Experience the spectacular Budapest Fireworks on 20 August from one of the city’s most sought-after viewing locations – the Danube. Before the show begins, enjoy a panoramic sightseeing cruise past Budapest’s illuminated landmarks, followed by a prime viewing position from the river as the vessel docks for the fireworks display.
Relax with a drink from the onboard bar while taking in uninterrupted views of the celebration. With comfortable facilities, refreshments and restrooms available throughout the evening, the Fireworks Cruise offers one of the most enjoyable and convenient ways to experience Hungary’s largest national celebration.
Price
€82 per person
Inclusions
- 4h Program from 6pm to 10pm (actual cruising time: approx. 1.5 hour)
- Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube
- Fireworks Show
- Air-Conditioned Boat
- Drink Bar (PAYO basis)
- Open Terrace to watch the Fireworks Show
- Toilet aboard
- Departure /Arrival: city center near Elizabeth Bridge
Schedule of Fireworks Cruise & Drin Bar
The Fireworks Sightseeing Cruise starts at 6.30 pm (boarding from 6 pm) from the city center. After about 1.5 hours of cruising, the ship stops between Elizabeth and Chain Bridge (as during the Aug 20 Fireworks Show no boats are allowed to cruise on the river Danube for safety reasons), and returns to the departure dock at 8 pm. Fireworks will start at 9pm. The program ends after the Fireworks Show at approx. 10 pm.
Onboard Drink Bar in the Heart of Budapest
Complete your Danube cruise with a refreshing drink from the fully stocked onboard bar while enjoying the panoramic views of Budapest’s UNESCO World Heritage riverfront.
A wide selection of wines, sparkling wines, beers, spirits, soft drinks, coffee and tea is available throughout the cruise. Drinks can be purchased conveniently on a pay-as-you-order basis, allowing you to enjoy your favourites whenever you wish during the journey.
Please find the current drink list below:
🍷 Wine
Laposa Friss Italian Riesling
- Glass (0.1 l): 1,390 Ft
- Bottle (0.75 l): 8,490 Ft
Takler Pinot Noir Rosé
- Glass (0.1 l): 1,190 Ft
- Bottle (0.75 l): 8,490 Ft
Bock Villányi Kékfrankos/ Villany Blue Frankish
- Glass (0.1 l): 1,990 Ft
- Bottle (0.75 l): 10,990 Ft
Thümmerer Eger Muscat
- Glass (0.1 l): 1,890 Ft
- Bottle (0.75 l): 10,990 Ft
🥂 Sparkling Wine
Törley ICE
- Glass (0.1 l): 1,890 Ft
- Bottle (0.75 l): 10,990 Ft
Bottega Gold Prosecco
- Bottle (0.75 l): 26,990 Ft
🍺 Beer
Borsodi
- 0.3 l – 990 Ft
- 0.5 l – 1,490 Ft
Staropramen
- 0.3 l – 1,190 Ft
- 0.5 l – 1,790 Ft
Belle-Vue Extra Kriek
- 0.3 l – 1,990 Ft
- 0.5 l – 2,890 Ft
Stella Artois 0.0%
- 0.33 l – 1,790 Ft
🥃 Spirits (4 cl)
- Panyolai Golden Apple Pálinka – 3,690 Ft
- Panyolai Plum Pálinka – 3,690 Ft
- Havana Club Original – 1,990 Ft
- Absolut Blue Vodka – 1,990 Ft
- Beefeater Gin – 1,990 Ft
- Olmeca Blanco – 2,390 Ft
- Ballantine’s Finest – 1,990 Ft
- Jameson – 2,390 Ft
- Baileys – 1,990 Ft
- Jägermeister – 1,990 Ft
- Zwack Unicum – 1,990 Ft
🥤 Soft Drinks
- Pepsi / Pepsi Max / Mirinda Orange / 7UP Zero / Canada Dry (0.33 l) – 890 Ft
- Lipton Ice Tea Lemon / Peach (0.33 l) – 890 Ft
- Artonic Indian Tonic (0.2 l) – 1,890 Ft
⚡ Energy Drinks
- Red Bull Original / Sugar Free (0.25 l) – 1,690 Ft
🧃 Fruit Juices (0.2 l)
- Apple
- Peach
- Orange
- Cranberry
- Pineapple
990 Ft
🍋 Lemonades (0.4 l)
- Classic – 1,990 Ft
- Strawberry – 1,990 Ft
- Elderflower – 1,990 Ft
- Passionfruit – 1,990 Ft
💧 Mineral Water
- Szentkirályi Still (0.5 l) – 990 Ft
- Szentkirályi Sparkling (0.5 l) – 990 Ft
☕ Coffee & Tea
- Espresso – 690 Ft
- Americano – 790 Ft
- Cappuccino – 890 Ft
- Latte – 1,290 Ft
- Dilmah Tea – 990 Ft
Budapest Fireworks Cruise
Last updated: Jul 2, 2026