czech river boat rental barging prague kralupy barge hire

Whether you stay for the weekend, a week or longer, you will always have something to admire.
Starting from Kralupy, in just 5 hours of cruising, you arrive in Prague, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. You can visit the historical
centre of the city on foot or, from your boat, enjoy the unique view you have of the Prague Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Monument). From whichever direction you arrive, as you navigate on the Vltava River, you can admire the remains of historic Prague. Leaving Prague behind you, you set out on a route no less interesting: you navigate through very pretty scenery and deep locks which by way of a pretty, steep-sided valley will lead to the Stechovice dam. You can also visit the dam on beautiful lake Slapy. The route to the north will enchant you just as much! In addition to Nelahozeves Castle, you can visit the nearby castle at Veltrusy. Then you will continue along the Horin channel to the confluence of the Vltava and Labe rivers, arriving in the historic and royal city of Melník. This charming city lies at the heart of the Czech wine region. You also pass through the vineyards for many kilometers continuing north to Ústí nad Labem. The passage through the Czech foothills is fascinating: the Labe River enters the Porta Bohemica valley and begins to form loops picturesque ... Another possible route: heading upstream on the river Labe. On this route, you can visit the pilgrimage temple of Stará Boleslav and the very famous city of Podebrady. It is about 300km of waterways that are at your disposal and offer you the opportunity to discover.

FROM KRALUPY:
Week-end
Kralupy, Prague, Kralupy : 60 km, 10 locks, 12 hours
Kralupy, the Nelahozeves castle, the Veltrusy castle, Melník, Kralupy : 40 km, 4 locks, 9 hours
Mini week
Kralupy, Prague, Melník, Kralupy : 100 km, 16 locks, 19 hours
One week
Kralupy, the Nelahozeves castle, the Veltrusy castle, Melník, Stará Boleslav, Podebrady, Kralupy : 150 km, 18 locks, 28 hours.
Kralupy, the Nelahozeves castle, the Veltrusy castle, Melník, Roudnice, Litomerice, Ústí nad Labem Strekov, Kralupy : 180 km, 14 locks, 33 hours.
Kralupy, Prague, the dam of Slapy, Kralupy : 140 km, 16 locks, 25 hours.
Two weeks
Kralupy, Prague, the dam of Slapy, the Nelahozeves castle, the Veltrusy castle, Melník, Stará Boleslav, Podebrady, Kralupy : 290 km, 34 locks, 53 hours
Three weeks
Kralupy, Prague, the dam of Slapy, the Nelahozeves castle, the Veltrusy castle, Melník, Stará Boleslav, Podebrady, Roudnice, Litomerice, Ústí nad Labem Strekov, Kralupy : 430 km, 44 locks, 78 hours.

- a gift check of 35 euros, to deduct from the net rental rate of a Brekken 750
- a gift check of 45 euros, to deduct from the net rental rate of a Viking 800
- a gift check of 90 euros, to deduct from the net rental rate of a Tarpon 37

But also :

- free transfer from Prague airport to the base of Kralupy
- free barbecue rental
- a gift check for 10 running hours of the engine, to deduct from the final count

* offer valid for a reservation of at least one week before the end of february 2010.