New Year’s cruises on the Danube are a special and one time event here in Budapest, and if you happen to come here on New Year’s Eve, we definitely recommend taking one of these cruises.

These are special and elaborate cruises that celebrate the turn of the new year with a glass of champagne or with a festive and romantic dinner on board in a magical atmosphere facing the city’s landmarks beautifully illuminated at night. The route is planned so that exactly at midnight you can celebrate the turn of the new year directly in front of the illuminated Hungarian Parliament building with a glass of champagne in hand.

New Year’s Eve cruises depart in the late evening hours and continue past midnight. Their duration is about 2 to 5 hours (depending on the type of cruise you choose). Some companies offer a cruise with drinks only, some offer a full festive 5 course gala dinner, and there are those that offer a party style cruise with unlimited drinks and DJ music.

The prices of New Year’s Eve cruises in Budapest are more expensive than regular cruises during the rest of the year and range between €110 and €290 per person, depending on the type of cruise. If you book them in advance through the GetYourGuide website, you can also cancel the cruise and receive a full refund up to 24 hours before the arrival date. Unlike the regular cruises, here your ticket grants you a pre assigned seat and there is no need to arrive early in line to get a spot.