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Explore the best festive river cruises along the rivers of Europe. Choose from 180 unique river cruise itineraries with 143 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 1,004 departures starting between November 2026 and December 2028.
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180 River Cruises (1,004 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
$2,783
Balcony
$3,238
Suite
$4,454
From
US$2,195
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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
$2,837
Balcony
$4,400
Suite
$6,447
From
US$2,837
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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
$3,077
Balcony
$4,496
Suite
$6,447
From
US$2,933
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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
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises
Ship: Amadeus Queen
Departure: 05 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Austria, Germany
Inside
-
River View
$1,931
Balcony
$2,790
Suite
-
From
US$1,931
Per Person
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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, Emerald Star
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
-
River View
$4,079
Balcony
$5,047
Suite
$6,922
From
US$4,079
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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 (+28 more), Viking Baldur, Viking Bragi, Viking Dagur, Viking Egdir, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Eldir, 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 $799 Air Deal
Viking $999 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$2,999
Balcony
$3,499
Suite
$5,999
From
US$2,999
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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
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River View
-
Balcony
$4,055
Suite
-
From
US$2,684
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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
Preferred Plus Fare + Free Air
Select Fare
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$12,048
Balcony
$14,859
Suite
$18,020
From
US$12,048
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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
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River View
$1,615
Balcony
$2,372
Suite
$3,445
From
US$1,615
Per Person
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15 Day Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade (+2 more), Scenic Jasper, Scenic Pearl
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland
Select Fare
Preferred Plus Fare + Free Air
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
-
Balcony
$10,983
Suite
$13,226
From
US$10,983
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8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Danube - Eastbound with Tauck
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Cruise Line: Tauck
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria
Inside
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River View
$4,190
Balcony
$4,490
Suite
$5,990
From
US$4,190
Per Person
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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
Select Fare
Preferred Plus Fare + Free Air
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,678
Balcony
$7,333
Suite
$10,703
From
US$5,678
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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
$9,873
Balcony
$14,193
Suite
-
From
US$9,873
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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
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Select Fare
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,839
Balcony
$5,904
Suite
$7,618
From
US$4,839
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8 Day Danube Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Passau to Budapest
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: S.S. Maria Theresa, S.S. Marlene
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,243
Balcony
$5,193
Suite
$8,304
From
US$4,243
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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
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River View
$4,329
Balcony
$5,625
Suite
$7,872
From
US$4,329
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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
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River View
$1,332
Balcony
$1,728
Suite
$2,338
From
US$1,332
Per Person
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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 Riva, Amadeus Silver II
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: France, Germany
Inside
-
River View
$1,287
Balcony
$1,603
Suite
-
From
US$1,287
Per Person
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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, S.S. Victoria
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,638
Balcony
$4,891
Suite
$7,526
From
US$3,638
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11 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Prague with Scenic
River Cruise

11 Days Budapest to Prague
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Crystal, Scenic Jade (+2 more), Scenic Opal, Scenic Pearl
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic
Select Fare
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$6,427
Balcony
$7,746
Suite
$9,077
From
US$6,427
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8 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Nice to Lyon
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
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River View
$3,710
Balcony
$4,365
Suite
$6,329
From
US$3,710
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10 Day Paris & Festive Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (2)

10 Days Paris to Nice
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Select Fare
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,966
Balcony
$5,975
Suite
$7,599
From
US$4,966
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8 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Lyon to Marseille
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
-
River View
$3,928
Balcony
$4,365
Suite
$6,329
From
US$3,928
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

8 Days Budapest to Munich
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
-
River View
$4,079
Balcony
$5,047
Suite
$6,922
From
US$4,079
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9 Day Christmastime on the Danube with Prague (Eastbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

9 Days Prague 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: Main, Danube
Visit: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,498
Balcony
$5,061
Suite
$7,163
From
US$3,498
Save 906
Per Person
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18 Day Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
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18 Days Amsterdam to Prague
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic
Select Fare
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$6,217
Balcony
$7,800
Suite
$11,241
From
US$6,217
Save 1,038
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15 Day Christmas & New Year with Scenic
River Cruise

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: Holland, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Select Fare
Preferred Plus Fare + Free Air
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$8,901
Balcony
$11,637
Suite
$14,470
From
US$8,901
Save 1,583
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8 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Munich to Budapest
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Crystal, Scenic Jade (+2 more), Scenic Opal, Scenic Pearl
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
-
River View
$5,244
Balcony
$6,562
Suite
$7,894
From
US$5,244
Save 893
Per Person
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11 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Nice with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

11 Days Lyon to Nice
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France, Monaco
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Select Fare
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,787
Balcony
$5,795
Suite
$7,419
From
US$4,787
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8 Day Best of Holland & Belgium (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaStella
Departure: 12 December 2026
Visit: Holland, Belgium
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,752
Balcony
$4,520
Suite
$7,304
From
US$3,752
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