TUI River Cruises Launches First-Ever Racing-Themed Sailing with Hungarian Grand Prix Tickets

TUI River Cruises has unveiled its first-ever racing-themed cruise, From River to Racetrack, which combines the ease of river cruising with a race-weekend experience in Budapest, set to depart on TUI Maya in July 2027. The themed cruise is on sale from 26 October 2026.

The seven-night itinerary combines a classic Danube river cruise with one of the world’s most iconic motorsport weekends. Departing on 26 July 2027 and returning on 2 August 2027, the itinerary takes customers to Vienna, with opulent palaces, Bratislava, home to a baroque-style castle, and Budapest, where the ship will remain through the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. The cruise includes seated grandstand access with tickets and transfers to the Hungaroring circuit across all three days: Friday’s practice day, Saturday's qualifying day, and Sunday's race day.* There will also be a guest speaker onboard during the sailing, offering their insights into the sport.

Katy Berzins, Head of River Cruise at TUI River Cruises, said: “Travel is increasingly being shaped by the experiences people want to have, with major sporting and live events becoming a real reason to visit a destination. Our first-ever racing-themed cruise taps into that trend, bringing together the excitement of the Hungarian Grand Prix with the ease of a TUI River Cruises holiday.

“It showcases what modern river cruising is all about: flexibility, choice and the freedom to experience more in one holiday. Customers can unpack once, discover iconic destinations along the Danube and experience Budapest at one of the most exciting times of the year, while choosing how they want to make the most of their time both on board and ashore.”

TUI River Cruises offers a seven-night From River to Racetrack sailing from Budapest, Hungary, on TUI Maya from £2299** per person. Price based on two adults sharing a Deck 1 Standard Cabin on a Full Board Plus*** basis with a grandstand ticket per person****. Includes TUI Airways flights from London Gatwick to Budapest on 26 July 2027, 23kg of luggage per person, transfers, tips, service charges, a seated grandstand ticket and organised transfers to the circuit on selected days. To find out more or book, visit tui.co.uk/river-cruises, visit a local TUI holiday store, or download our app. This themed cruise is available to book from 26 October 2026.