Cruises from Budapest

11 cruise lines and 89 ships sailing from Budapest, Hungary

Cruises visiting Budapest

Budapest makes a memorable arrival, with the Danube dividing hilly Buda from lively, level Pest. From the river, the Hungarian Parliament’s Gothic Revival façade commands attention, especially after dark. Cross the Chain Bridge to explore Castle Hill, or stay in Pest for cafés, markets, and celebrated thermal baths. Allow time to linger: Budapest’s pleasures are best discovered on foot, over a long lunch, and beside the water.

Cruises from Budapest, Hungary

Sailings departing from Budapest, earliest departure first.

321 Sailings Found
Budapest, Hungary

19 Days One-Way from Budapest to Basel

Avalon Illumination

Departs
December 4th 2026
Duration
18 nights
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Budapest, Hungary

8 Days One-Way from Budapest to Passau

Viking Vili

Departs
December 4th 2026
Duration
7 nights
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Budapest, Hungary

13 Days One-Way from Budapest to Frankfurt Am Main

Avalon Illumination

Departs
December 6th 2026
Duration
12 nights
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Budapest, Hungary

17 Days One-Way from Budapest to Basel

Avalon Illumination

Departs
December 6th 2026
Duration
16 nights
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Budapest, Hungary

8 Days One-Way from Budapest to Nuremberg

AmaVerde

Departs
December 7th 2026
Duration
7 nights
From
$4,529
per person, double occupancy
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Budapest, Hungary

11 Days One-Way from Budapest to Prague

Scenic Opal

Departs
December 8th 2026
Duration
10 nights
From
$4,325
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
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Budapest, Hungary

8 Days One-Way from Budapest to Regensburg

Scenic Opal

Departs
December 8th 2026
Duration
7 nights
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Budapest, Hungary

16 Days One-Way from Budapest to Amsterdam

APT Solara

Departs
December 18th 2026
Duration
15 nights
From
$3,698
per person, double occupancy
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Budapest, Hungary

8 Days Budapest, Hungary Round Trip

Riviera Radiance

Departs
December 22nd 2026
Duration
7 nights
From
$1,999
per person, double occupancy
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Budapest, Hungary

15 Days One-Way from Budapest to Amsterdam

Scenic Opal

Departs
December 22nd 2026
Duration
14 nights
From
$4,442
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +10 more ports
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Budapest, Hungary

18 Days One-Way from Budapest to Paris City

Scenic Opal

Departs
December 22nd 2026
Duration
17 nights
From
$6,882
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +7 more ports
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Budapest, Hungary

8 Days Budapest, Hungary Round Trip

AmaLea

Departs
January 31st 2027
Duration
7 nights
From
$1,629
per person, double occupancy
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Cruise lines embarking (starting) at Budapest (11)

Cruise lineCategoryTypeShips departing from Budapest
AmaWaterways Luxury River AmaBella, AmaFiora, AmaLea, AmaMagna, AmaMora, AmaReina, AmaRudi, AmaSofia, AmaSonata, AmaVerde
Scenic Cruises Luxury Ocean Scenic Amber, Scenic Crystal, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Opal, Scenic Pearl, Scenic Ruby
Uniworld Luxury River River Duchess (no upcoming dates — contact a Waterways Cruise consultant for additional dates on River Duchess cruises departing Budapest), SS Beatrice, SS Maria Theresa, SS Marlene
APT River Cruises Travelmarvel Premium River APT Ostara, APT Solara
Avalon Waterways Premium River Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Visionary
Celebrity River Cruises Premium River Celebrity Boundless, Celebrity Compass, Celebrity Seeker
Emerald Cruises Premium Ocean Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Destiny (no upcoming dates — contact a Waterways Cruise consultant for additional dates on Emerald Destiny cruises departing Budapest), Emerald Luna, Emerald Sky, Emerald Star, Emerald Sun
Riviera Travel Premium River MS Esprit, MS Geoffrey Chaucer, MS George Eliot, MS Joy, MS Oscar Wilde, MS Savor, MS William Wordsworth, Riviera Radiance, Riviera Reflection
Viking River Cruises Premium River Viking Aegir, Viking Atla, Viking Baldur, Viking Bragi, Viking Egdir, Viking Egil, Viking Eldir, Viking Embla, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gullveig, Viking Gymir, Viking Haki, Viking Honir, Viking Ingvi, Viking Jarl, Viking Kadlin, Viking Lif, Viking Magni, Viking Mimir, Viking Rinda, Viking Rota, Viking Skadi, Viking Tir, Viking Tor, Viking Ullur, Viking Vali, Viking Var, Viking Ve, Viking Vidar, Viking Vilhjalm, Viking Vili
CroisiEurope Contemporary River ms Douce France, ms France, ms L'Europe, ms Modigliani, ms Mona Lisa, ms Vivaldi
Viva Cruises Contemporary River VIVA Enjoy, VIVA Treasures

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Published September 24, 2026