Budapest: Danube Radiance in the City of Smiles

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Sunday, 30 November 2025 - 35 minutes

The Sunday Show this evening comes to you from stunning Budapest — the city of smiles, thermal baths and twinkling riverfront magic. We are onboard Riviera Travel’s brand-new MS Riviera Radiance, chatting to Phil Hullah and Carrie Day about the Irish love affair with river cruising and why Budapest is one of Europe’s most enchanting escapes.

Captain Milan Sretr, Sarah Roberts CEO Practical Action, Phil Hullah CEO Riviera Travel

Riviera Travel, an award-winning river cruise and escorted tour specialist, proudly celebrated the launch of its newest five-star cruise ship, MS Riviera Radiance, with its official naming ceremony, which took place from 25-27 November 2025. Sarah Roberts, CEO of Practical Action Riviera Travel’s official charity for tackling poverty and climate change, officially christened the vessel  during the festive themed event on the Danube. The event marks an exciting milestone for the growing brand, following the ship’s maiden voyage earlier this year. 

I’ll also be visiting Kreativ Dentist Budapest to talk with Tom Emmerson, their Patient Care Manager, about why so many Irish people now travel to Hungary for top-class, great-value dental treatment every year.  

              Budapest is also known as the "City of Smiles" for being a world leader in Dental treatment 

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