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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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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Basel | Breisach | Kehl | Strasbourg | Heidelberg | Ludwigshafen | Koblenz | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 14 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Save up to 30% on 2025 Europe River Cruises

FREE Premium Drinks package on all 2024 and 2025 Europe sailings

Fly Cruise From £2299pp

Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Zurich | Breisach | Kehl | Strasbourg | Heidelberg | Ludwigshafen | Koblenz | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 14 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Save up to 30% on 2025 Europe River Cruises

FREE Premium Drinks package on all 2024 and 2025 Europe sailings

Fly Cruise From £2107pp

Danube Christmas Markets

Regensburg | Nuremberg | Regensburg | Schlögen | Passau | Dürnstein | Melk | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 14 Dec 2025

  • Danube

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

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Was £3145pp

Fly Cruise From £3019pp

Danube Christmas Markets with Prague

Regensburg | Nuremberg | Regensburg | Schlögen | Passau | Dürnstein | Melk | More...
  • 10 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 14 Dec 2025

  • Danube

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

Save up to 30% and FREE flights on 2025 Europe sailings

Was £3725pp

Fly Cruise From £3576pp

Rhine Christmas Markets

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

  • Sailing Date : 14 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

Save up to 30% and FREE flights on 2025 Europe sailings

Was £3195pp

Fly Cruise From £3067pp

Charms of the Mekong

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

  • Sailing Date : 15 Dec 2025

  • Mekong

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

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

Was £4754pp

Fly Cruise From £4563pp

Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas)

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

  • Sailing Date : 15 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 £3903pp

Fly Cruise From £3746pp

Iconic Christmas Markets

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

  • Sailing Date : 15 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

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

Was £3727pp

Fly Cruise From £3577pp

European Holiday Markets

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

  • Sailing Date : 15 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.

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Was £3509pp

Fly Cruise From £3368pp

Classic Christmas Markets

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

  • Sailing Date : 15 Dec 2025

  • Main

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 £3959pp

Fly Cruise From £3800pp

Danube Holiday Markets

Passau | Passau | Linz | Krems | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 15 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 £3329pp

Fly Cruise From £3195pp

Treasures of the Mekong Meandering Cruise

Siem Reap | Siem Reap | Siem Reap | Siem Reap | Kampong Cham | Kampong Cham | Kampong Cham | More...
  • 14 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 15 Dec 2025

  • Mekong

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

Was £5696pp

Fly Cruise From £5468pp

Temple Discovery and Meandering along the Mekong Cruise

Siem Reap | Siem Reap | Siem Reap | Siem Reap | Kampong Cham | Kampong Cham | Kampong Cham | More...
  • 12 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 15 Dec 2025

  • Mekong

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

Was £5190pp

Fly Cruise From £4982pp

Christmas Markets on the Danube

Regensburg | Regensburg | Engelhartszell an der Donau | Passau | Dürnstein | Krems | Vienna | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 15 Dec 2025

  • Danube

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Save up to 30% on 2025 Europe River Cruises

FREE Premium Drinks package on all 2024 and 2025 Europe sailings

Fly Cruise From £2299pp

Festive Season on the Blue Danube Discovery

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

  • Sailing Date : 15 Dec 2025

  • 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 £2970pp

Cruise Only From £2851pp

Rhine Christmas Markets

Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Cologne | Koblenz | Mannheim | Rastatt | Kehl | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 15 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

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Was £3195pp

Fly Cruise From £3067pp

Rhine Christmas Markets with Switzerland

Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Cologne | Koblenz | Mannheim | Rastatt | Kehl | More...
  • 11 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 15 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

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Was £5130pp

Fly Cruise From £4924pp

Reflections of the Rhine and Main

Munich | Bamberg | Würzburg | Miltenberg | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Cologne | Amsterdam | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 15 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

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

Was £2295pp

Fly Cruise From £2203pp

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

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

  • Sailing Date : 15 Dec 2025

  • Nile

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

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

Was £5900pp

Fly Cruise From £5664pp

Festive Time on the Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

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

  • Sailing Date : 16 Dec 2025

  • 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 £3345pp

Cruise Only From £3211pp

Rhine Holiday Markets

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

  • Sailing Date : 16 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

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 £3329pp

Fly Cruise From £3195pp

Danube Holiday Markets

Budapest | Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Krems | Linz | Passau | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 16 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 £3419pp

Fly Cruise From £3282pp

Essence of Vietnam, Cambodia & Luxury Mekong

Hanoi | Hanoi | Hanoi | Cát Bà Island | Cát Bà Island | Hanoi | Cát Bà Island | More...
  • 23 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 16 Dec 2025

  • Mekong

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

Was £8830pp

Fly Cruise From £8476pp

Delightful Douro

Porto | Porto | Pinhão | Pinhão | Barca d’Alva | Pocinho | Barca d’Alva | More...
  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 16 Dec 2025

  • Douro

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

Save up to 30% and FREE flights on 2025 Europe sailings

Was £3250pp

Fly Cruise From £2544pp

Christmas & New Year with Paris & Prague

Prague | Prague | Prague | Budapest | Prague | Budapest | Vienna | More...
  • 20 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 16 Dec 2025

  • Seine

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

Save up to 30% and FREE flights on 2025 Europe sailings

Was £7380pp

Fly Cruise From £7084pp

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