The 14 Best Prague River Cruises

1.Vltava River Night Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7,338 reviews · 3 hours · from $81Our pick

Board near Prague’s Old Town for a three-hour evening cruise on the Vltava. You’ll pass Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Dancing House, Vyšehrad, and the Rudolfinum while enjoying a Czech and international buffet, live music, Wi-Fi, and a welcome drink. Tables seat six, and drinks beyond the welcome glass cost extra.

“the experience was amazing, the views and food fantastic. Staff were really friendly and helpful and the entertainment was great. The only thing I wish they considered more were couples, on the booking it stated we maybe be put onto a table for 6 being seated with other people, which was fine but when we arrived their were plenty of empty tables for 2 on the boat and we still were still seated with another group on table for 6.”

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2.Panoramic Vltava River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7,311 reviews · 55 min · from $16Best value

Spend 55 minutes aboard the Classic River, cruising from Dvořákovo embankment past Čech’s Bridge, the Giant Metronome, Prague Castle, Rudolfinum, Charles Bridge, and Kampa Island. You get Wi-Fi and an online guide in 24 languages. Sit outside for the best views, or inside for heating or air-conditioning. Drinks and snacks cost extra.

“Great Cruise if you want to see the sights of Prague Castle etc, really friendly staff on board as well.”

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3.Canal Cruise Around Charles Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,986 reviews · 45 min · from $26

Spend 45 minutes on a traditional boat around Charles Bridge, passing the National Theatre, Prague Castle, Rudolfinum, and the narrow Devil’s Channel. You get headphones with commentary in 19 languages, a drink, gingerbread or summer ice cream, and entry to the Charles Bridge Museum. Redeem your voucher downstairs before boarding.

“When booking this I didn't realise it also included entrance to the Charles Bridge museum, so we visited this before taking the boat cruise. The museum itself was interesting and the boat cruise was informative. A beer and ice cream was very welcome on a hot day and the audio commentary was very interesting and definitely taught us a lot! We also saw beavers on the cruise that I didn't even know lived in Prague!”

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4.Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off, Castle Tour and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,733 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $36

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus ticket to connect Prague’s Old Town, Castle, Dancing House, Main Train Station, and other key sights. Add the Vltava cruise for city views from the water, then join the English Castle exterior walk at 2:15 PM from Red Line stop 3. Guides such as Ivo, Peter, and Renee have made the experience especially memorable.

“Loved bring able to navigate the city easily. The boat trip was a lovely extra when it was poor weather! Interesting audio, although you don’t always get told what you need to at the right time of the traffic holds you up or the bus is moving quickly.”

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5.Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,865 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Spend two hours cruising Prague’s Vltava River in a modern glass boat, with a Czech aperitif, buffet lunch, live accordion music, and views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Kampa Island, the Dancing House, and Vyšehrad. An online audio guide and map are available in six languages, with paper maps in 16.

“Every thing was nice and the staff was so polite. There was no audio guide in Russian, even though it said there was.”

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6.Vltava River Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,349 reviews · 50 min · from $21

Cruise Prague’s Vltava River for 50 minutes, passing Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and other central sights. You can sit in a heated, air-conditioned cabin or head to the open sundeck. An audio guide is available in Czech, English, and German, with a mobile guide in 13 languages and Wi-Fi onboard.

“An hour well spent. I'd recommend the tour to everyone. It's a lovely experience and you can get some great photos. there is some information on board but it's hard to hear. you can sit upstairs or downstairs. downstairs has a bar and also sells hot drinks. the hot chocolate was gorgeous. A good activity to do alone or in a group no matter what age”

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7.Vltava River Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,988 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Spend two hours on the Vltava with views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Vyšehrad Rock Castle, and central Prague. Choose the open deck or a covered seating area, order Czech beer or snacks at the onboard bar, and use the online commentary, map, and booklet. The route may change if the water lock is closed.

“It was all very quick and practical. In 5 minutes I had my online ticket available and was able to board immediately. The service there was great and everyone was very friendly. Thank you”

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8.Prague Devil’s Channel Cruise on Vltava River with Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,110 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Spend about 50 minutes on the Vltava with a captain who explains Prague’s bridges, waterfront buildings, and the narrow Devil’s Channel. The small boat can reach waterways larger cruises cannot, passing beneath a bridge near Charles Bridge and the Grand Priory Mill. Choose a daytime, sunset, or evening departure.

“Beautiful cruise great guide. It’s nice to see the river at night and cool to see the devils channel”

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9.Prague Half Day City Tour Including Vltava River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,086 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours (approx.) · from $50

Start in Old Town Square and combine a guided walk through Prague Castle and the Old Town with a Vltava River cruise. Guides such as Sofia, Stepan, and Alex bring the city to life, while the coach saves time between sights. Expect about two hours on foot, cobblestones, and possible bilingual commentary.

“Excellent tour. Lots of information delivered by a great guide. Depending on where you stay there could be lots of walking”

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10.Jazz Boat: Popular LIVE JAZZ dinner cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,009 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Board Jazz Boat at Terminal 18 for a 2.5-hour evening cruise through Prague’s historic center. You’ll hear three live jazz sets, dine from one of four three-course menus, and step outside for night views of Charles Bridge and the city lights. Seating is shared when private tables are full, and outdoor seats require warm clothing.

“Best money I’ve spent. Totally recommend going at night. We had such a great time — the musicians were super passionate and really connected with the crowd. Makes me wish I knew more about jazz!”

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11.Guided Bus & Walking Tour with River Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 610 reviews · 6h 30m · from $135

Spend 6.5 hours seeing Prague by small bus, on foot, and from the Vltava. You’ll visit Prague Castle, cross toward Charles Bridge, explore Old Town Square, and enjoy a two-hour glass-roofed boat ride with buffet lunch. Guides speak English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, or Russian. Expect several hours of walking.

“An absolutely fantastic day from start to end , we enjoyed it thoroughly”

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12.Prague Night Tour and River Vltava Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $92

Meet in central Prague at 6:15 pm for a short coach tour before boarding an air-conditioned boat at Čechův Most. Enjoy an aperitif, Czech and international buffet dishes, music, and night views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, the National Theatre, Vyšehrad, and the Rudolfinum. Tables seat six to eight people.

“This was a very enjoyable boat ride. The boat itself was so high end and it felt like a very upscale experience. The food was good and plentiful as it was a self-serve buffet with servers giving you the option to purchase cocktails. There was an outdoor deck above the dining area so you can get fresh air and enjoy the views. The boat ride took us on a very long journey where we got to see the city from a very unique perspective. I would highly recommend this to fill three hours of an evening and have a delicious meal.”

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13.Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 77 reviews · 1h 50m · from $69

Board at pier 14 for a 110-minute evening cruise with an all-you-can-eat Czech and international buffet, one aperitif, and views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Lesser Town, the Dancing House, and the lit Old Town. Boats change with availability, and the route may include a lock passage.

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14.City Sightseeing Prague HOHO Bus, Castle Tour + River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 45 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $61

Use a 24 or 48-hour pass to ride Prague’s red double-decker and blue panoramic bus routes, with stops at Prague Castle, Strahov, Old Town, Dancing House, and more. Add a 55-minute Vltava cruise and a 13:15 English-guided castle-grounds walk. Michelle has earned praise for her patient castle guiding, but the meeting point can be hard to find.

“Assolutamente da fare per poter godere al meglio della città,comodo puntuale La visita al castelli molto esplicativa La crociera sul moldava fantastico Consiglio!!!”

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