Explore the amazing riverfront sights of Budapest city on a pleasant afternoon or evening cruise during the festive season at Christmas. Choices for Dec 24 afternoon and evening are very limited in Budapest as this is the most festive day in Hungary, almost like a full day holiday. We suggest booking in advance as all options will be quickly booked up for the afternoon and evening on Dec 24 (most boats rest along with shops, restaurants, attractions in the city).
Budapest Sightseeing Heaeted Boat
Amazing value for your money and a perfect opportunity to take your family on a daytime river cruise in Budapest.
Price of Budapest Christmas Eve Cruise
€19 / per Person for Adults plus 1 Drink- Early Bird
€23 / per Person for Adult plus 2 Drinks
€17 / per Person for Students/ Seniors + 1 Drink – Early Bird
Budapest Evening Cruise Inclusions on Nostalgia Boat:
- Sightseeing Boat tour on the river Danube
- approx. 50 minute Cruise programme
- Welcome Drink
- Audio Guide (app, please bring your smart phone & earphones)
- Ship Bar with Alcoholic & Non-alcoholic Drinks (pay as you order by card)
- City Central Dock by Chain Bridge – Academy 2 Quay
- Heated Interior
- Limited Edition: Dec 24 Afternoon & Evening
- Hours subject to availability
- Window Upgrade: not available
- Seating on a first come first served basis
- UNESCO World Heritage Sights in the city of Budapest
- Children aged 0-5: free of charge
- E-Ticket via email (no printing needed)
The sightseeing cruise on December 24th offers a chance to enjoy the winter beauty of both the city of Budapest and the river Danube. The cruise is scheduled in rainy or snowy weather too. The Danube river is wide and deep, which means that it is navigable in winter months too. Enjoy a festive cruise with the unforgettable panorama of UNESCO Heritage sites and further fascinating attractions. There is a Ship Bar available aboard. Be seated comfortably, upgrade to a glass of Sparkling Wine or Juice as a welcome drink or buy your drinks at the Ship bar.
Dock
The dock location is in the city centre of Budapest:
Academy Dock 2 ” Akadémia 2.”
The default pier is near the Chain Bridge on the busy Pest side of the city, 5 minute walk from the city centre. It can be easily approached by Tram 2 or various buses. Taxi and bus drop off is by the Chain Bridge car park, Pest side.
If you book your seats online, please print out your online tickets as proof of payment (confirmation email is only sent after payment). Cruise guests are kindly asked to arrive 15 – 20 min before the cruise departs. We will send the updated cruise and boarding details in your confirmation email.
Budapest Sightseeing Cruise Dec 24
Secure your seat on the Drink Boat river cruise now. In the main festive season (Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 26, Budapest river cruises are fully booked up in advance. Groups are more than welcome to ask for a quote. Kindly note that group discounts or FOC tickets for tour leaders are not available during the festive season due to high demand.
Please note that the boat is subject to change – if maintenance is needed, a different boat of the same or similar quality will be scheduled.
Last update Oct 1, 2026