Night Cruises 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.

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.

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.

Cruise down the Danube on this Budapest river party. During the 1.5-hour cruise, enjoy drinks, meet other travelers, dance to the music and admire views of the city from the water. One welcome drink is included, and you can purchase others from the onboard bar. When booking, you have the option to add on a Budapest pub crawl before the cruise for more nighttime fun.

Savor cocktails as you view Budapest's city lights on this 1.5-hour late-evening River Danube cruise. Settle aboard a spacious boat and enjoy two cocktails and live folk music as you glide along the starlit river. Admire the floodlit Parliament building and twinkling Castle District from the open or interior deck, and sail under the famous Chain Bridge, and other bridges. Your cruise includes two large cocktails and optional hotel transfers (additional cost).

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 3-hour cruise along the beautiful Danube River in Budapest, including a 4-course dinner and on board entertainment. As you soak in the sights of the city's panorama, experience the musical accompaniment of two duelling pianists. Sip a glass of complimentary Champagne and listen to the fun battle between the performers. Your 4-course meal will be served while you sit back and enjoy the show.

Enjoy a 3-hour cruise along the beautiful Danube River in Budapest, including a 4-course dinner and on board entertainment. As you soak in the sights of the city's panorama, experience the musical accompaniment of two duelling pianists. Sip a glass of complimentary Champagne and listen to the fun battle between the performers. Your 4-course meal will be served while you sit back and enjoy the show.

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.