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Winter River Cruises

 

Popular winter river cruise destinations include:

  • The Mekong - Enjoy winter sun as you explore Cambodia and Vietnam
  • The Nile - Experience ancient Egypt on a luxury cruise from Cairo
  • The Rhine - Cruise in December to visit Germany's best Christmas markets
  • The Danube - Enjoy Christmas markets and a festive atmosphere in Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava

 

Winter River Cruise Destinations

 

With Christmas markets aplenty and pretty frost-tipped scenery, winter can be a great time to experience a cruise along the waterways of Europe. Or if you'd prefer a winter sun river cruise, head to Cambodia or Vietnam for a cruise along the Mekong. Wherever you fancy exploring, you'll find a great choice of river cruises in December, January and February

 

Festive Winter Cruises in Europe

 

You could go all out and enjoy a festive river cruise over the Christmas period, celebrate in style with a break over Christmas and New Year or just get away for a low-cost break for a few days to do your Christmas shopping at Europe's stunning Christmas Markets. The weather in Europe will be chilly, so wrapping up warm and enjoying hot chocolates and mulled wine is the key to enjoying sightseeing without feeling the cold. Most European river cruise ships are refurbished in January and February, so sail in December or you may have to wait until Spring.

 

Winter Sun River Cruises

 

January and February are the perfect months to head to Vietnam or Cambodia for a post-Christmas break. Escape the winter blues in Asia where you're guaranteed a much warmer temperature for your holiday with temperatures around 28°C. Asian river cruises can be enjoyed along the Mekong where you can admire the beautiful scenery from the sun deck as well as immersing yourself in the history and culture of this fascinating part of the world.

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Christmas Markets on the Danube

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024

  • Danube

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises

Prices include flights & transfers

Was £4041

Cruise Only From £3920

Classic Christmas Markets

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024

  • Main

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £4499

Cruise Only From £4364

The Danube's Imperial Cities and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Thomas Hardy

  • 5 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 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

Fly Cruise From £1499

Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024

  • Danube

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises

Prices include flights & transfers

Was £4441

Cruise Only From £4308

Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024

  • Mekong

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £6379

Cruise Only From £6188

Danube Discovery

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024

  • Danube

Was £3695

Fly Cruise From £3584

Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Oscar Wilde

  • 4 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 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

Fly Cruise From £1349

European Holiday Markets

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024

  • Danube

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £4399

Cruise Only From £4267

Festive Time on the Romantic Rhine (Southbound)

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 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 £3053

Cruise Only From £2961

Rhine Christmas Markets

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Rhine

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

Prices include flights & overseas transfers

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £3097

Cruise Only From £3004

Belgian Holiday Markets

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Dutch Waterway

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

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Was £4799

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Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Mekong

Was £7290

Fly Cruise From £7071

Taste of Egypt

  • 4 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Nile

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 £5805

Cruise Only From £5631

Classic Christmas Markets

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Main

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £4499

Cruise Only From £4364

Riches of the Mekong

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Mekong

Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £3615

Cruise Only From £3507

The Danube's Imperial Cities and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS William Wordsworth

  • 5 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 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

Fly Cruise From £1499

Splendors of Egypt & the Nile

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Nile

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

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Was £6699

Cruise Only From £6498

Gems of Southeast Europe Christmas Markets

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Danube

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

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £5305

Cruise Only From £5146

Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Geoffrey Chaucer

  • 4 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 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

Fly Cruise From £1349

Splendors of Egypt & the Nile

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Nile

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

All-Inclusive Luxury

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £9099

Cruise Only From £8826

Christmas Markets on the Danube

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Dec 2024

  • Danube

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises

Prices include flights & transfers

Was £2809

Cruise Only From £2725

The Danube's Imperial Cities and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Emily Brontë

  • 5 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 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

Fly Cruise From £1499

Enticing Douro

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 03 Dec 2024

  • Douro

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

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Was £5456

Cruise Only From £5292

Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Dec 2024

  • Douro

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 £3128

Cruise Only From £3034

A Journey on the Mekong

  • 6 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 04 Dec 2024

  • Mekong

Delicious full board dining, plus Captain's Dinner

Fly Cruise From £4999

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