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

Celebrity Solstice
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice
Far East, Japan
18.10.2028 · 15 nights Port of departure: Tokyo, Japan Base fare, no drinks

Tokyo, Japan, Shimizu, Japan, Nagoya, Kyoto (Osaka), Japan, Okinawa, Japan, Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, China, HO CHI Minh(Phuoc AN) - Vietnam, Singapore

from €4,179
I Interior €4,301
O Ocean View €4,828
B Balcony €4,897
S Suite €9,213

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Pride Of America
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pride Of America
Hawaii
07.08.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii All inclusive

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, Kahului (Maui), HI, Kahului (Maui), HI, Hilo, HI, Kailua Kona, Hawaii, Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii, Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

from €4,188
I Interior €4,188
O Ocean View €4,622
B Balcony €5,989
S Suite €10,079

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Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jewel
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
16.08.2027 · 9 nights Port of departure: Helsinki, Finland All inclusive

Helsinki, Finland, Tallinn, Estonia, Nynashamn, Sweden, Riga, Latvia, Klaipeda, Lithuania, Gdansk (Gdynia), Poland, Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark, Warnemünde, Alemania, Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark

from €4,199
I Interior €4,199
O Ocean View €4,329
B Balcony €6,989
S Suite €7,059

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Norwegian Star
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Star
Northern Europe and Norwegian fjords
21.04.2028 · 11 nights Port of departure: Lisbon, Portugal All inclusive

Lisbon, Portugal, Bilbao, Spain, Le Verdon (Bordeaux), France, Paris (le Havre), France, Amsterdam (Rotterdam), Holland, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg, Germany, Southampton (London), United Kingdom

from €4,199
I Interior €4,199
O Ocean View €4,669
B Balcony €6,469
S Suite €8,209

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MSC Poesia
MSC Cruises
MSC Poesia
Caribbean
24.02.2028 · 21 nights Port of departure: Miami, Florida Base fare, no drinks

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

from €4,208
I Interior €4,208
O Ocean View €4,548
B Balcony €5,528

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Pride Of America
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pride Of America
Hawaii
11.12.2027 · 7 nights Port of departure: Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii All inclusive

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, Kahului (Maui), HI, Kahului (Maui), HI, Hilo, HI, Kailua Kona, Hawaii, Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii, Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

from €4,208
I Interior €4,208
O Ocean View €4,436
B Balcony €6,248
S Suite €8,526

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Grandeur of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Grandeur of the Seas
Caribbean
14.11.2026 · 10 nights Departs in 17 days Port of departure: Colon Base fare, no drinks

Colon, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Oranjestad, Aruba, Willemstad, Curacao, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Scarborough, Colon

from €4,213
S Suite €4,213

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Costa Fascinosa
Costa Cruises
Costa Fascinosa
Transatlantic cruises
27.02.2028 · 30 nights Port of departure: La Romana, Dominican Republic Base fare, no drinks

La Romana, Dominican Republic, Castries, St. Lucia, Bridgetown, Barbados, Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadalupe, Gudalupa Bay, Gudalupa Bay, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Tortola, La Romana, Dominican Republic, Freeport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA, New York, New York, New York, New York, БОСТОН (СОЕДИНЕННЫЕ ШТАТЫ), Ponta Delgada, Azores, Lisbon, Portugal, Seville (Cadiz), Spain, Barcelona, Spain, Marseille, Provence, France

from €4,218
I Interior €4,218
O Ocean View €5,598
B Balcony €6,478
S Suite €7,358

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Norwegian Jade
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jade
Asia
28.01.2028 · 12 nights Port of departure: Hong Kong, China All inclusive

Hong Kong, China, Coron, Puerto Princesa, Philippines, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Muara, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Laem Chabang, Thailand, Ko Samui, Thailand, Singapore

from €4,219
I Interior €4,219
O Ocean View €4,619
B Balcony €6,819
S Suite €7,759

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Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
Navigator of the Seas
Asia
28.12.2026 · 5 nights Port of departure: Singapore Base fare, no drinks

Singapore, Penang, Malaysia, Langkawi, Malaysia, Phuket, Thailand, Singapore

from €4,220
B Balcony €4,806

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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.