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Christmas River Cruises

 

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.

 

Christmas River Cruises in Europe

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.

 

Exotic Christmas River Cruises

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


What to Expect on a Christmas River Cruise

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.

 

When is the Best Time to Book a River Cruise for Christmas?

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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Christmas & New Year

  • 14 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 19 Dec 2024

  • Danube, Rhine

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Was £6459pp

Fly Cruise From £6200pp

Christmas & New Year with Prague

  • 17 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 19 Dec 2024

  • Danube, Rhine

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Was £7009pp

Fly Cruise From £6728pp

Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound)

  • 4 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 19 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 £1648pp

Cruise Only From £1582pp

Meandering along the Mekong and Temple Discovery Cruise

  • 12 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 19 Dec 2024

  • Mekong

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Was £5719pp

Fly Cruise From £5490pp

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 20 Dec 2024

  • Nile

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025

Was £5166pp

Fly Cruise From £4959pp

Christmas on the Danube - MS Thomas Hardy

  • 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

Was £2199pp

Fly Cruise From £2111pp

Iconic Christmas Markets

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2024

  • Danube

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person

Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025

Was £3449pp

Fly Cruise From £3311pp

Christmas on the Rhine - MS Oscar Wilde

  • 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

Was £2199pp

Fly Cruise From £2111pp

Enticing Douro (A Taste of Christmas Markets)

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2024

  • Douro

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person

Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025

Was £3374pp

Fly Cruise From £3239pp

Splendors of Egypt & the Nile

  • 11 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2024

  • Nile

THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.

Last-Minute Ultra-Luxury Savings

Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design

Was £6699pp

Fly Cruise From £6431pp

Splendors of Egypt & the Nile

  • 11 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 21 Dec 2024

  • Nile

THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.

Last-Minute Ultra-Luxury Savings

Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design

Was £6699pp

Fly Cruise From £6431pp

Grand Christmas & New Year's

  • 12 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2024

  • Danube

THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.

Last-Minute Ultra-Luxury Savings

Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design

Zero single supplement on selected festive sailings

Was £4999pp

Fly Cruise From £4799pp

Classic Christmas Markets

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 22 Dec 2024

  • Main

THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.

Last-Minute Ultra-Luxury Savings

Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design

Zero single supplement on selected festive sailings

Was £3199pp

Fly Cruise From £2111pp

Christmas & New Year

  • 14 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024

  • Danube, Rhine

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Was £4999pp

Fly Cruise From £4799pp

Enchanting Christmas & New Year's

  • 10 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024

  • Danube

THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.

Last-Minute Ultra-Luxury Savings

Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design

Zero single supplement on selected festive sailings

Was £4999pp

Fly Cruise From £4799pp

Christmas on the Danube

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024

  • Danube

Ultra-luxury cruising in a class of its own

Custom-designed ships offer you space to relax and indulge

Was £2919pp

Fly Cruise From £2802pp

Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024

  • Rhine

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person

Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025

Was £5028pp

Fly Cruise From £4826pp

Classic Christmas Markets

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024

  • Main

THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.

Last-Minute Ultra-Luxury Savings

Inspired by their destinations, each ship in the fleet has a uniquely beautiful design

Zero single supplement on selected festive sailings

Was £3199pp

Fly Cruise From £2111pp

Best of Holland & Belgium

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024

  • Dutch Waterway

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person

Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025

Was £3525pp

Fly Cruise From £3384pp

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 23 Dec 2024

  • Nile

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Save up to 20% on a range of sailings in 2024 and 2025

Was £5015pp

Fly Cruise From £4814pp

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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.

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