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.
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.
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
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.
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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12 Nights
Sailing Date : 19 Dec 2024
Mekong
Save up to 30%*, with Flight Credit included.*
Truly all-inclusive luxury
14 Nights
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
17 Nights
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
15 Nights
Sailing Date : 20 Dec 2024
Nile
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!
14 Nights
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
7 Nights
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
7 Nights
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
17 Nights
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
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2024
Main
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
Includes flights & overseas transfers
12 Nights
Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2024
Danube
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
Includes flights & overseas transfers
7 Nights
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
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024
Danube
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
Includes flights & overseas transfers
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024
Main
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
Includes flights & overseas transfers
11 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024
Nile
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
Includes flights & overseas transfers
11 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024
Nile
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
Includes flights & overseas transfers
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 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
15 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024
Nile
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!
15 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024
Mekong
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!
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.
