On the water · CRUISES WITH OPEN BAR IN BUDAPEST
The 9 best cruises with open bar in Budapest you can book today, with the per-person price, how long you are aboard and who each one suits. Start at the top and work down.
Spend 75 minutes on the Danube with unlimited Hungarian sparkling wine, beer, Aperol, spritzer, or lemonade. You can sit in the heated interior or head to the open-air terrace for photos of Parliament, Liberty Bridge, and Budapest’s lit riverfront. English host service, music, and an optional audio guide are included.
“The tour was very fun. Ayza and Philipp did an amazing job!”
Board near central Budapest for a 75 to 90-minute Danube cruise with unlimited Paulus prosecco, fruit spritzers and homemade lemonade. Recorded English commentary points out Buda Castle and other landmarks, while a panoramic window table and open-roof upper deck give you good photo angles. Beer and food platters are available to buy onboard.
“Great way to see the sights by night, however most people were more interested in the drink and taking pictures for instagram”
Board the historic Gróf Széchenyi at Akadémia dock 2 for a 90-minute Budapest cruise with live Hungarian music, a welcome Prosecco or juice, and either table-served goulash with lángos or a buffet dinner. You’ll pass Parliament, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, and the illuminated Danube riverbanks.
“Very friendlyand informative staff on board the boat.Food was very good”
Spend 2.5 hours aboard the River Diva, cruising from Akadémia 3 near the Chain Bridge. Enjoy a chef-prepared dinner by Pál Tóth and Viktor Moldován, unlimited cocktails, spirits, beer, wine, Prosecco, and soft drinks, plus live music and rooftop views of Budapest at night.
“it was a lovely atmosphere. All of the staff was absolutely amazing and was the highlight of the evening aside from the spectacular views. only thing they could improve on is that they team out of deserts before half of the guest, including us, were able to get some”
Spend two hours aboard a Silverline Cruises dinner boat, starting near Elizabeth Bridge on the Pest side. Enjoy a four-course meal, welcome Prosecco, and live music while Budapest lights up around you. Depending on your booking, the entertainment is Hungarian folklore dancing or piano music. Window seats cost extra, and vegetarian meals are available.
“Service was good and enjoyed the views along the Danube at night. Boat was half full due to time of year but still had a great atmosphere. Food was tasty and had a nice selection of drinks. The music and dancing with costume was great fun. Towards the end we all got up and joined in with the conga! Very entertaining and came away with a lovely memory to take home with us.”
Spend about 75 minutes on the MS Stadt Wien, sailing from Akadémia Dock 2 past Parliament, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Gellért Hill, and more. Your ticket includes sweet, medium, and dry Prosecco, beer, and Prosecco cocktails. Expect music, photo stops, and a social party-boat mood rather than a formal sightseeing tour.
“It was great!! I did wish there was a bar for just prosecco refills. It could take a while to get a drink because everyone was ordering cocktails and I just wanted prosecco”
Spend 50 minutes on the Danube with a glass of Törley Prosecco and an English audio guide. The round trip from Batthyány tér gives you two views of Parliament, plus sights such as Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, Gellért Hill, Central Market Hall, and Liberty Bridge. Thursday to Saturday may include an international drink and snack pairing.
Meet at Pier 9 for a 75-minute Danube cruise past Parliament, Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, and Liberty Bridge. Choose a sunset or night sailing, then use the open panorama deck or heated indoor windows while enjoying unlimited Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, Hugo Spritz, beer, wine, lemonade, and water with lounge music.
“Great setting for a cruise on the Danube with spectacular nighttime views. Limited drink choices and closing the toilets before docking was disappointing.”
Join Silverline Cruises at Dock 11 by Elizabeth Bridge for a one-hour Danube ride with unlimited prosecco, wine, and soft drinks. You will pass Parliament, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Gellért Hill, and the National Theatre. Choose an evening sailing for illuminated views, and arrive early if you want a better indoor table.
“Good for the drinks, but the boat could be with no roof”
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