TUI River Cruises has announced its first-ever racing theme cruise departing in summer 2027.

The seven-day “From River to Racetrack” itinerary will be operated by the TUI Maya, combining a classic Danube river cruise with one of the world’s most iconic motorsport weekends, TUI said in a press release.

Taking place from July 26 to August 2, 2027, it will take guests to Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, where the ship will remain through the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend.

“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 theme cruise taps into that trend, bringing together the excitement of the Hungarian Grand Prix with the ease of a TUI River Cruises holiday,” said Katy Berzins, head of river cruise at TUI River Cruises.

“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.”

The cruise includes seated grandstand access with tickets and transfers to the Hungaroring circuit across all three days: practice day on Friday, qualifying day on Saturday and the big race on Sunday.

Furthermore, a guest speaker will be available onboard to offer insights into the sport.

The theme cruise, which goes on sale on October 26, 2026, is available from £2,299 per person, based on two adults sharing a deck 1 standard cabin on a full board plus basis with a grandstand ticket per person.

This includes flights from London Gatwick to Budapest, luggage, transfers, tips, service charges, a seated grandstand ticket and organized transfers to the circuit on selected days.