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Explore the best winter river cruises along the rivers of Europe. Choose from 194 unique river cruise itineraries with 29 past traveler reviews from 9 leading river cruise lines. December is the most popular month to join a winter river cruise along the rivers of Europe with 1,042 departures starting between December 2025 and December 2028.
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194 River Cruises (1,042 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 Imagery II (+2 more), 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
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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
$6,285
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
$4,400
Suite
$6,381
From
US$2,837
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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
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
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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
-
River View
$2,684
Balcony
$4,055
Suite
$5,358
From
US$2,684
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Per Person
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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
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
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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 Nova, Amadeus Riva, Amadeus Imperial
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Slovakia
Inside
-
River View
$1,895
Balcony
$2,372
Suite
$3,330
From
US$1,895
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, 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
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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: 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
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8 Day Christmas on the Rhine with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Alruna, Viking Baldur (+26 more), Viking Bragi, Viking Egdir, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Freya, 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
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,799
Balcony
$3,299
Suite
$5,999
From
US$2,799
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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
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River View
$10,233
Balcony
$14,347
Suite
$18,254
From
US$10,233
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Per Person
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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
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
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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
Ship: S.S. Maria Theresa
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,241
Balcony
$6,201
Suite
$10,425
From
US$5,241
Save 394
Per Person
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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
Ship: S.S. Beatrice
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,721
Balcony
$6,537
Suite
$9,753
From
US$5,721
Save 290
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 Silver II
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: France, Germany
Inside
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River View
-
Balcony
$1,660
Suite
$2,236
From
US$1,660
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
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,041
Balcony
$5,481
Suite
$8,937
From
US$4,041
Save 300
Per Person
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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade (+2 more), Scenic Jasper, Scenic Jewel
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Fly Free Economy
Fly Free Premium Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,246
Balcony
$6,798
Suite
$8,835
From
US$5,246
Save 7,347
Per Person
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11 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

11 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Star
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Fly Free Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,855
Balcony
$6,874
Suite
$9,250
From
US$5,855
Save 5,325
Per Person
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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 Jade, Scenic Opal
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland, France
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
-
River View
$10,236
Balcony
$11,968
Suite
$18,302
From
US$10,236
Save 13,103
Per Person
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10 Day Christmas Along the Elbe with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

10 Days Berlin to Prague
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Astrild, Viking Beyla
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Elbe
Visit: Germany, Czech Republic
Viking $999 Air Deal
Inside
-
River View
$3,999
Balcony
$4,999
Suite
$10,999
From
US$3,999
Per Person
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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
Save 896
Per Person
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10 Day Paris & Festive Sensations of the Seine & Normandy with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

10 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
$5,244
Balcony
$6,069
Suite
$8,736
From
US$5,244
Save 4,646
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets of the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

8 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Destiny (+3 more), Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
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 7,606
Per Person
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5 Day Christmas time on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise

5 Days Vienna to Budapest
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Astra
Departure: 28 November 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Fly Free Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,987
Balcony
$3,302
Suite
$5,193
From
US$2,987
Save 3,153
Per Person
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7 Day Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise

7 Days Vienna to Budapest
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Astra
Departure: 28 November 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Fly Free Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,399
Balcony
$3,714
Suite
$5,606
From
US$3,399
Save 3,166
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas on the Danube with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Regensburg
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Atla, Viking Egil (+8 more), Viking Gullveig, Viking Jarl, Viking Magni, Viking Tir, Viking Tor, Viking Vali, Viking Var, Viking Ve
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Austria, Germany
Viking $999 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,799
Balcony
$3,499
Suite
$5,999
From
US$2,799
Save 500
Per Person
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18 Day Christmas Markets with Prague with Scenic
River Cruise

18 Days Prague to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visit: Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Holland
Fly Free Economy
Fly Free Premium Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$8,951
Balcony
$11,910
Suite
$16,323
From
US$8,951
Save 11,893
Per Person
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21 Day Prague to Paris & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (5)

21 Days Paris to Prague
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: France, Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic
Fly Free Economy
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$7,870
Balcony
$9,907
Suite
$14,175
From
US$7,870
Save 7,255
Per Person
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22 Day Grand Danube Cruise (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

22 Days Bucharest to Prague
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaBella, AmaMagna
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia (+5 more), Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$8,462
Balcony
$13,079
Suite
$14,135
From
US$8,462
Save 1,774
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
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaBella, AmaSofia
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,274
Balcony
$6,042
Suite
$8,826
From
US$5,274
Save 959
Per Person
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