New Year’s Eve in Prague

New Year’s Eve aboard Bohemia Rhapsody.

DJ, karaoke and an MC. A buffet and selected drinks. Prague from the river.

Your evening on board ↓

Price from €319 per adult

31 December · Prague from the river

A night with its own rhythm.

Spend New Year’s Eve and the first moments of the New Year aboard Bohemia Rhapsody. A DJ, karaoke, an MC and a New Year’s Eve quiz await you. A hot and cold buffet and unlimited selected drinks throughout the cruise complete the evening.

Your departure at a glance

Where to board ↓
Date31 DecemberNew Year’s Eve
Departure20:30Prague time
BoardingPier 2Čech Bridge

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure, i.e. by 20:00. Boarding takes place between 20:00 and 20:20. Please follow the instructions on your ticket at check-in.

Your place for a festive evening.

Guests aged 14 and over

Category and seatingNumber of guests
SilverStandard seatingMinimum 2 guests
GoldStandard seatingMinimum 2 guests
GoldWindow seating2–6 guests

You’ll find current prices and availability in the reservation. The reservation confirms the terms of each option.

Included in your evening

  • 4.5-hour cruise on the Vltava
  • Welcome drink
  • Hot and cold buffet
  • Unlimited selected drinks throughout the cruise
  • A glass of prosecco for the midnight toast
  • New Year’s lentils with bone-in ham
  • DJ, karaoke, MC and New Year’s Eve quiz
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • Printed guide in 16 languages
  • Interactive guide on your phone

Your New Year’s Eve

From the welcome drink to the midnight toast.

Welcome

Your evening begins.

We’ll greet you with a welcome drink. Festive decorations and a hot and cold buffet await you on board.

During the evening

DJ, karaoke and fun.

A DJ provides the music. Karaoke, an MC and a New Year’s Eve quiz complete the programme.

At midnight

To the New Year.

Raise a glass of prosecco. Traditional lentils with bone-in ham are part of the New Year’s night too.

Bohemia Rhapsody in photosOne evening · 5 views
Festive setting

An evening under the glass roof.

The glass saloon ready for New Year’s Eve.

Buffet

A hot and cold buffet.

The buffet in the boat’s glass saloon.

Little details

Ready for your evening.

A set table and New Year’s Eve decorations.

Midnight

To the New Year.

Guests on deck at midnight in front of Charles Bridge.

Prague from the river

The city above you.

Prague Castle and Charles Bridge through the glass roof.

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Photographs show previous New Year’s Eve cruises. Fireworks in archive photographs are not a promise of the programme.

Gold & Silver

A place for your celebration.

The plan shows the layout of the boat: Gold takes up the main part of the saloon, Silver is at the bow. In the Gold category you can also choose a window seat.

Table layoutEnlarge plan ↗

Food & drinks

New Year's Eve menu

Moments on board

Bohemia Rhapsody

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Boarding & route

This is where your evening begins.

Bohemia Rhapsody departs from Čech Bridge, Pier 2.

From Čech Bridge you can look forward to views of Prague Castle, the Rudolfinum and Charles Bridge. The route continues through the oldest lock at Smíchov towards the Dancing House and Vyšehrad. The exact course of the cruise depends on operating conditions and the situation on the river.
Cruise route mapEnlarge map ↗
Aerial view of Čech Bridge and Dvořák Embankment with the Prague Boats piers; Prague Castle at the top right

Where to find us

  1. Ticket office · Pier 3BPrague Boats office and ticket sales. Daily 9:00–21:00.Open in Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Pier 2Boarding for this cruise.Open in Google Maps Apple Maps
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QR code with a map link: Pier 2

Scan the code with your phone camera to open the location in maps.
Pier 2

Before boarding

Čech Bridge

Collect your tickets and check in at the Prague Boats office at Pier 3B by Čech Bridge. Bohemia Rhapsody departs from Pier 2.

Directions to the embankment

PBGuide · Part of your cruise

Stories sail
with you.

Explore Prague’s landmarks right from your phone. Photos, stories and audio commentary bring the city you pass closer.

Free Wi-Fi on boardPhotos and audioOn your phone
More than 50 landmarks. Texts, photos and audio.A carefully prepared guide introduces well-known places and the stories behind them.
Prague Castle
Discover Prague from the river

Prague Castle

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Frequently asked questions

General cruise questions 17

General information applies to several types of cruise. For this New Year’s Eve evening: age 14+, minimum 2 guests and the instructions on your ticket.

