Budapest Christmas Cruise 2024

Enjoy a beautiful Budapest Christmas Cruise to make your 2024 Budapest Christmas trip unforgettable. Cruises are at midday, in the afternoon and in the evening, starting from €10 per person up to the more festive dinner cruises (from €77 to €159 – some with unlimited drinks). For private cruises at Christmas or group discounts please contact us at info [at] budapestrivercruise.com.

Dinner at Christmas 

Christmas Piano Cruise

Christmas Cruises in Budapest Budapest

Sightseeing at Christmas

Budapest Evening Cruise Sights from Count Szechenyi Ship

Budapest Evening Cruise Budapest

Dec 24 – Christmas Eve

Budapest Danube by Night BRC

Christmas Eve Cruises Budapest

Dec 25 – Christmas Day

Budapest Matthias Church Night BRC

Christmas Day Cruises Budapest

Dec 26 – Boxing Day Cruises

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Cruise in Budapest by Parliament

Budapest Christmas Cruise 2024

Budapest Buda Castle Night Cruise BRC (2)

Budapest Night Cruise with the Buda Castle

During the Christmas season in Budapest, there are daily city cruises on the river Danube (all December), and some special Xmas Cruises on the following days:

As you can expect, the most popular time of winter visits in Budapest is Xmas and NYE, and we are glad to make our visitors truly happy and enchanted by the beautiful river views of Budapest, chosen amongst the UNESCO World Heritage sites. True Christmas sights and atmosphere!

River Cruises on Dec 24

Budapest Matthias Church and Chain Bridge Night BRC

Budapest Matthias Church and Chain Bridge at Night

December 24 tends to be a quiet day in Budapest, when most people celebrate with their families. Come and join us on the festive cruise ship on this special evening!

Special evening ships run  – as well as day time cruises – on Dec 24 in Budapest city. Cruises are available from shorter boat trips at €10 to fancier Danube cruises with Dinner & Live Music at €120 or more.

If you are thinking of a day cruise on December 24 in Budapest, please check out the available day cruises (groups please contact info [at] budapestrivercruise.com for a special deal). As most cruises sell out in advance, there are limitations to the discounts.

Fishermans Bastion Budapest Winter Cruise Sights

Fishermans Bastion Budapest Winter – Phil Cork Photography

Evening Cruises on the Danube on Dec 24 in Budapest are especially festive.

Christmas Evening Dinner Cruise on Dec 24, in Budapest: Budapest Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise. This programme is available from 7-9 pm as a festive Christmas Dinner Cruise or 10 – 11.30 pm as a late night Christmas Eve / Day Dinner Cruise  in a beautiful and spacious cruise ship (heated), passing by the fascinating historical attractions in Budapest. On the 7 pm Cruise the Dinner is all illuminated with special lights. On the 10 pm cruise the lights may be gone, as the buildings may no longer be illuminated, yet the shimmering on the river Danube and the skyline are still beautiful. Students are entitled to discounts, and the cruise is free for children under 6, which makes our Christmas cruises ideal for families visiting Budapest in December. For group discounts please contact info [at] budapestrivercruise.com

7 pm Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise with a festive buffet style Xmas Dinner and 2 Drinks (more drinks can be bought aboard). Enjoy the 2 hour boat cruise in the Christmassy treasure box of the river Danube, in the heart of Budapest. Marvel at the night lit beauties, and feel the warmth of Christmas. Students are entitled to discounts, and the cruise is free for children under 6. For group discounts please contact info [at] budapestrivercruise.com. More info and booking: Budapest Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise

River Cruises on Dec 25

Christmas Budapest Liberty Bridge River Danube

Christmas Budapest: Liberty Bridge – Stella Papini Photography

The Sunset Dinner Cruise is available during the festive period. The A La Carte cruise is one of the most popular programme in our selection. The cruise sets sail at 2 pm with a seated a la carte dinner / lunch. At 4 pm the sun already goes down so the end of the cruise is witnessing as the dozens of riverside attractions are festively lit up – all illuminated by the end of the cruise.

7 pm Christmas Cruise on Dec 25, 2024 in Budapest: Budapest Christmas Day Dinner Cruise. This 2 hour evening cruise is with a buffet style Dinner and 2 Drinks. Students are entitled to discounts, kids under 6 can take part in the boat tour for free of charge.

7pm Ala Carte Dinner Cruise in Budapest: Budapest Christmas Day Served Dinner Cruise

7.30pm Festive Bar Piano Dinner Cruise in Budapest: Budapest Christmas Day Dinner Cruise

River Cruises on Dec 26

On Dec 26 we run our regular night cruises in Budapest, which also means that no surcharge will be included for the price of a boat cruise on Boxing Day. This is a really good value option for those who are on a Christmas holiday in Budapest (free for Kids under 6, reduced prices for Students, Groups can contact us for a personal quote).

The Sunset Lunch Cruise is available during the festive period. The A La Carte cruise is one of the most popular programme in our selection.

Evening Festive Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Drink package and music. Celebrate the Festive Period with an exclusive dinner made in the show kitchen aboard the River Diva cruise ship accommodating over 300 guests. The evening programme comes complete with music and unlimited drink package. One of the best value options among the special cruise events.

7 pm Evening Cruise on Dec 26: the boat cruise at 7 pm, can be booked as a relaxed Budapest Evening Cruise with 2 Drinks or as a more elevated Budapest Dinner Cruise with a buffet-style dinner or you can opt for the festive 5 Course Served Dinner with 5 Wines. Both options are available with a Student discount (with a valid Student ID).

More about Budapest Christmas events and traditions on Budapest Christmas guide with Budapest Christmas Concert dates, information about the award winning Budapest Christmas Market, and further recommendations about other festive merriments,  things to do and Tours at Christmas in Budapest.

Budapest Christmas River Trips

Budapest Christmas River Trips – Luca Martino Photography

Last updated: Dec, 2024

3 Responses to Budapest Christmas Cruise 2024

  • Monisha Srihari
    Hi, we are a group of 4 people visiting Budapest on December 24th, 2019. When we made booking, we booked for 3 people instead of 4 for cruise on December 26th, 2019 (6 PM cruise). But 6PM cruise is full now and we are unable to book ticket for another person on the same cruise. Is it possible to book on the same cruise for another friend?
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  • Cindy Chng
    I have made payment for the Christmas Cruise for 2 pax on 24 Dec 9pm. There is confirmation on payment from PayPal but I could not return to your webpage with any confirmation.
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    • Budapest River Cruise
      Hello Cindy, thank you for your comment. Your booking is valid and complete, the confirmation email (which is the cruise ticket) was sent to you this morning. Have a great time on this fantastic Christmas Dinner Cruise in Budapest!
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