Cruises from Budapest

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Budapest is one of the largest low cost hubs in Central Europe, and that is exactly what determines the most convenient way to reach a cruise port from here. Budapest airport offers a dense network of direct flights toward Mediterranean directions, in particular Barcelona, Civitavecchia near Rome, and Piraeus near Athens, where MSC, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Costa, and Celestyal wait for passengers. Thanks to its central location, Budapest attracts passengers for these flights not only from Hungary but also from neighboring countries in the region, which further supports the frequency and choice of directions at the airport. For residents of Budapest, including the Ukrainian community that has settled here, the cruise trip comes down to a single flight: without a ground segment, without a border, and without transit through a neighboring country, all of which remain a mandatory part of the route for those departing directly from Ukraine. Budapest is also interesting because it is through this airport that some Ukrainians traveling from Uzhhorod or Ivano-Frankivsk catch their own flights to Europe, so the city plays a double role: both as a transit hub for others and as a home airport for those who live here. When choosing a specific flight, compare not just the direct ticket price but also the total time on the road with any connection, especially for less popular ports of embarkation. Low cost fares on popular directions sell out well before departure, so booking should be planned in advance, not in the last week. Specific dates and directions are easiest to check in the cruise catalog on the site.

Cruises

Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Aqua
Caribbean
12.09.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA ALL

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, At Sea, Falmouth, Jamaica, George Town, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico, At Sea, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from 2,395 EUR
I Interior 2,395 EUR
O Ocean View 2,575 EUR
B Balcony 3,325 EUR
S Suite 4,415 EUR

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Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Aqua
Caribbean
26.09.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Port Canaveral, Florida, USA ALL

Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, At Sea, Falmouth, Jamaica, George Town, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mexico, At Sea, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA

from 2,395 EUR
I Interior 2,395 EUR
O Ocean View 2,575 EUR
B Balcony 3,325 EUR
S Suite 4,235 EUR

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Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Edge
Australia & New Zealand
31.01.2028 · 10 nights Port of departure: Sydney, Australia ALL (NO DRINKS)

Sydney, Australia, At Sea, At Sea, Milford Sound, New Zealand, Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound Fjord, New Zealand, Dunedin, New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand, At Sea, Tauranga, New Zealand, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand

from 2,061 EUR
I Interior 2,187 EUR
B Balcony 2,803 EUR
S Suite 10,592 EUR

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Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Xcel
Caribbean
24.01.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida ALL (NO DRINKS)

Miami, Florida, Bimini, Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas, At Sea, Cozumel, Mexico, George Town, Grand Cayman, At Sea, Miami, Florida

from 2,061 EUR
I Interior 2,061 EUR
B Balcony 2,523 EUR

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Canary Islands
26.12.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Tenerife, Canary Islands ALL (NO DRINKS)

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Madeira (Funchal), Portugal, Canary Sea Darkest Spot, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Лас-Пальмас (Канарские Острова), Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain, Tenerife, Canary Islands

from 2,398 EUR
I Interior 2,398 EUR
O Ocean View 2,798 EUR
B Balcony 3,058 EUR

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Costa Diadema
Costa Cruises
Costa Diadema
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
21.08.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Copenhagen, Denmark ALL (NO DRINKS)

Copenhagen, Denmark, Hellesylt, Norway, Geiranger Fjord, Гейрангер (Норвегия), Alesund, Norway, Stavanger, Norway, Kiel, Germany, Copenhagen, Denmark

from 2,398 EUR
I Interior 2,398 EUR
O Ocean View 2,998 EUR
B Balcony 3,398 EUR
S Suite 3,858 EUR

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Costa Serena
Costa Cruises
Costa Serena
South America and Antarctica
14.02.2027 · 9 nights Port of departure: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ALL (NO DRINKS)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Baía de Copacabana, Ilhabela, Brazil, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Montevideo, Camboriu, Brazil, Camboriu Bay, Abraao (Ilha Grande), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

from 2,398 EUR
I Interior 2,398 EUR
O Ocean View 2,698 EUR
B Balcony 2,938 EUR
S Suite 3,298 EUR

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Costa Smeralda
Costa Cruises
Costa Smeralda
Canary Islands
31.12.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Лас-Пальмас (Канарские Острова) ALL (NO DRINKS)

Лас-Пальмас (Канарские Острова), Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Madeira (Funchal), Portugal, Canary Sea Darkest Spot, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Лас-Пальмас (Канарские Острова)

from 2,398 EUR
I Interior 2,398 EUR
O Ocean View 2,798 EUR
B Balcony 3,058 EUR

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Costa Diadema
Costa Cruises
Costa Diadema
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
16.07.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Kiel, Germany ALL (NO DRINKS)

Kiel, Germany, Copenhagen, Denmark, Hellesylt, Norway, Geiranger Fjord, Гейрангер (Норвегия), Bergen, Norway, Norwegian Sea, Stavanger, Norway, Kiel, Germany

from 2,398 EUR
I Interior 2,398 EUR
O Ocean View 2,998 EUR
B Balcony 3,398 EUR
S Suite 3,858 EUR

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Costa Serena
Costa Cruises
Costa Serena
South America and Antarctica
23.02.2027 · 9 nights Port of departure: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ALL (NO DRINKS)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Baía de Copacabana, Ilhabela, Brazil, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Montevideo, Camboriu, Brazil, Camboriu Bay, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

from 2,398 EUR
I Interior 2,398 EUR
O Ocean View 2,698 EUR
B Balcony 2,938 EUR
S Suite 3,298 EUR

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Frequently asked questions

Do residents of Budapest need to cross a border for a cruise trip?

No, the trip comes down to a single flight from Budapest airport, without a ground segment and without transit through a neighboring country.

Where do direct flights from Budapest fly for cruise passengers?

Budapest airport offers flights toward the main Mediterranean ports, in particular Barcelona, Civitavecchia near Rome, and Piraeus near Athens.

Is it worth booking low cost flights from Budapest early?

Yes, popular directions sell out well before departure at lower fares, so booking is better planned in advance, not in the last week before the cruise.

How much time should I allow for the road from Budapest to the port of embarkation?

Usually one day is enough, including the flight and the transfer to the port. With a connection, allow a bit more time.

What documents are needed for a cruise trip from Hungary?

Requirements depend on citizenship, residence status in Hungary, and the chosen port of embarkation. Check them on the site of the cruise line and the consulate of the destination country in advance.