrible experience.
Michael B,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00A totally awful experience. Would take a boat trip in the sun-heated Paris, but did not know what awaited us. A PROPFYLDT boat, where there were probably seats, but only inside the “greenhouse”, where it was probably 50 degrees. Completely incomprehensible to have a boat trip on the Seine, where you can not open the windows to the side. Only in the roof were some windows shot a little to the side, but there was absolutely no penetration and it was an experience that we are not going to repeat. We gave up after 3 stops and didn't come back. It was so much a game of money.
Seine Hop on Hop Off River Trip
Margery C,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great first day in Paris experience! Good for everyone! Highly recommend this trip for anyone
Do not recommend in peak season!!
541saraannp,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Horrible experience! Do not recommend in peak season, boat is always overpacked, have to wait for 2-4 batobus because the lines are insane and boats not more frequent when lots of tourists!
DO NOT DO THIS
elizabethlT6678HW,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This was a scam. The boat did not show up, they oversold tickets and were not able to get almost anyone on the boats. Terribly run, staff not helpful. We stood in the hot sun with no shade waiting for a boat that never came. Waste of time and money. Do not book!
It was ok
Therese B,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The boat was large, seats not very comfortable but view was good from any seat. It would have been better if they had someone talking about what you were seeing, but there was no narration.
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