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PHOTOS: Passenger shipping season started at Lake Balaton
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The passenger shipping season officially began on Lake Balaton on 28 March with significant discounts. This is the 179th passenger shipping season of Balatoni Hajózási Ltd. (BAHART), and they opened it with brand-new boats, thanks to a 2023 development.
Lake Balaton passenger shipping season kicked off
According to bahart.hu, passenger transport services are available from five ports with scheduled routes operating between Siófok and Tihany (Tomaj catamaran), as well as Fonyód and Badacsony (Balaton catamaran). Sightseeing cruises are also available from Siófok, Badacsony, and Keszthely. During the early spring schedule until 18 April, boats will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
The first catamaran (Tomaj) departed from Fonyód to Badacsony, where it was welcomed with a ceremony featuring local wine tastings and performances by the Badacsony-Tördemic Folk Dance Ensemble. This year, passengers can enjoy new and nostalgic fleet options, along with family discounts and other promotions.
New ports will open in May
Additional ports will open on 1 May, expanding the network to include Balatonföldvár, Balatonlelle, Balatonboglár, Balatongyörök, Balatonmáriafürdő, Révfülöp, and Szigliget.
