Paris Seine River Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

Paris, France

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2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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· Nina_R ·

Jun 2026

excellent service and so well organized. the price cannot be beat for what is offered. for years we did bus tours but this FAR surpasses those. it was wonderful to cruise on the sienne and then be able to just hop off and on at all the major spots

· Brian_E ·

Jul 2026

Great service. Staff helpful and lovely. When you get off at Notre Dame stop try Nana , the cocktail book club boat that is moored next to the stop. Explore downstairs. Your app for the boat shows you when the next boat will be

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Overview

See the major sights of Paris from the water on a hop-on hop-off Seine boat cruise. With either a 1- or 2-day ticket, glide leisurely along the river, hopping off and on when you wish to visit the attractions that most interest you, such as the Eiffel Tower, Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre and Notre Dame. Or simply stay on the boat to admire Paris’ World Heritage-listed riverbanks.

Hop-on hop-off sightseeing cruise of Paris
Cruise along the Seine River, admiring the monuments that line its UNESCO-listed banks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame de Paris
Hop off at any of the stops along the Seine River
Choose from a 1- or 2-day sightseeing ticket

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Avoid the crowds on the metro and getting stuck in heavy traffic on buses aboard a hop-on hop-off Seine cruise.

What's Included

Unlimited Hop-on/hop-off Seine river cruise for 24 or 48 consecutive hours
Open back terrace at the back of the boat
Deckhand staff on board
Multilingual audio commentary (French, English, Spanish, German, Italian) via the webapp
Interactive map and nearby activity suggestions on the webapp

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours

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Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Itinerary

With your 1-day or 2-day Seine River sightseeing pass, you can cruise along Paris’ riverbanks to see top sights like Musée d'Orsay. Glide underneath the city’s beautiful bridges and past its elegant architecture, and hop on and off the riverboat to visit attractions like the Eiffel Tower on your own. Perhaps hop off in Saint-Germain for a bite to eat at a sidewalk café, or check out the Gothic architecture of Notre Dame.

When you’re on the boat, relax and enjoy city views from the water.

Hop-on hop-off river stops:
• Eiffel Tower
• L'Académie Lime
• Musée d'Orsay
• Quai Malaquais
• Quai de Montebello
• Quai Saint-Bernard
• Quai de l'Hôtel de ville
• Quai du Louvre
• Concorde - Quai des Tuileries

The only river Seine hop-on hop-off tour!

9 Stops

9 Points of Interest

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

Port de la Bourdonnais

Port des Invalides

Quai de Montebello

Quai Malaquais

Quai de Montebello

Quai Saint-Bernard

Quai de l'Hôtel de ville

Quai du Louvre

Port des Champs-Élysées

Points of interest passed by on this route

Eiffel Tower

Invalides

Musee d'Orsay

Saint Germain des Pres Quarter

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Jardin-des-Plantes

Hotel de Ville

Louvre Museum

Place de la Concorde

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

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

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Beautiful Paris overview and way to get to major sites.

Judy_F, Jul 2026

Excellent way to see the major sites of Paris and to get from place to place. We found one day was enough. Vending machine is available with water, beverages, and snacks. Bring a hat as there is little shade on a hot day. My second and hopefully not last Batobus trip.

Worth the money

Brian_E, Jul 2026

Easy

Lola_B, Jul 2026

Easy to get around town to see the sights. You can get on and off wherever. Friendly staff and easy to find.

It is a good way to...

Tammy_C, Jul 2026

It is a good way to travel to major stops and the attendees of the booths and ferry were capable and cordial But there is no commentary It is basically a water taxi. Not shaded and can be very hot in the summer

Hassle free. Convenient. Great way to explore.

LJ_D, Jul 2026

Hot behind the glass, but drinks vending machine onboard and stops are max 15 mins apart if you need to disembark and seek shade! Delivered exactly as described. Hassle free. Convenient. Great way to explore.

Great way to see the sights of Paris!

Nancy_N, Jul 2026

Fun way to get around to the different sights in Paris. Still need to walk a bit to locations once you ‘hop off’, but more fun than taking a bus and easier than walking the entire distance.

Sightseeing hop-on-hop off Boat in Paris

Priscilla_P, Jul 2026

I recommend this hop-on-hop off boat! It’s a great way to see the city via the Seine River! It was clean, with standard, seating, and vending machines if you wanted water or a snack. Staff was helpful and friendly.

Babobus

Renee_N, Jun 2026

It 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.

