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Rhine River Cruises Starting In December 2026, 2027 and 2028

Are you planning a river cruise along the Rhine in December 2026, 2027 or 2028? Choose from 105 unique river cruises with 1,037 departures operated by Rhine's leading river cruise lines. Easily compare prices, itineraries, inclusions and traveller reviews to find the Rhine river cruise that best matches your travel style, budget and dates.
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105 River Cruises (1,037 Departures)
105 River Cruises (1,037 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: Nov 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,855
Balcony
$7,639
Suite
$11,363
From (Per Person)
A$6,855
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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
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Destiny +4 more, Emerald Star, 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
$5,917
Suite
$7,583
From (Per Person)
A$4,795
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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 Aurea, Amadeus Riva +2 more, Amadeus Silver II, 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
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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 Aurea, Amadeus Mira, Amadeus Amara
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
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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
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11 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine & Lucerne - Zurich with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

11 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn +2 more, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,731
Balcony
$7,657
Suite
$10,587
From (Per Person)
A$6,731
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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
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Destiny +4 more, Emerald Star, 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
$5,917
Suite
$7,583
From (Per Person)
A$4,795
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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 Basel 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, Germany, France, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,795
Balcony
$5,780
Suite
$7,583
From (Per Person)
A$4,795
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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 967
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

8 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
$4,795
Balcony
$5,780
Suite
$7,583
From (Per Person)
A$4,795
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Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine (Smithsonian Journeys) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaLucia, AmaViola
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,381
Balcony
$8,551
Suite
$12,769
From (Per Person)
A$7,381
Save 246
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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Celebrity Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Operator: Celebrity Cruises
Ships: Celebrity Roamer, Celebrity Wanderer
Departures: Nov 2028 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,241
Balcony
$8,886
Suite
$13,937
From (Per Person)
A$6,241
Save 4,340
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12 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Zurich and Lucerne with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseTour + River Cruise

12 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaLucia, AmaPrima +2 more, AmaSiena, AmaViola
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$9,844
Balcony
$11,298
Suite
$15,515
From (Per Person)
A$9,844
Save 406
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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Zurich to Amsterdam or Basel to Amsterdam
Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper +3 more, Scenic Amber, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,202
Balcony
$7,157
Suite
$10,112
From (Per Person)
A$5,202
Save 1,498
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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Trafalgar
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Düsseldorf to Basel
Operator: Trafalgar
Ships: Trafalgar Verity
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, France, Switzerland
Double Past Traveller Discount
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,969
Balcony
$5,831
Suite
$7,073
From (Per Person)
A$3,969
Save 1,130
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8 Day Christmas on the Rhine with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
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: Nov 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,855
Balcony
$7,639
Suite
$11,363
From (Per Person)
A$6,855
Save 168
Per Person
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8 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Frankfurt to Basel
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon View
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,704
Balcony
$7,837
Suite
$9,583
From (Per Person)
A$5,704
Save 1,957
Per Person
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11 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges with Scenic
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Brussels to Basel or Brussels to Zurich
Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Jewel, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Belgium, Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,848
Balcony
$10,122
Suite
$12,415
From (Per Person)
A$8,064
Save 1,551
Per Person
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15 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges & Switzerland with Scenic
New ReleaseTour + River Cruise

15 Days Zurich to Brussels
Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium
Exclusive Savings
River View
$11,425
Balcony
$13,699
Suite
$16,653
From (Per Person)
A$11,425
Save 2,020
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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
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon View
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,274
Balcony
$9,407
Suite
$11,153
From (Per Person)
A$7,274
Save 2,006
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8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Rhine - Southbound with Tauck
River Cruise

8 Days Dusseldorf to Basel
Operator: Tauck
Ships: MS Grace, MS Inspire
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, France, Switzerland
Complimentary Hotel Night
River View
$6,425
Balcony
$6,871
Suite
$9,118
From (Per Person)
A$6,425
Per Person
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7 Day Christmas Cruise on the Rhine with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

7 Days Cologne to Cologne
Operator: Amadeus
Ships: Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Riva, Amadeus Mira
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, France
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,367
Balcony
$3,494
Suite
$5,111
From (Per Person)
A$2,367
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10 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Lucerne Extension with Trafalgar
New ReleaseTour + River Cruise

10 Days Lucerne to Düsseldorf
Operator: Trafalgar
Ship: Trafalgar Verity
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,243
Balcony
$8,795
Suite
$10,347
From (Per Person)
A$7,243
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10 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Amsterdam with Scenic
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

10 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Jasper, Scenic Jewel
Departures: Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,789
Balcony
$10,122
Suite
$12,454
From (Per Person)
A$7,789
Save 1,546
Per Person
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14 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Amsterdam, Lake Lucerne and Zurich with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseTour + River Cruise

14 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaCerto, AmaLucia +3 more, AmaPrima, AmaSiena, AmaStella
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$11,101
Balcony
$12,700
Suite
$18,663
From (Per Person)
A$11,101
Save 417
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8 Day Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver CruiseFlights Included

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaVenita
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$8,552
Balcony
$11,409
Suite
$15,038
From (Per Person)
A$8,552
Save 264
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8 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine (Northbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Frankfurt
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon View
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,946
Balcony
$8,079
Suite
$9,825
From (Per Person)
A$5,946
Save 1,569
Per Person
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11 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges with Scenic
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Zurich to Brussels or Basel to Brussels
Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,848
Balcony
$10,122
Suite
$12,728
From (Per Person)
A$7,848
Save 1,551
Per Person
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10 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Amsterdam with Scenic
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

10 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operator: Scenic
Ship: Scenic Ruby
Departure: 13 December 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,789
Balcony
$10,122
Suite
$12,454
From (Per Person)
A$7,789
Save 1,546
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