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December River Cruises

 

As winter arrives, our thoughts inevitably turn to Christmas and, naturally, this is the perfect month in which to explore the world's waterways. We have a fantastic selection of river cruises in December, visiting Christmas markets, festivities and all-around wintery fun during a sailing. Take a look at our best December cruises and see why this festive period is perfect for visiting the banks of the Danube, Rhine and more.

 

Where Can You Sail?


Why not head to Northern Europe and visit some of the continent’s most stunning Christmas Markets? Cities such as Cologne, Budapest and Strasbourg feature some of the world's best Christmas Markets and a river cruise is an ideal way to visit them.

 

Christmas Markets River Cruises

 

December is also the ideal time of year to escape the cold weather and head east to the exotic waterways of China, Vietnam, or Cambodia, where the riverbanks of these regions are hot, sunny and humid - the perfect place to escape the winter blues back home! Take a look at river cruises in December for the Mekong, for a taste of tropical temperatures.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Danube Discovery

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024

  • Danube

Was £3695

Fly Cruise From £3584

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

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

Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights

  • 7 Night Sailing

  • Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024

  • Mekong

Was £7290

Fly Cruise From £7071

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

Cruise Only From £4655

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

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Was £6699

Cruise Only From £6498

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

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

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

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

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Was £9099

Cruise Only From £8826

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

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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