Enjoy a beautiful Budapest Christmas Cruise to make your 2021 Budapest Christmas trip unforgettable. Cruises are at midday, in the afternoon and in the evening, starting from €14 per person up to the more festive dinner cruises (from €65 per person). For private cruises at Christmas or group discounts please contact us at info [at] budapestrivercruise.com.
Christmas Dinner & Piano

Christmas Piano Cruise
- 24th December
- 3h Cruise on Danube
- 4 Course Served Dinner
- 4 Main Course Options
- 1 Welcome Drink
- Live Piano Music
- Own Table
- Window Seats for €10pp
- Heated Winter Boat
- Boat: Taltos
- Dock: City Center by Elizabeth Bridge
- Group discounts available
- Menu of Dinner
- Drink List of Cruise
Christmas Dinner & Gypsy Music
- 24th December
- 2h Cruise on Danube
- Buffet Dinner
- 1 Glass of Wine or Juice
- 1 Bottled Water
- 5 Main Course Options
- Live Gypsy Salon Music
- Heated Cruise Boat
- Shared Tables of 10
- Dock: City Center by Chain Bridge
- Group discounts available
- Menu of Dinner
Dec 24 – Christmas Eve Cruises
- 11 am Cruise & Guide
- 12.30pm Cruise & Guide
- 1pm Guided Cruise
- 3pm Guided Cruise
- 3.30pm Cruise & Guide
- 7pm Dinner & Gypsy
- Heated Christmas Boat
- Central Docks
- Student Discount
- Drink Bar on most boats
- Digital Ticket
Dec 25 – Christmas Day Cruises
- 11 am Cruise & Guide
- 12.30pm Cruise & Guide
- 1pm Guided Cruise
- 2pm Cruise & Guide
- 3pm Guided Cruise
- 3.30 pm Cruise & Guide
- 5pm Guided Cruise
- 6.30pm Cruise & Guide
- 7pm A La Carte Cruise
- 7pm Dinner & Gypsy
- 7.30pm Dinner & Piano
- 8pm Cruise & Guide
- Heated Christmas Boat
- Central Docks
- Student Discount
- Drink Bar on most boats
- Digital Ticket
Dec 26 – Boxing Day Cruises
- 11 am Cruise & Guide
- 12.30pm Cruise & Guide
- 1pm Guided Cruise
- 2pm Cruise & Guide
- 3pm Guided Cruise
- 3.30 pm Cruise & Guide
- 5pm Guided Cruise
- 6.30pm Cruise & Guide
- 6.30pm Cruise & Guide
- 7pm A La Carte Cruise
- 7pm Dinner & Gypsy
- 7.30pm Dinner & Piano
- 8pm Cruise & Guide
- Heated Christmas Boat
- Central Docks
- Student Discount
- Drink Bar on most boats
- Digital Ticket
Budapest Christmas Cruise 2021
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:
- December 24, 2021: Budapest Christmas Eve Cruises
- December 25, 2021: Budapest Christmas Day Cruises
- December 26, 2021: Budapest Boxing Day Cruises
- Daily Cruises from Dec 1 to Dec 31, 2021
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, 2021
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 €12.5 to fancier Danube cruises with Dinner & Live Music at €65.
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):
12:30 pm Budapest Day Cruise with Coffee or Soft Drinks: 1 hour boat trip on the river Danube in the city of Budapest. Enjoy the winter landscape, the UNESCO World Heritage site and the attractions in broad daylight. More info and booking: Day Cruise Budapest Midday Boat (60 min cruise, starting from €11.15 per person)
Evening Cruises on the Danube on Dec 24 in Budapest are as follows:
6 pm Christmas Evening Cruise on Dec 24, 2021 in Budapest: Budapest Christmas Eve Cruise. This 2 hour Christmas cruise is in a beautiful and spacious cruise ship (heated), passing by the fascinating historical attractions in Budapest, all illuminated with special lights. 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
9 pm Christmas Eve 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 Cruise
River Cruises on Dec 25, 2021
7 pm Christmas Cruise on Dec 25, 2021 in Budapest: Budapest Christmas Day 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.
10 pm Christmas Cruise on Dec 25, 2021 in Budapest: Budapest Christmas Day Cruise. This 1.5 hour cruise is with dinner only. Students can get discount prices.
River Cruises on Dec 26, 2021
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).
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. Both options are available with a Student discount (with a valid Student ID).
More about Budapest Christmas events and traditions on Budapest Christmas guide
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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.
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!
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?