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.
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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
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
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.
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 11 Nov 2024
Danube
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Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 11 Nov 2024
Rhine
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Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 11 Nov 2024
Danube
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Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
16 Nights
Sailing Date : 11 Nov 2024
Mekong
Complimentary Home to Airport Transfers
Free Flights + Save up to £1,500pp
11 Nights
Sailing Date : 11 Nov 2024
Nile
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
Includes flights & overseas transfers
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 11 Nov 2024
Nile
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7 Nights
Sailing Date : 11 Nov 2024
Danube
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Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included
Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard
12 Nights
Sailing Date : 11 Nov 2024
Mekong
Complimentary Home to Airport Transfers
Free Flights + Save up to £1,500pp
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 12 Nov 2024
Douro
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
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 12 Nov 2024
Rhone, Saone
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Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included
Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 12 Nov 2024
Rhone, Saone
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Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included
Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 12 Nov 2024
Rhone, Saone
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Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included
Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 12 Nov 2024
Seine
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Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included
Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 13 Nov 2024
Danube, Rhine, Main
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Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 13 Nov 2024
Danube
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Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 13 Nov 2024
Dutch Waterway
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7 Nights
Sailing Date : 14 Nov 2024
Rhine
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Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 14 Nov 2024
Rhine
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Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 14 Nov 2024
Rhone
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Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 14 Nov 2024
Douro
Save up to 35%* plus return flights included^ + free private door-to-door chauffeur transfers^ on select itineraries
Truly all-inclusive luxury
13 Nights
Sailing Date : 14 Nov 2024
Douro
Save up to 35%* plus return flights included^ + free private door-to-door chauffeur transfers^ on select itineraries
Truly all-inclusive luxury
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 15 Nov 2024
Rhine
Enjoy unique sightseeing activities designed to make your holiday that little bit more special
Save up to 60% on 2024 European sailings
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 15 Nov 2024
Nile
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7 Nights
Sailing Date : 16 Nov 2024
Danube
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Up to £1,500 cruise savings per person PLUS Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade PLUS up to €50 Onboard Credit per person
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 16 Nov 2024
Douro
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises
