The Vltava is the longest river in Czech Republic and comes from the old Germanic words for wild water. It runs past attractions like Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Prague Parliament, Mala Strana, the National Theatre and Vvsehrad Fortress, which makes a cruise a perfect direction to sail.

There are a variety of cruises to choose from in Prague. They include meal-time excursions, musical tours and booze cruises for the burgeoning number of stags and hens looking for a different way to party. Trips can also be tailored to include the type of entertainment and embarkation you desire.

Places on the regular cruises are limited, so it is recommended you book a river cruise in advance as well as one of the best hotels in Prague to dock before sailing.

Booze cruise

This cruise would be ideal for the growing number of grooms and brides-to-be choosing Prague as their stag and hen party destinations. These cruises generally leave in the evening from the centre of the city, with a special party planned for New Year's Eve.

Over the course of five hours, guests will be able to taste a variety of specialist beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks. A large glass of wine is touted as good value for money at 70czk (£2.31). A hot and cold buffet dinner is served inside the boat, with the deck an ideal place to party to your requests from the on-board DJ.

On New Year's Eve, guests will be invited to come onto the deck to watch the fireworks at Charles Bridge at midnight with the boat leaving at 21:00 local time and returning at 02:00.

Jazz on the water

Cruise past some of the most magnificent sights in Prague which are lit up at night while listening to one of the riverboat jazz bands. Cruises leave regularly from the city centre and the affordable accommodation in Prague. Directions are provided with booking confirmation.

Guests can enjoy a varied programme of jazz from traditional, Latin, Cuban and Brazilian as well as swing and blues. Regular musicians include the Ondrej Pivec Trio, Matej Benko and the Bossa Nova Sensation which contain all the regular instruments, but for particular favourites, ask when reserving.

Dinner is not included in the price, but traditional Czech fare and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available inside the boat or on the deck. The price of the jazz boat tour is 590czk per person and the dress code is smart casual.

Cruises with food

No matter what time of day you would like to see Prague's parliament, castle and other historic buildings by river, there is a food cruise for you. A lunch cruise involves a buffet of Czech cuisine and run past the picturesque attractions in Prague from 12:00 until 14:00 for 690czk.

To see these attractions by night, a dinner cruise is recommended from 19:00 to 22:00. A hot and cold buffet is served so guests can dine inside or wander onto the decking at their leisure for 790 czk.

Tailored sailing

Get on and off when you want and choose the type of entertainment you would like to see on a tailored cruise of the Vltava. The captain will arrange the musician, caricaturist or magician for you.

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