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

MSC Poesia
MSC Cruises
MSC Poesia
Caribbean
21.11.2027 · 21 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida Base fare, no drinks

Miami, Florida, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Cartagena, Colombia, Colon, Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, Roatan, Honduras, Belize City, Belize, Miami, Florida, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Oranjestad, Aruba, Willemstad, Curacao, Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Miami, Florida

from €4,048
I Interior €4,048
O Ocean View €4,388
B Balcony €5,368

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Jewel of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Jewel of the Seas
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
12.06.2028 · 11 nights Port of departure: Copenhagen, Denmark Base fare, no drinks

Copenhagen, Denmark, Oslo, Norway, Arhus, Denmark, Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany, Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark, Gdansk - Poland, Klaipeda, Lithuania, Riga, Latvia, Visby, Sweden, Tallinn, Estonia, Stockholm, Sweden

from €4,048
B Balcony €5,409
S Suite €10,240

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Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jewel
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
31.05.2028 · 9 nights Port of departure: Southampton (London), United Kingdom All inclusive

Southampton (London), United Kingdom, Paris (le Havre), France, Amsterdam (Rotterdam), Holland, Brussels (Zeebrugge), Belgium, Arhus, Denmark, Kiel, Germany, Warnemünde, Alemania, Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark

from €4,049
I Interior €4,049
O Ocean View €4,319
B Balcony €6,279
S Suite €7,009

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Celebrity Millennium
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Millennium
Far East, Japan
08.06.2027 · 12 nights Port of departure: Tokyo, Japan Base fare, no drinks

Tokyo, Japan, Kyoto (Osaka), Japan, Kochi, Japan, Busan, South Korea, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Japan, Shimizu, Japan, Tokyo, Japan

from €4,052
I Interior €4,178
B Balcony €4,466
S Suite €15,557

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Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Eclipse
Caribbean
23.12.2027 · 13 nights Port of departure: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Base fare, no drinks

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Oranjestad, Aruba, Willemstad, Curacao, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Kingstown, St. Vincent, Roseau, Dominica, Castries, St. Lucia, Basseterre, St. Kitts, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

from €4,053
I Interior €4,326
B Balcony €5,193
S Suite €14,594

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Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
Mediterranean/Europe
22.05.2027 · 14 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Venice, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Venice, Italy, Venice, Italy, Bari, Italy, Corfu, Greece, Argostoli, Greece, Kotor, Montenegro, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Zadar, Croatia, Venice, Italy, Venice, Italy, Bari, Italy, Calypso Deep, Calypso Deep, Santorini, Greece, Mykonos, Greece, Argostoli, Greece, Venice, Italy

from €4,058
I Interior €4,058
O Ocean View €4,798
B Balcony €5,198
S Suite €5,938

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MSC Divina
MSC Cruises
MSC Divina
Transatlantic cruises
22.10.2027 · 25 nights Port of departure: Civitavecchia, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Civitavecchia, Italy, Mykonos, Greece, Marmaris, Turkiye, Santorini, Greece, Naples, Italy, Civitavecchia, Italy, Genoa, Italy, Marseille, Provence, France, Barcelona, Spain, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain, Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, Ilheus, Brazil, Ilha Grande, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Santos, Brazil

from €4,058
I Interior €4,058
O Ocean View €4,798
B Balcony €5,538
S Suite €8,758

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Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Deliziosa
Mediterranean/Europe
29.05.2027 · 14 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Venice, Italy Base fare, no drinks

Venice, Italy, Venice, Italy, Bari, Italy, Calypso Deep, Calypso Deep, Santorini, Greece, Mykonos, Greece, Argostoli, Greece, Venice, Italy, Venice, Italy, Bari, Italy, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Corfu, Greece, Kotor, Montenegro, Split Croatia, Kornati Archipelago, Zadar, Croatia, Venice, Italy

from €4,058
I Interior €4,058
O Ocean View €4,798
B Balcony €5,198
S Suite €5,938

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Costa Fascinosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
Mediterranean/Europe
01.08.2027 · 10 nights Under-18s sail without paying the fare Port of departure: Valencia, Spain Base fare, no drinks

Valencia, Spain, Malaga, Spain, Alicante, Spain, Formentera Bay, Ibiza, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Toulon-la Seyne sur Mer, Savona, Olbia, Costa Smeralda (Italia), Aranci Gulf, Valencia, Spain

from €4,058
I Interior €4,058
O Ocean View €4,718
B Balcony €5,378
S Suite €6,118

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Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal Cruises
Celestyal Discovery
Mediterranean/Europe
05.02.2028 · 22 nights Port of departure: Tarragona, Spain Full board

Tarragona, Spain, Tarragona, Spain, Malaga, Spain, Gibraltar, United Kingdom, Casablanca, Morocco, Seville (Cadiz), Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal, Tangier, Morocco, Valencia, Spain, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Sete, France, Tarragona, Spain, Tarragona, Spain, Nice (Villefranche), France, Civitavecchia, Italy, Naples, Italy, Sicily (Messina), Italy, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkiye, Athens (Piraeus), Greece

from €4,058

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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.