The city lights reflect on the surface of the Danube, Christmas music drifts from the embankment, and the air is filled with the scent of mulled wine and cinnamon. At this magical time of year, we invite you to join our Christmas Cruise on the Danube – a short, 45-minute journey that combines the spirit of the holidays with the beauty of seeing Bratislava from the water. And what could be better than pairing your cruise with a visit to the beloved Bratislava Christmas Markets?

See the most beautiful parts of Bratislava from the Danube. During the cruise, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the city’s historic center, its riverfront, and the majestic Bratislava Castle. The route continues under the SNP Bridge, a cable-stayed structure without supports that is one of the city’s main landmarks, all the way to Lanfranconi Bridge, where the boat turns back. To finish, you can admire the panorama between the Old Bridge and Apollo Bridge, offering a view of both sides of the Danube.

Experience the Christmas season in a truly unique way – aboard a cozy, heated boat with a view of the city glowing in festive lights. Before or after visiting the Bratislava Christmas Markets, warm up with a cup of hot punch or a glass of mulled wine, and take a peaceful moment amidst the holiday rush while enjoying some traditional Bratislava rolls. These treats and beverages are available for purchase directly on board.

Dates of the Christmas Cruise 2025

• December: 4.12., 5.12., 6.12., 11.12., 12.12, 13.12., 18.12.,19.12.,20.12.2026

Timetable 2026

• Passengers must board 15 minutes before departure
• Each passenger is entitled to a free choice of seat; seat reservations are not possible

Date	Days of the week	Time
December 2026	Friday, Saturday, Sunday	17:00

Route of the cruise

Ticket price

TICKET PRICE
adult from	from 16 €
child 2–12 years	from 12 €
*Student (ISIC), senior (60+), disabled	from 14,40 €
*Child disabled	from 10,80 €
dog – surcharge	3 €
bicycle – surcharge	5 €

GROUP TICKETS
*Family ticket	2 adults + 1 child (child 2 - 12 years old free)
group – 21 people and more	every 21st person free of charge

Important information

• The cruise will take place with a minimum of 30 passengers

Cancellation policy

• Free cancellation possible 48 hours or more before the start of the cruise according to the cruise calendar, 100% refund possible.
• Less than 48 hours to 1 hour before the start of the cruise, 50% refund possible.
• Less than 1 hour before the start of the cruise or no-show – no refund possible.

*Family ticket, student (ISIC)/senior/disabled/disabled with attendant:

• This offer is only valid when purchasing tickets directly at the travel agency at Fajnorovo nábrežie 2.
• Student (ISIC)/senior/disabled/disabled with attendant: Students, seniors (over 60), disabled card holders: 10% discount.
• Disabled with attendant: 10% discount and 1 accompanying person free of charge.
• We recommend booking tickets in advance.

Groups

• For complete groups, every 21st person travels free of charge. 
• Special offer for school groups: For every 10 pupils/students, 1 person travels free of charge as an escort. If you are interested in a school trip, please fill in the form below. Zľavomat vouchers cannot be used for school groups. 
• Written reservations are required for groups of 10 or more people.

Cancellation conditions for groups of 10 or more people

• cancellation up to 14 days before the start of the cruise ............... no fee
• cancellation 13–9 days before the start of the cruise .............. 30%
• cancellation 8–5 days before the start of the cruise ................. 50%
• cancellation 4–2 days before the start of the cruise ................. 75%
• cancellation 1 day or less before the start of the cruise ...... 100%
• failure to board / no show................................100%

Services

• During cruises, we offer drinks and snacks on board.  
• It is possible to order guide services for groups of 10 or more people (also in foreign languages).
• The general terms and conditions of transport are part of the ship's timetable. SPaP - LOD, a.s. reserves the right to change prices, dates, and programs due to circumstances that were not known at the time of the ship's timetable deadline!
• Closing date for the 2026 ship timetable: December 2025.

For more information, please visit our travel agency at Fajnorovo nábrežie 2 – Passenger Port Building, or contact us by email at travel@lod.sk