Budapest river cruises

Budapest cruise terminal. river cruises (Hungary), Hungary

Cruise port in Budapest is the main sea terminal of the city and, perhaps, in the whole Hungary. Budapest port on the Danube is located 5 kilometers from the city center in the Csepel district. The port is managed by the MAHART PassNave company. It is also responsible for navigation across the Hungarian part of the Danube.

The port receives cruise ships of such well-known European cruise companies as Viking River Cruises, Sea Cloud Cruises, Uniworld, Scenic Tours, AMA Waterways, APT, Tauck and Avalon Waterways. The port has mooring lines, so passengers have the opportunity to get off the cruise ship without using passenger boats. Pier is located on the Pest side. In addition, many cruise ships are moored directly in the center of Budapest.

Budapest port is divided into national and international parts. High season for the port lasts from April to October. Ticket office of the international cruise port is located at the Belgrad rakpart waterfront. Here you can buy a cruise tour on the Danube in Hungary and neighboring countries.

Cruise port of Budapest is located 20 minutes from the main airport of Budapest - Franz Liszt International Airport (IATA: BUD, ICAO: LHBP). The port has well-established transport links both with the airport and the center of the Hungarian capital. To get from the port to the airport you can take the subway (Line 2 Kabánya-Kispest station), then bus number 93.

Budapest port is traditionally popular on several directions. This port is both arriving and departing.

River cruises on the Danube with a stop in Budapest depart from Slovakia, Germany and other countries. In turn, from Budapest you can make dozens of exciting river trips. One of the most popular modern cruises from Budapest is Budapest-Amsterdam. Such cruise tours are offered by the Viking River Cruises, as well as a number of other cruise operators. Several cruises depart from Budapest every day. During the high season cruises from Budapest to Vienna via Bratislava depart from the Hungarian port almost every day.

Cruise though the Budapest allows the tourists to enjoy the sights of the Hungarian capital. Among them is the famous Buda fortress, the baths and famous promenades of the Danube. On of the landmark places for the Danube cruise passengers in Budapest is the Basilica of St. Stephen, which offers one of the most breathtaking views of the city.

It should be noted that Budapest is actually two cities in one. Thus, Buda located on the west bank of the Danube., is primarily a historical center of the Hungarian capital, while Pest is a restaurant, shopping and nightlife center.