Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours in Budapest

Spend Christmas Eve on a festive 2-hour cruise along the Danube River in Budapest. See the twinkling lights of the capital's panorama, putting you in the holiday spirit as you sail past each historical attraction aglow with white light. You'll see the Royal Palace, Gellert Hill, the Parliament Building and the Chain Bridge illuminated while enjoying a 3-course buffet dinner on board. Live music from the Rajkó Folk Orchestra will set the mood indoors, as well as complimentary glasses of Champagne, wine and beer.

See Budapest from the water with a hop-on hop-off boat tour, which included unlimited use for 24 hours. Your cruise departs from downtown's Vigadó Square and glides past significant landmarks along the Danube River, such as Margaret Island and the Castle District. Stay on the boat for the entire 60-minute route or hop on and off at several stops and explore Budapest at your own pace.

Soak up Hungarian scenery and culture with a 3-hour Danube dinner cruise and folklore concert. You'll first enjoy over an hour of music and dancing at the Danube Palace or the Hungarian Heritage House with one of the most highly regarded folk ensembles in the country. Afterward you'll take a cruise along the Danube, sipping wine and sampling a Hungarian buffet dinner. You'll enjoy a sparkling view of Budapest's panorama, which has rightfully earned its title as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Explore Budapest's Buda Castle quarter on a 1-hour Segway tour before a River Danube lunch, dinner, or wine-tasting cruise on this combo tour. Ride a Segway around cobbled Buda to see Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, and more. Then, admire Budapest from a sightseeing boat on your chosen Danube cruise. Select a buffet lunch or dinner cruise including two complimentary drinks, or an evening wine cruise with a tasting of seven Hungarian wines.

Admire Budapest's stunning panorama on a 90-minute cruise along the Danube River, sipping on a complimentary coffee or tea as you go. Glide past the Hungarian Parliament Building and the Royal Palace, and take in views of the historic Chain Bridge. If you're up for a snack while you sightsee, traditional spreads and bread are available for purchase on board to enjoy with your complimentary coffee, tea or soda. Your tour will conclude at its original departure point.

Combine revelry and relaxation with this Budapest weekend package, which includes a 1.5-hour party cruise and skip-the-line entry to Szechenyi Baths, Europe's largest spa complex. On either Friday or Saturday night, spend the evening dancing and drinking on the Danube River, and gain entry to one of the city's trendiest clubs. Then, the following day, nurse yourself back to health in the thermal waters of either the luxurious Gellert Thermal Bath Spa or Szechenyi Baths.

Experience an organ concert at St. Stephen's Basilica on your next trip to Budapest. The sound inside the dome of this neoclassical church makes it the perfect spot for Bach and Vivaldi, performed by some of Hungary's most revered musicians. To continue the festivities, upgrade to a late-night dinner cruise on the Danube afterward, and toast to the beautiful view with a glass of Sparkling wine. A traditional Hungarian meal is also available on board, served buffet-style. Along the way you'll pass UNESCO World Heritage sights like the Buda Castle, lit up for the evening hours.

Experience the sounds of the Danube Symphony Orchestra with this Budapest Gala Concert at either Pesti Vigadó or Danube Palace. With classical melodies enhanced by the cimbalom folk instrument, the concert also includes performances by ballet dancers, a Hungarian gypsy folk band and soloists from the Budapest Operetta Theatre and Virtuosos Talent Show. Choose from two seating options, and, if you wish, enhance your evening with a dinner cruise upgrade. The option includes a hot buffet meal and Sparkling wine or wine as you cruise along the Danube River.

Begin the New Year in Budapest with a performance by the Danube Symphony Orchestra, held in the neo-Baroque concert hall of the Danube Palace. The melodies of Mozart and Strauss will be accompanied by the unique sounds of the cimbalom, a Hungarian folk instrument, giving the music a local touch. Upgrade your ticket to include 1.5-hour dinner cruise along the Danube River after the concert. Your cruise will include a glass of Sparkling wine and wine to toast to a beautiful beginning to the New Year.

Enjoy a ringside seat for Budapest's August 20 fireworks on this 3.5-hour River Danube cruise. On the evening of St. Stephen's Day, the national holiday marking Hungary's founding, enjoy a sightseeing cruise along the Danube, admiring floodlit landmarks including the Chain Bridge and Parliament. Savor a glass of Champagne and a 4-course dinner served at your table, and enjoy live piano music before watching the fireworks display over the river from deck.