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Danube River Cruises Starting In December 2026, 2027 and 2028

Are you planning a river cruise along the Danube in December 2026, 2027 or 2028? Choose from 107 unique river cruises with 1,066 departures operated by Danube's leading river cruise lines. Easily compare prices, itineraries, inclusions and traveller reviews to find the Danube river cruise that best matches your travel style, budget and dates.
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107 River Cruises (1,066 Departures)
107 River Cruises (1,066 Departures)
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Expression, Avalon Impression +6 more, Avalon Passion, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Vista, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Envision
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,127
Balcony
$6,518
Suite
$8,459
From (Per Person)
A$4,690
Save 1,429
Per Person
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion +6 more, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Vista, Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Tranquility II
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,845
Balcony
$6,130
Suite
$8,459
From (Per Person)
A$4,302
Save 1,817
Per Person
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7 Day Magic of Advent on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operator: Amadeus
Ships: Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Nova, Amadeus Queen
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
-
Balcony
$3,608
Suite
$4,653
From (Per Person)
A$3,608
Save 95
Per Person
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7 Day Christmas Cruise on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

7 Days Passau to Passau
Operator: Amadeus
Ships: Amadeus Imperial, Amadeus Nova, Amadeus Riva
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Slovakia
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,252
Balcony
$3,398
Suite
$4,980
From (Per Person)
A$2,252
Save 196
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Danube - Eastbound with Tauck
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Operator: Tauck
Ships: MS Joy, MS Savor
Departure: 01 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria
Complimentary Hotel Night
River View
$6,425
Balcony
$6,653
Suite
$7,776
From (Per Person)
A$6,425
Per Person
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11 Day Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (5)

11 Days Prague to Budapest
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Destiny, Emerald Star +2 more, Emerald Sky, Emerald Luna
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,986
Balcony
$7,696
Suite
$10,528
From (Per Person)
A$5,986
Save 911
Per Person
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9 Day Danube Discovery with APT
River Cruise
 (1)

9 Days Munich to Budapest
Operator: APT
Ships: APT Solara, APT Ostara
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,420
Balcony
$6,233
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
A$4,420
Save 1,829
Per Person
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8 Day Danube Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Passau to Budapest
Operator: Uniworld
Ships: S.S. Maria Theresa, S.S. Marlene
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,573
Balcony
$7,798
Suite
$10,836
From (Per Person)
A$6,573
Save 1,025
Per Person
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8 Day European Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operator: Uniworld
Ships: S.S. Beatrice, S.S. Emilie, S.S. Helen
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,283
Balcony
$8,386
Suite
$13,335
From (Per Person)
A$7,283
Save 1,025
Per Person
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5 Day Christmas Time on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

5 Days Budapest to Vienna
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna, Emerald Astra
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria
Exclusive Savings
River View
$2,796
Balcony
$3,894
Suite
$4,967
From (Per Person)
A$2,796
Save 579
Per Person
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11 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (5)

11 Days Budapest to Prague
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Sky, Emerald Destiny
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,775
Balcony
$6,897
Suite
$10,597
From (Per Person)
A$5,775
Save 946
Per Person
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7 Day Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

7 Days Budapest to Vienna
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Luna
Departure: 16 December 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,379
Balcony
$4,477
Suite
$6,045
From (Per Person)
A$3,379
Save 561
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (5)

8 Days Budapest to Munich
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Sky +3 more, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Star, Emerald Luna
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,991
Balcony
$6,113
Suite
$9,646
From (Per Person)
A$4,991
Save 926
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Munich to Budapest
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky +4 more, Emerald Sun, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Star, Emerald Luna
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,104
Balcony
$5,976
Suite
$7,779
From (Per Person)
A$5,104
Save 912
Per Person
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8 Day Gems of Southeast Europe (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Giurgiu
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaBella, AmaVerde
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria
Bonus $300 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,079
Balcony
$8,260
Suite
$11,461
From (Per Person)
A$6,079
Save 933
Per Person
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6 Day Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

6 Days Budapest to Vienna
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Illumination, Avalon Imagery II +3 more, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,707
Balcony
$5,479
Suite
$6,726
From (Per Person)
A$4,707
Save 959
Per Person
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10 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Munich with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

