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Explore the best winter river cruises along the rivers of Europe. Choose from 203 unique river cruise itineraries with 143 past traveler 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 1,042 departures starting between November 2026 and December 2028.
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203 River Cruises (1,042 River Cruise Departures)
21 Day Grand Danube Cruise (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

21 Days Istanbul to Prague
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaMagna
Departure: 19 November 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia (+6 more), Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
-
Balcony
$14,528
Suite
$15,628
From
US$14,528
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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Trafalgar
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Düsseldorf to Basel
Cruise Line: Trafalgar
Ships: Trafalgar Verity
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Inside
-
River View
$3,299
Balcony
$4,499
Suite
$5,899
From
US$3,299
Per Person
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8 Day Captivating Rhine (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaSiena, AmaViola
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Triple Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,148
Balcony
$4,348
Suite
$6,848
From
US$3,148
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Per Person
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15 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges & Switzerland with Scenic
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

15 Days Zurich to Brussels
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$9,613
Balcony
$10,972
Suite
$12,345
From
US$9,613
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Per Person
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8 Day Rhine River New Year's Cruise with Celebrity Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Ship: Celebrity Wanderer
Departure: 30 December 2028
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,899
Balcony
$5,199
Suite
$7,399
From
US$3,899
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Per Person
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8 Day Main & Rhine New Year's Cruise with Celebrity Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Nuremberg to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Ship: Celebrity Seeker
Departure: 29 December 2028
Visit: Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,899
Balcony
$5,199
Suite
$7,399
From
US$3,899
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Per Person
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12 Day Christmastime from Vienna to Frankfurt with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

12 Days Vienna to Frankfurt
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista
Departure: 03 December 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main
Visit: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$7,444
Balcony
$10,586
Suite
-
From
US$7,444
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Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

8 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Destiny, Emerald Luna, Emerald Star
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Preferred Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,508
Balcony
$5,192
Suite
$7,125
From
US$4,508
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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 (+4 more), Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
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River View
$3,835
Balcony
$4,817
Suite
$6,398
From
US$3,835
Save 610
Per Person
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13 Day Blue Danube Discovery with Budapest and Prague (Festive Delights) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

13 Days Budapest to Prague
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaMora
Departure: 19 November 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
-
Balcony
$7,583
Suite
$9,483
From
US$7,583
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10 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Munich with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

10 Days Munich to Budapest
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaBella, AmaSofia
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Inside
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River View
$6,129
Balcony
$7,628
Suite
-
From
US$6,129
Per Person
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8 Day Taste of Bordeaux (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Bordeaux to Bordeaux
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaDolce
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Bordeaux
Visit: France
Triple Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,349
Balcony
$4,848
Suite
$6,548
From
US$3,349
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18 Day Christmas Wonderland with Paris with Scenic
River Cruise

18 Days Paris to Budapest
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, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
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River View
$11,203
Balcony
$14,101
Suite
$17,334
From
US$11,203
Save 959
Per Person
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15 Day Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (7)

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Dawn
Departure: 25 November 2026
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visit: Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Preferred Plus Fare + Free Air
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$6,245
Balcony
$9,422
Suite
$11,011
From
US$6,245
Save 610
Per Person
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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
$4,114
Balcony
$5,264
Suite
$7,456
From
US$3,636
Save 750
Per Person
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12 Day Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle with Viking River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

12 Days Paris to Zurich
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Annar, Viking Dagur (+3 more), Viking Freya, Viking Herja, Viking Hild
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visit: France, Germany, Switzerland
Viking $999 Air Deal
Inside
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River View
$3,799
Balcony
$4,799
Suite
$8,999
From
US$3,799
Per Person
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8 Day Rhine River New Year's Cruise with Celebrity Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Ship: Celebrity Roamer
Departure: 30 December 2028
Visit: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,899
Balcony
$5,282
Suite
$7,399
From
US$3,899
Save 2,339
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8 Day Christmastime in Paris & Normandy with Viking River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Paris to Paris
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Fjolvar, Viking Fjorgyn (+4 more), Viking Kari, Viking Nerthus, Viking Radgrid, Viking Skaga
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Seine
Visit: France
Flights Included
Viking $999 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,799
Balcony
$3,299
Suite
$4,799
From
US$2,799
Save 500
Per Person
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12 Day Christmastime from Frankfurt to Vienna with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

12 Days Frankfurt to Vienna
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Vista (+2 more), Avalon Expression, Avalon Imagery II
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Main, Danube
Visit: Germany, Austria
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$7,219
Balcony
$9,253
Suite
$13,346
From
US$6,111
Save 750
Per Person
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7 Day Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise

7 Days Budapest to Prague
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ship: Emerald Astra
Departure: 24 November 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visit: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic
Preferred Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Inside
-
River View
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Balcony
$3,445
Suite
$4,490
From
US$3,445
Per Person
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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
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
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River View
$6,386
Balcony
$8,018
Suite
$10,645
From
US$6,386
Save 869
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: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Elbe
Visit: Germany, Czech Republic
Viking $999 Air Deal
Inside
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River View
$3,999
Balcony
$4,999
Suite
$10,999
From
US$3,999
Per Person
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6 Day Festive Season in the Heart of Germany with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

6 Days Nuremberg to Frankfurt
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Illumination, Avalon Tranquility II
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Main
Visit: Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,789
Balcony
$4,146
Suite
-
From
US$2,789
Save 375
Per Person
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8 Day New Year's Eve Cruise on the Rhine with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Cologne to Cologne
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises
Ships: Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Riva
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Inside
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River View
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Balcony
$3,349
Suite
$4,536
From
US$3,349
Per Person
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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 + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$9,153
Balcony
$11,974
Suite
$14,894
From
US$9,153
Save 959
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Destiny, Emerald Luna, Emerald Star
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Preferred Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,508
Balcony
$5,192
Suite
$7,125
From
US$4,508
Save 253
Per Person
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12 Day Christmas on the Main & Moselle with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

12 Days Prague to Paris
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Alsvin, Viking Idi
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Main, Moselle
Visit: Czech Republic, Germany, France
Viking $999 Air Deal
Inside
-
River View
$4,299
Balcony
$4,999
Suite
$8,499
From
US$4,299
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
Preferred Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Inside
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River View
-
Balcony
$7,070
Suite
-
From
US$7,070
Per Person
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10 Day Best of Holland & Belgium with Amsterdam (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

10 Days Amsterdam to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaStella
Departure: 10 December 2026
Visit: Holland, Belgium
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,848
Balcony
$5,648
Suite
$8,548
From
US$4,848
Save 750
Per Person
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12 Day Christmas on the Main & Moselle with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

12 Days Paris to Prague
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Alsvin, Viking Idi
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Main, Moselle
Visit: France, Germany, Czech Republic
Viking $999 Air Deal
Inside
-
River View
$4,299
Balcony
$4,999
Suite
$8,499
From
US$4,299
Per Person
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