Cruise on Vltava in Prague: schedules, prices...

Don't miss the Vltava cruise in Prague during your stay in the Czech capital: you will discover another facet of this beautiful city!

Traversant Prague, the Vltava is an emblematic river of the Czech Republic. Driven in the forests of Bohemia, south of the country, it crosses the historic and charming cities of Český Krumlov , České Budějovice, to Prague where she flows under the famous Charles Bridge, before joining the Elbe course in Mělník. She is so important to the Czechs that she even inspired composer Bedřich Smetana who devoted her a symphony poem in her cycle Má Vlast (Ma Patrie).

Making a cruise on the Vltava in Prague is the perfect opportunity to see the city from another angle. From the streams, you will have a breathtaking view of the city's monuments. If the tour is guided, you will have a perfect opportunity to learn more about Prague and its history.

The route of a cruise on the Vltava in Prague

Several companies offer boat cruises on the Vltava: their shipyards are usually located along the docks of the Old Town, from where you will start your ride on the river.

From your shipyard, you go upstream or downstream to discover Prague under a new facet. Depending on your choice of cruise, it can last between 1 hour or 2 hours during which you can admire the Old Town, Mala Strana or the Prague docks, as well as enjoy a panoramic view of the Prague Castle, Petrin Hill and Vysehrad. You can even borrow the famous "Diable Canal" that borders Kampa Island.

Finally, while walking the Vltava, you will be led to pass under the many bridges of the Czech city, including the famous Charles Bridge. Thus, from the waves, you will rediscover the National Theatre or the Dansante House of Frank Gehry.

How to choose your Vltava cruise?

The price for a Vltava cruise in Prague varies according to several parameters:

• The type of cruise: tourism (Sightseeing) or catering; count 11€ minimum for a tourist cruise for example and 39€ minimum for a cruise on a boat restaurant.
• The length and route taken: the one-hour cruises allow you to see the city, some longer ones allow you to explore the upstream or downstream of the city deeper (nature, etc.)
• The moment of the day: cruises are often more expensive at sunset, also because they frequently offer a dinner at that time.
• The booking method: if you book online, the price will often be lower than the package. Be sure to check at the time of booking whether or not the cruise includes a guided tour (audio or not) in English or French.

We recommend that you make a cruise on the Vltava in Prague at sunset: this is the most appreciated moment of travelers. The city lights up and you will enjoy all the more view of the Bohemian city.

One of the best companies to make a cruise on Vltava in Prague is Prague Boats, which offer both types of cruises (tourism and catering).

In the summer (from mid-March), the company proposes from 10am, a one-hour tourism cruise: departure every half hour on average until 22h. The winter (from November), the cruises are from 11am to 7pm for a departure every hour.

How to get to the starting point of the Vltava cruise?

Once your cruise is reserved, you will have to go to the starting point. To help you travel, you can read our article on transport in Prague.

Did you cruise on the Vltava? What did you think?