Boat Transportation and Cruises
Along the Danube River in Bratislava can be found numerous boat services including transport to and from both the cities Budapest and Vienna, as well as sight seeing ferries and leisure boat rides. Summer time leisure cruises to Gabčíkovo and Devin are also popular. Devin is just North of Bratislava and boasts one of the most important historical sites in Slovakia in the Devin Castle. The Castle has a written record dating back to 864 AD but unfortunately only large ruins exist now, as the Napoleonic armies destroyed the castle in Devin in 1809. 
Passenger shipping in Bratislava is provided by Slovak Shipping and Ports – Passenger Shipping (SPaP-LOD). The main port for passengers is entitled Bratislava Passenger Port and is situated on the north coast of Danube (best from tram stop Nám. Ľ. Šúra, trams numbers 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, or bus and tram stop Šafárikovo nám. trams numbers 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, bus numbers 50, 95, 128). From this port several cruises are operating at regular intervals. Paid parking is also available.
An Austrian company with their catamaran the Twin City Liner provides an additional connection from Bratislava to Vienna. More information on the Twin City Liner can be found in our article.
Regular cruises SPaP-LOD:
Bratislava – Vienna – Bratislava
- Season: 1.5 – 23.5 - 27.5 – 30. 8 - 4.9 – 26.9
- Days: Fri, Sa - We – Su - Fri, Sa
- Bra. Depart: 9:00 - 9:00 - 9:00
- Vie. Arrive: 10:45 - 10:45 - 10:45
- Vie. Depart: 17:30 - 17:30 - 17:00
- Bra. Arrive: 19:00 - 19:00 - 19:30
Fares: Return € 28 One way € 16
Bicycle transport: Return € 6 One way € 4
Check-in 15 minutes before departure
Vienna – Bratislava – Vienna
Cruise by Hydrofoil Service:
- Season: 29.4 – 27.9
- Days: We – Su
- Vie. Depart: 9:45
- Bra. Arrive: 11:15
- Bra. Depart: 17:30
- Vie. Arrive: 19:15
Bicycle transport: Return € 6 One way € 4
Check-in 15 minutes before departure
Bratislava – Budapest – BratislavaService:
- Season: 1.5 – 29.9
- Days: Daily
- Bra. Depart: 10:30
- Buda. Arrive: 14:30
- Buda. Depart: 9:00
- Bra. Arrive: 13:30
Bicycle transport: One way € 20
Check-in 60 minutes before departure
Visegrád can also be a potential boarding station. Boarding is allowed only if booked in advance.
Bratislava – Devín
Sightseeing Cruise / Service:
- Season: 25.4 – 10.5 - 12.5 – 30.8 - 5.9 – 27.9
- Days: Sa, Su - Daily except Mo - Sa, Su
- Bra. Depart: 10:00, 15:00 - 10:00, 14:30 - 10:00, 15:00
- Devín Depart: 12:30, 17:30 - 13:30, 18:00 - 12:30, 17:30
Fares: Return € 5.50 One way € 3.50
Bratislava Round Trip
Sightseeing Cruise / Service:
- Season: 25.4 – 10.5 - 13.5 – 30.8 - 5.9 – 27.9
- Days: Sa, Su - We – Su - Sa, Su
- Bra. Depart: 13:30 - 11:00 - 13:30 - 15:30 - 13:30
Cruise duration: 45 minutes
Gabčíkovo Round Trip
Cruise by Hydrofoil Service:
- Season: 1.5 – 29.9
- Days: Fri, Sa
- Bra. Depart: 12:30
Check-in: 15 minutes before departure
Cruise duration: 3 hours
The possibility of professional commentary during the cruise is possible if requested in advance.
Each cruise offers a light buffet and refreshments including coffee, tea, and other beverages. Besides the regular cruises SPaP-LOD also provides special cruises on their yacht Sírius, for up to 6 passengers, and on the restaurant boat Žilina which can accommodate up to 120 passengers. During the main season there are also cruises offered on a hydrofoil. For bookings, reservations or more information, please contact the port Office, phone: +421 2 529 32 226, fax: +421 2 529 32 231, e-mail: travel@lod.sk. We recommend making reservations at least two days in advance.