Budapest: New Year's Eve Party Cruise with Food & Live Show
Central Hungary, Budapest
Make your winter holiday unforgettable by celebrating New Year's Eve in Budapest in style with a splendid dinner cruise on the Danube, aboard the unique and elegant Gróf Széchenyi ship.
Overview
This New Year’s Eve gala dinner cruise sails along the Danube River in Budapest, offering live entertainment and a five-course meal suitable for food and culture enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Freshly prepared 5-course gala dinner with 3 menu options and table service
- Live music and folk dance performance by the Rajkó Ensemble
- Cruise past Budapest’s famous monuments illuminated at night
Description
Spend an evening cruising along the Danube, enjoying a multi-course dinner while viewing Budapest’s imperial monuments lit up after dark. The open bar includes wine, draught beer, mineral water, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and mulled wine.
Board the boat early evening to admire landmarks like Chain Bridge and the Hungarian Parliament Building with a glass of sparkling wine. The dinner features a five-course menu with international and Hungarian dishes. Throughout the night, live music and colorful folk dances create an engaging atmosphere. Celebrate midnight on deck, toasting the New Year in the crisp winter air.
Sample Menu Options for 2025
Menu A: Red Meat
- Cold appetizer: rosé duck breast snack - apple pie mosaic duo (1, LF)
- Chicken breast galantine with pine nut salty camembert and jerboa fondue, fermented wild rice confetti (3, 7, 8, 12, GF)
- Beef broth with cooked vegetables, potato dumplings, green peas, sherry (1, 3, 9, 12, LF)
- Whole roasted veal in herb crust, vegetable tarte, forest mushroom fusion, blanched broccoli rose (1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12)
- Traditional pulled strudel selection with fruit coulis (1, 3, 7, V)
Menu B: Poultry
- Cold appetizer: rosé duck breast snack - apple pie mosaic duo (1, LF)
- Chicken breast galantine with pine nut salty camembert and jerboa fondue, fermented wild rice confetti (3, 7, 8, 12, GF)
- Rooster broth with cooked vegetables, potato dumplings, green peas, sherry (1, 3, 9, 12, LF)
- Sous vide turkey breast medallion, vegetable tart, wild mushroom fusion, almond broccoli rose (1, 3, 6, 7, 9, 12)
- Traditional pulled strudel selection with fruit coulis (1, 3, 7, V)
Menu C: Vegetarian
- Cold appetizer: brie cheese-apple pie mosaic (1, 7, V)
- Vegetable rice terrine with pine nut camembert and lemon zucchini chutney (3, 7, 12, V, GF)
- Vegetable soup with potato dumplings, green peas, carrots, and celery (1, 3, 9, 12, V, LF)
- Camembert in herb crust, vegetable tart, wild mushroom fusion, almond broccoli rose (1, 3, 7, 9, 12, V)
- Traditional pulled strudel selection with fruit coulis (1, 3, 7, V)
Midnight Buffet Offerings 2025
- New Year's Korhely soup with smoked turkey meat
- Crispy sausage with mustard and horseradish (6, 10)
- Mustard lentil stew (1, 10, Vn)
- Fresh wild sourdough bread and gluten-free baked goods
Includes
- Two 1-hour sightseeing cruises
- Five-course gala dinner
- Unlimited beer, wine, and prosecco
- Live music and folklore dance show
- Raffle game and party atmosphere
- Special midnight menu
Excludes
- Transfer to and from the boat
Important Information
- Please inform us of your menu selection after booking
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Book early to secure your preferred menu. Dress warmly for the midnight celebration on deck. The best time to board is early evening to enjoy the city’s illuminated landmarks at dusk.
