Feel the Hungarian festive vibe and try some of the traditional winter meals, take part in the Christmas Season Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music in Budapest. Special Festive Buffet dinner is included in the price, along with Unlimited Drinks and the most beautiful sights of Budapest.
Christmas Season Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music

Christmas Season Dinner with Gypsy Music Count Szechenyi Boat
The Christmas Season Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music fee includes the following:
- Sightseeing on the river Danube in Budapest city
- Special Festive Cruise
- 7pm – 10 pm program with top attractions
- 3 hours program (actual cruising 2 h)
- 7pm-9pm cruising
- 9pm-10pm standing boat
- optional Buffet Dinner – self-served all-inclusive festive starters, salads, mains, sides, desserts – please reserve in advance
- Unlimited Drinks
- Gypsy Trio Band playing live salon music
- Student discount available
- Free for children under 6 of age
- E-Ticket via email (no printing needed)
Prices of Christmas Season Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music

Christmas Season Dinner with Gypsy Music Festive
- Dinner Tickets: 95 Euro for Adults
- Half Price for Children 47.5 Euro for Children between 2-6 years of age
- Free for Children under 2 years
- for group discounts please send your inquiry to info [at] budapestrivercruise.com
Feast the with best Hungarian and International dishes enjoy the Christmas lights of the fairy tale riverfront of Budapest, see the famous attractions of the Hungarian Capital by the evening lights. The festive season dinner cruise could be the best choice for any occasion such as a romantic evening or a family dinner in the heart of Budapest.
Prices of Christmas Season Cruise with Gypsy Music
The festive cruise can be booked without dinner. If you prefer to have drinks only you can select this option.
- Drinks only Tickets: 52 Euro for Adults
- Half Price for Children 26 Euro for Children between 2-6 years of age
- Free for Children under 2 years
- for group discounts please send your inquiry to info [at] budapestrivercruise.com
Christmas Season Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music in the Festive Season

Christmas Season Dinner with Gypsy Music Program
The 7 pm river cruise includes the river cruise, the dinner, the live music. The Christmas Season Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music is available only from Dec 16 to Dec 30.
The program is available from 7pm (the starting hours are subject to change. If there is a new starting hour, Guests will be contacted possibly 48 hours before the cruise date).
Delicious Dinner on the Budapest Dinner Cruise
And the palate: the popular Budapest buffet dinner cruises are composed by a one of the well-known chefs of Hungary, Peter Molnarka. Please see the rich and versatile menu below, which healthily mixes fresh tasty vegetables and meats too (our vegetarian guests are also very satisfied, though Budapest is said to be the heaven of meat eaters).
Starters / Appetizers
SOUPS on Christmas Season Dinner with Gypsy Music
- Goulash soup with handmade Egg Noodles in Alfold style (i.e. the Great Plain style in Hungary, which is the best of the many varieties of goulash soups in Hungary)
- Tarragon Veggie Soup with handmade Egg Noodles
MAIN courses on Christmas Season Dinner with Gypsy Music
- Mini Stuffed Cabbage
- Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
- Turkey Cutlets with vegetables in parsley sauce
- Csongrad style Pork in Garlic Sauce
- Chicken Breast Paprika
SIDE DISHES on Christmas Season Dinner with Gypsy Music
- Boiled Potatoes (V)
- Potato Lángos (V)
- Egg Noodles (V)
- Steamed Jasmine Rice with Corn (V)
VEGETARIAN DISHES on Christmas Season Dinner with Gypsy Music
- Grilled Polenta terrine with Feta Cheese (V)
- Grilled Vegetables (V)
- Tarragon Soup (V)
- Many of the Salads, as seen below
SALADS on Christmas Season Dinner with Gypsy Music
- Corn Salad with Dill and Yoghurt Dressing (V)
- Vinaigrette Potato Salad (V)
- Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream Dressing (V)
- Caesar Salad (V)
DESSERTS on Christmas Season Dinner with Gypsy Music
- Somlo style Sponge Cake pudding (V)
- Mini Tiramisu cup (V)
- Blueberry Fruit Cream with chocolate sponge cake (V)
- Chocolate Mousse (V)
Drinks on the Festive Dinner Cruise

Christmas Season Dinner with Gypsy Music Budapest
The package price includes Unlimited Drinks
- Wines
- Draught Beer
- Soft Drinks
- Mineral Water
- Tea/ Coffee
- Mulled Wine
- Punch
- Hot Chocolate
Wines – some of the best Hungarian wines from outstanding winemakers:
- Bardosi Pinot Grigio
- Szekszárdi Civilis Cuvée
- Jandl Soproni Kékfrankos
- Juhász Kékfrankos Rosé
Beers:
- Dreher
- Dreher Bak
- Dreher alcohol-free
- Miller
- Kozel
- Dreher (draft beer)
- Pilsner Urquell (draft beer)
Hungarian Sparkling Wine
- Dry Hungarian Sparkling Wine, Sweet Hungarian Sparkling Wine
Soft Drinks:
- Soda / Pops
- Juices (Toma and Rauch products)
- Bottled Mineral water (Szentkiralyi)
Hot drinks
- Coffee (Espresso) (Segafredo)
- Tea (Dilmah)
Booking the Christmas Season Dinner Cruise
The 3 hour long can be reserved through our online booking form (see on the left side), include a gentle ride on the river Danube right in the heart of the city, between Buda and Pest with many of the best sights Budapest can offer: the 19th century palaces, churches, residential houses, historical bridges, the turreted Hungarian Parliament, the green slopes of the Gellert Hill and the Castle Hill with the Buda Castle on top, the bustling bars along the river Danube, etc.). But a video of the night cruise attractions will let you in on more:
Port of the dinner Danube river cruise
The meeting point of the Danube river cruise is close to the Chain Bridge, which you usually see on all postcards, just behind the Gresham Palace (the Art Nouveau palace of the Four Seasons Hotel Budapest).
We will meet with our dinner cruise guests half an hour before the cruise begins. Boarding time is approx. 30 min. before departing.
All the details are sent to cruise guests in the confirmation email, please read it carefully.
How can I book my Budapest river cruise?
You can book your Danube river cruise via our online booking forms (see on the left side). Please note that we can only accept registrations with payment, as seats are limited on cruise ships.
Live Music on the Budapest Dinner Cruises
The performance also features a marvellous original Hungarian instrument, the famous “cimbalom”. The combination of string instruments and the cimbalom provides a uniquely Hungarian, unforgettable harmony and an outstanding atmosphere on-board.
Wish to hear your favourite popular song in a whole new adaptation?
During the performance, guests will have a chance to ask for their favourite songs from the artists to play.