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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 102 unique river cruises with 962 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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102 River Cruises (962 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
$4,490
Balcony
$5,709
Suite
$6,727
From (Per Person)
A$4,490
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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
$4,908
Balcony
$6,020
Suite
$7,583
From (Per Person)
A$4,908
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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 Aurea
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$1,860
Balcony
$2,433
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
A$1,860
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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
$3,379
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
$6,180
Balcony
$8,925
Suite
$12,845
From (Per Person)
A$6,180
Save 265
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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
$5,780
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
 (7)

11 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,079
Balcony
$8,470
Suite
$11,273
From (Per Person)
A$7,079
Save 967
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets of the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (5)

8 Days Amsterdam to Zurich or Amsterdam to Basel
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Destiny +3 more, 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
$6,020
Suite
$7,583
From (Per Person)
A$4,908
Save 930
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
$7,417
Suite
$11,273
From (Per Person)
A$6,731
Save 963
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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
$5,780
Suite
$9,450
From (Per Person)
A$4,908
Save 927
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
Ship: AmaVenita
Departure: 14 December 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Bonus $300 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Savings
River View
-
Balcony
$7,529
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
A$7,529
Save 1,713
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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
$7,104
Balcony
$9,237
Suite
$10,983
From (Per Person)
A$7,104
Save 2,176
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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
$5,534
Balcony
$7,667
Suite
$9,413
From (Per Person)
A$5,534
Save 2,127
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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
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaFiora, AmaLucia +4 more, AmaPrima, AmaSiena, AmaSofia, AmaStella
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Bonus $300 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,367
Balcony
$6,970
Suite
$11,158
From (Per Person)
A$5,367
Save 1,646
Per Person
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10 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Lucerne Extension with Trafalgar
New ReleaseTour + River Cruise

10 Days Lucerne to Dusseldorf
Operator: Trafalgar
Ship: Trafalgar Verity
Departure: 13 December 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,049
Balcony
$8,650
Suite
$10,202
From (Per Person)
A$7,049
Save 309
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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
$12,728
From (Per Person)
A$8,064
Save 1,593
Per Person
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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Trafalgar
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Basel to Dusseldorf
Operator: Trafalgar
Ships: Trafalgar Verity
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany
Cabin Upgrade Offer
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,540
Balcony
$7,141
Suite
$8,693
From (Per Person)
A$5,540
Save 349
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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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
$5,776
Balcony
$7,909
Suite
$9,655
From (Per Person)
A$5,776
Save 1,739
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
Ship: AmaViola
Departure: 05 December 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Bonus $300 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,381
Balcony
$10,659
From (Per Person)
A$7,381
Save 208
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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
$7,455
Balcony
$8,483
Suite
$13,384
From (Per Person)
A$7,455
Save 269
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12 Day Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine with Lake Como, Lucerne with Swiss Alps (Northbound) with Avalon River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

12 Days Lake Como to Frankfurt
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Vista
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$9,152
Balcony
$11,285
Suite
$13,172
From (Per Person)
A$9,152
Save 1,838
Per Person
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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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8 Day Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaVenita
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Bonus $300 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,025
Balcony
$10,380
Suite
$11,885
From (Per Person)
A$6,025
Save 916
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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8 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Trafalgar
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Dusseldorf 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
$4,813
Balcony
$6,751
Suite
$8,693
From (Per Person)
A$4,813
Save 372
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
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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
$7,525
Suite
$9,818
From (Per Person)
A$5,251
Save 1,540
Per Person
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