10 Days Munich to Budapest
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaBella, AmaSofia
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Bonus $300 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Savings
River View
$9,272
Balcony
$11,451
Suite
$15,088
From (Per Person)
A$9,272
Save 290
Per Person
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11 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Prague with Scenic
River Cruise

11 Days Prague to Munich
Operator: Scenic
Ship: Scenic Amber
Departure: 11 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,280
Balcony
$8,534
From (Per Person)
A$6,280
Save 1,115
Per Person
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8 Day Holiday Magic: Danube Family River Cruise - Eastbound with Tauck
River Cruise

8 Days Munich to Budapest
Operator: Tauck
Ships: MS Joy, MS Savor
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Complimentary Hotel Night
River View
$7,514
Balcony
$7,742
Suite
$8,865
From (Per Person)
A$7,514
Per Person
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8 Day Magna On The Danube (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Vilshofen to Budapest
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaMagna, AmaRudi
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Bonus $300 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,174
Balcony
$9,941
Suite
$10,779
From (Per Person)
A$6,174
Save 1,671
Per Person
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8 Day Magna On The Danube (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Vilshofen
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaMagna
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany
Bonus $300 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Savings
River View
$9,470
Balcony
$9,942
Suite
$10,780
From (Per Person)
A$9,470
Save 1,786
Per Person
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8 Day Danube - Christmas Markets with Celebrity Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Nuremberg to Budapest
Operator: Celebrity Cruises
Ships: Celebrity Boundless, Celebrity Compass
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,164
Balcony
$8,098
Suite
$14,977
From (Per Person)
A$6,164
Save 11,318
Per Person
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8 Day Danube Christmas Delights with Viking River Cruises
River CruiseFlights Included

8 Days Budapest to Passau
Operator: Viking
Ships: Viking Aegir, Viking Baldur +10 more, Viking Bragi, Viking Gymir, Viking Ingvi, Viking Lif, Viking Rota, Viking Skadi, Viking Ullur, Viking Vidar, Viking Vilhjalm, Viking Vili
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,483
Balcony
$6,659
Suite
$10,579
From (Per Person)
A$5,483
Save 2,636
Per Person
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11 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Prague with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Prague to Budapest
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaBella, AmaSofia
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Bonus $300 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Savings
River View
$9,274
Balcony
$11,454
Suite
$15,090
From (Per Person)
A$9,274
Save 289
Per Person
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8 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Munich
Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Opal +3 more, Scenic Crystal, Scenic Jade, Scenic Pearl
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,908
Balcony
$7,162
Suite
$9,622
From (Per Person)
A$4,908
Save 1,490
Per Person
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10 Day Danube Christmas Markets and Prague with Trafalgar
New ReleaseTour + River Cruise

10 Days Budapest to Prague
Operator: Trafalgar
Ship: Trafalgar Reverie
Departures: Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,686
Balcony
$7,917
Suite
$9,566
From (Per Person)
A$5,686
Save 363
Per Person
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13 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Budapest and Prague with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

13 Days Budapest to Prague
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaBella, AmaSofia
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany
Bonus $300 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Savings
River View
$10,182
Balcony
$12,361
Suite
$16,724
From (Per Person)
A$10,182
Save 317
Per Person
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10 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Budapest Extension with Trafalgar
New ReleaseTour + River Cruise

10 Days Passau to Budapest
Operator: Trafalgar
Ship: Trafalgar Reverie
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,455
Balcony
$7,910
Suite
$9,995
From (Per Person)
A$6,455
Save 324
Per Person
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7 Day New Year's Eve Cruise on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

7 Days Passau to Passau
Operator: Amadeus
Ships: Amadeus Imperial, Amadeus Nova, Amadeus Riva
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,244
Balcony
$3,956
Suite
$5,699
From (Per Person)
A$3,244
Save 216
Per Person
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8 Day Iconic Christmas Markets (Smithsonian Journeys) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Nuremberg to Budapest
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaMora
Departure: 12 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Hungary
Bonus $300 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,953
Balcony
$8,551
Suite
$12,769
From (Per Person)
A$6,953
Save 196
Per Person
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