Budapest Danube River Cruises

Public Danube River Crusies

Our capital, Budapest, is one of the best located cities geographically, as its downtown is divided by the river Danube, one of the city’s main attractions and natural beauty. Due to this, the best choice to discover the most popular sights, attractions and historical locations of Buda and Pest is aboard a magnificent ship, from where the whole city can be viewed without interruptions. Imagine gliding through the sun-kissed water as you learn about the history of Budapest aboard the breezy deck of the ship while feeling as you are part of the historical journey. Combining the best of two worlds, we offer the best dining experience aboard our magnificent ships. Choose from various options and enjoy the delicious cooking on deck while admiring the view of the capital.

Private Danube River Cruises

Discover the stunning beauty of Budapest from the waves of the Danube with an exclusive private boat rental! Enjoy the city's iconic skyline, including the Parliament, Buda Castle, and Gellért Hill, in a luxurious setting away from the city's hustle and bustle. Whether it's a romantic dinner, family celebration, or gathering with friends, our boats provide the perfect venue for any occasion. Experience Budapest from a new perspective and create unforgettable memories on the water!

Water Limousine Cruises

Similarly to the water limousines in Venice, the boats satisfie the most exquisite needs with its comfortable and elegant design and luxury lounge feeling. They can board 10 passengers (2 boats are available). These elegantly furbished boats consist of a small closed cabin and an open platform in the back. The exterior is covered by mahogany and the interior is stylish, matching the appearance of the boat. The boats are equipped with comfortable leather seats and the cruising experience is completed by quality music and catering service on request.  You can enjoy the trip in a luxury boat with a two-person staff in elegant uniform.

Vintage Yacht Cruises

Featuring elegant white and mahogany hues, this beautifully renovated German oldtimer pleasure boat can accommodate 12 passengers at a time, and anyone on board can enjoy several facilities for chilling out in style, like indoor and outdoor lounge areas equipped with graceful dining tables, as well as a spacious sun deck with comfortable mattresses to recline on; what’s more, the boat is equipped with central heating, a small galley, a nice bathroom with toilette, and a dining room. The yacht is available to rent for a variety of occasions, including sightseeing trips in Budapest or upriver cruises   to nearby waterfront towns, but the vessel can also be booked for dinner cruises, or wine-tasting events. . Maximum travel speed: 17 km/h.

Redjet Speedboat Cruise

When you thought that you have seen Budapest from every angle possible, then comes the RedJet and the 360-degree turn. Experience the limitless speed on the board of the 440 horsepower RedJet and be the fastest on the Danube. Can you imagine riding with 80 km/hour when suddenly your boat makes a U-turn before reaching the Margaret Bridge or a 360-degree turn under the famous Chain Bridge? Scared? Bewildered? Come on, it’s awesome. You need to try it. The boat can turn very quickly, twirl or plunge into the water with its red rostral. The captains are really experienced well-qualified people who always - okay, sometimes not - make a sign before commencing the next trick. Before boarding they tell all necessary information about the Danube, the boat, the sights and safety rules. Thanks to the camera in the front, all screaming and laughter will be photo documented. There is no minimum age, but there is minimum height: 135 cm.

Riverride Floating Bus Tour

Is it a bus? Is it a boat? Actually it's both. Drive along Budapest's streets and see the sights, then splash into the River Danube. This unique tour of Budapest explores the city by land and water without the need to change vehicles. The bus leaves from Széchenyi István Square near the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, from where the tourist pass by Akadémia Street, Garibaldi Street, Nádor Street, and József Attila Street. After that the bus goes to the Synagogue on Dohány Street, from where it continues to Andrássy Avenue. During the way to Heroes’ Square, passengers can enjoy the view of many beautiful buildings like the famous Opera House. Turning to György Dózsa Road, the bus heads towards the Danube. While getting closer to the water you can hear some interesting facts about the Zoo and the history of the amphibious bus. The splash into the Danube provides an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike. After the splash we descend below the Parliament, meanwhile we present Margaret Island, Margaret Bridge, the Royal Palace, the Chain Bridge and of course the Danube which divides Budapest in half.

  • Duration: 1 hour and 35 minutes
  • Language: English, German
  • Audio guide: English, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Danish, Swedish, Romanian, Ukrainian
  • FOC: Children under the age of 6 (up to 2 children with 1 adult); from the third child under the age of 6 a junior ticket is to be purchased
  • Private hire: Besides regular tours it is also possible to rent the floating bus. We present Budapest’s most beautiful sights on dry land and from the water according to our customers’ requests. Location of departure and arrival, the route and the duration - within certain limits - can be chosen Ask us for a tailor-made offer.