Home > All River Cruises > Europe River Cruises > Festive River Cruises

Europe Festive River Cruises

Explore the best festive river cruises along the rivers of Europe. Choose from 184 unique river cruise itineraries with 35 past traveler reviews from 9 leading river cruise lines. December is the most popular month to join a festive river cruise along the rivers of Europe with 976 departures starting between November 2026 and December 2028.
Filter Results
Departures
Duration
5 Days
22 Days
Types
Start & End Cities
Rivers
Show More...
Cruise Lines
Show More...
Trip Styles
Price
$1,600pp
$26,335pp
Countries
Show More...
Filter Results
184 River Cruises (976 River Cruise Departures)
5 Day Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

5 Days Frankfurt to Basel
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Illumination, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,195
Balcony
$3,238
Suite
$4,334
From
US$2,195
Save 586
Per Person
View Trip
7 Day Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II (+5 more), Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,239
Balcony
$4,400
Suite
$6,285
From
US$2,837
Save 876
Per Person
View Trip
7 Day Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination (+6 more), Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Vista
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,239
Balcony
$4,400
Suite
$6,447
From
US$2,837
Save 876
Per Person
View Trip
8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Destiny
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Fly Free Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,468
Balcony
$5,487
Suite
$7,863
From
US$4,468
Save 8,739
Per Person
View Trip
8 Day Christmas on the Rhine with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Alruna, Viking Annar (+27 more), Viking Baldur, Viking Bragi, Viking Dagur, Viking Egdir, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Fulla, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gersemi, Viking Haki, Viking Halogi, Viking Hervor, Viking Hlin, Viking Hnoss, Viking Kara, Viking Laga, Viking Mani, Viking Mimir, Viking Ran, Viking Rolf, Viking Rota, Viking Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Sjofn, Viking Tialfi, Viking Tir, Viking Vali
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Viking $999 Air Deal
Inside
-
River View
$2,799
Balcony
$3,299
Suite
$5,999
From
US$2,799
Per Person
View Trip
6 Day Festive Season in the Heart of Germany with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

6 Days Frankfurt to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Tranquility II
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Main
Visit: Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,804
Balcony
$4,107
Suite
$5,478
From
US$2,804
Save 360
Per Person
View Trip
21 Day Christmas & New Year with Paris & Prague with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

21 Days Paris to Prague
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: France, Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic
Fly Free Economy
Fly Free Premium Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$11,410
Balcony
$14,369
Suite
$17,861
From
US$11,410
Save 9,089
Per Person
View Trip
7 Day Christmas Cruise on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

7 Days Passau to Passau
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises
Ships: Amadeus Imperial, Amadeus Nova
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Slovakia
Inside
-
River View
$1,965
Balcony
$2,372
Suite
$3,445
From
US$1,965
Per Person
View Trip
15 Day Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland
Fly Free Economy
Fly Free Premium Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$8,020
Balcony
$10,979
Suite
$15,392
From
US$8,020
Save 11,869
Per Person
View Trip
8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Danube - Eastbound with Tauck
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Cruise Line: Tauck
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria
Inside
-
River View
$4,190
Balcony
$4,490
Suite
$5,990
From
US$4,190
Per Person
View Trip
15 Day Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland
Fly Free Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$6,153
Balcony
$8,190
Suite
$12,652
From
US$6,153
Save 6,667
Per Person
View Trip
16 Day Christmastime from Vienna to Basel with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

16 Days Vienna to Basel
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista
Departure: 03 December 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$9,753
Balcony
$14,073
Suite
$17,774
From
US$9,753
Save 884
Per Person
View Trip
11 Day Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

11 Days Prague to Budapest
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Destiny, Emerald Sky, Emerald Star
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Fly Free Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,050
Balcony
$6,069
Suite
$8,445
From
US$5,050
Save 4,944
Per Person
View Trip
8 Day Danube Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Passau to Budapest
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ship: S.S. Maria Theresa
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,337
Balcony
$6,297
Suite
$10,425
From
US$5,337
Save 394
Per Person
View Trip
8 Day European Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: S.S. Beatrice, S.S. Emilie
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,329
Balcony
$5,625
Suite
$7,872
From
US$4,329
Save 697
Per Person
View Trip
5 Day Magic of Advent on the Rhine with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

