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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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Splendors of Egypt & the Nile

Cairo | Cairo | Luxor | Dendera | Luxor | Kom Ombo | Aswan | More...
  • 11 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 20 Dec 2025

  • Nile

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

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Was £6209pp

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Splendors of Egypt & the Nile

Cairo | Cairo | Luxor | Dendera | Luxor | Kom Ombo | Aswan | More...
  • 11 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 20 Dec 2025

  • Nile

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

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

2025 Early Booking Savings - Save up to 20%

Was £6209pp

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Christmas & New Year

Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Cologne | Rüdesheim | Würzburg | Bamberg | Nuremberg | More...
  • 14 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2025

  • Danube, Rhine

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

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Was £5295pp

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Christmas on the Danube - MS Riviera Radiance

Budapest | Esztergom | Bratislava | Melk | Linz | Vienna | Budapest | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2025

  • Danube

FREE Superior drinks package - Available on all 2024, 2025 and 2026 European river cruises!

Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.

Was £2399pp

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Christmas & New Year

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

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2025

  • Danube

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

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Was £5295pp

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Christmas & New Year with Paris

Budapest | Budapest | Vienna | Vienna | Passau | Regensburg | Nuremberg | More...
  • 17 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2025

  • Danube

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

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Was £6800pp

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Magna on the Danube (A Taste of Christmas Markets)

Vilshofen | Passau | Grein | Linz | Spitz | Melk | Vienna | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2025

  • Danube

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

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Was £3208pp

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Christmas on the Rhine - MS Oscar Wilde

Cologne | Koblenz | Rüdesheim | Speyer | Strasbourg | Boppard | Cologne | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

FREE Superior drinks package - Available on all 2024, 2025 and 2026 European river cruises!

Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.

Was £2299pp

Fly Cruise From £2207pp

Christmas & New Year with Prague

Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Cologne | Rüdesheim | Würzburg | Bamberg | Nuremberg | More...
  • 17 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2025

  • Dutch Waterway

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

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Was £5875pp

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Christmas on the Danube

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

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2025

  • Danube

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

Was £2095pp

Fly Cruise From £2011pp

Christmas on the Danube - MS William Wordsworth

Budapest | Esztergom | Bratislava | Melk | Linz | Vienna | Budapest | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2025

  • Danube

FREE Superior drinks package - Available on all 2024, 2025 and 2026 European river cruises!

Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.

Was £2299pp

Fly Cruise From £2207pp

Melodies of the Danube (A Taste of Christmas Markets)

Budapest | Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Dürnstein | Grein | Weissenkirchen | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2025

  • Danube

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Was £2977pp

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Grand Christmas & New Year's

Nuremberg | Nuremberg | Regensburg | Regensburg | Deggendorf | Passau | Linz | More...
  • 12 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2025

  • Danube

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

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

2025 Early Booking Savings - Save up to 20%

Was £6029pp

Fly Cruise From £5787pp

Best of the Danube (A Taste of Christmas Markets)

Budapest | Budapest | Bratislava | Melk | Linz | Vienna | Vienna | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2025

  • Danube

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

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Was £2777pp

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Christmas on the Rhine - MS Geoffrey Chaucer

Cologne | Koblenz | Rüdesheim | Speyer | Strasbourg | Boppard | Cologne | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

FREE Superior drinks package - Available on all 2024, 2025 and 2026 European river cruises!

Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.

Was £2214pp

Fly Cruise From £2125pp

Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (A Taste of Christmas Markets)

Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Cologne | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Ludwigshafen | Strasbourg | Basel | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

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Was £2827pp

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Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (A Taste of Christmas Markets)

Basel | Basel | Strasbourg | Ludwigshafen | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Lahnstein | Rüdesheim am Rhein | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

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Was £2827pp

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Riches of the Mekong

Siem Reap | Kampong Cham | Oknha Tey Village | Angkor Ban | Oknha Tey Village | Phnom Penh | Oudong | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2025

  • Mekong

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Was £5523pp

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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

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

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2025

  • Nile

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

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Was £5392pp

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Enchanting Christmas & New Year's

Passau | Passau | Linz | Grein | Melk | Vienna | Vienna | More...
  • 10 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2025

  • Danube

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

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

2025 Early Booking Savings - Save up to 20%

Was £4949pp

Fly Cruise From £4751pp

Dutch & Belgian Holiday Celebration

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

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2025

  • Dutch Waterway

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

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2025 Early Booking Savings - Save up to 20%

Was £5669pp

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Enticing Douro (A Taste of Christmas Markets)

Porto | Régua | Vega de Terron, Portugal | Vega de Terron, Portugal | Pinhão | Régua | Porto | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2025

  • Douro

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Was £2927pp

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Melodies of the Danube (A Taste of Christmas Markets)

Budapest | Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Dürnstein | Grein | Weissenkirchen | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 24 Dec 2025

  • Danube

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

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Was £2900pp

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Legendary Danube

Nuremberg | Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Vienna | Melk | Vienna | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 24 Dec 2025

  • Danube

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Was £2900pp

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Enchanting Rhine

Basel | Breisach | Strasbourg | Ludwigshafen | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Lahnstein | Rüdesheim am Rhein | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 24 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

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 £2750pp

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