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.
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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.
10 Nights
Sailing Date : 19 Nov 2024
Mekong
Save up to 30%*, with Flight Credit included.*
Truly all-inclusive luxury
12 Nights
Sailing Date : 19 Nov 2024
Mekong
Enjoy unique sightseeing activities designed to make your holiday that little bit more special
FREE flights and save up to £1,500pp on selected Vietnam and Cambodia sailings
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 19 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 : 19 Nov 2024
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
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 19 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
17 Nights
Sailing Date : 20 Nov 2024
Danube, Rhine
Save up to 35%* plus return flights included^ + free private door-to-door chauffeur transfers^ on select itineraries
Truly all-inclusive luxury
12 Nights
Sailing Date : 20 Nov 2024
Mekong
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 25% on 2024 & 2025 Southeast Asia river cruises
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 20 Nov 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
20 Nights
Sailing Date : 20 Nov 2024
Danube, Rhine
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 : 21 Nov 2024
Rhone
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
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 21 Nov 2024
Danube, Rhine
Save up to 35%* plus return flights included^ + free private door-to-door chauffeur transfers^ on select itineraries
Truly all-inclusive luxury
17 Nights
Sailing Date : 21 Nov 2024
Danube, Rhine
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 : 21 Nov 2024
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
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 22 Nov 2024
Danube
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 : 22 Nov 2024
Danube
Save up to 35%* plus return flights included^ + free private door-to-door chauffeur transfers^ on select itineraries
Truly all-inclusive luxury
8 Nights
Sailing Date : 22 Nov 2024
Danube
Enjoy unique sightseeing activities designed to make your holiday that little bit more special
Save up to 60% on 2024 European sailings
14 Nights
Sailing Date : 22 Nov 2024
Danube
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 : 22 Nov 2024
Nile
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
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7 Nights
Sailing Date : 22 Nov 2024
Rhine, Main
Enjoy unique sightseeing activities designed to make your holiday that little bit more special
Save up to 60% on 2024 European sailings
16 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Nov 2024
Mekong
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 25% on 2024 & 2025 Southeast Asia river cruises
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Nov 2024
Mekong
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 25% on 2024 & 2025 Southeast Asia river cruises
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Nov 2024
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
7 Nights
Sailing Date : 23 Nov 2024
Douro
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises
