One of the most popular ways to explore Prague is by river cruise, and there are several tour companies offering cruises here, each taking in a different journey or theme.
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The Czech capital is one of those rare cities that looks beautiful in any setting that you find it, whether it’s pouring with rain or basked in sunshine. For those who like the idea of enjoying the city’s sights from the water, while tucking into sumptuous food and enjoying live music, we’ve picked out three of the best cruises for dinner and jazz cruises in Prague. Our choices were based on several factors, including value for money and previous guest reviews. We hope you find them useful.
Dinner Cruise
This 2-hour dinner cruise along the Vltava River invites guests to admire Prague’s historic monuments illuminated after dark. After collection from your city hotel, you’ll be transferred by minibus to the Náplavka riverbank near Palacký Bridge where you’ll receive a welcome drink as you board your historic 1920s boat. Cruising down the river, you’ll see such landmarks as the Prague Castle complex, the old fort of Vyšehrad, the National Theatre and the neo-Renaissance concert hall of the Rudolfinum. During the tour, you can feast from an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner against a backdrop of soothing live music. The trip concludes back where it began. From €53 per person.
City Tour by Minibus & Dinner Cruise
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For a more extended and leisurely version of the above tour, with added time to see the city by minibus, this 4-hour excursion may well fit the bill. Beginning with a bus tour of Prague’s Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and New Town in the company of an expert guide, you’ll have the chance to hear fascinating tales and facts about the evolution of the city. After the land-based entertainment, you’ll move onto the port to board a luxury boat for a cruise along the Vltava River, where a welcome drink will await you. Over the next 3 hours, you can sit back and enjoy the views against the night sky while helping yourself to a buffet spread of dishes and listening to the dulcet tones of a live bank. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included. From €78 per person.
Jazz Boat Cruise with Concert & Optional Meal
This 2.5-hour cruise along the Vltava River complete with live Jazz is a great way to experience the city by night. You’ll be welcomed aboard with a drink and soon after a toe-tapping Jazz performance will begin in earnest. As you listen to the cool and funky music, you can peer out of the boat’s large windows admiring many of Prague’s beautiful landmarks along the way. After the concert comes to a close, you’ll have the option of tucking into a 3-course meal (extra charge) featuring authentic Czech cuisine, including vegetarian dishes. From €40 per person.