Rolling on the River

Tourists flock to the Charles Bridge in Prague to take in the sights of the Vltava River, but why not enjoy the view from on the river itself? The Prague Dinner River Cruise operates year-round, and takes passengers along a slow, scenic route with prime views of the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Malá Strana, and Vysehrad Fortress, amongst others. Aside from the trip itself, this is an excursion that will feed and entertain you as well. Passengers nosh on an extensive buffet of classic Czech dishes whilst enjoying the repertoire of the live jazz band on deck.  The cruise is an ideal location for a great date, and even better for a bad one since your gentleman or lady friend can’t desert you halfway through.

Travelers on a budget tend to avoid this sort of excursion as prices are usually quite high, but the river cruise comes at a surprisingly reasonable rate; includes the cruise, dinner buffet, and entertainment - a bargain when you consider the price of a meal in Old Town Square. Cocktail attire is appropriate, so leave your grungy backpacking clothes at home and spruce it up a bit for this worthwhile night on the town.

Cruises depart nightly at 7pm for 3hrs. Boarding point is the river embankment by the city center, near the Charles Bridge. Reservations can be made at the Prague Tourist Office in Old Town Square, online at www.pragueexperience.com.  Cost is 790CZK per person.