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2024 & 2025 Festive River Cruises

 

Enjoy the magic of Christmas and excitement of New Year on a festive river cruise, offer the chance to spend time at some of Europe's top Christmas markets or celebrate New Year with your loved ones. Look forward to Christmas shopping and a wonderful winter atmosphere with a festive river cruise. 

 

See Christmas River Cruises   See New Year River Cruises   See Christmas Market River Cruises

 

When do Festive River Cruises Set Sail?

 

River cruises sailing around the festive season mainly set sail throughout the month of December, offering the ideal time to visit popular markets and experience the wintery season first-hand. Our selection of festive river cruises run all through December, with varying durations, so you can take your pick of the best itinerary to suit you.

 

Suggested Read: Christmastime on the Rhine with Gary Buchanan

 

Where can I sail?

 

Festive sailings are available across the world's waterways, from Europe's many rivers to the more exotic worlds of Asia's Mekong. Destinations all depend on what you're looking for during the festive season.

 

If you're keen to explore the traditional Christmas markets of Europe, then a sailing along the Danube or the Rhine would be ideal. For a chance to sun yourself and enjoy the warmer weather, the Mekong is ideal to visit during December with temperatures reaching 30°C. 

 

More: River Cruising During the Winter Months

 

When to Book?

 

It's always best to book a festive river cruise as early as possible. Spaces and dates are limited and, with only a month to sail, they tend to sell out very fast! If you're keen to book a festive river cruise, take a look at the sailings below and call our Cruise Concierge to book your festive river cruise today. 

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European Holiday Markets

Vienna | Vienna | Dürnstein | Linz | Passau | Regensburg | Nuremberg | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024

  • Danube

Last-Minute Ultra-Luxury Savings

Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design

THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.

Was £3799pp

Fly Cruise From £3647pp

Danube Discovery

Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Dürnstein | Vienna | Budapest | Budapest | More...
  • 8 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024

  • Danube

Save up to 60% on 2024 European sailings

Luxuriously appointed cabins aboard a 5* river ship

Private home-to-airport transfers

Was £2695pp

Fly Cruise From £2587pp

Festive Time on the Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Cologne | Rüdesheim | Mainz | Strasbourg | Breisach | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024

  • Rhine

Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!

Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included

Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard

Was £1500pp

Cruise Only From £1440pp

Classic Christmas Markets

Frankfurt | Frankfurt | Wertheim | Würzburg | Kitzingen | Bamberg | Nuremberg | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024

  • Main

Last-Minute Ultra-Luxury Savings

Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design

THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.

Was £2499pp

Fly Cruise From £2399pp

Rhine Christmas Markets

Zurich | Basel | Kehl | Strasbourg | Rastatt | Baden-Baden | Mannheim | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Rhine

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

Was £2749pp

Fly Cruise From £2639pp

Rhine Holiday Markets

Basel | Basel | Strasbourg | Mannheim | Mainz | Koblenz | Cologne | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Rhine

Last-Minute Ultra-Luxury Savings

Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design

THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.

Was £3299pp

Fly Cruise From £3167pp

Rhine Holiday Markets

Cologne | Cologne | Koblenz | Mainz | Mannheim | Strasbourg | Basel | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Rhine

Last-Minute Ultra-Luxury Savings

Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design

Zero single supplement on selected festive sailings

THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.

Was £2299pp

Fly Cruise From £2207pp

Classic Christmas Markets

Frankfurt | Frankfurt | Wertheim | Würzburg | Kitzingen | Bamberg | Nuremberg | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Main

Last-Minute Ultra-Luxury Savings

Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design

THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.

Was £2499pp

Fly Cruise From £2399pp

Belgian Holiday Markets

Brussel (Bruxelles) | Gent (Ghent) | Antwerp | Hasselt | Maastricht | Antwerp | Brussel (Bruxelles) | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Dutch Waterway

Last-Minute Ultra-Luxury Savings

Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design

THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.

