Boat holiday
Discover the beauty of the Vltava river from the deck of a boat.
Like on the sea, you can also discover the beauty of our largest river - the Vltava. If you like boats and would like to stay on them overnight, it is possible to rent a cabin boat.
Such boats can be found in the rental shop in Mělník. The boats are large enough for a 4-member family and for multi-day trips. A one-day boat trip is available for up to 10 people. The great advantage of this type of boat is that you do not need any license to drive the boat, so anyone can drive the boat after a basic briefing.
An online navigation map or our tip for a prolonged weekend can also help you plan your boat holiday.
A tip for a prolonged weekend
Upstream of the Vltava river to Prague
Thursday: taking charge of the boat in the evening, training, practice cruise,
"settling" on the boat.
Friday: departure in the morning - short voyage upstream of the Labe river, then
down the Vraňany-Hořín Canal and further upstream of the Vltava River to Nelahozeves (Marina Vltava)
• length 22 km
• passing through 2 lock chambers
• approx. 3.5 hours long cruise, arrival at noon, short-term anchoring (lunch)
Places to visit: Nelahozeves Castle, Antonín Dvořák Memorial - Birthplace
departure in the early afternoon (before 2 pm) - sailing upstream of the Vltava River to Roztoky/Klecánek,
• length 18 km
• passing through 2 lock chambers
• approx. 3-hour cruise, arrival in the afternoon, anchoring overnight.
Places to visit: Roztoky Chateau - Central Bohemian Museum in Roztoky, Levý Hradec - fortified settlement
Saturday: Departure in the morning - sailing upstream of the Vltava River to the center of Prague (anchorage on the waterfront of Edvard Beneš)
• length 14 km
• passing through 2 lock chambers
• approx. 2.5-hour cruise, arrival in the morning, short city tour (lunch)
Places to visit: Old Town Square - Old Town Hall with astronomical clock,
departure in the early afternoon (before 2 pm) - cruise downstream of the Vltava River to Libčice nad Vltavou,
• length 23 km
• passing through 3 lock chambers
• approx. 3.5-hour cruise, arrival in the afternoon, anchoring overnight.
Places to visit: Máslovická stráň Nature Reserve on the other bank of the Vltava
Sunday: Departure in the morning - Sailing down the Vltava River to the port of Mělník
• length 30 km
• passing through 3 lock chambers
• approx. 4.5-hour cruise
→ 3 pm – returning the ship.