The dinner boat in Prague is something that many of us consider doing when visiting the capital of the Czech Republic.
Prague with its Old Town Square and Castle is a magnificent city and many of us imagine sailing along its Vltava River, passing under the Charles Bridge and all the bridges it has on the dinner boat in Prague to celebrate a special occasion or for the simple fact of treating ourselves during that trip that was so desired and planned.
But doubts come to us at the moment of making a decision, the same ones we had: will it be worth it? What will the experience be like? How do I get a spot by the window? There are good and bad reviews on the shopping sites.
We are going to refer exclusively to the one we booked► the glass roof cruise , since it is the experience we live and we can transmit, but there are many options to choose from.
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ARRIVAL AND SCHEDULE OF THE BOAT WITH DINNER IN PRAGUE
The boat’s departure time is at 7 pm, which may seem a bit early for us, who usually have the habit of eating dinner later, but the trip will last about 3 hours, so night will fall while we are on board. Here on the map we can see the route we took ↓↓
Boarding takes place 15 minutes before departure at pier 3 under the Cech Bridge. You take your reservation voucher to the marked pier location, there you will meet the company staff who will exchange the voucher for your boarding ticket.
Whenever you receive the voucher for a reservation, look at the indications, there will be the exact address and if you should redeem that voucher before entering.
And now if you go straight to the boat, unlike others that we have taken in this case they did not make us queue but as we arrived they welcomed us with a glass of prosecco and accompanied us to our table.
INSIDE THE BOAT
We had a window table for two. You have three table location options at checkout.
In the centre of the boat, Essential seats, above the window Exclusive seats, and finally at the stern of the boat with privileged views De Luxe seats.
In all cases the menu includes a buffet dinner and a welcome glass of prosecco. It does not include drinks so we added a bottle of prosecco. I will detail the prices of everything later.
The dress code is usually a question for everyone, but it does not specify anything.
We were on board early as we had arrived early just in case. While we were waiting to set sail they brought us some cheeses to the table to accompany the glass of champagne.
Taking the option with dinner is not the only way to navigate the Vltava. You can also take the boat that offers just the tour, although we have not taken it, we imagine that it is also a good option for a trip.
MENU AND EVENING
Once everything was ready, we set sail. On this boat, during the tour, you can go out on deck if you want to enjoy the views or take pictures. As always, our doubt was whether the reflection during dinner would allow us to film and take photos outside, but as you can see, if there is a reflection, you can get some good shots.
The evening was accompanied by musicians, which I really liked, and with enough volume to hear them but still allowing us to continue talking and giving the evening a romantic touch.
A little further into the tour, they announce that the buffet is ready for us to serve ourselves. There is a lot of variety, and you can serve yourself as many times as you want. Although at the beginning there is a queue because we all go at the same time, later on when you repeat the meal, you don’t have to wait long.
Although I am one of those who prefers a set menu at the table for convenience reasons, it is also true that here everyone’s tastes as well as portion sizes are covered.
Everything is served from the beginning including the sweets.
The route is long so you can take the time to have dinner quietly and then if you want to go out on deck.
The tour begins at the Cech Bridge, so we will start in the centre and then continue along the Vltava to non-touristy areas. When we turn around, we will pass over the Charles Bridge again and we will have views of the Castle, but everything will be at night and illuminated.
►What to see in Prague?, a four-day tour of the Czech capital.
PRICES FOR DINNER ON THE GLASS ROOF BOAT IN PRAGUE
As we said, the price difference is not in the menu but in the location. The 2023 prices for the midship location, Essential, is €69. The window location, Exclusive, is €89 and for the location at the bow of the ship, De Luxe seats, is €119.
In our case we chose Exclusive, next to the window. In all cases, children under 3 years old are free.
The reservation has free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity.
The bottle of Prosecco we added cost €36
When night falls, it begins to return and get the views of the illuminated monuments, it is a good idea to go out on deck to get the views.
OUR OPINION
Was it worth it? For us yes, to spend a different night, to celebrate the trip. I would repeat, if they are also special evenings that are kept among the beautiful memories of the trip.
VIDEO OF THE BOAT WITH DINNER IN PRAGUE
NOTE: The information in this article is based on our own experience, being totally objective. This article contains affiliate links
