Duna Cruises is one of the newest and most successful cruise companies in Budapest. Founded in 2019, the company operates Danube river cruises and boat tours in Budapest with its three flagship vessels. Its base of operations is located at Dock 10 on the Pest side, right next to the Elizabeth Bridge, one of the city’s most central and well known areas. The company’s cruises have quickly become very popular among tourists and are considered some of the most sought after in Budapest.
Duna Cruises offers two main types of cruises. The first is an elegant cruise aboard the Citadella, a modern ship featuring an air conditioned indoor lounge, a full bar, and an open observation deck with a 360 degree panoramic view of the city. The second is a historical cruise aboard two carefully restored steam paddle boats from the Hungarian Reform Era, the Kisfaludy and the Hableány. These authentic steamships feature real paddle wheels and create a unique sense of time travel while sailing along the Danube. Each cruise lasts about one hour and includes a welcome drink (a glass of prosecco or orange juice) and a free audio guide in 30 languages, accessible through a personal QR code scanned on your phone.
The route of Duna Cruises covers the most scenic and central section of the Danube between Margaret Bridge and Rákóczi Bridge, offering views of Budapest’s most iconic landmarks such as the Hungarian Parliament Building, Gellért Hill, Chain Bridge, Fisherman’s Bastion, Buda Castle Hill, MÜPA Budapest, Vigadó Concert Hall, and the Great Market Hall. Cruises operate both during the day and in the evening.
Since its establishment, the company has carried more than 458000 passengers, served over 300000 welcome drinks, and established itself as one of the most successful and fastest growing Danube cruise companies in Budapest.
