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Explore the best festive river cruises along the rivers of Europe. Choose from 179 unique river cruise itineraries with 144 past traveler reviews from 11 leading river cruise lines. December is the most popular month to join a festive river cruise along the rivers of Europe with 986 departures starting between November 2026 and December 2028.
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179 River Cruises (986 River Cruise Departures)
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
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$5,401
Balcony
$6,953
Suite
$8,311
From
US$5,401
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8 Day Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaSerena
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$5,049
Balcony
$6,488
Suite
-
From
US$5,049
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8 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Frankfurt to Basel
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon View
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
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River View
$3,851
Balcony
$5,770
Suite
$7,594
From
US$3,851
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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 Astra, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,498
Balcony
$4,711
Suite
$6,893
From
US$3,498
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18 Day Christmas & New Year with Paris with Scenic
River Cruise

18 Days Budapest to Paris
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Crystal, Scenic Opal
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland, France
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$9,751
Balcony
$12,710
Suite
$15,926
From
US$9,751
Save 10,274
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13 Day Grand Christmas & New Year's with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise

13 Days Nuremberg to Budapest
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ship: S.S. Emilie
Departure: 22 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
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River View
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Balcony
$10,096
Suite
$15,568
From
US$10,096
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8 Day Captivating Rhine (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaCerto, AmaLucia (+2 more), AmaSiena, AmaViola
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Triple Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,032
Balcony
$4,184
Suite
$6,584
From
US$3,032
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18 Day Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

18 Days Budapest to Paris
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland, France
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$6,075
Balcony
$8,112
Suite
$12,574
From
US$6,075
Save 8,543
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12 Day Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with Prague with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

12 Days Prague to Basel
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Illumination, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Main, Rhine
Visit: Czech Republic, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$6,633
Balcony
$8,190
Suite
$11,446
From
US$5,661
Save 973
Per Person
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8 Day Magical Parisian Holiday with Uniworld River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Paris to Paris
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: S.S. Joie de Vivre
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Seine
Visit: France
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,273
Balcony
$4,661
Suite
$6,619
From
US$3,273
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21 Day Prague to Paris & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

21 Days Prague to Paris
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Luna
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland, France
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$6,560
Balcony
$8,597
Suite
$13,059
From
US$6,560
Save 8,563
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10 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine with Lucerne (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

10 Days Frankfurt to Lucerne
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon View
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,877
Balcony
$6,796
Suite
$8,620
From
US$4,877
Save 943
Per Person
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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
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,304
Balcony
$4,129
Suite
$6,796
From
US$3,304
Save 5,692
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18 Day Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
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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
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$6,434
Balcony
$8,471
Suite
$12,584
From
US$6,434
Save 8,555
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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
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,371
Balcony
$5,196
Suite
$7,863
From
US$4,371
Save 5,719
Per Person
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8 Day Danube Christmas Delights with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Passau
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Aegir, Viking Bragi (+10 more), Viking Embla, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gymir, Viking Ingvi, Viking Lif, Viking Rota, Viking Skadi, Viking Ullur, Viking Vilhjalm, Viking Vili
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
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
Save 200
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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
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,420
Balcony
$5,244
Suite
$7,912
From
US$4,420
Save 5,720
Per Person
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8 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Munich to Budapest
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Crystal (+3 more), Scenic Jade, Scenic Opal, Scenic Pearl
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,470
Balcony
$6,022
Suite
$7,380
From
US$4,470
Save 8,677
Per Person
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8 Day Blue Danube Discovery (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Nuremberg
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaBella, AmaMora, AmaReina
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,447
Balcony
$4,454
Suite
$7,304
From
US$3,447
Save 1,424
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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
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River View
$3,752
Balcony
$4,520
Suite
$7,304
From
US$3,752
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8 Day Christmas on the Danube with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Regensburg to Budapest
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Atla, Viking Egil (+10 more), Viking Gullveig, Viking Jarl, Viking Magni, Viking Rinda, Viking Tir, Viking Tor, Viking Vali, Viking Var, Viking Ve, Viking Vidar
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Hungary
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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8 Day Danube Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Passau
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: S.S. Maria Theresa, S.S. Marlene
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,984
Balcony
$5,453
Suite
$8,045
From
US$3,984
Save 710
Per Person
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8 Day Best of Holland & Belgium (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaStella
Departure: 21 November 2026
Visit: Holland, Belgium
Triple Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,128
Balcony
$4,280
Suite
$6,680
From
US$3,128
Save 1,120
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8 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Lyon to Nice
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,498
Balcony
$4,129
Suite
$6,796
From
US$3,498
Save 5,795
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Munich to Budapest
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,498
Balcony
$4,323
Suite
$6,699
From
US$3,498
Save 6,464
Per Person
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8 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Marseille to Lyon
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visit: France
Early Payment Discount
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,304
Balcony
$4,129
Suite
$6,796
From
US$3,304
Save 5,692
Per Person
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12 Day Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle with Viking River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

12 Days Zurich to Paris
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Annar, Viking Dagur (+4 more), Viking Freya, Viking Herja, Viking Hild, Viking Idun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visit: Switzerland, Germany, France
Viking $999 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,799
Balcony
$4,799
Suite
$8,999
From
US$3,799
Save 1,000
Per Person
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11 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges with Scenic
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Brussels to Zurich
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jewel
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Belgium, Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$5,702
Balcony
$7,254
Suite
$8,612
From
US$5,702
Save 7,016
Per Person
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11 Day Christmas on the Rhine & Main with Viking River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Nuremberg to Basel
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ship: Viking Modi
Departure: 17 December 2026
Rivers: Main, Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Viking $999 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$4,799
Balcony
$6,299
Suite
-
From
US$4,799
Save 100
Per Person
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8 Day Melodies of the Danube (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Vilshofen
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaSofia
Departure: 22 November 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany
Exclusive Savings
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River View
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Balcony
$5,768
Suite
-
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US$5,768
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