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Charles Bridge Cruise
A two-hour cruise starting at Vyšehrad and ending in the city centre (or vice versa).
About the cruise
What you'll see on the cruise
A two-hour cruise starting at Vyšehrad and ending in the city centre (or vice versa). You'll glide along the most beautiful stretch of the Vltava — from the Vyšehrad cliff past Náplavka and the Dancing House, through the Smíchov lock down to the centre, under Charles Bridge, with views of Prague Castle, a glimpse into magical Čertovka, the Straka Academy (seat of the Czech government) and the Rudolfinum, home of the Czech Philharmonic.
Cruise timeline
What you'll see step by step
Vyšehrad
First we cruise past the Vyšehrad fortress with the Gothic Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul perched above the steep cliff. Many legends surround Vyšehrad — the most famous tells of Princess Libuše, who from this rock prophesied the rise of Prague: "I see a great city whose glory will touch the stars." According to another beloved Czech legend, the loyal horse Šemík leapt from these very ramparts with his master Horymír to save him from execution.
Prague Náplavka
Náplavka is a beloved riverside promenade along the Vltava, famous for its cafés, bars, farmers' markets and lively waterfront atmosphere. The round glass vaults set into the embankment originally stored goods shipped into Prague by river. Today they house galleries, cafés, cultural spaces and venues for concerts and exhibitions.
Dancing House
An iconic 1990s landmark by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry and Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić, nicknamed "Fred and Ginger" after the famous dancing duo. Its two intertwined towers — one glass, one stone — represent dancers in motion and rank among Prague's most celebrated works of deconstructivist architecture.
Smíchov lock
We descend through the Smíchov lock into the city centre. This historic navigation lock helps us overcome a height difference of 210 cm. It is the busiest navigation lock in the entire Czech Republic and one of the busiest in Central Europe. Over 25,000 boats pass through it in a single year.
National Theatre
A symbol of Czech national identity and pride. This neo-Renaissance building with its iconic golden roof and rich sculptural decoration was built in the 19th century thanks to donations from ordinary people under the motto "The Nation to Itself". It remains one of the country's most important stages.
Charles Bridge
We glide under the legendary Charles Bridge — Prague's iconic landmark connecting the Old Town with Malá Strana since the 14th century. You'll fall in love with this view. The reflections of lights on the water and the atmosphere of old Prague straight from the deck have a completely different vibe.
Hradčany
The view opens up to Hradčany — the royal quarter crowned by St. Vitus Cathedral, glowing in the evening light. From the deck you'll enjoy one of Prague's most beautiful panoramas.
Čertovka (Zeus only)
If you're aboard Zeus, we slip into Čertovka — a narrow branch of the Vltava between Kampa and Malá Strana, nicknamed "Prague's Venice". A romantic corner with an old water mill and houses rising straight from the water.
Rudolfinum
We finish at the Rudolfinum — a neo-Renaissance concert hall from the late 19th century, home to the Czech Philharmonic. Its elegant facade with statues of composers along the roofline is one of the iconic buildings on the right bank of the Vltava.
How to book this cruise
In the booking form, choose 2 hours on Belito or Zeus (if you'd like to see Čertovka too) and select the add-on "Boat pickup in the city centre" for CZK 1,500. In the note, add "Charles Bridge Cruise" and let us know whether you'd like to start at Náplavka and finish in the centre, or the other way around.