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Christmas River Cruises

 

River cruises at Christmas offer a truly magical experience. Christmas is the perfect time to get away from it all and relax amidst stunning scenery, whether that be snowy scenes along Europe's famous waterways or winter sun in the Far East.

 

Christmas River Cruises in Europe

Popular European destinations to enjoy a Christmas river cruise include:

Danube – Sail through Germany, Austria and into Hungary
Rhine – Cruise from Cologne to Basel, calling at traditional German towns and cities
Seine – Spend a romantic Christmas in Paris


Many Christmas river cruises in Europe sail along more than one river, giving you the chance to enjoy the wonderfully festive atmosphere of many countries including France, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary.

 

Exotic Christmas River Cruises

Popular worldwide river cruise destinations at Christmas include:

Mekong – Explore Vietnam and Cambodia on a two-week cruise
Nile – Lose yourself in the wonders of ancient Egypt


What to Expect on a Christmas River Cruise

Whether you want to immerse yourself in the festive culture of Europe with visits to Christmas markets and traditional Christmas fayre, or escape Christmas altogether with a faraway winter escape, you’ll find just the Christmas river cruise for you with River Voyages.

 

Choose from seven-night river cruises, to voyages lasting two weeks or more. If you’d like to get away for both Christmas and New Year, that’s possible too. And what better way to bring in the New Year than by viewing a midnight firework display from the top deck of your river boat.

 

When is the Best Time to Book a River Cruise for Christmas?

With Christmas being a popular time for families and friends to travel, Christmas river cruises tend to get booked up quickly. As dates and itineraries are limited, it's best for you to book your sailing of choice as soon as possible to secure your place on-board - particularly if you're sailing with a group!

 

Christmas river cruises always sell out fast, so ensure you book soon to secure your stateroom for your 2024 or 2025 Christmas river cruise. If you're looking to book a river cruise for the festive season, call our Cruise Concierge team for expert advice and a chance to secure your place on-board your cruise of choice.

 

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Colors of Provence (Christmas)

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 19 Dec 2024

  • Rhone

Fly for Free on selected Europe sailings PLUS Savings up to £1,500 per couple

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £2950

Cruise Only From £2862

Christmas & New Year

  • 14 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 19 Dec 2024

  • Danube

Save up to 35%* plus return flights included^ + free private door-to-door chauffeur transfers^ on select itineraries

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £7432

Fly Cruise From £7209

Christmas & New Year with Prague

  • 17 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 19 Dec 2024

  • Danube, Rhine

Save up to 35%* plus return flights included^ + free private door-to-door chauffeur transfers^ on select itineraries

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £7982

Fly Cruise From £7743

Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound)

  • 4 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 19 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 £2219

Cruise Only From £2152

Christmas Markets on the Rhine

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 19 Dec 2024

  • Rhine

Fly for Free on selected Europe sailings PLUS Savings up to £1,500 per couple

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £2699

Cruise Only From £2618

Meandering along the Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise - 7 or 9 night cruise

  • 12 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 19 Dec 2024

  • Mekong

Save up to 30%*, with Flight Credit included.*

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £5023

Fly Cruise From £4872

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 20 Dec 2024

  • Nile

Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £7254

Cruise Only From £7036

Christmas on the Danube - MS Thomas Hardy

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2024

  • Danube

FREE Superior drinks package worth £400pp per week - Available on all 2024 and 2025 European river cruises!

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

Delicious full board dining, plus Captain's Dinner

Was £2199

Fly Cruise From £2133

Melodies of the Danube (Taste of Christmas)

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2024

  • Danube

Fly for Free on selected Europe sailings PLUS Savings up to £1,500 per couple

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £2924

Cruise Only From £2836

Christmas Markets on the Rhine

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2024

  • Rhine

Fly for Free on selected Europe sailings PLUS Savings up to £1,500 per couple

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £4678

Cruise Only From £4538

Christmas & New Year with Prague

  • 17 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2024

  • Danube, Rhine

Save up to 35%* plus return flights included^ + free private door-to-door chauffeur transfers^ on select itineraries

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £5764

Fly Cruise From £5591

Christmas on the Rhine - MS Oscar Wilde

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2024

  • Rhine

FREE Superior drinks package worth £400pp per week - Available on all 2024 and 2025 European river cruises!

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

Delicious full board dining, plus Captain's Dinner

Was £2199

Fly Cruise From £2133

Christmas & New Year

  • 14 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2024

  • Danube, Rhine

Save up to 35%* plus return flights included^ + free private door-to-door chauffeur transfers^ on select itineraries

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £5214

Fly Cruise From £5058

8-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2024

  • Mekong

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Save up to 25% on 2024 & 2025 Southeast Asia river cruises

Was £4746

Fly Cruise From £4604

Christmas on the Danube - MS William Wordsworth

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2024

  • Danube

FREE Superior drinks package worth £400pp per week - Available on all 2024 and 2025 European river cruises!

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

Delicious full board dining, plus Captain's Dinner

Was £2249

Fly Cruise From £2182

Grand Christmas & New Year's

  • 12 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2024

  • Danube

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £6799

Cruise Only From £6595

Classic Christmas Markets

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2024

  • Main

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £3499

Cruise Only From £3394

Classic Christmas Markets

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024

  • Main

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £3499

Cruise Only From £3394

Best of Holland & Belgium

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024

  • Dutch Waterway

Fly for Free on selected Europe sailings PLUS Savings up to £1,500 per couple

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £2449

Cruise Only From £2376

Splendors of Egypt & the Nile

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024

  • Nile

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £8099

Cruise Only From £7856

Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024

  • Rhine

Fly for Free on selected Europe sailings PLUS Savings up to £1,500 per couple

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £3627

Cruise Only From £3518

Splendors of Egypt & the Nile

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024

  • Nile

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £5199

Cruise Only From £5043

Enchanting Christmas & New Year's

  • 10 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024

  • Danube

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £5999

Cruise Only From £5819

Gems of Southeast Europe (Taste of Christmas)

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024

  • Danube

Fly for Free on selected Europe sailings PLUS Savings up to £1,500 per couple

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £5055

Cruise Only From £4903

River cruises at Christmas offer a truly magical experience. Christmas is the perfect time to get away from it all and relax amidst stunning scenery, whether that be snowy scenes along Europe's famous waterways or winter sun in the Far East.

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