Do I have to book a cruise?

Yes, you must book a cruise on the Vltava River in advance using the online form or by phone. We recommend booking the cruises for today only by phone to guarantee seats on the boat.

Do I need to print my boat ticket?

Not necessarily, you can show your boarding pass on your mobile phone when you arrive at the boarding point. It is also possible to book in your name only.

Where can I find a boarding point?

The starting point for the Vltava River cruise is located on the Na Františku embankment closer to the Štefánikov Bridge. Each cruise has its own specific embarkation point or pier according to the type of cruise you choose. You will receive a precise map with the number of the boarding pier together with the ticket after payment of the cruise to the email specified in the cruise booking.

When should I report for boarding?

For shorter cruises on the Vltava River, we recommend checking in 10-15 minutes before departure. For longer cruises such as lunch cruises, dinner cruises including all inclusive dinner cruises, we recommend checking in 20-30 minutes before departure.

Do boats sail in winter?

Yes, boat traffic is year-round. The boat decks are heated in the winter season and air-conditioned in the summer season.

What Prague sights will I see?

FROM THE DECK OF THE SHIP YOU WILL SEE HISTORICAL SIGHTS SUCH AS THE CHARLES BRIDGE, PRAGUE CASTLE, THE NATIONAL THEATRE, THE DANCING HOUSE AND OTHER GEMS ALONG BOTH BANKS OF THE VLTAVA RIVER.
RUDOLFINUM
The Rudolfinum is a Neo-Renaissance cultural building on Jan Palach Square on the right bank of the Vltava River in Prague's Old Town. Its Dvořák Hall hosts important concerts, e.g. during the Prague Spring Festival. The Rudolfinum Gallery is used for art exhibitions. The Rudolfinum building belongs to the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, which also has its headquarters here. https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolfinum

 


PRAGUE CASTLE
Prague Castle is the most important Czech castle (originally an early medieval hillfort) standing on a rocky promontory above the Vltava River in the centre of Prague, on the Opyš Hill. Since the 9th century it was the seat of Czech princes, later kings and since 1918 it has been the seat of the President of the Republic. Twice in history it became the main residence of the Holy Roman Emperor. https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/prazsky_hrad
NATIONAL THEATRE
The National Theatre in Prague is one of the most famous theatres in the Czech Republic. The neo-Renaissance theatre building designed by Josef Zítek at the corner of Národní Avenue and Masaryk Embankment in Nové Město, a national cultural monument, is one of the most important buildings in the country, both in terms of general national culture and history and in terms of pure architecture. https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/narodni_divadlo
KARL'S BRIDGE
Charles Bridge (German: Karlsbrücke, originally the Stone Bridge) is the oldest standing bridge over the Vltava River in Prague and the second oldest surviving bridge in the Czech Republic. After the Judith Bridge in Prague, the stone bridge in Písek and the bridge in Roudnice nad Labem, it is the fourth stone bridge structure in Bohemia. https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/karluv_most
THE DANCING HOUSE
The Dancing House, also known as Ginger and Fred, originally the Nationale Nederlanden Building, completed in 1996, stands on the right bank of the Vltava River in Prague at the corner of Rašín Embankment and Jirásek Square. It is named after the shape of its two corner towers, inspired by the famous interwar dancing couple Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The dancing house was designed by Vlado Milunić together with Frank O. Gehry, who was invited to the project by the investor. The interiors of the investor's offices were partly entrusted to Eva Jiřičná, a British architect of Czech origin. https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/tancici_dum
KAMPA
Kampa is an island on the Vltava River in Prague's Lesser Town, separated from it by the Vltava branch of the Čertovka River. The oldest mention of Kampa Island is in the foundation deed of the Johannite church from 1169.[1] The island acquired its present appearance by changing the terrain and the Čertovka riverbed into a mill gully. The northern part of Kampa with Na Kampa Square is built up with residential houses and the Charles Bridge crosses it, while the southern part of the island is formed by Kampa Park. According to the ranking of the travel portal VirtualTourist, it is "the second most beautiful urban island in the world" after St. Louis Island in Paris. https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kampa

 
Where can I park?

The nearest parking is at the Ministry of Industry and Trade building or at the Anchor and Paladium department stores, which are about a 7-minute walk from the boat and steamer embarkation point.

Is there a commentary during the sightseeing cruise on the Vltava River?

Yes, there is audio commentary on the ships during the hour-long cruises about historical sites in Czech and other world languages.

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