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Switzerland River Cruises Starting In December 2026, 2027 and 2028

If you're looking at joining a river cruise through Switzerland in December 2026, 2027 or 2028, we have 61 unique river cruise itineraries and 415 departures available, operated by ten of the world's leading river cruise lines departing in December.
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61 River Cruises (415 Departures)
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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
Save 479
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 Imagery II, Avalon Expression +3 more, Avalon Panorama, Avalon Envision, Avalon View
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,330
Balcony
$5,549
Suite
$7,067
From (Per Person)
A$4,462
Save 673
Per Person
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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 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,180
Balcony
$7,592
Suite
$11,767
From (Per Person)
A$6,180
Save 1,154
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 Riva, Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Mira
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$3,775
Balcony
$4,598
Suite
$6,789
From (Per Person)
A$3,775
Save 227
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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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
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,958
Balcony
$6,800
Suite
$8,935
From (Per Person)
A$4,958
Save 373
Per Person
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8 Day Main & Rhine Christmas Cruise with Celebrity Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Nuremberg to Basel
Operator: Celebrity Cruises
Ships: Celebrity Compass, Celebrity Seeker
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Main, Rhine
Visits: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,784
Balcony
$8,027
Suite
$12,729
From (Per Person)
A$6,784
Save 6,157
Per Person
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11 Day Christmas on the Rhine & Main with Viking River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Nuremberg to Basel
Operator: Viking
Ships: Viking Eldir, Viking Kvasir +2 more, Viking Modi, Viking Skirnir
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Main, Rhine
Visits: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,855
Balcony
$11,069
Suite
$13,519
From (Per Person)
A$6,855
Save 2,640
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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12 Day Christmas on the Rhine & Moselle with Viking River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

12 Days Zurich to Paris
Operator: Viking
Ships: Viking Annar, Viking Dagur +5 more, Viking Freya, Viking Gersemi, Viking Herja, Viking Hervor, Viking Hild
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visits: Switzerland, Germany, France
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,071
Balcony
$8,031
Suite
$14,499
From (Per Person)
A$6,071
Save 2,636
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
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,734
Balcony
$7,383
Suite
$8,935
From (Per Person)
A$5,734
Save 352
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
$7,243
Balcony
$8,892
Suite
$10,444
From (Per Person)
A$7,243
Save 315
Per Person
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11 Day Christmas on the Rhine & Main with Viking River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

11 Days Basel to Nuremberg
Operator: Viking
Ships: Viking Eldir, Viking Kvasir, Viking Modi
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$9,599
Balcony
$11,069
Suite
$16,263
From (Per Person)
A$9,599
Save 332
Per Person
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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
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon View, Avalon Vista
Departures: Nov 2027 to Nov 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,517
Balcony
$9,650
Suite
$11,396
From (Per Person)
A$7,517
Save 1,613
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 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$6,181
Balcony
$7,592
Suite
$11,958
From (Per Person)
A$6,181
Save 1,154
Per Person
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10 Day Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

10 Days Nuremberg to Basel
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Vista, Avalon View
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Main, Rhine
Visits: Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$10,016
Balcony
$12,451
Suite
$15,004
From (Per Person)
A$9,708
Save 976
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
Operator: Viking
Ships: Viking Annar, Viking Dagur +5 more, Viking Freya, Viking Gersemi, Viking Herja, Viking Hervor, Viking Hild
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visits: France, Germany, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,777
Balcony
$7,835
Suite
$16,949
From (Per Person)
A$5,777
Save 2,660
Per Person
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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 Christmas on the Rhine with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operator: Viking
Ships: Viking Alruna, Viking Annar +24 more, 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 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 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,797
Balcony
$5,777
Suite
$8,325
From (Per Person)
A$4,797
Save 2,648
Per Person
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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: Nov 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 930
Per Person
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16 Day Christmastime from Vienna to Basel with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

16 Days Vienna to Basel
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Vista
Departure: 03 December 2027
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visits: Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
-
Balcony
$20,825
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
A$16,045
Save 1,156
Per Person
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8 Day Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Travelmarvel
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operator: Travelmarvel
Ships: Rigel, Vega, Capella
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$3,538
Balcony
$4,709
Suite
$6,473
From (Per Person)
A$3,538
Save 1,057
Per Person
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12 Day Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich with Travelmarvel
River Cruise
 (1)

12 Days Amsterdam to Zurich
Operator: Travelmarvel
Ships: Vega, Capella
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,756
Balcony
$8,927
Suite
$9,711
From (Per Person)
A$7,756
Save 947
Per Person
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12 Day Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets with Lucerne and Zurich with Travelmarvel
River Cruise
 (1)

12 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Operator: Travelmarvel
Ships: Vega, Capella
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Moselle
Visits: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,756
Balcony
$8,827
Suite
$9,611
From (Per Person)
A$7,756
Save 939
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (5)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operator: 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
Visits: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,908
Balcony
$5,917
Suite
$9,450
From (Per Person)
A$4,908
Save 942
Per Person
View Trip
8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (5)

8 Days Zurich to Amsterdam or Basel to Amsterdam
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Destiny, Emerald Luna +5 more, Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky, Emerald Sun, Emerald Astra
Departures: Nov 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 942
Per Person
View Trip
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: Nov 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 930
Per Person
View Trip
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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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 +2 more, Emerald Sun, Emerald Star
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,079
Balcony
$7,554
Suite
$11,273
From (Per Person)
A$7,079
Save 967
Per Person
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12 Day Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with Prague with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

12 Days Prague to Basel
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Vista, Avalon View
Departures: Dec 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Main, Rhine
Visits: Czech Republic, Germany, France, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$11,068
Balcony
$13,555
Suite
$16,057
From (Per Person)
A$10,812
Save 1,010
Per Person
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