Discover the Golden City of Prague, the castles of Bohemia and the natural wonders of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains on this 6-night cruise from Prague on an authentic paddlewheeler.
Cruise from Prague to Stechovice, once known for its gold mines and now famous for its traditional handmade pottery, and visit the Konopiste Castle, a 13th century fortress which was renovated in the 18th century. Continue along the Vltava River to the Slapy Dam, passing many castles typical of central Bohemia The Slapy Resevoir is a popular area for water sports and recreational activities.
Spend a day in Prague, with an optional guided tour of the Old Town. The old town dates back more than 1,000 years and is an important place in Bohemian history. Points of interest include the Jewish Quarter, the astronomical clock and the Gothic Church of Our Lady. Cruise on to Melnik, at the confluence of the Elbe River and visit the Nelahozeves Castle, one of the most elaborate Renaissance castles in Bohemia. Spend a full day exploring Dresden, known as 'Florence of the Elbe', and enjoy an excursion to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains before returning to Prague.
Unlimited complimentary house wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks with meals and at the bar on board
Welcome cocktail. Gala farewell dinner
Free wi-fi on board
Entertainment on board
Cruise Manager
Port taxes
Fly-cruise package prices include return flights from the UK and overseas transfers
Excludes
Gratuities
Personal insurance and expenses
Optional Excursions (must be pre-booked at least 4 weeks before departure or bookable on board subject to availability)
Return flights from the UK and overseas transfers
Special Features
CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their ships have a distinctly French flavour, the service and the food having received much praise from Blue Water Holidays customers. Staff and passengers come from many European countries and there may be other English speaking passengers on board.
Cruise Map
Itinerary
Day 1 Prague (Czech Republic)
Passengers are welcome to board at 6:00 p.m. in Prague. In the evening, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board.
Day 2 Prague - Slapy - Stechovice
We’ll spend the morning cruising the Vltava to Stechovice. Nestled in peaceful surroundings, the Vltava River reveals its bucolic landscapes and natural beauty. Once known for its gold mines, Stechovice is now famous for its traditional handmade pottery. In the afternoon, join us for an optional excursion to Konopiste Castle. Located in an idyllic setting, this 13th-century fortress—entirely renovated in the 18th century—was the Habsburg's hunting lodge. In addition to its sumptuously decorated apartments, the castle is home to an impressive collection of medieval weapons and armor that once belonged to Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. The castle was his last abode prior to his assassination in Sarajevo in 1914. Enjoy an evening of entertainment on board.
Day 3 Stechovice - Prague
We'll cruise on the beautiful Vltava River to the Slapy dam. We’ll follow the winding river lined with hillsides on each bank and catch glimpses of castles in romantic, restful landscapes so typical of central Bohemia. The Slapy Reservoir is a popular vacation spot for residents of Prague, offering water sports and numerous recreational activities. We’ll return to Prague at the end of the afternoon.
Day 4 Prague
Join us this morning for an optional guided tour of the Old Town in Prague. Stare Mesto dates back more than 1,000 years and is one of the most important places in Bohemian history. As you stroll through the city’s narrow streets, you’ll discover many points of interest, including the Jewish quarter, the old town hall and its famous astronomical clock, the Gothic church of Our Lady before Tyn, and the Charles Bridge. We’ll enjoy lunch on board. In the afternoon, join us for an optional guided tour of the Prague Castle district: Palaces, churches, and convents stand harmoniously in the vicinity of the castle, sitting high on a hill watching over the city. We’ll discover St. Vitus Cathedral, the largest and most important church in the country and one of the most prestigious Gothic cathedrals in Europe; the Old Royal Palace; and the Golden Lane, named after the goldsmiths that thrived there during the 17th century. Enjoy an evening of traditional entertainment on board.
