If you are looking for a Valentine’s Day dinner in Budapest with live music and buffet dinner, you may wish to add stunning river views to this nice event. On February 14 we are offering various Valentine’s Day Cruises in Budapest, where the most stunning attractions will serve as the backdrop of your romantic candle-lit dinner. Do not miss our Valentine’s Day cruise deals, book while you can, tables are limited.
Valentine’s Day Budapest Cruise with Gypsy Music
- 2 hour sightseeing cruise in Budapest at the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Hours: 7-9pm
- Dinner on Valentine’s Day: Buffet Dinner (all inclusive, self served)
- 1 Welcome Glass of Sparkling Wine
- 1 Glass of Wine / Beer / Soft Drink
- 1 Bottled Water (250ml)
- Guaranteed Table for 2 (for Couples)
- Live Music (Salon music by Gypsy Band)
- E-Ticket via email (no printing needed)
- Price: €95 per person
- Discounts for students available
Price of Valentine’s Day Cruise & Gypsy Music
€95 / person for Adults
Book your cruise now via our online booking form. It makes a beautiful present any day of the year, but especially on Valentine’s Day on February 14.
Note: The dinner cruise can be booked with dinner only. If you wish to book another evening cruise, we recommend to check our Budapest Winter Cruise Calendar for sightseeing options with drink bars aboard. The Valentine’s Day evening river cruise with Gypsy music starts at 7 pm on Feb 14, when the sun has already set in Hungary in February, and will finish at 9 pm, just in time for some late entertainment in the city, which will have several party, show, concert options for couples. Learn more about the Budapest Valentine’s Evening river cruise, or place your booking now.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu Budapest
Starters on the Valentine’s Day Cruise Budapest
Goulash Soup with Noodles Alfold style (as made on the Great Plain in Hungary)
Vegetable Cream Soup with vegetables of the season
Main Courses on the Valentine’s Day Cruise Budapest
- Roasted Sea Fish with Chardonnay Wine Sauce
- Roasted Chicken Breast with Basil & Cheese Sauce
- Pork Rib with Thyme and Mustard Sauce: slightly spicy pork ribs
- Mini Stuffed Cabbage: toltott kaposzta is a Hungarian style sweet and sour dish, the cabbage leaves are stuffed with a seasoned mixture of minced pork & rice, cooked in a rich sauce of stew sauce with lots of Hungarian pickled sauerkraut, usually served with sour cream topping – Hungarian specialty
- Chicken Leg Paprika: traditional Hungarian Chicken Paprika (csirkepaprikas) usually made with chicken legs with tomatoes, peppers, onions and sweet paprika – Hungarian specialty
- Vegetarian Courses: Homemade Dumplings with Spinach and Mustard & Mushroom Sauce, Grilled Vegetables, etc. (please see below)
Side Dishes on the Valentine’s Day Cruise Budapest
- Grilled / Steamed Vegetables
- Homemade Dumplings with Spinach and Mustard & Mushroom Sauce
- Grilled Polenta Terrine with Feta Cheese
- Hash-brown Potatoes / Potato Lángos
- Noodles / Dumplings
- Steamed Jasmine Rice with Corn
- Boiled Potatoes
Vegetarian Dishes on the Valentine’s Day Cruise Budapest
- Grilled Polenta Terrine with Feta Cheese
- Homemade Dumplings with Spinach and Mustard & Mushroom Sauce
- Grilled Vegetables
- Vegetable Cream Soup
- Fruits
- Steamed Jasmine Rice with Corn
- Salads: see below
Salads on the Valentine’s Day Cruise Budapest
- Salad of the Season with various Dressings
- Corn Salad with Mayo Dressing
- Italian Pasta Salad
- Caesar Salad
Desserts on the Valentine’s Day Cruise Budapest
- Sponge Cake pudding in Somló style (Somloi Galuska) is a huge favorite in Hungary, a sweet delicacy with some rum, sultanas, sponge cake, dark chocolate, topped with whipped cream
- Home-made Strudel (warmly recommended)
- Mini Tarts
- Fresh Fruits of the Season
Drinks on the Valentine’s Day Cruise Budapest
1 Welcome Glass of Sparkling Wine
1 Glass of Wine (or Soft Drink)
1 bottle of Mineral Water
The drinks above are included in the Valentine Day Danube Cruise price, however, more drinks can be bought on the ship for a surcharge, billed separately to you.
Tables on many cruise ships are arranged for buffet dinners with group tables, but on the Valentine’s Day cruise we have arranged the tables for couples so that you can have your own privacy. Still, the buffet dinner gives a good opportunity to be flexible with your choice of meals, for appetizers and entrees alike.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise & Gypsy Music PricesEuro 90 / person |
Note: The dinner cruise can only be booked with dinner on February 14, Valentine’s Day, but our general river cruise offers include various cruises on other nights and days, available with drinks only too. Our river cruise deals start from Euro 11 for the budget tourists up to Euro 75 for VIP cruises. Learn more about the Budapest river cruises or place your booking now.
Valentine’s Day in Hungary
Budapest is romantic all year round with its romantic sights and incredible views. And, luckily, February is no exception (even if the days are cold in Europe in Feb. There are lots of romantic things to do for short 3 day or longer one week holidays. The romantic Castle Quarter with the Buda Castle, the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Matthias Church, historic cafes with wonderful cakes, lovely concerts, great wines, romantic hotels make Budapest an ideal destination for couples.
In February, Budapest is still cold, but it is a lot of fun: Hungarians celebrate the Carnival season with fancy dress parties (like the ones at Halloween in western countries).
Also, many people enjoy the skating rinks all over the city, most importantly the huge Outdoor Skating Rink in Budapest City Park with the romantic Vajdahunyad Castle in the backdrop.
The outdoor steaming pools of Szechenyi Baths offer a unique way to let off steam on Valentine’s Day too.
Budapest is a great place for luxury or modest, even budget Valentine’s Day breaks. From the five star Four Seasons Gresham Hotel (voted top 23 in the world by tourists), through design hotels like Hotel Zara (with its own spa) to lovely suites in cheap hotels in Budapest, you can find great romantic accommodation for your February romantic weekend getaway.
As for the Valentine’s Day Cruise, the winter‘s chill cannot be felt inside the heated ship, but it also means that you will have to bring a warm coat for the river cruise if you want to take a look around on top of the deck, in the fresh air. On some February days there is snowfall, which makes the city’s parks pretty.
Valentine’s Day is celebrated by Hungarian couples with Valentine’s Day gifts (chocolates, roses, etc.), Valentine’s Day dinners, and of course Valentine’s Day romantic walks, movies, romantic breaks, etc.
Last updated Jan, 2023
Hi Budapest River Cruise Team,
Federico here from nowboat.com and I have a request for you!
It is for a romantic trip in Budapest on Danube river, dinner (gourmet) cruise for Saint Valentine Day 2017 – something a bit luxury considering the budget of our travellers.
Kindly, find the details below:
Boat: Possibly Luxury or Historical river Boat
Passengers: up to 20
Date: St. Valentine Day – 14/02/2017
Duration: 1 dinner night trip – 3/4 hours
Details:
Touristic river trip across Budapest and its main attractions during an intimate gourmet dinner, possibly candle lights
If is there availability, would you please send us a quotation?
Thank you in advance!
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Warm regards,
Federico Perrone
Head of Business Development @ nowboat.com
Hello Federico,
thank you for contacting us.
We have received your inquiry about your planned cruise for your group.
We will soon send you the detailed quote with prices and inclusions.
Thank you for your patience.