5 Days Cologne to Strasbourg
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises
Ship: Amadeus Amara
Departure: 28 November 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France
Inside
-
River View
-
Balcony
-
Suite
$2,338
From
US$2,338
Per Person
View Trip
5 Day Magic of Advent on the Rhine with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

5 Days Strasbourg to Cologne
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises
Ships: Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Silver II
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: France, Germany
Inside
-
River View
-
Balcony
-
Suite
$2,236
From
US$2,236
Per Person
View Trip
8 Day Rhine Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Cologne
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Antoinette
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,041
Balcony
$5,769
Suite
$8,937
From
US$4,041
Save 300
Per Person
View Trip
8 Day Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaSerena, AmaVenita
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Special Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,176
Balcony
$4,328
Suite
$6,728
From
US$3,176
Save 1,372
Per Person
View Trip
11 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Prague with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Prague to Budapest
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaBella, AmaSofia
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,889
Balcony
$7,616
Suite
-
From
US$5,889
Save 307
Per Person
View Trip
18 Day Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

18 Days Prague to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Luna, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland
Fly Free Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$6,555
Balcony
$8,592
Suite
$13,054
From
US$6,555
Save 6,765
Per Person
View Trip
14 Day Colors of Provence with Barcelona and Paris (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

14 Days Barcelona to Paris
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaKristina
Departure: 07 December 2026
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: Spain, France
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
-
Balcony
$7,611
Suite
$10,395
From
US$7,611
Save 807
Per Person
View Trip
8 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine (Northbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Frankfurt
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon View
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,755
Balcony
$5,674
Suite
$7,498
From
US$3,755
Save 900
Per Person
View Trip
8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Trafalgar
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Düsseldorf
Cruise Line: Trafalgar
Ships: Trafalgar Verity
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,177
Balcony
$4,329
Suite
$5,673
From
US$3,177
Save 122
Per Person
View Trip
8 Day Danube Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Passau
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ship: S.S. Maria Theresa
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,097
Balcony
$6,105
Suite
$10,761
From
US$5,097
Save 294
Per Person
View Trip
15 Day Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

15 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaStella
Departure: 21 November 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Belgium, Germany, France, Switzerland
Special Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
-
Balcony
-
Suite
$12,834
From
US$12,834
Save 1,764
Per Person
View Trip
6 Day Christmastime in the Heart of Germany with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

6 Days Nuremberg to Frankfurt
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Passion, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Main
Visit: Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,107
Balcony
$4,478
Suite
$5,781
From
US$3,107
Save 372
Per Person
View Trip
11 Day Nice & Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

11 Days Nice to Lyon
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Liberte
Departure: 24 November 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France, Monaco
Fly Free Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,390
Balcony
$6,214
Suite
$8,882
From
US$5,390
Save 4,750
Per Person
View Trip
8 Day Festive Sensations of the Seine & Normandy with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Paris to Paris
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Lumi
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Seine
Visit: France
Fly Free Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,371
Balcony
$5,196
Suite
$7,863
From
US$4,371
Save 4,619
Per Person
View Trip
11 Day Zurich - Lucerne & Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

11 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna, Emerald Star
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Fly Free Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,661
Balcony
$6,680
Suite
$9,056
From
US$5,661
Save 5,325
Per Person
View Trip
Results: 1-30 of 184

No results found. Try amending the search filters.




River Cruises found! Scroll up to view.

Europe River Cruises

Bordeaux River Cruises Danube River Cruises Douro River Cruises Elbe River Cruises Europe River Cruises France River Cruises Holland & Belgium River Cruises Italy River Cruises Main River Cruises Mississippi River Cruises Moselle River Cruises Nile River Cruises Rhine River Cruises Rhône River Cruises Saône River Cruises Seine & Normandy River Cruises

Festive River Cruises By Region

Danube France Holland & Belgium Main River Moselle River Portugal Rhine River Rhône River Saône River Seine River

Travel Styles

Christmas Markets Family Holidays Festivals & Events Festive River Cruises Food & Wine River Cruises Luxury River Cruises Winter River Cruises

© 2010-2026. Global Journeys. You're viewing our site in US dollars.

    

About Us | View Your Booking | Operators | Terms & Conditions | Site Map | We're hiring!

Global Journeys Travel Inc. is a Member of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA No: 900374670), CLIA (No. 00046729) & is TICO Accredited (No. 50027921).

Travel Industry Associations