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Prague Jazz Boat

Two and a half hours on the Vltava with a live jazz band playing three sets, and Charles Bridge and the Castle lit up outside the windows. Here is how the Jazz Boat works, what the price covers, and the other cruises with music.

  • Live band, three sets
  • Dinner optional
  • Free cancellation
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Tours from$14per person ↓
Live or recorded, spelled outEvery cruise says what music you get
Checked with the operatorsJazz Boat, Prague Boats, Prague Venice
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before, on every tour here
Evenings on the VltavaCharles Bridge and the Castle lit up

Cruises

Choose your jazz night

In the centre, the Jazz Boat: a live band and the river for two and a half hours. On the left, a dinner cruise with live background music; on the right, Prague's oldest jazz club, on land. Every card opens a full page.

Prague Evening Cruise with Buffet Dinner & Live Music Dinner cruise ★ 4.33 hoursFree cancellation

Prague Evening Cruise with Buffet Dinner & Live Music
Buffet dinnerWelcome drinkLive music

Three hours on a large heated boat with a buffet of Czech and international dishes, a welcome drink and live music in the background while the lit city passes the windows.

What's included
  • Evening cruise on the Vltava
  • Buffet dinner, hot and cold dishes and desserts
  • Welcome drink
  • Live background music
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$77per person Reserve
Prague Jazz Boat: Live Jazz Cruise, Dinner Optional Live jazz ★ 4.72 hours 30 minutesFree cancellation

Prague Jazz Boat: Live Jazz Cruise, Dinner Optional
Live bandDinner optionalEvening cruise

A small boat run as a floating jazz club: a trio or quartet plays three sets while you cruise past Charles Bridge and the lit Castle. Book the concert alone, or the option that adds a set dinner menu.

What's included
  • Evening cruise on the Vltava
  • Live jazz concert, a different band on each sailing
  • 3-course menu with the Popular option
  • Drinks are ordered and paid on board
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$46per person Reserve

Shorter cruises, glass boats and Prague Venice

All tours
One-Hour Vltava Cruise in Jazz Style Lowest price ★ 4.61 hour

One-Hour Vltava Cruise in Jazz Style

An hour on the river with recorded jazz and audio commentary From$14Tour details → Glass Boat Dinner Cruise with Buffet Glass boat ★ 4.43 hours

Glass Boat Dinner Cruise with Buffet

A glass-roofed boat, a buffet dinner and a window on the lit city From$88Tour details → Prague Venice Canal Cruise Around Charles Bridge Prague Venice ★ 4.545 minutes

Prague Venice Canal Cruise Around Charles Bridge

The Čertovka canal under Charles Bridge, with a drink and a museum ticket From$25Tour details → 50-Minute Sightseeing Evening Cruise Most reviewed ★ 4.250 minutes

50-Minute Sightseeing Evening Cruise

The lit city in under an hour, with commentary From$20Tour details → Vltava Lunch Cruise on a Glass Boat with Live Music Lunch cruise ★ 4.52 hours

Vltava Lunch Cruise on a Glass Boat with Live Music

A buffet lunch in daylight with live music on board From$55Tour details →

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Which night suits which visitor

The first question: a jazz band, or music in the background? Only the Jazz Boat and the Reduta club put a band in front of you. The dinner cruises have live background music, and the one-hour jazz-style cruise plays recorded jazz.

TourWhere it startsThe musicBest forLengthFrom
Prague Jazz Boat: Live Jazz Cruise, Dinner OptionalDvořákovo nábřeží, by Čech BridgeA live jazz band, three setsA night of live jazz on the river2 hours 30 minutes$46Book
Prague Evening Cruise with Buffet Dinner & Live MusicDvořákovo nábřežíLive background music, not a concertA big buffet with the lit city3 hours$77Book
Concert at Reduta Jazz Club, Prague's OldestNárodní 20, New TownA live jazz band, on landJazz in a historic club2 hours$25Book
One-Hour Vltava Cruise in Jazz StylePrague city centreRecorded jazz and commentaryAn hour on the river with recorded jazz and audio commentary1 hour$14Book
Glass Boat Dinner Cruise with BuffetPrague city centreLive background musicA glass-roofed boat, a buffet dinner and a window on the lit city3 hours$88Book
Prague Venice Canal Cruise Around Charles BridgeBy Charles BridgeNo music: audio commentaryThe Čertovka canal under Charles Bridge, with a drink and a museum ticket45 minutes$25Book
50-Minute Sightseeing Evening CruisePrague city centreNo band: audio commentaryThe lit city in under an hour, with commentary50 minutes$20Book
Vltava Lunch Cruise on a Glass Boat with Live MusicDvořákovo nábřežíLive accordion or guitarA buffet lunch in daylight with live music on board2 hours$55Book
Prague Boat Party with Afterparty at EPICDvořákovo nábřežíDJs, not jazzDJs on the river, then a club night2 hours$39Book

Every tour here cancels free up to 24 hours before. Booked direct with the operator, the Jazz Boat starts at €49 in 2026, and dinner is a €31 set menu on top.

