GETTING THERE: BY FERRY OR SHIP

Boat transport in the Czech Republic makes use of several large rivers  - the Labe (the middle and lower reaches), the Vltava (the lower reaches) and the Berounka - that together amount to a total length of over 300 kilometers. Among other rivers that can be used are some stretches of the Morava, Becva and Odra.

Passenger boat transport:
Passenger boat transport is used mainly in the form of ferries and sight-seeing trips. This type of transport is nearly exclusively used for recreational and unique purposes, not for regular transport.

The Vltava and Prague
Passenger boat transport and its operations are ensured by several companies. Executed routes are mainly of a recreational character. The operators specialize in various types of trips around Prague and even trips from Prague – Melnik, Prague – Slapy, Prague – Troy. There are also disco cruises that can be requested, organized with some broadcast stations.
The largest owners of passenger boat transport are Prazska paroplavebni spolecnost and Evropska vodni doprava. Besides these companies, there are a range of smaller companies that provide tours and social events according to individual orders.

Dams and water tanks
Passenger water transport is also often conducted on large water surfaces, such as the Slapy, Lipno or Brno dams. Local shipyards and docks serve again for mainly recreational purposes – yachters and tourists.