Travel to the zoo a little differently — on board a boat or steamboat. Skip the stress of city traffic and turn the journey into a great experience for you and your children. During the comfortable cruise you'll have the chance to show your kids interesting views and Prague landmarks.
The regular boat line departs from Rašínovo nábřeží and in 75 minutes will take you to the boat pier on Emperor's Island near the zoo.
You can enjoy the trip back the same way — board again at the pier on Emperor's Island and sail back to Rašínovo nábřeží.
The trip to the zoo, or back, becomes an exceptional experience that children and adults will remember for a long time.
Cruise route and what you'll see
The cruise begins at Rašínovo nábřeží (Rašín Embankment) and continues upstream along the Vltava through the heart of Prague. The route passes Charles Bridge and Letná Park, then continues alongside Stromovka and under the new Troja Bridge to the pier on Emperor's Island, from where it's just a short walk to the gates of Prague Zoo. The return follows the same route — so you can sail to the zoo in the morning and return to the city centre by boat in the afternoon.
Avoid morning Prague traffic, see two locks in operation with your own eyes, and give the kids a great experience even before they enter the zoo. The cruise is an exceptional alternative to the metro and tram.
What you'll see
From the pier to the zoo
The pier is located on Emperor's Island by the Troja Bridge. From the pier to the Prague Zoo entrance you can walk comfortably in just a few minutes. The cruise can also be used to visit Stromovka or the Botanical Garden.
On board
Schedule to the zoo 2026
| 28 Mar – 30 Apr | Saturdays, Sundays | 9:00, 12:00, 15:30 |
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| 1 May – 31 Aug | daily | 9:00, 12:00, 15:30 |
| 1 Sep – 18 Oct | Saturdays, Sundays | 9:00, 12:00, 15:30 |
| 3 Apr, 6 Apr and 28 Sep (special dates) | Friday and Monday | 9:00, 12:00, 15:30 |
No service on 9 Jun.
Schedule from the zoo to Rašínovo nábřeží 2026
| 28 Mar – 30 Apr | Saturdays, Sundays | 10:30, 13:30, 17:15 |
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| 1 May – 31 Aug | daily | 10:30, 13:30, 17:15 |
| 1 Sep – 18 Oct | Saturdays, Sundays | 10:30, 13:30, 17:15 |
| 3 Apr, 6 Apr and 28 Sep (special dates) | Friday and Monday | 10:30, 13:30, 17:15 |
No service on 9 Jun.
Tickets and reservations
Discounts
Combined ticket
One-way ticket + zoo admission
(Rašínovo nábřeží – zoo)
| Adults: | 490 CZK |
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| Children: | 360 CZK |
| Family (2+2): | 1 450 CZK |
Round-trip ticket + zoo admission
| Adults: | 590 CZK |
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| Children: | 400 CZK |
| Family (2+2): | 1 690 CZK |
Cruise duration: 75 minutes (one way)
This combined ticket cannot be purchased online; please buy it at the office on pier no. 2 at Rašínovo nábřeží — between Jirásek Bridge and Palacký Bridge. No additional discounts (senior, student, group) can be applied to the combined ticket. The combined ticket is valid only on the day of purchase. Combined tickets are not provided free of charge to group escorts or school escorts. The children's combined ticket applies to children aged 3–14.99; children under 3 are free. This combined ticket can only be used in the direction Rašínovo nábřeží – zoo – Rašínovo nábřeží.
