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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.

 

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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Rhine Christmas Markets with Switzerland

Amsterdam | Düsseldorf | Cologne | Rüdesheim | Mannheim | Kehl | Breisach | Basel | Montreux | Bern | Zurich | Bern | Zurich

  • 15 Dec 2026
  • 11 Nights
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Was £4226pp Now: £4056pp

Danube Christmas Markets

Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Schlögen | Dürnstein | Melk | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 15 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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European Holiday Markets

Nuremberg | Regensburg | Deggendorf | Linz | Vienna

  • 15 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
River Heritage Club clients can now enjoy an additional £400pp savings on all French Balcony staterooms and Suites across every 2026 sailing departing June – December
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Classic Christmas Markets

Frankfurt | Wertheim | Würzburg | Kitzingen | Bamberg | Nuremberg

  • 15 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
River Heritage Club clients can now enjoy an additional £400pp savings on all French Balcony staterooms and Suites across every 2026 sailing departing June – December
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Legends of the Nile

Luxor | Kom Ombo | Edfu | Aswan | Luxor

  • 15 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Ancient Gods and Famous Pharaohs

Luxor | Aswan | Kom Ombo | Aswan | Luxor | Edfu | Luxor

  • 15 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Christmas on the Rhine

Basel | Breisach | Strasbourg | Mannheim | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Koblenz | Cologne | Dordrecht | Cologne | Amsterdam

  • 15 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Christmas on the Rhine

Amsterdam | Dordrecht | Cologne | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Koblenz | Mannheim | Speyer | Strasbourg | Breisach | Basel

  • 15 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam | Utrecht | Düsseldorf | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Ludwigshafen | Strasbourg | Breisach | Basel

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
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Iconic Christmas Markets

Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Vienna | Melk | Vienna | Budapest

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
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Wonders of Colombia

Cartagena | Palenque | Calamar | Santa Cruz de Mompox | Magangué | Santa Cruz de Mompox | Pinto | Barranquilla | Pinto | Barranquilla

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile (Christmas Day Celebration)

Cairo | Luxor | Edfu | Aswan | Kom Ombo | Luxor | Qena | Cairo | Luxor | Cairo

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 11 Nights
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
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Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound)

Frankfurt | Speyer | Strasbourg | Breisach | Basel

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
Save up to 50% on selected European fly-cruise packages sailing in 2026 & 2027
Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard
Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included
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Pharaohs & Pyramids

Luxor | Qena | Luxor | Esna | Aswan | Kom Ombo | Luxor | Edfu | Luxor

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Magnificent Mekong

Kampong Cham | Phnom Penh | Tân Châu | Cái Bè | Sa Déc | Ho Chi Minh City

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Christmastime in Paris & Normandy

Paris | Rouen | Le Pecq | Paris

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Danube Christmas Delights

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Krems | Linz | Passau

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam | Düsseldorf | Cologne | Koblenz | Mannheim | Kehl | Strasbourg | Breisach | Basel | Zurich

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Christmas Markets on the Danube

Passau | Nuremberg | Passau | Linz | Dürnstein | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Amsterdam | Düsseldorf | Cologne | Koblenz | Mannheim | Kehl | Strasbourg | Breisach | Basel

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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The Danube’s Imperial Cities and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Geoffrey Chaucer

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
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Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Oscar Wilde

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Bonn

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
Fly from your local airport at no extra cost
Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
Delicious full board dining, plus Chef's Dinner
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Was £1299pp Now: £1247pp
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Was £3579pp Now: £3435pp

Rhine Christmas Markets

Basel | Zurich | Breisach | Kehl | Mannheim | Rüdesheim | Cologne | Rüdesheim | Düsseldorf | Amsterdam

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Was £3579pp Now: £3435pp
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Danube Christmas Markets

Nuremberg | Regensburg | Passau | Schlögen | Dürnstein | Melk | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Belgian Holiday Markets

Brussel (Bruxelles) | Gent (Ghent) | Antwerp | Hasselt | Maastricht | Antwerp | Brussel (Bruxelles)

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
River Heritage Club clients can now enjoy an additional £400pp savings on all French Balcony staterooms and Suites across every 2026 sailing departing June – December
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Was £2839pp Now: £2725pp
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Was £5199pp Now: £4991pp

Classic Christmas Markets

Nuremberg | Bamberg | Würzburg | Wertheim | Frankfurt

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
River Heritage Club clients can now enjoy an additional £400pp savings on all French Balcony staterooms and Suites across every 2026 sailing departing June – December
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Was £5199pp Now: £4991pp
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Was £4599pp Now: £4415pp

Danube Holiday Markets

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Krems | Linz | Passau

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
River Heritage Club clients can now enjoy an additional £400pp savings on all French Balcony staterooms and Suites across every 2026 sailing departing June – December
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Was £4599pp Now: £4415pp
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Was £4249pp Now: £4079pp

Rhine Holiday Markets

Basel | Strasbourg | Mannheim | Mainz | Koblenz | Cologne

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
River Heritage Club clients can now enjoy an additional £400pp savings on all French Balcony staterooms and Suites across every 2026 sailing departing June – December
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Was £4249pp Now: £4079pp
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Was £2759pp Now: £2648pp

Magical Parisian Holiday

Paris | Mantes-la-Jolie | Rouen | Caudebec-en-Caux | Vernon | Paris

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
River Heritage Club clients can now enjoy an additional £400pp savings on all French Balcony staterooms and Suites across every 2026 sailing departing June – December
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Was £2759pp Now: £2648pp
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Was £4199pp Now: £4031pp

Rhine Holiday Markets

Cologne | Koblenz | Mainz | Mannheim | Strasbourg | Basel

  • 16 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
River Heritage Club clients can now enjoy an additional £400pp savings on all French Balcony staterooms and Suites across every 2026 sailing departing June – December
Cruise From:
Was £4199pp Now: £4031pp
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REF: UNIWORLD58199

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