Before you book

One boat, a real band.

The Jazz Boat is a small river boat run as a floating jazz club. A trio or quartet plays three sets while the boat cruises the Vltava for two and a half hours, past Charles Bridge, the National Theatre and the lit Castle. The band changes from one sailing to the next, and the programme on the operator's site names them.

Dinner is optional. You can add one of four set menus when you book, or come for the music and order a drink and a snack on board. Tables seat several guests, so you may share one with other people.

3 sets

Of live jazz on every sailing, played a few metres from your table.

Charles BridgePrague CastleNational TheatreČech Bridge
Charles Bridge lit at blue hour with Prague Castle above and a river boat passing under an arch
Charles Bridge from the water at blue hour.
01

7:30 p.m.

Most evenings; extra 4:30 p.m. sailings on many days in December.

02

Dinner optional

Four set menus, or just drinks and snacks on board.

03

Terminal 18

Dvořákovo nábřeží, by Čech Bridge, on the Old Town side.

04

Shared tables

Some tables are shared with other guests.

On the water

An evening on the Vltava

How a night on the Jazz Boat runs, from boarding to the last set.

01

Boarding

Find Terminal 18 on the embankment by Čech Bridge; boarding starts about 15 minutes before.

Before 7:30 p.m.
02

The first set

The band starts as the boat pulls away from the Old Town embankment.

Leaving the pier
03

Dinner and the bridges

If you ordered a menu it comes between sets, with Charles Bridge and the Castle in the windows.

The view
04

The last set

The third set on the way back, then you step off at the same pier.

About 10 p.m.
A double bass, a saxophone and a keyboard on a small stage inside a boatThe stage on board A dinner plate, a glass of wine and a candle by a boat window with a lit bridge outsideDinner between sets Charles Bridge and its Gothic tower in warm evening light over the riverCharles Bridge from the water Stone bridge arches seen from river level with swans on the waterUnder the arches Prague Castle above the river at sunset with a small boat on the waterSunset below the Castle A wooden mill wheel on an old house beside a narrow canalThe Čertovka, Prague Venice River boats moored at a lamp-lit embankment beside a bridge with columnsThe pier by Čech Bridge A white river boat passing the Old Town embankment with Charles Bridge behindDay cruises on the Vltava The curved glass and concrete Dancing House building on the river embankmentThe Dancing House

Plan your night

Plan your jazz cruise

Prices and dinner, times, the pier and what to bring: one tab each.

  • On GetYourGuide: the concert cruise on the Jazz Boat starts from $46, and the Popular option adds a set dinner menu.
  • Direct: the operator sells the concert cruise from €49 in 2026; set menus are €31 each.
  • Drinks: ordered at your table and paid on board in Czech crowns; a small Budvar beer is CZK 70.
  • Cheaper music: Reduta Jazz Club from $25, or an hour of recorded jazz on the river from $14.
  • Departure: 7:30 p.m. on most evenings, back after two and a half hours; from early January to early February the programme lists 6:30 p.m. sailings on Fridays to Sundays only.
  • December: extra 4:30 p.m. sailings on many days, so you can see the river in daylight and dusk.
  • The band: a different trio or quartet on each sailing; the programme lists them by date.
  • Boarding: about 15 minutes before departure; with a direct ticket, show it at least 20 minutes before.
  • Jazz Boat: Terminal 18, Dvořákovo nábřeží, Prague 1, by Čech Bridge.
  • Dinner and lunch cruises: mostly from the same Dvořákovo nábřeží embankment; check the boat name.
  • Prague Venice: small piers by Charles Bridge, boats every 15 minutes.
  • Reduta Jazz Club: Národní 20, near the National Theatre.
  • There is no dress code; smart casual fits the Jazz Boat and the dinner cruises.
  • Bring a warm layer for the deck: evenings on the river are cooler than in town.
  • Large bags and luggage are not allowed on the dinner cruises; travel light.
  • Vegetarian menus are available on the Jazz Boat and the buffet cruises.
Jazz BoatFrom $46Cruise and concert on GetYourGuide.
DinnerOptionalA set menu, chosen at booking.
Cruise2 hours 30 minutesThree sets of live jazz.
Departure7:30 p.m.Most evenings; 4:30 p.m. extras in December.
PierTerminal 18Dvořákovo nábřeží, Prague 1.
Refund24 hoursFree cancellation on every tour here.

