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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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Festive Season on the Legendary Danube

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

  • Sailing Date : 08 Dec 2026

  • Danube

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 £3144pp

Cruise Only From £3018pp

Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas)

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

  • Sailing Date : 08 Dec 2026

  • 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

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Was £3818pp

Fly Cruise From £3665pp

Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (Christmas)

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

  • Sailing Date : 08 Dec 2026

  • 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 £3068pp

Fly Cruise From £2945pp

Festive Time on the Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

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

  • Sailing Date : 08 Dec 2026

  • 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 £3144pp

Cruise Only From £3018pp

Festive Time on the Romantic Rhine (Northbound)

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

  • Sailing Date : 08 Dec 2026

  • 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 £3144pp

Cruise Only From £3018pp

Enticing Douro Modified

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

  • Sailing Date : 08 Dec 2026

  • 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 £3241pp

Fly Cruise From £3111pp

Iconic Christmas Markets

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

  • Sailing Date : 09 Dec 2026

  • 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

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

Was £3268pp

Fly Cruise From £3137pp

Christmas Markets on the Rhine

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

  • Sailing Date : 09 Dec 2026

  • 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 £4221pp

Fly Cruise From £4052pp

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

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

  • Sailing Date : 09 Dec 2026

  • Nile

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

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Was £7469pp

Fly Cruise From £7170pp

Magic of Colombia

Barranquilla | Nueva Venecia | Santa Cruz de Mompox | Pinto | Santa Cruz de Mompox | El Banco | Santa Cruz de Mompox | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 09 Dec 2026

  • Amazon

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

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Was £5085pp

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Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg

Basel | Breisach | Strasbourg | Speyer | Rüdesheim | Würzburg | Würzburg | More...
  • 9 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 10 Dec 2026

  • Danube, 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 £4304pp

Cruise Only From £4131pp

Christmas Markets on the Rhine

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

  • Sailing Date : 10 Dec 2026

  • 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 £2991pp

Fly Cruise From £2871pp

Colors of Provence (Christmas)

Arles | Arles | Avignon | Viviers | Tournon-sur-Rhône | Vienne | Lyon | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 10 Dec 2026

  • Rhone

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 £3191pp

Fly Cruise From £3063pp

Enticing Douro Modified

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

  • Sailing Date : 11 Dec 2026

  • 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 £3241pp

Fly Cruise From £3111pp

Iconic Christmas Markets

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

  • Sailing Date : 12 Dec 2026

  • 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

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

Was £3191pp

Fly Cruise From £3063pp

Best of Holland & Belgium (Christmas Cruise)

Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Utrecht | Hellevoetsluis | Gent (Ghent) | Brussel (Bruxelles) | Antwerp | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 12 Dec 2026

  • Dutch Waterway

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 £2991pp

Fly Cruise From £2871pp

Flavors of Portugal & Spain

Porto | Porto | Entre-os-Rios | Régua | Régua | Pinhão | Pinhão | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 12 Dec 2026

  • 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 £3241pp

Fly Cruise From £3111pp

Magic of Colombia

Barranquilla | Nueva Venecia | Santa Cruz de Mompox | Pinto | Santa Cruz de Mompox | El Banco | Santa Cruz de Mompox | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 12 Dec 2026

  • Amazon

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

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Was £6546pp

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Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel

Nuremberg | Nuremberg | Bamberg | Würzburg | Würzburg | Rüdesheim | Speyer | More...
  • 9 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 13 Dec 2026

  • Danube, 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 £4304pp

Cruise Only From £4131pp

Grand Danube Christmas Markets

Giurgiu | Ruse | Vidin | Iron Gates | Belgrade | Vukovar | Mohács | More...
  • 14 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 14 Dec 2026

  • 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

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

Was £5015pp

Fly Cruise From £4814pp

Iconic Christmas Markets

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

  • Sailing Date : 14 Dec 2026

  • 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

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

Was £3191pp

Fly Cruise From £3063pp

Charms of the Mekong

Ho Chi Minh City | My Tho | Cái Bè | Sa Déc | Tân Châu | Phnom Penh | Oudong | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 14 Dec 2026

  • Mekong

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

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

Was £5288pp

Fly Cruise From £5076pp

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

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

  • Sailing Date : 14 Dec 2026

  • Nile

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

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

Was £6300pp

Fly Cruise From £6048pp

Festive Season on the Blue Danube Discovery

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

  • Sailing Date : 15 Dec 2026

  • Danube

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 £3044pp

Cruise Only From £2922pp

Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas)

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

  • Sailing Date : 15 Dec 2026

  • 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 £2991pp

Fly Cruise From £2871pp

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