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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 106 unique river cruises with 1,012 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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106 River Cruises (1,012 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 +23 more, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Eldir, Viking Fulla, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gersemi, Viking Haki, Viking Halogi, Viking Hervor, Viking Hlin, Viking Hnoss, Viking Honir, 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 Vista, Avalon View
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,510
Balcony
$5,729
Suite
$6,727
From (Per Person)
A$4,510
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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
$4,908
Balcony
$5,917
Suite
$7,583
From (Per Person)
A$4,908
Save 942
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, Amadeus Aurea
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$1,862
Balcony
$2,433
Suite
$3,379
From (Per Person)
A$1,862
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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
$1,862
Balcony
$2,768
Suite
$3,384
From (Per Person)
A$1,862
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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
$6,180
Balcony
$8,925
Suite
$12,845
From (Per Person)
A$6,180
Save 374
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
$4,908
Balcony
$5,917
Suite
$9,450
From (Per Person)
A$4,908
Save 927
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
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn +2 more, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,731
Balcony
$8,470
Suite
$9,220
From (Per Person)
A$6,731
Save 975
Per Person
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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 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,731
Balcony
$7,554
Suite
$11,273
From (Per Person)
A$6,731
Save 963
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets of the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

8 Days Amsterdam to Zurich or 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 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,908
Balcony
$5,917
Suite
$7,583
From (Per Person)
A$4,908
Save 942
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

8 Days Zurich to Amsterdam or Basel to Amsterdam
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna, Emerald Star +4 more, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun, Emerald Astra
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,908
Balcony
$5,917
Suite
$9,450
From (Per Person)
A$4,908
Save 927
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 Ruby, Scenic Jewel
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
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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 +2 more, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Panorama
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2028
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
Per Person
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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
Cabin Upgrade Offer
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,958
Balcony
$7,286
Suite
$8,838
From (Per Person)
A$4,958
Save 226
Per Person
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8 Day Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaSerena, AmaVenita
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Bonus $300 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,661
Balcony
$9,009
Suite
$11,522
From (Per Person)
A$5,661
Save 1,280
Per Person
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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Trafalgar
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Düsseldorf
Operator: Trafalgar
Ships: Trafalgar Verity
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany
Cabin Upgrade Offer
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,686
Balcony
$7,286
Suite
$8,838
From (Per Person)
A$5,686
Save 204
Per Person
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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 Jewel, Scenic Amber, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,251
Balcony
$7,157
Suite
$10,112
From (Per Person)
A$5,251
Save 1,498
Per Person
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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Zurich or Amsterdam to Basel
Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Jade, Scenic Jewel +3 more, Scenic Amber, Scenic Jasper, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,251
Balcony
$7,456
Suite
$9,818
From (Per Person)
A$5,251
Save 1,540
Per Person
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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 +23 more, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Eldir, Viking Fulla, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gersemi, Viking Haki, Viking Halogi, Viking Hervor, Viking Hlin, Viking Hnoss, Viking Honir, 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 New Year's Eve Cruise on the Rhine with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Cologne to Cologne
Operator: Amadeus
Ships: Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Riva, Amadeus Mira
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,028
Balcony
$4,498
Suite
$6,556
From (Per Person)
A$3,028
Save 227
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 +3 more, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2028
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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8 Day Rhine Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Cologne to Basel
Operator: Uniworld
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Victoria
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,308
Balcony
$8,483
Suite
$13,384
From (Per Person)
A$7,308
Save 269
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
$2,881
Balcony
$3,788
Suite
$5,111
From (Per Person)
A$2,881
Save 209
Per Person
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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 +2 more, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2028
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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12 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Switzerland with Scenic
Tour + River Cruise

12 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Jade, Scenic Jewel +3 more, Scenic Amber, Scenic Ruby, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$9,220
Balcony
$10,666
Suite
$13,787
From (Per Person)
A$9,220
Save 1,621
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 Ruby
Departures: Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium
Exclusive Savings
River View
$11,425
Balcony
$13,699
Suite
$17,658
From (Per Person)
A$11,425
Save 2,020
Per Person
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12 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps, Lucerne & Lake Como (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

12 Days Frankfurt to Lake Como
Operator: Avalon
Ship: Avalon Vista
Departure: 09 December 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy
Exclusive Savings
River View
$8,937
Balcony
$11,070
Suite
$12,817
From (Per Person)
A$8,937
Save 257
Per Person
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5 Day Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Northbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

5 Days Basel to Frankfurt
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon View +3 more, Avalon Expression, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,330
Balcony
$5,549
Suite
$7,067
From (Per Person)
A$4,850
Save 673
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaCerto, AmaFiora +5 more, AmaLucia, AmaPrima, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaViola
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Bonus $300 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,877
Balcony
$6,970
Suite
$11,158
From (Per Person)
A$6,877
Save 1,704
Per Person
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8 Day Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaVenita
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Bonus $300 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,381
Balcony
$7,529
Suite
$11,158
From (Per Person)
A$7,381
Save 1,713
Per Person
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