Getting to the pier

How do I get to the pier?

The main Prague Boats pier is by Čech Bridge, about 10 minutes' walk from Old Town Square. The nearest tram stop is Právnická fakulta (lines 17, 18), the nearest metro station is Staroměstská (line A).

Is parking available?

We don't have our own parking. We recommend the Rudolfinum garages, just a few minutes' walk from the pier. The easiest way is to come by public transport — the tram stops 200 metres from the pier.

What if I arrive late?

The boat cannot wait — it departs strictly to the timetable. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. There is no replacement departure for the New Year’s Eve cruise – please arrive on time.

Operations & weather

Do you operate year-round?

Yes, all year round. There is no replacement departure for the New Year’s Eve cruise – please arrive on time. In case of extreme weather or high water on the Vltava, cruises may be moved or cancelled — in that case we refund the full ticket price or offer an alternative date.

What if it starts raining?

The cruise runs in any weather. All boats have a covered main deck with panoramic windows, so you can see Prague even in the rain. The open upper deck remains optional — you choose where to sit.

Are the boats heated in winter?

Yes. The main deck on every boat is heated year-round — whether you cruise in January or November, it's warm inside.

Do the boats have air-conditioning in summer?

Yes. The main deck on every boat is air-conditioned year-round — even in the peak summer heat, the saloon stays comfortable. The open upper deck is, of course, outside and unchanged.

On-board comfort

Are there toilets on board?

Toilets are available on all large boats. The wheelchair-accessible boats are Anna Carolina, Bella Bohemia, Marie d’Bohemia, Grand Bohemia, Bohemia Rhapsody and Agnes de Bohemia. Exception: smaller boats sailing into Devil’s Channel (Elvíra, Horymír, Mistr Jan Hus, Elektronemo) don’t have toilets on board — but the cruise only lasts 50 minutes.

Is there Wi-Fi on board?

Yes, all boats have free Wi-Fi — no registration, no time limits.

Will I learn about the landmarks during the cruise?

Yes. Included is PB Guide — our online GPS guide at www.pbguide.cz. It detects which landmark you're passing and offers text, photos and audio for 50+ Prague landmarks. It runs straight in your phone's browser, no app, no downloads. A printed guide in 16 languages is also available on board.

Will I see Prague's landmarks from the boat?

Yes. The route runs through the historic centre and always includes Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Rudolfinum and Mánes Bridge. Depending on the cruise length, you'll also see the National Theatre, the Dancing House or Vyšehrad, or the romantic Devil's Channel by Kampa — Prague's main landmarks from a perspective you can't get from the riverbank.

On-board rules

Is smoking allowed on board?

Smoking is prohibited on all boats — both indoors and on the open upper deck. This applies to classic cigarettes, e-cigarettes and all other forms of smoking.

Can I bring a dog or other pet on board?

On sightseeing cruises (including cruises into Devil's Channel), small dogs in a carrier or on a leash with a muzzle are welcome free of charge, as are other small animals in a carrier (e.g. cats). On dining cruises (lunch and dinner), animals are not permitted — for hygiene and operational reasons. Animals cannot be taken on New Year's Eve cruises at all.

Can I bring children? What is the child fare?

Yes, children are welcome on all sightseeing and dining cruises. Children under 3 cruise free, children aged 3–11 pay the child fare, from age 12 the adult fare applies. New Year's Eve cruises have specific rules — see the individual NYE cruise page for details.

Payments & reservations

Which payment methods do you accept?

Online when booking: credit card (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay. On board, the bar and ticket office accept payments in Czech crowns (CZK) and euros (EUR), in cash or by card.

Can I move my booking to another date or cancel it?

It depends on the cruise type and the time remaining before departure. You'll find the full cancellation terms in the attachment to your booking confirmation email. If you need to change the date or cancel, contact us as soon as possible at info@pragueboats.cz.

Can I rent a whole boat for my own event?

Yes, every boat in our fleet is available for hire — corporate events, weddings, celebrations, team-building, birthday parties. Email our events team at events@pragueboats.cz and we'll propose a boat, menu and programme to fit your event.