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Rhine River Cruises Starting In December 2026, 2027 and 2028

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70 River Cruises (444 River Cruise Departures)
5 Day Magic of Advent on the Rhine with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

5 Days Cologne to Strasbourg
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises
Ships: Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Mira
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$1,039
Balcony
$1,589
Suite
$2,380
From
US$1,039
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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 Riva, Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Mira
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$1,239
Balcony
$1,589
Suite
$2,279
From
US$1,239
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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 Tranquility II, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,093
Balcony
$3,424
Suite
$4,509
From
US$2,281
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
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8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: 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
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Select Fare
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$3,835
Balcony
$4,817
Suite
$6,398
From
US$3,835
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8 Day Christmas on the Rhine with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Alruna, Viking Annar (+25 more), Viking Bragi, Viking Egdir, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Eldir, 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 Tir, Viking Vali
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Viking $799 Air Deal
Viking $999 Air Deal
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$2,999
Balcony
$3,499
Suite
$5,999
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US$2,999
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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, S.S. Victoria
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,869
Balcony
$5,039
Suite
$8,054
From
US$3,869
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
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 (5)

8 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Destiny, Emerald Luna (+4 more), Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
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River View
$3,835
Balcony
$4,817
Suite
$6,398
From
US$3,835
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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
Ships: Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn (+2 more), Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Select Fare
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,150
Balcony
$6,132
Suite
$7,713
From
US$5,150
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11 Day Zurich - Lucerne & Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

11 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Destiny, Emerald Luna (+4 more), Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
-
River View
$5,150
Balcony
$6,132
Suite
$7,713
From
US$5,150
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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: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Select Fare
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,835
Balcony
$4,817
Suite
$6,398
From
US$3,835
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (5)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Destiny, Emerald Luna (+4 more), Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Multiple Deals Available
Inside
-
River View
$3,835
Balcony
$4,817
Suite
$6,398
From
US$3,835
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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
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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8 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine (Southbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Frankfurt to Basel
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon View
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,701
Balcony
$6,800
Suite
$8,850
From
US$4,701
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8 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine (Northbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Frankfurt
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon View
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,701
Balcony
$6,800
Suite
$8,750
From
US$4,701
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11 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges with Scenic
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Zurich to Brussels
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland, Belgium
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$6,953
Balcony
$8,312
Suite
$9,685
From
US$6,953
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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
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon View
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,770
Balcony
$7,869
Suite
$9,919
From
US$5,770
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7 Day Christmas Cruise on the Rhine with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

7 Days Cologne to Cologne
Cruise Line: Amadeus River Cruises
Ships: Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Riva, Amadeus Mira
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$1,637
Balcony
$2,417
Suite
$3,536
From
US$1,637
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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper (+3 more), Scenic Jewel, Scenic Amber, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Select Fare
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,393
Balcony
$6,385
Suite
$8,125
From
US$5,393
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8 Day Rhine Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise

8 Days Cologne to Basel
Cruise Line: Uniworld River Cruises
Ships: River Duchess, S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Victoria
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Early Booking Savings
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,004
Balcony
$5,039
Suite
$8,279
From
US$4,004
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8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Rhine - Southbound with Tauck
River Cruise

8 Days Dusseldorf to Basel
Cruise Line: Tauck
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Inside
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River View
$4,290
Balcony
$4,590
Suite
$6,090
From
US$4,290
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10 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine with Lucerne (Northbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

10 Days Lucerne to Frankfurt
Cruise Line: Avalon River Cruises
Ship: Avalon View
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany
Inside
-
River View
$5,920
Balcony
$8,019
Suite
$9,819
From
US$5,920
Per Person
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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Celebrity Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Ships: Celebrity Roamer, Celebrity Wanderer
Departures: Nov 2028 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$4,049
Balcony
$6,078
Suite
$8,959
From
US$4,049
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14 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Amsterdam, Lake Lucerne and Zurich with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

14 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaCerto, AmaSiena
Departures: Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$7,859
Balcony
$9,308
Suite
-
From
US$7,859
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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 Mira
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$2,129
Balcony
$3,249
Suite
$4,536
From
US$2,129
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine (Smithsonian Journeys) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaViola
Departure: 05 December 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Inside
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River View
-
Balcony
$6,578
Suite
$9,178
From
US$6,578
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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade (+3 more), Scenic Jasper, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$5,393
Balcony
$6,752
Suite
$8,125
From
US$5,393
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12 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Switzerland with Scenic
River Cruise

12 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper (+3 more), Scenic Amber, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Ruby
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$7,563
Balcony
$8,976
Suite
$10,785
From
US$7,563
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12 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Zurich and Lucerne with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

12 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaCerto, AmaLucia (+2 more), AmaPrima, AmaViola
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$7,908
Balcony
$8,558
Suite
-
From
US$7,908
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11 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges with Scenic
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Brussels to Zurich
Cruise Line: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jewel
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Belgium, Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Preferred Plus Fare + Reduced Air Offer
Exclusive Savings
Inside
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River View
$7,058
Balcony
$8,417
Suite
$9,790
From
US$7,058
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13 Day Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps with Amsterdam and Lake Como (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

13 Days Amsterdam to Lake Como
Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaSerena
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Visit: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy
Inside
-
River View
$8,029
Balcony
$9,528
Suite
-
From
US$8,029
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