Where to board

The pier by Čech Bridge

Terminal 18, Dvořákovo nábřeží, 110 00 Praha 1

The Jazz Boat's pier on the Old Town embankment, at Čech Bridge.

Čech Bridge is where Pařížská street meets the river, a short walk north from the Old Town Square. Several dinner cruises board along the same embankment, so look for the boat named on your ticket.

  • Walk: along Pařížská street to the river
  • Metro: Staroměstská (line A), then along the river
  • On GetYourGuide: the pier can depend on the option, so check your voucher
Prices and tickets, in full

Around your night

Everything else worth knowing

Jazz clubs on land, Prague Venice, Christmas on the river and the shorter cruises.

  • Reduta, on Národní street, opened in 1957 and is the oldest jazz club in Prague.
  • Bill Clinton played a saxophone there in 1994, a gift from Václav Havel.
  • AghaRTA in the Old Town and Jazz Dock on the river also have concerts most nights.
  • All of them compared: Prague jazz clubs.
  • The Čertovka is a narrow channel of the Vltava along Kampa island, about 740 metres long.
  • Old mills and houses stand right on the water, which is why it is called Prague Venice.
  • A 45-minute boat round Charles Bridge sails it, with a drink and a museum ticket: Prague Venice cruise.
  • The full story: Prague Venice by boat.
  • The Jazz Boat sails through December, with extra afternoon sailings.
  • Advent cruises with mulled wine run on heated glass boats.
  • New Year's Eve cruises are sold as separate events, often with dinner and fireworks.
  • Dates and options: the jazz boat at Christmas and New Year.

Prague Castle from the Vltava

The city, with a soundtrack.

A live band, the river and the lights: pick your night.

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Guest reviews

What guests say

4.7 ★★★★★
2,235 reviews · Prague Jazz Boat
GetYourGuide rating
★★★★★

Excellent jazz, very talented musicians, courteous service, acceptable food! Recommended for a different kind of evening in beautiful Prague.

Carla · Jazz Boat, Nov 2026
★★★★★

The Jazz club was the highlight of our trip. The atmosphere was amazing and the music was fantastic. The musicians were very talented. I would definitely recommend Reduta Jazz Club and I hope to be back soon.

Leah · Reduta Jazz Club, Oct 2026
★★★★★

The cruise tour was very nice. Very friendly staff, very good live music and very good catering.

Christel · Dinner cruise with live music, Nov 2026
★★★★★

Nice and intimate with good seating space between each guest. Very relaxing trip and we enjoyed chatting to the other guests on our table. The food was of a good standard and the waiting staff were pleasant and efficient.

Gaynor · Jazz Boat, Oct 2026
★★★★★

Nice relaxing cruise with commentary. Jazz music playing in the background. Lovely to see Prague and the Charles bridge from a different view point. Enjoyable.

Michelle · One-hour jazz-style cruise, Oct 2026
★★★★★

Had a great time on the Prague Canal Cruise! They provided headphones so that you can listen to the history of Prague and all the different buildings. It was really informative and I would recommend it!

Tilly · Prague Venice canal cruise, Oct 2026
★★★★★

A very enjoyable experience and a very talented jazz trio.

John · Jazz Boat, Oct 2026
★★★★★

Very friendly staff with great service. The food was excellent.

Mikael · Glass boat dinner cruise, Oct 2026
★★★★★

Absolutely loved this today, great way to see the city from the river. The food was so lovely [...] Also the gentleman playing the guitar he was excellent too.

A different night

DJs on the river

Not in the mood for jazz? The boat party swaps the band for DJs and ends in a club.

Prague Boat Party with Afterparty at EPIC

Prague Boat Party with Afterparty at EPIC

★ 4.7 · 2,504 reviews · 2 hours · GetYourGuide

A different night out: two hours on the river with welcome shots and house music from international DJs, then entry to EPIC club. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

DJsWelcome shotsClub entry

From$39per personReserve

The guide

The Jazz Boat, explained

One boat, a live band on every sailing and the best view in Prague. Here is how an evening works and what you pay for.

How the evening works

The Jazz Boat leaves Terminal 18 on Dvořákovo nábřeží at 7:30 p.m. on most evenings and is back two and a half hours later. A trio or quartet plays three sets a few metres from the tables, while the boat runs along the Vltava past Charles Bridge, the National Theatre and the Castle.

The operator calls it a genuine jazz club, and that is the right way to think of it: the music comes first and the view second. The band changes from one sailing to the next, and the programme names each one by date.

A small river boat with warm-lit windows cruising past the lit Charles Bridge at dusk
Three sets, two and a half hours.

