Christmas cruises in Budapest combine a night sail along the illuminated and spectacular stretch of the Danube when all the well known sights are lit up and shining in the festive atmosphere of the holiday, and include a festive and elaborate dinner accompanied by live music throughout the cruise.

The cruise companies invest heavily in the interior design and atmosphere on the boat, with elegant tables, decorated tablecloths and special ambient lighting. The dinners are more elaborate than usual and include a varied buffet with traditional dishes such as goulash soup, stuffed cabbage, beef stew, roasted chicken, homemade side dishes and traditional holiday desserts such as strudel, Somlói and Christmas bejgli, alongside more modern and chef style dishes such as risotto, Stroganoff, chicken roulade with pesto and more.

Christmas cruises in Budapest also include a welcome drink with a soft drink or a glass of champagne upon boarding the boat. Some also include unlimited drinks (soft open bar) with wine, beer, soft drinks, tea, coffee and even mulled wine.

The atmosphere is usually accompanied by live music with a piano or a small band performance throughout the cruise and sometimes you will even find a folklore or dance show on deck. The cruise passes by the bridges and famous landmarks of Budapest illuminated at night, such as the Parliament Building, the Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, the islands and the river promenades.

Seating inside the boat is around tables with pre assigned seats, not on a first come basis, so there is no need to worry about seating and you do not need to arrive early to get a good spot in line.

Christmas cruise prices in Budapest are higher than the regular season range and are around 159 to 170 euros per person, depending on the type of dinner you choose and the drink conditions.