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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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Christmas Markets on the Rhine

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 04 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

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

Was £5422pp

Fly Cruise From £5205pp

Danube Christmas Markets with Prague

  • 10 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 04 Dec 2025

  • Danube

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

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £4955pp

Fly Cruise From £4757pp

Mekong Discovery (Southbound)

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 04 Dec 2025

  • Mekong

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 £4059pp

Cruise Only From £3897pp

Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong - 7 or 9 night cruise

  • 12 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 04 Dec 2025

  • Mekong

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

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

Celebrate 10 years with Emerald Cruises and enjoy an additional 10% saving across all 2025 luxury river cruise sailings

Was £4940pp

Fly Cruise From £4742pp

Christmas Markets with Prague

  • 17 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 05 Dec 2025

  • Danube, Rhine

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

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £5825pp

Fly Cruise From £5592pp

Christmas Markets

  • 14 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 05 Dec 2025

  • Danube, Rhine, Main

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

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £5245pp

Fly Cruise From £5035pp

Enticing Douro Modified

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 05 Dec 2025

  • Douro

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!

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

Was £3002pp

Fly Cruise From £2882pp

Christmastime from Frankfurt to Vienna

  • 11 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 05 Dec 2025

  • 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 £7054pp

Cruise Only From £6772pp

Christmastime from Frankfurt to Budapest

  • 12 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 05 Dec 2025

  • Main

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 £7248pp

Cruise Only From £6958pp

Essence of Cambodia, Vietnam & Luxury Mekong - 7 or 9 night cruise

  • 23 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2025

  • Mekong

Save up to 30%*, with Flight Credit included.*

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £11207pp

Fly Cruise From £10759pp

India's Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges

  • 12 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2025

  • Ganges

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £7499pp

Fly Cruise From £7199pp

Danube Christmas Markets

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2025

  • Danube

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

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £3192pp

Fly Cruise From £3064pp

Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris

  • 17 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2025

  • Danube, Rhine

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises

Celebrate 10 years with Emerald Cruises and enjoy an additional 10% saving across all 2025 luxury river cruise sailings

Was £5160pp

Fly Cruise From £4954pp

Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong

  • 14 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2025

  • Mekong

Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings

Includes flights & overseas transfers

Was £7899pp

Fly Cruise From £7583pp

Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe

  • 17 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2025

  • Danube, Rhine

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises

Celebrate 10 years with Emerald Cruises and enjoy an additional 10% saving across all 2025 luxury river cruise sailings

Was £4845pp

Fly Cruise From £4651pp

Flavors of Portugal & Spain

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2025

  • Douro

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

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

Was £3152pp

Fly Cruise From £3026pp

8-Day Majestic Mekong Cruise

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2025

  • Mekong

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

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

Celebrate 10 years with Emerald Cruises and enjoy an additional 10% saving across all 2025 luxury river cruise sailings

Was £3891pp

Fly Cruise From £3735pp

Christmas Markets on the Rhine

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!

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

Was £3807pp

Fly Cruise From £3655pp

Danube Christmas Markets with Prague

  • 10 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2025

  • Danube

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

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £3925pp

Fly Cruise From £3768pp

Christmas Markets of Europe

  • 14 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 06 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises

Celebrate 10 years with Emerald Cruises and enjoy an additional 10% saving across all 2025 luxury river cruise sailings

Was £4350pp

Fly Cruise From £4176pp

Danube Christmas Markets

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 07 Dec 2025

  • Danube

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

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £4437pp

Fly Cruise From £4260pp

Magna on the Danube (Christmas)

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 07 Dec 2025

  • Danube

Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences

Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!

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

Was £5957pp

Fly Cruise From £5719pp

Rhine Christmas Markets

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 07 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

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

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £3240pp

Fly Cruise From £3110pp

Treasures of the Mekong Meandering Cruise - 7 or 9 night cruise

  • 14 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 07 Dec 2025

  • Mekong

Save up to 30%*, with Flight Credit included.*

Truly all-inclusive luxury

Was £8065pp

Fly Cruise From £7742pp

Christmas Markets of the Rhine

  • 7 Nights

  • Sailing Date : 07 Dec 2025

  • Rhine

World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels

Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises

Celebrate 10 years with Emerald Cruises and enjoy an additional 10% saving across all 2025 luxury river cruise sailings

Was £2512pp

Fly Cruise From £2412pp

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