Hungary Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
101 ships from 12 cruise lines
Hungary cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 823 upcoming sailings on 101 ships from 12 cruise lines visiting Hungary, calling at 6 places. Cruises can start in Budapest and end in Budapest and Mohács. Of 828 upcoming sailings, 325 start in Hungary and 346 end there. More Western Europe cruises.
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See every Hungary cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Hungary
Hungary is a compact Central European treasure defined by the Danube, a majestic capital, and a rural plain of paprika, folk art, and bittersweet history. River cruises anchor in Budapest and explore the Danube Bend at Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre, then continue south to Kalocsa and Mohács on lower-Danube itineraries. For the milestone American traveler, Hungary rewards those who combine guided history with unhurried independent wandering, especially in Budapest's thermal baths, ruin bars, and memorial sites.
Typical routes
- Danube: Passau–Budapest (Classic Danube)
- Danube: Budapest–Black Sea (Lower Danube)
Ports overview
Hungary's Danube cruise ports are concentrated around Budapest and the Danube Bend, with lower-Danube stops in the Great Plain towns of Kalocsa and Mohács. Budapest is the essential anchor; other ports are often visited as half-day stops or via shore excursions.
Cruise season
March–December, with peak months April–June and September–October. July and August can be hot in Budapest and the Great Plain; December cruises feature Christmas markets.
Find your Hungary sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Hungary, earliest departure first.
34 Days One-Way from Dublin to Budapest
Ends in Hungary. Also visits Ireland, United Kingdom, Netherlands
Scenic Jewel
15 Days One-Way from Amsterdam to Budapest
Ends in Hungary. Also visits Netherlands, Germany, Austria
SS Marlene
24 Days One-Way from Amsterdam to Bucharest
Visits Hungary. Also visits Netherlands, Germany, Austria
SS Marlene
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8 Days One-Way from Budapest to Giurgiu
Starts in Hungary. Also visits Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria
AmaRudi
8 Days One-Way from Munich to Budapest
Ends in Hungary. Also visits Germany, Austria, Slovakia
Avalon Expression
9 Days One-Way from Munich to Budapest
Ends in Hungary. Also visits Germany, Austria, Slovakia
Avalon Expression
11 Days One-Way from Budapest to Bucharest
Starts in Hungary. Also visits Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria
Viking Eldir
15 Days One-Way from Cologne to Budapest
Ends in Hungary. Also visits Germany, Austria, Slovakia
MS Oscar Wilde
15 Days Budapest, Hungary Round Trip
Starts and ends in Hungary. Also visits Serbia, Serbia-Romania, Bulgaria
MS William Wordsworth
11 Days One-Way from Budapest to Prague
Starts in Hungary. Also visits Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Scenic Jasper
18 Days One-Way from Prague to Amsterdam
Visits Hungary. Also visits Czechia - Czech Republic, Austria, Germany
Scenic Jewel
21 Days One-Way from Prague to London-Greenwich
Visits Hungary. Also visits Czechia - Czech Republic, Austria, Germany
Scenic Jewel
Where Hungary cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Budapest (827) (cruises from)
Ships by type: 101 river · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Plan your Hungary cruise
Hungary cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Hungary cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Hungary cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Hungary?
6 Hungary places are visited by 101 ships from 12 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Hungary cruise?
March–December, with peak months April–June and September–October. July and August can be hot in Budapest and the Great Plain; December cruises feature Christmas markets.
Sources and further reading
Background on Hungary draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Hungary
- Wikipedia: Hungary
- U.S. Department of State: Hungary International Travel Information
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue
- Visit Hungary: Official Hungary travel guide
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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