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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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21 Day Grand Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Nov 2024

  • Mekong

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

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

Prices include flights & transfers

Was £6753

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Romantic Rhine (Northbound)

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Nov 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 £1878

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8-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Nov 2024

  • Mekong

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

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

Prices include flights & transfers

Was £4251

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The Legendary Danube

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Nov 2024

  • 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 £1953

Cruise Only From £1894

Romantic Danube (Modified)

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Nov 2024

  • Danube

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

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £4253

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Castles along the Rhine

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Nov 2024

  • Rhine

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Was £3699

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Celebration of Classical Music: The Danube

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Nov 2024

  • Danube

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Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £5880

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Burgundy & Provence

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Rhone, Saone

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Was £3599

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Douro River Valley

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Douro

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Was £5299

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Splendours of Europe

  • 14 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Rhine

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises

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Was £3416

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Magna on the Danube

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Danube

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Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £4904

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Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Douro

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Was £5899

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Castles along the Rhine

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Rhine

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Was £4399

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Paris & Normandy

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Seine

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Was £3899

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Grand Danube Cruise

  • 14 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Nov 2024

  • Danube

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

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £9533

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Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Nov 2024

  • Rhine

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

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Was £3251

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Wonders of the Nile: Cairo to Luxor

  • 10 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Nov 2024

  • Nile

Delicious full board dining, plus Captain's Dinner

Fly Cruise From £4899

Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Nov 2024

  • Mekong

Was £7290

Fly Cruise From £7071

Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Nov 2024

  • Rhine

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Was £3702

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Vietnam and Cambodia Grand Tour

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Nov 2024

  • Mekong

Was £9895

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Gems of Southeast Europe

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Nov 2024

  • Danube

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Was £5380

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Vietnam and Cambodia Discovery

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Nov 2024

  • Mekong

Was £7695

Fly Cruise From £7464

Danube Dreams (Westbound)

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Nov 2024

  • 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 £1500

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Splendors of Egypt & the Nile

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Nov 2024

  • Nile

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Was £7099

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Splendors of Egypt & the Nile

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Nov 2024

  • Nile

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Was £9999

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