Imagine a small jazz club. The musicians are playing just a few metres away, you’re sitting at your table, perhaps having dinner or a glass of wine. Only instead of city streets outside the window, Prague is slowly drifting by. That’s more or less what an evening on the Jazz Boat feels like. Over the course of two and a half hours, you’ll hear three live jazz sets. In between, there’s time to talk, enjoy your food, or simply look out at the city and the river. You don’t need to know anything about jazz, and there’s nothing much to plan. Just come aboard, take your seat, and let the evening flow with the boat.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:59 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 25 of the next 44 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Jazz Boat started with a simple idea – to bring live jazz together with a place where people can feel comfortable and be truly close to the music. There’s no rush to the evening. The boat slowly cruises along the Vltava, the band plays three sets, and in between there’s time for dinner, a glass of wine or a conversation. Sometimes it’s the music that draws you in, sometimes the view from the window. And sometimes you simply sit back and enjoy not having to think about anything for a couple of hours. Every evening is a little different. Different musicians, different people, a different mood. And that’s exactly what we like about the Jazz Boat.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Jazz Boat: Popular LIVE JAZZ cruise lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $56 per person for this Prague experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:30 PM.
It can: 25 of the next 44 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Terminal 18. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 32 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 1,075 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Jazzboat.
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This was a really nice eveing of Jazz, dinner and lovely views. The Jazz was excellent. They served caprese salad salmon and potatoes. Desert was apple struddle. I recommend doing indoors as the Jazz is through speakers if you are outside.
The purpose of a cruise like this is the music and the scenery, in this case at night. Both were excellent with Jesse leading an excellent Jazz Troupe, enhanced I’m sure by the addition of Julian the trumpeter from Germany. I never really expect much in terms of food either on a Jazz boat or a Jazz club but this is an exception. Whilst the menu is understandably limited, the food was really nice. Meat was juicy and flavoursome as were the vegetables. Nice starter and sweets full of flavour.
One of our favorite things we did on our trip. The food was great, the jazz band super and,the lights on the river very pretty. Intimate with a limited number of guests.
Beautiful trip! Great jazz music with talented musicians, combined with tasty food ♥️ . Great views of Vltava at night!
Very good experience, as a recommendation do not buy the menu and when you arrive order the charcuterie board, much more substantial portions for a similar price.
The food and atmosphere were great! The only issue was that I and a few of my friends have a bit of a sensitive hearing and we weren't expecting to be sitting directly next to the band. The boat turns out to be quite small so if you have a seat inside you'll be hearing the music just a few feet away from you (Saxophone and drums are very loud instruments). If you are sensitive to loud noises I'd recomend sitting outside, although the lighting isn't as pretty on the deck and it can get very chilly out at night. Still, the citiy and river at night are beautiful to look at!
After two weeks of tours on a river cruise, we were ready for a quiet evening with live music, and this was exactly what we wanted. Romantic, and absolutely beautiful. The music was exceptionally good. Just do it. You will have no regrets.
JAZZ boat. We really enjoyed the night cruise. We sat outside, so did not see music playing, but the band sounded good. The views at night are worth seeing.
Great night !!!! Dinner was delicious we went on Sunday 8-23-26 the band was so great it was so nice listening to great music while traveling down the river we got some amazing pictures would definitely reccomend .
We had the best time! Amazing musicians, great food, lovely views. Service was great. I had informed the crew from beforehand that it was my mum's birthday and they made sure that we had a candle, and the band played happy birthday to her (in the best cool jazz way!!!). Definitely recommend!
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