Popular winter river cruise destinations include:
With Christmas markets aplenty and pretty frost-tipped scenery, winter can be a great time to experience a cruise along the waterways of Europe. Or if you'd prefer a winter sun river cruise, head to Cambodia or Vietnam for a cruise along the Mekong. Wherever you fancy exploring, you'll find a great choice of river cruises in December, January and February.
You could go all out and enjoy a festive river cruise over the Christmas period, celebrate in style with a break over Christmas and New Year or just get away for a low-cost break for a few days to do your Christmas shopping at Europe's stunning Christmas Markets. The weather in Europe will be chilly, so wrapping up warm and enjoying hot chocolates and mulled wine is the key to enjoying sightseeing without feeling the cold. Most European river cruise ships are refurbished in January and February, so sail in December or you may have to wait until Spring.
January and February are the perfect months to head to Vietnam or Cambodia for a post-Christmas break. Escape the winter blues in Asia where you're guaranteed a much warmer temperature for your holiday with temperatures around 28°C. Asian river cruises can be enjoyed along the Mekong where you can admire the beautiful scenery from the sun deck as well as immersing yourself in the history and culture of this fascinating part of the world.
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024
Danube
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
All-Inclusive Luxury
Includes flights & overseas transfers
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 01 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
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024
Danube
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises
Prices include flights & transfers
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024
Main
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
All-Inclusive Luxury
Includes flights & overseas transfers
5 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 01 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
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024
Danube
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises
Prices include flights & transfers
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024
Mekong
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
All-Inclusive Luxury
Includes flights & overseas transfers
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 01 Dec 2024
Danube
4 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 01 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
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024
Danube
Fly for Free on selected Europe sailings PLUS Savings up to £1,500 per couple
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
4 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 02 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
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024
Nile
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
All-Inclusive Luxury
Includes flights & overseas transfers
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024
Rhine
Save up to 35%* plus return flights included^ + free private door-to-door chauffeur transfers^ on select itineraries
Prices include flights & overseas transfers
Truly all-inclusive luxury
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024
Dutch Waterway
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
All-Inclusive Luxury
Includes flights & overseas transfers
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024
Mekong
4 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024
Nile
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
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024
Mekong
Call now for the best flight inclusive prices!
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024
Main
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
All-Inclusive Luxury
Includes flights & overseas transfers
5 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 02 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
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 02 Dec 2024
Nile
Save up to £1,500pp on Selected Sailings
All-Inclusive Luxury
Includes flights & overseas transfers
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 03 Dec 2024
Danube
World-class fleet of contemporary floating boutique hotels
Save up to 35% on 2024 Europe River Cruises
Prices include flights & transfers
5 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 03 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
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 03 Dec 2024
Douro
Fly for Free on selected Europe sailings PLUS Savings up to £1,500 per couple
Award-Winning Included Dining Experiences
7 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 04 Dec 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
6 Night Sailing
Sailing Date : 04 Dec 2024
Mekong
Delicious full board dining, plus Captain's Dinner