Day 5 Prague - Melnik
We’ll spend the morning cruising to Melnik, at the confluence of the Elbe. We’ll enjoy lunch on board. This afternoon, join us for an optional tour of Nelahozeves Castle and the birth house of Antonin Dvorak. We’ll visit one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in Bohemia that was home to 23 different Bohemian queens and princesses. The castle walls are elaborately adorned with Italian-style stucco and wall paintings depicting scenes from the Old Testament and Greek mythology. It is also home to a rich, private collection of furniture and paintings—including works by Rubens, Velazquez, and many others—all belonging to the Lobkowicz family, the oldest and most eminent Bohemian noble family. We’ll discover the luxurious lifestyle of the Bohemian nobility during the Baroque period. At the end of our tour, you’ll enjoy tasting a selection of wines from the castle’s vineyard. Nelahozeves is the birthplace of Antonin Dvorak. During our visit to the house in which he was born, we’ll discover the life and works of one of the greatest composers of the 19th century, the man who composed the famous “New World Symphony.”
Day 6 Melnik - Dresden
Join us for an optional full-day excursion to Dresden, a fantastic city known as the “Florence of the Elbe.” A relatively recent city with Slavic origin, Dresden became the capital of the Margravate of Meissen in the 13th century and the seat of the Dukes of Saxony in the 15th century. Dresden offers a wide variety of attractions, including magnificent promenades on the bank of the Elbe, fascinating museums, monuments, and charming details. We’ll have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, join us for a guided tour of the Royal Palace, the former residence of the Saxon Dukes and Electors and the Kings of Saxony. Today, we can revel in the splendor of its architecture and its collections, including the historic Green Vault, which contains the largest collection of treasures in Europe. After our excursion, we’ll return to Prague by bus. Tonight is our festive gala evening.
Day 7 Prague
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 09:00 a.m.
Elbe and Vltava River - PGP_PPThis itinerary is subject to change due to weather and river conditions.
Dates and Prices
28 May 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1677pp
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Upper Deck Cat A
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03 June 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1748pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1748pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1881pp
09 June 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1544pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1544pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1592pp
27 June 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1577pp
Main Deck Cat A
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03 July 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1235pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1235pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1359pp
09 July 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1235pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1235pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1283pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1439pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1563pp
15 July 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1286pp
Main Deck Cat A
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Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1366pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1414pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1490pp
21 July 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1162pp
Main Deck Cat C
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Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1210pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1286pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1366pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1490pp
27 July 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1162pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1162pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1286pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1366pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1414pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1490pp
02 August 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1162pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1162pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1210pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1286pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1366pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1414pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1490pp
08 August 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1453pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1453pp
14 August 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1162pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1162pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1210pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1286pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1366pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1414pp
20 August 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £0pp
01 September 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1544pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1544pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1592pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1677pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1881pp
07 September 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1544pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1544pp
13 September 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1544pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1544pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1677pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1881pp
25 September 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1544pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1544pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1592pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1677pp
01 October 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1312pp
Main Deck Cat C
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Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1360pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1516pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1564pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1649pp
07 October 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1235pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1235pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1283pp
Upper Deck Cat B
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Upper Deck Cat A
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13 October 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1564pp
Upper Deck Cat B
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Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1649pp
19 October 2025 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1235pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1235pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1283pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1368pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1439pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1487pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1572pp
25 April 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1606pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1606pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1658pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1744pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1814pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1866pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1952pp
25 May 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1744pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1744pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1952pp
06 June 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1744pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1744pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1952pp
18 June 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1744pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1744pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1952pp
24 June 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1606pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1606pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1658pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1744pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1814pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1866pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1952pp
30 June 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1639pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1639pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1847pp
06 July 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1511pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1511pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1558pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1639pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1719pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1766pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1847pp
12 July 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1639pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1639pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1847pp
18 July 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1511pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1511pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1639pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1719pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1847pp
24 July 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1511pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1511pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1639pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1847pp
30 July 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1511pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1511pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1558pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1639pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1719pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1766pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1847pp
05 August 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1511pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1511pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1558pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1639pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1719pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1766pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1847pp
11 August 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1639pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1639pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1847pp
17 August 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1511pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1511pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1558pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1639pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1719pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1766pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1847pp
23 August 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1511pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1511pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1558pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1639pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1719pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1766pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1847pp
29 August 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1639pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1639pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1847pp
16 September 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1606pp
Main Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1606pp
Main Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1658pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1744pp
Upper Deck Cat C
Cruise Only from£1814pp
Upper Deck Cat B
Cruise Only from£1866pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1952pp
22 September 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1744pp
Main Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1744pp
Upper Deck Cat A
Cruise Only from£1952pp
04 October 2026 - Prague and back - Sailing on : Elbe Princesse From: £1744pp