Sein Cruise

Sudhirkumar_C, Jun 2026

As it says you just hop on at any stop and hop off at any stop. Cruise was well organised.Can recommend to anyone.

Batobus

Tania_R, Jun 2026

It is exactly as promised. No commentary but easy access to great areas. Beautiful way to get overview of the city.

Seine Hop on Hop Off River Trip

Margery_C, Jun 2026

This was a great first day in Paris experience! Good for everyone! Highly recommend this trip for anyone

Relaxing and Informative

Mimi_K, Jun 2026

Great way to see many attractions. Guide spoke English. Relaxing and informative. Viator is always our go to!

Amazing value

Nina_R, Jun 2026

Easy way to get around...

bah0722, Jun 2026

Easy way to get around Paris with a different perspective from street walking or bus. Ran on time. Staff pretty helpful

A Special Mode of Paris Transportation

Michelle_S, Jun 2026

What a beautiful way to tour parts of Paris. My husband and I enjoyed “hopping “ on and off these water buses to see many Parisian high spots like Notre Dame and St. Germain. It was a very good value. And you must see the beautiful city in different ways, certainly it is a different view from the water. And we didn’t mind the drizzle when it rained for we were covered.

The Batobus was easy to...

Colette_S, Jun 2026

The Batobus was easy to use and find. All of the employees were friendly and professional. Paris is lovely via the river and we rode the boat from one end of the route to the other. It was a nice experience.

Great Tour

Jeffrey_S, Jun 2026

This was a great way to see the sights in Paris. The views along the seine were fantastic. Friendly staff and nice boats.

A great way to see Paris with little time.

Lori_M, Jun 2026

Great way to see Paris if you only have a few hours. No bathroom on board so use before you get on. Great sites. Beautiful bridges.

Would definitely do again

Stefanie_S, Jun 2026

The boats were easy to find and we never waited longer than 10 minutes. There was plenty of room for everyone. It would be better to have more outdoor space with benches or chairs. It was a beautiful day and everyone crowded into the outside area. Overall, we had a great experience and would recommend it to others.

It’s a good way to travel...

Laurie_J, Jun 2026

It’s a good way to travel among many of the must see sites. The only down side is there is not much air flow and it’s very uncomfortable on really hot days.

Paris by Seine

Becky_N, Jun 2026

With planning of activities the day (or multi day) pass is an affordable and relaxing way to navigate between some of Paris’ highlight attractions.

A fine way to spend a few hours

Christine_M, May 2026

It was a fine experience. No tour guide giving any onsite. But a pleasant, albeit hot, ride. Not much shade on the boat.

Great way to get around...

Mindy_T, May 2026

Great way to get around the sights without the traffic. It was very hot however on board vending machine for drinks was convenient

The experience it self...

Laura_c, May 2026

The experience it self was lovely . All be it we was in Paris on an extremely hot day at 34 degrees . We didn’t use the boat as much as we hoped mainly due to seeking shade and the seats being plastic in full sun were very hot to sit on . The company batobus was really good however wish I booked through them directly and not via Viator. My instructions were to start the tour at any of the sights …. But it didn’t say where they were . I messaged on Viator and had no reply so I done my own research in finding the company and going on their own website to get the information I need . It’s a shame we couldn’t utilise the boat more but the heat was just too much for our family

Very disappointed

Scott_M, May 2026

Two stops into the trip we were put ashore. The crew said technical issues but then the boat left . There were 40+ of us including several babies and older people. We were left with no shade or water in 90 degree heat. The rep told us 40-60 minutes wait for the next boat but they were supposed to run every 20 minutes. We were also told no refunds. Unless the weather is perfect and you have all day do not take is.

Boats were not too full...

VICKI_M, May 2026

Boats were not too full and staff were kind and polite, helpful. If you want to get off and explore - it’s easy! I had only to ask for the Batobus location around Eiffel Tower as there are so many others. All in all a good way to get around to the main sights!

Great way to get around to different sites!

Tanjua_W, May 2026

The boat was easy to find. I hopped off at Notre Dame and on at a different stop. It erased the hassle of trying to figure out how to get around in such heavy traffic.

Boat can get HOT

Glenn_M, May 2026

This boat can get really hot on a sunny warm day. There is very limited space on the rear deck for relief.

Fun 1/2 day!

Tracy_W, May 2026

Fun way to see the sites and get to the Eiffel Tower. First stop was walking distance from our hotel with the last stop a short taxi cab ride away. Beautiful weather and views. Time to go from last stop to a nearby restaurant and explore.