Was £4799pp

Fly Cruise From £4607pp

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

Luxor | Luxor | Edfu | Aswan | Aswan | Kom Ombo | Luxor | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Nile

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025

Was £7176pp

Fly Cruise From £6888pp

Taste of Egypt

Luxor | Luxor | Edfu | Aswan | Aswan
  • 9 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Nile

Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!

Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included

Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard

Was £5805pp

Cruise Only From £5572pp

Christmas Markets on the Danube

Nuremberg | Regensburg | Kelheim | Linz | Passau | Melk | Dürnstein | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 03 Dec 2024

  • Danube

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Fly Cruise From £2604pp

Enticing Douro

Porto | Régua | Pocinho | Vega de Terron, Portugal | Barca d’Alva | Régua | Porto | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 03 Dec 2024

  • Douro

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person

Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025

Was £4446pp

Fly Cruise From £4268pp

Wonders of Cambodia, Vietnam & the Mekong

Siem Reap | Siem Reap | Siem Reap | Koh Khsach Krao | Siem Reap | Oudong | Phnom Penh | More...
  • 12 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 04 Dec 2024

  • Mekong

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Fly Cruise From £4627pp

Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro

Porto | Entre-os-Rios | Régua | Pocinho | Barca d’Alva | Caldas de Aregos | Porto | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 04 Dec 2024

  • Douro

Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!

Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included

Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard

Was £3128pp

Cruise Only From £3002pp

Mekong Discovery (Southbound)

Phnom Penh | Angkor Ban | Phnom Penh | Phnom Penh | Châu Đốc | Long Khánh | Vinh Long | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 05 Dec 2024

  • Mekong

Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!

Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included

Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard

Was £3799pp

Cruise Only From £3647pp

Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River (Southbound)

Phnom Penh | Angkor Ban | Kampong Tralach | Phnom Penh | Châu Đốc | Long Khánh | Vinh Long | More...
  • 12 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 05 Dec 2024

  • Mekong

Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!

Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included

Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard

Was £5249pp

Cruise Only From £5039pp

The Heart of Cambodia & Vietnam (Southbound)

Phnom Penh | Angkor Ban | Kampong Tralach | Phnom Penh | Châu Đốc | Long Khánh | Vinh Long | More...
  • 17 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 05 Dec 2024

  • Mekong

Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!

Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included

Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard

Was £6766pp

Cruise Only From £6495pp

Magnificent Europe

Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Andernach | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Miltenberg | Würzburg | Bamberg | More...
  • 14 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2024

  • Danube, Rhine

Save up to 60% on 2024 European sailings

Luxuriously appointed cabins aboard a 5* river ship

Private home-to-airport transfers

Was £2295pp

Fly Cruise From £2203pp

European Gems

Budapest | Budapest | Vienna | Vienna | Melk | Passau | Regensburg | More...
  • 14 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2024

  • Danube

NO single supplement on this sailing!

Enjoy unique sightseeing activities designed to make your holiday that little bit more special

Save up to 60% on 2024 European sailings

Was £4195pp

Fly Cruise From £1915pp

Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

Ho Chi Minh City | Ho Chi Minh City | My Tho | Sa Déc | Sa Déc | Phnom Penh | Phnom Penh | More...
  • 14 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2024

  • Mekong

Last-Minute Ultra-Luxury Savings

Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design

THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.

Was £10799pp

Cruise Only From £10367pp

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

Luxor | Luxor | Edfu | Aswan | Aswan | Kom Ombo | Luxor | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2024

  • Nile

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025

Was £6651pp

Fly Cruise From £6384pp

Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Cologne | Koblenz | Ludwigshafen | Heidelberg | Kehl | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 07 Dec 2024

  • Rhine

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Fly Cruise From £2110pp

Christmas Markets on the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich

Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Cologne | Koblenz | Heidelberg | Ludwigshafen | Kehl | More...
  • 10 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 07 Dec 2024

  • Rhine

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Fly Cruise From £3065pp

8-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise

Phnom Penh | Koh Khsach Krao | Phnom Penh | Oudong | Phnom Penh | Long An | Tân Châu | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 07 Dec 2024

  • Mekong

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Fly Cruise From £3621pp

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