For some it suffices to see the Prague Castle with its palace of princes. For others, the Old Town Square with its fantastical Astronomical Clock and its houses of aldermen. Yet whosoever wishes to see Prague must set sail on the river Vltava.
Cruise Route
Firstly, the views of the well-known panorama of the Prague Castle, the seat of the Kings of Bohemia, when observed from the river, seem even more royal and noble than from the pedestrian vie from the streets.
From all angles, the beauties of the noble work of Emperor Charles IV are revealed in the bridge which his faithful master-builder Peter Parler vaulted over the river. From the boat, one can enjoy the unobstructed views of the panoramas of Prague as well as the so-called zero arch, which is completely hidden from the sight of pedestrians. and the unknoun pearl of the Vltava for the connoseur and admirer of Czech culture and history lies underneath the last extant arch of Judith Bridge – the worthy predecessor of the Charles Bridge.
Nevertheless, the true highlight of the cruise is sailing the fabled Certovka canal. This secluded area has often been visited by painters and poets who called it the “Venice of Prague”. well-travelled connosseurs say that this is the most charming spot in the whole of Royal Prague, and, while travelling by boats, exclusively, thanks to their shallow draught, are the only ones that can take you to this charming place.
Service on Boats
For all visitors complete guide services garanteed in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German. You will be offered beer or soft drinks, ginger bread or ice-cream, coffee, tea or mulled wine.
Service Hours
Neither rain, nor heat of sun, nor wind nor frost can bar the boat from leaving port. come in the morning, at noon or in the evening, and the boats will carry you on your cruise of choice.
Prices
Vltava Boats
11 persons, 35 minutes – 11 euro
Midsize Boats
32 pesons, 40 minutes – 11 euro
Saloon speedship Nepomuk
150 persons, 60 minutes – 14 euro
How to Find
Judith Wharf
Krizovnicke Namesti, Praha 1 – Stare Mesto (Old Town)
The largest and chief berth is a wharf with a roadstead underneath the last extant arch of the Romanesque Judith Bridge, hidden underneath Krizovnicke Square.
Four Seasons Wharf
Platnerska street 2, Praha 1 – Stare Mesto (Old Town)
Certovka Wharf
U Luzickeho Seminare street, Praha 1 – Mala Strana (Lesser Town)