The 9 Batobus stops
Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Musée d'Orsay, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Notre-Dame, Jardin des Plantes, Hôtel de Ville, Louvre and Place de la Concorde. Each stop serves a specific site: the Eiffel Tower, the Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Jardin des Plantes.
Pass prices
| Pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 24 hours (1 day) | 23 EUR | 13 EUR |
| 48 hours (2 consecutive days) | 27 EUR | 17 EUR |
| Annual pass | 73 EUR | 48 EUR |
Source: official Batobus website, 28 October 2026. Children aged 4 to 11 get the child rate and under-4s travel free, according to resellers. Some resellers show different prices: compare with the official site. The Batobus is not included in the Paris Museum Pass.
Hours and frequency
The service runs all year, every day. Hours change with the season (in late September, for example, 10:00 to 19:00, later in summer). Expect a boat every 20 to 30 minutes depending on the period; the website shows live waiting times at each stop. The pass starts at first use and lasts 24 or 48 hours.
Batobus or Seine cruise?
| Batobus | Classic cruise | |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | Shuttle, free hop-on hop-off | Loop of about one hour, no stops |
| Commentary | No | Yes, in several languages |
| Price | 23 / 27 EUR pass | Around 15 to 20 EUR per hour |
| Best for | Getting from one site to another | Seeing Paris from the water in one trip |
If you mainly want to see Paris from the river with commentary, choose a Seine cruise or a one-hour cruise. If you want to link the Eiffel Tower, Orsay, the Louvre and Notre-Dame without walking, the Batobus is more practical.
Tips
- Expect a security check at boarding; large suitcases are refused.
- The GetYourGuide listing says the boat is not suitable for wheelchair users: ask the operator.
- In hot weather the glass roof can make the boat warm; bring water.
- Hours and prices change often: check them before you buy.
