Lake Balaton to receive new, modern ferries and catamarans – PHOTOS

Thanks to the support of the government, the production of new ferries and catamarans has begun in addition to the renewal of the Balaton Shipping Company’s current fleet and the preparations for the refurbishment of the ports operated by the company. Balaton Shipping Company’s new ships will arrive in 2022.

The state’s capital increase of HUF 6.6 billion (⁓EUR 17,968,114) allows Balaton Shipping Company to purchase two 45-metre ferries and two 35-metre catamarans for nearly HUF 5.7 billion (⁓EUR 15,517,916). The investment is the first step in

the shipping company’s large-scale development project lasting until 2030 and aiming to replace the existing old ships on Lake Balaton with a modern fleet,

the company told Turizmus.

The new fleet consists of four ship types, and the new vessels are equipped with state-of-the-art propulsion systems and passenger service equipment. The main goal is to provide passengers with a service that meets European standards. This is a development of historic proportions in the life of Lake Balaton, claims Balaton Shipping Company.

The ferries will run between Szántódrév and Tihanyrév, while the catamarans will run between Siófok, Balatonfüred, and Tihany, as well as on the Fonyód–Badacsony route, thus ensuring access to the key destinations of Lake Balaton.