Budapest Christmas Cruise 2021

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.

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