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Budapest Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise with Piano

While Christmas evenings is mostly quiet in the city of Budapest, as Hungarian families are celebrating the eve with their families, we invite you to spend a splendid evening on the Christmas Eve Budapest river cruise with dinner, live music, and a beautiful, 3-hour cruise on the River Danube!

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Christmas Danube Cruise Budapest

Christmas Danube Cruise Budapest – Brian Clark Photography

Our Budapest Christmas river cruises will run throughout the Christmas holidays in Hungary, on Dec 24, Dec 25 offering an unforgettable boat ride in the scenic Christmas lights of Budapest.

Christmas Cruise in Budapest 2022

Here are the details of the Budapest river cruise on Christmas Evenings (Dec 24,and Dec 25,  2022): First of all what does the Christmas river cruise include?

  • 3 Hour Cruise: you can enjoy a festive 3-hour cruise. Christmas Eve cruise from 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm (boarding at 7 pm). You can enjoy a 3-hour river Danube cruise along the UNESCO World Heritage site, and the beautiful historical sights illuminated at night.
  • Christmas Dinner on the boat (served dinner with 4 options for the main course (Fish, Beef, Poultry, Vegetarian). The 4 course served dinner includes Starter, Soup, your choice of Main Course with Sides (Duck, Fish, Beef, Vegetarian), and a Dessert.
  • Sparkling Wine: 1 glass of Hungarian Sparkling Wine (you can replace it with a soft drink) or Drink Packages
  • Live music performed by award winning Hungarian piano players
  • E-Ticket via email (no printing needed)
  • Minimum age: 6 years old for children (please note that full price tickets are needed for children)

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Budapest Xmas Cruise

Budapest Xmas Cruise – Tinou Bao Photography

Prices of the Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise

  • Price with Dinner & 1 Welcome Drink:90 Euro. Booking via our online booking form (Pre-booking cruise deals for 2022)
  • Price with Dinner & Drink Package: 120 Euro. The Soft Unlimited Drink package includes Wines/Beers/Soft Drinks/Hot Drinks
Secure your seat on the river cruise now. The Christmas night Budapest river cruises get quickly full – without exaggeration. Guests start to reserve them from the beginning of the year (from February!)

Booking 2022 Budapest Xmas Eve Cruise

You can book your Budapest Christmas Eve river cruise via the online reservation form (groups and private event organizers please ask for a quote at info [at] budapestrivercruise.com)

Booking is via our online system with PayPal account or Bank Card or Credit Card (see the form on the left side or click on the Booking button below)

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Note: booking in advance is the only way to make sure you will get a seat on the Budapest Christmas Eve boat, which is one of our most popular cruises in a year (along with the Fireworks Cruise). There are very few things to do on Dec 24 in Budapest (see Budapest Christmas for more info), and we usually fill our places on the festive Xmas Eve river cruise by December 20. After Dec 20, please email us to check available seats and cruises: info [at] budapestrivercruise.com. Merry Christmas!

2022 Christmas Cruises in Budapest: Day & Evening Cruises

Christmas Piano Cruise

Christmas Piano Cruise

The date of the cruise and the time of departure is the following:

  • 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm (3-hour cruise)

Timing for the 7.30 pm Christmas Cruise

  • Boarding the ship is from 7 pm to 7.30 pm (please arrive on time at the meeting point specified in your cruise ticket / confirmation email)
  • Departure of the ship is at 7.30 pm from the city center, near Elizabeth Bridge
  • Cruising time on the river Danube: 3 hours, from north to south in Budapest, then back to the pier
  • Arrival of the ship in the city center is at 10.30 pm.

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Sights & Lights from the Xmas River Boat

Hungarian Parliament at night in December

Hungarian Parliament at night in December

Although the river Danube flows through or by many countries and even four capital cities (like Vienna, Bratislava), only in Budapest can you enjoy such spectacular attractions glowing in the night with festive lights. Are we biased? No, we are not. Our proof: the UNESCO World Heritage site appreciation. Budapest is the only city along the river Danube that has been awarded the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage title for its Danube panorama. A perfect Christmas gift on a Budapest winter holiday. While the Danube actually flows outside Vienna (but you can cruise the canal), and past by Bratislava, in Budapest the river is the focal point of the city, dividing the Hungarian capital into the Buda side with the Castle and hills, and the Pest side with the Hungarian Parliament, the St Stephen Cathedral, the Gresham Palace, the Great Market Hall, etc. The boat is of course heated, but if you want to admire the Budapest winter panorama from the open upper deck of the ship, you can. However, for standing on the upper deck in the open air we recommend bringing a warm winter coat and hat, as winters in Budapest are quite cold, often going below the freezing point (0 degrees Celsius / 32 degrees Fahrenheit). Staying inside the warm ship, in a Christmas ship is special. And we will do everything we can to give you the best possible Xmas Eve cruise in Budapest. As you can expect, during the Christmas holidays this is one of our most popular special Danube cruises in Budapest, which we launch on special days as follows:

Chain Bridge and Buda Castle from the river boat

Chain Bridge and Buda Castle from the river boat

Christmas cruise in Budapest on December 24

The Budapest Christmas Eve boat tours are unique, and will make your Holy night festive with one of the most beautiful panoramas in the world in the heart of Budapest, Hungary. Besides the evening cruises, you can also choose from day cruises, like the 2pm Budapest Sightseeing cruise on Duna Bella boat.