Tickets, dinner and drinks

On GetYourGuide the Jazz Boat starts from $46 for the cruise and concert, and the Popular option adds a 3-course menu. Booked direct, the concert cruise starts at €49 in 2026 and each set menu is €31. Drinks are ordered at the table and paid on board in Czech crowns.

Live or recorded? Cheaper cruises sold as "jazz style" play recorded jazz, and dinner cruises have a pianist or an accordionist in the background. If you want a band, book the Jazz Boat or a club night at Reduta.

When to go

The boat sails all year, with fewer sailings in January. In December the programme adds 4:30 p.m. sailings on many days, so you can catch the river at dusk and still make the Christmas markets. Summer evenings are light until late; in winter the city is lit by the time you leave the pier.

The Vltava at dusk in December with Charles Bridge and festive lights on the embankment
December on the river.

The other music cruises

A dinner cruise gives you a three-hour buffet with live background music; the glass-boat lunch does the same by day. For the canal under Charles Bridge, take the Prague Venice boats.

Sightseeing boats on the Vltava below Charles Bridge and Prague Castle in golden light
The Vltava below the Castle.

Compare the cruises

Guides

Plan it properly

In-depth guides to the questions people ask most before booking. See all guides.

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From the blog

This season in Prague

Christmas and New Year on the river, the winter cruises and the jazz festivals. All posts.

Christmas and New YearThe extra 4:30 p.m. sailings, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, the Advent cruises and the markets.River cruises in winterHeated glass boats, the Jazz Boat's winter dates, Prague Venice with mulled wine, and what to wear.Jazz festivals 2026Jazz ON5, the Czech Radio Jazz Festival, Blues Alive, Bohemia JazzFest and the clubs in between.

FAQ

Questions before you book

Straight answers to what people ask most about the Prague jazz boat and the river cruises.

Is the Prague jazz boat worth it?

Yes, if you want live music: a jazz trio or quartet plays three sets while the boat cruises the Vltava for two and a half hours past the lit Charles Bridge and Castle. Book it for the music and the view; dinner is optional. More in is the jazz boat worth it.

What is the best boat tour in Prague?

It depends on the evening you want. For live jazz, the Jazz Boat. For a big buffet, a dinner cruise. For the lowest price, an hour on the river. For the canal under Charles Bridge, the Prague Venice boats. The full comparison is in the best boat tour in Prague.

How much is a river cruise in Prague?

On GetYourGuide an hour on the Vltava starts from about $14, the Prague Venice canal cruise from $25, the Jazz Boat from $46 and a dinner cruise from $77. Booked direct, the Jazz Boat starts at €49 in 2026, and its dinner is a €31 add-on.

How long is the Prague jazz boat cruise?

Two and a half hours. It leaves at 7:30 p.m. on most evenings, with extra 4:30 p.m. sailings on many days in December, and boarding starts about 15 minutes before.

Where does the Prague jazz boat leave from?

From Terminal 18 on Dvořákovo nábřeží, the Old Town embankment by Čech Bridge, Prague 1. Several dinner cruises leave from the same embankment, so check the boat name on your ticket.

Is the jazz live on every jazz cruise in Prague?

No. The Jazz Boat has a live band. The cheap one-hour jazz-style cruise plays recorded jazz with audio commentary, and the dinner cruises have live background music such as a pianist or an accordionist, not a jazz concert.

Is dinner included on the Prague jazz boat?

Only if you choose it. The basic ticket is the cruise and the concert; you can add one of four set menus (salmon, pork, chicken or vegetarian), or just order drinks and snacks on board.

What should I wear on a boat tour in Prague?

There is no dress code: smart casual is fine on the Jazz Boat and the dinner cruises. Bring a warm layer for the open deck in the evening and flat shoes for the steps at the pier. See what to wear on a Prague boat cruise.

Does Prague have a good jazz scene?

Yes. Czech jazz goes back to Jaroslav Ježek between the two world wars, and today there are concerts every night in clubs such as Reduta, AghaRTA and Jazz Dock, plus the Jazz Boat on the river. The clubs are compared in Prague jazz clubs.

What is the oldest jazz club in Prague?

Reduta, on Národní street near the National Theatre, opened in 1957. Bill Clinton played the saxophone there in 1994, a gift from Václav Havel. You can book a seat for its evening concert.

Where is Prague Venice?

Prague Venice is the Čertovka, a narrow channel of the Vltava along Kampa island, right by Charles Bridge, with old mills and houses on the water. Small boats sail it in 45 minutes. See Prague Venice by boat.

Is a boat party in Prague worth it?

For a night out with DJs and a club afterwards, yes; it is a party, not a sightseeing or jazz cruise. The popular one has two hours on the river and entry to EPIC club.

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Choose your night, hear it live.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every tour.

Jazz Boat · from $46 Dinner cruise · from $77

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