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Explore the best winter river cruises along the rivers of Europe. Choose from 234 unique river cruise itineraries with 238 past traveller reviews from 12 leading river cruise lines. December is the most popular month to join a winter river cruise along the rivers of Europe with 1,163 departures starting between November 2026 and December 2028.
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234 River Cruises (1,163 Departures)
234 River Cruises (1,163 Departures)
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8 Day Christmas on the Rhine with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operator: Viking
Ships: Viking Alruna, Viking Egdir +21 more, 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 Sigrun, Viking Sigyn, Viking Sjofn, Viking Tialfi, Viking Vali
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,699
Balcony
$6,365
Suite
$11,363
From (Per Person)
A$4,699
Save 2,596
Per Person
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15 Day Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna, Emerald Sun, Emerald Astra
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,171
Balcony
$9,714
Suite
$13,879
From (Per Person)
A$7,171
Save 2,627
Per Person
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18 Day Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

18 Days Prague to Amsterdam
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Luna, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visits: Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$8,107
Balcony
$10,596
Suite
$14,830
From (Per Person)
A$8,107
Save 2,646
Per Person
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5 Day Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

5 Days Frankfurt to Basel
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Illumination, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,856
Balcony
$5,158
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
A$3,856
Save 733
Per Person
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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 Imagery II +5 more, Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,134
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 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
Visits: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,127
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
Ship: Amadeus Queen
Departure: 05 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,791
Balcony
$3,608
Suite
$4,849
From (Per Person)
A$2,791
Save 57
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (5)

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Destiny +3 more, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,795
Balcony
$5,780
Suite
$7,583
From (Per Person)
A$4,795
Save 926
Per Person
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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
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Tranquility II
Departures: Dec 2026
Rivers: Main
Visits: Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
-
Balcony
$6,008
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
A$4,484
Save 750
Per Person
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21 Day Christmas & New Year with Paris & Prague with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

21 Days Paris to Prague
Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visits: France, Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic
Exclusive Savings
River View
$14,036
Balcony
$18,363
Suite
$23,410
From (Per Person)
A$14,036
Save 3,167
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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15 Day Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade +2 more, Scenic Jasper, Scenic Pearl
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visits: Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$8,543
Balcony
$12,870
Suite
$17,226
From (Per Person)
A$8,543
Save 2,750
Per Person
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16 Day Christmastime from Vienna to Basel with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

16 Days Vienna to Basel
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista
Departure: 03 December 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visits: Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
-
Balcony
$20,655
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
A$15,875
Save 1,326
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
Ship: Emerald Destiny
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,055
Balcony
$7,402
Suite
$9,911
From (Per Person)
A$6,055
Save 948
Per Person
View Trip
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 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,858
Balcony
$7,161
Suite
$11,130
From (Per Person)
A$4,858
Save 2,185
Per Person
View Trip
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
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,740
Balcony
$7,014
Suite
$12,257
From (Per Person)
A$5,740
Save 2,227
Per Person
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22 Day Festive Christmas Markets with Magnificent Europe with APT
Tour + River CruiseFlights Included
 (1)

22 Days Berlin to Amsterdam
Operator: APT
Ships: APT Ostara, APT Solara
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visits: Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$15,416
Balcony
$19,042
Suite
$26,685
From (Per Person)
A$15,416
Save 4,279
Per Person
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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
Operator: Amadeus
Ships: Amadeus Amara, Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Mira
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, France
Exclusive Savings
River View
$1,512
Balcony
$2,280
Suite
$3,384
From (Per Person)
A$1,512
Save 188
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
Operator: Amadeus
Ships: Amadeus Riva, Amadeus Silver II +2 more, Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Mira
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$1,791
Balcony
$2,182
Suite
$3,244
From (Per Person)
A$1,791
Save 188
Per Person
View Trip
7 Day Magic of Advent on the Rhine and Main with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

7 Days Strasbourg to Nuremberg
Operator: Amadeus
Ship: Amadeus Nova
Departure: 08 December 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main
Visits: France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,727
Balcony
$3,565
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
A$2,727
Save 206
Per Person
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8 Day Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Travelmarvel
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operator: Travelmarvel
Ships: Rigel, Vega, Capella
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,538
Balcony
$4,709
Suite
$5,493
From (Per Person)
A$3,538
Save 1,057
Per Person
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12 Day Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich with Travelmarvel
River Cruise
 (1)

12 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Operator: Travelmarvel
Ships: Rigel, Vega, Capella
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,166
Balcony
$8,337
Suite
$9,121
From (Per Person)
A$7,166
Save 939
Per Person
View Trip
12 Day Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich with Travelmarvel
River Cruise
 (1)

12 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Operator: Travelmarvel
Ships: Vega, Capella
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,756
Balcony
$8,927
Suite
$9,711
From (Per Person)
A$7,756
Save 947
Per Person
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8 Day Rhine Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Cologne
Operator: Uniworld
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Victoria
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,534
Balcony
$5,837
Suite
$9,365
From (Per Person)
A$3,534
Save 2,297
Per Person
View Trip
8 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (5)

8 Days Budapest to Munich
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky +2 more, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Star
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,104
Balcony
$6,216
Suite
$8,171
From (Per Person)
A$5,104
Save 914
Per Person
View Trip
15 Day Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (7)

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Astra, Emerald Luna
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visits: Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,318
Balcony
$9,714
Suite
$13,879
From (Per Person)
A$7,318
Save 2,627
Per Person
View Trip
11 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (7)

11 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,731
Balcony
$8,470
Suite
$10,587
From (Per Person)
A$6,731
Save 963
Per Person
View Trip
11 Day Zurich - Lucerne & Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

11 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna, Emerald Star +3 more, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,432
Balcony
$7,417
Suite
$9,220
From (Per Person)
A$6,432
Save 943
Per Person
View Trip
18 Day Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (7)

18 Days Amsterdam to Prague
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Dawn
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visits: Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic
Exclusive Savings
River View
$8,269
Balcony
$10,665
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
A$8,269
Save 2,646
Per Person
View Trip
11 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (7)

11 Days Budapest to Prague
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Star
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,055
Balcony
$7,402
Suite
$8,955
From (Per Person)
A$6,055
Save 920
Per Person
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