Christmas Day Cruise in Budapest on December 25

On Christmas Day there are further Christmas river cruises in the evening due to the high demand (as well as daylight panorama cruise at 2 pm). 2pm Sightseeing Cruise on Duna Bella boat 7 pm 4 Course Dinner Cruise in Budapest on Taltos Boat (served dinner with 4 options for the main course, live piano music) 7 pm 4 Course A La Carte Cruise in Budapest on Legenda Boat (a la carte option with 4 courses, as you wish, live salon music)

Christmas Cruise in Budapest on December 26

On Christmas Day there are further Christmas river cruises in the evening due to the high demand (as well as daylight panorama cruise at 2 pm). 2pm Sightseeing Cruise on Duna Bella boat 7 pm 4 Course Dinner Cruise in Budapest on Taltos Boat (served dinner with 4 options for the main course, live piano music) 7 pm 4 Course A La Carte Cruise in Budapest on Legenda Boat (a la carte option with 4 courses, as you wish, live salon music)

New Year Cruises in Budapest

New Year’s Eve cruise in Budapest on December 31: this VIP party tour is a special all night river cruise and night party, and can only be booked in advance. No river cruise bookings on the spot in Budapest, sorry. New Year’s Day cruise in Budapest on January 1: on New Years Day we run two Danube river cruises due to the high demand. One of the boat tours starts at 7 pm while the late night river boat tour starts at 10 pm. Both are 90 minute dinner cruises on the Danube. The salon music on the river cruise is performed by 3 members of the Zoltán Kodály Awarded Rajkó Folk Orchestra.

Christmas Eve Dinner Menu on the River Cruise, Budapest

Starters

Spring Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing (GF) (V)
Buchée Bites filled with a Selection of Traditional Creams served with Rocket Salad

Soups

Goulash Soup (GF) (LF)
Seasonal Soup (V)

Main Courses with Side

You can choose from the following main course options on the dinner cruise:

FISH: Baked Cod Fillet with Sautéed Vegetables and Chive Mayonnase
CHICKEN: Marinated Chicken Breast Slices on Creamy Risotto Bed and Truffle Oil
BEEF: Beef Stew with Hungarian Homemade Egg Barley and Pickles (LF)
DUCK: Duck Leg Confit with Cheesy Potato Casserole and Steamed Red Cabbage (GF)
VEGETARIAN: Grilled Cheese served with Fresh Garden Salad (GF) (V)
VEGAN: Tofu with Fresh Salad (GF) (LF) (V) -please leave a comment upon booking to request a vegan meal

Desserts

Breezy Tapioca Pudding with Coconut Milk, served with Honey and
Forest Fruit Coulis (LF) (GF)

Chocolate Brownie with Salted Caramel Sauce

GF – Gluten Free
LF – Lactose-Free
V – Vegetarian

 

Updated Oct 10, 2022

October 13, 2022 Budapest River Cruise

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12 Responses to Budapest Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise with Piano

  • Jan-Hendrik Oelrichs October 26, 2015

    Dear Budapest river cruise team,
    The cause for my message is that my family and I am looking for celebrating christmas eve in Budapest. Due to the fact that I am currently living in Budapest I would rather spend the evening on a boat for having lunch.
    Therefore I would like to know if you have still some free seats on the boat for 6 persons during the 6pm offer on the 24th of december.

    Best regards,
    Jan-Hendrik Oelrichs

    Reply
    • Budapest River Cruise October 26, 2015

      Dear Jan-Hendrik, thank you for choosing the Christmas Eve boat.
      Yes, I can confirm that you may go ahead and book the Christmas Eve boat at 6 pm for 6 persons for Dec 24.
      Please note that the pre-purchase deal is only until Nov 1. The price of the baot will increase to over €60 per person from November 1.

      Reply
  • Gary Cook December 23, 2015

    I am booked onto the Christmas Eve dinner cruise. My booking confirmation says that the cruise departs at 9pm (be there half an hour early) but I can’t see the 9pm sailing on here. Is it correct?

    Reply
    • Budapest River Cruise December 24, 2015

      Dear Gary,
      thank you for your booking. Please note that your booking is for the Christmas Eve Cruise with buffet dinner, and not for the one with 4-course dinner.

      Reply
  • Ronald Duponte October 8, 2019

    Booked a Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise, did not get confirmation.

    Reply
    • Budapest River Cruise October 9, 2019

      Dear Ronald,
      thank you for contacting us.

      I would like to confirm that we have received your booking, and the confirmation email has automatically been sent to your given email address.

      I have now forwarded it from our backup email address.
      Please check the spam folder of your mailbox too.
      Could you please let us know if you have received it?

      Thank you for your kind cooperation.

      Reply
  • Sandy Dalgarno November 3, 2019

    Hello there,

    The main course menu states beef, duck, fish, or vegetarian in one area, then states chicken, fish, veal, duck, and vegetarian further down. Can you please confirm if chicken is definitely available ??

    Best Regards,
    Sandy

    Reply
    • Budapest River Cruise November 4, 2019

      Hello Sandy,
      yes, Chicken is available on the Budapest Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise: Chicken is served with Saffron Risotto.
      Hope we can welcome you on board on this festive boat ride.

      More about Budapest at Christmas: http://budapestchristmas.com/

      Reply
  • Kristen August 14, 2022

    Hello. Will you have december and Christmas cruises this year (2022)
    Thanks
    Kristen

    Reply
    • Budapest River Cruise August 15, 2022

      Hello Kristen,
      yes, we will have festive cruises, please check our website in November for updates.
      Hope we can welcome you on board!

      Reply
  • Dario V. October 8, 2022

    Please, can you confirm that you will have this year the Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise on 24/12?

    Reply
    • Budapest River Cruise October 8, 2022

      Hello Dario,
      yes, the Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise with Bar Piano will be available to book in the next few weeks.
      Hope we can welcome you on board!

      Reply

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