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Christmas River Cruises Starting In December 2026, 2027 and 2028

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10 Day Rhine Christmas Markets with Lucerne Extension with Trafalgar Featured
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
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Per Person
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18 Day Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

18 Days Prague to Amsterdam
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Luna, Emerald Sun
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2028
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visits: Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$8,651
Balcony
$11,111
Suite
$13,624
From (Per Person)
A$8,759
Save 2,204
Per Person
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15 Day Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (4)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna, Emerald Sun, Emerald Astra
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2028
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visits: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,715
Balcony
$10,175
Suite
$12,688
From (Per Person)
A$7,715
Save 2,185
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 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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Per Person
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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 Tranquility II, Avalon Vista, Avalon View
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: Germany, Switzerland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,510
Balcony
$4,940
Suite
$6,727
From (Per Person)
A$3,637
Save 952
Per Person
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Expression, Avalon Impression +6 more, Avalon Passion, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Vista, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Envision
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,127
Balcony
$6,518
Suite
$8,459
From (Per Person)
A$4,690
Save 1,429
Per Person
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7 Day Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound) with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operator: Avalon
Ships: Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion +6 more, Avalon Visionary, Avalon Vista, Avalon Expression, Avalon Illumination, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Tranquility II
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,845
Balcony
$6,130
Suite
$8,459
From (Per Person)
A$4,302
Save 1,817
Per Person
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7 Day Magic of Advent on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operator: Amadeus
Ships: Amadeus Aurea, Amadeus Nova, Amadeus Queen
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
-
Balcony
$3,608
Suite
$4,653
From (Per Person)
A$3,608
Save 95
Per Person
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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
$4,516
Balcony
$6,020
Suite
$7,583
From (Per Person)
A$4,516
Save 930
Per Person
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6 Day Festive Season in the Heart of Germany with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

6 Days Frankfurt to Nuremberg
Operator: Avalon
Ship: Avalon Tranquility II
Departure: 06 December 2026
Rivers: Main
Visits: Germany
Exclusive Savings
Balcony
$6,008
From (Per Person)
A$4,484
Save 750
Per Person
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21 Day Christmas & New Year with Paris & Prague with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

21 Days Paris to Prague
Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visits: France, Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic
Exclusive Savings
River View
$14,198
Balcony
$18,524
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
A$14,198
Save 3,167
Per Person
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7 Day Christmas Cruise on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

7 Days Passau to Passau
Operator: Amadeus
Ships: Amadeus Imperial, Amadeus Nova, Amadeus Riva
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Slovakia
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$2,252
Balcony
$3,398
Suite
$4,980
From (Per Person)
A$2,252
Save 196
Per Person
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15 Day Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jasper +2 more, Scenic Pearl, Scenic Jade
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2028
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visits: Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$8,543
Balcony
$12,870
Suite
$18,245
From (Per Person)
A$9,033
Save 2,750
Per Person
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8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Danube - Eastbound with Tauck
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Operator: Tauck
Ships: MS Joy, MS Savor
Departure: 15 December 2026
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria
Complimentary Hotel Night
River View
$11,860
Balcony
$12,316
Suite
$14,563
From (Per Person)
A$5,930
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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11 Day Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (5)

11 Days Prague to Budapest
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Destiny, Emerald Star +2 more, Emerald Sky, Emerald Luna
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,986
Balcony
$7,696
Suite
$10,528
From (Per Person)
A$5,986
Save 911
Per Person
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8 Day Colors of Provence (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Lyon to Arles
Operator: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaKristina
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhône
Visits: France
Exclusive Savings
River View
$5,227
Balcony
$6,442
Suite
$10,659
From (Per Person)
A$5,227
Save 2,019
Per Person
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8 Day Danube Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Passau to Budapest
Operator: Uniworld
Ships: S.S. Maria Theresa, S.S. Marlene
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,749
Balcony
$9,268
Suite
$13,090
From (Per Person)
A$7,749
Save 243
Per Person
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8 Day European Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operator: Uniworld
Ships: S.S. Beatrice, S.S. Emilie
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Danube
Visits: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Savings
River View
$8,141
Balcony
$8,974
Suite
$14,217
From (Per Person)
A$8,141
Save 278
Per Person
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22 Day Festive Christmas Markets with Magnificent Europe with APT
Tour + River CruiseFlights Included
 (1)

22 Days Berlin to Amsterdam
Operator: APT
Ships: APT Ostara, APT Solara
Departures: Nov 2027 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Visits: Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Holland
Exclusive Savings
River View
$18,845
Balcony
$22,471
Suite
$25,901
From (Per Person)
A$18,845
Save 1,066
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 Aurea
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Visits: France, Germany
Exclusive Savings
Inside
-
River View
$1,862
Balcony
$2,433
Suite
-
From (Per Person)
A$1,862
Save 188
Per Person
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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
$2,280
Suite
$3,379
From (Per Person)
A$1,862
Save 207
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
$4,518
Balcony
$5,395
Suite
$6,179
From (Per Person)
A$4,518
Save 895
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
$7,754
Balcony
$8,925
Suite
$9,709
From (Per Person)
A$7,754
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
$8,533
Suite
$9,317
From (Per Person)
A$7,756
Save 957
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 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
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
$4,516
Balcony
$6,020
Suite
$7,583
From (Per Person)
A$4,516
Save 930
Per Person
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8 Day Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Emerald Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (3)

8 Days Lyon to Nice or Lyon to Marseille
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Liberte
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2028
Rivers: Rhône
Visits: France
Exclusive Savings
River View
$4,564
Balcony
$5,324
Suite
$7,112
From (Per Person)
A$4,564
Save 1,103
Per Person
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18 Day Christmas Markets of Europe & Paris with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

18 Days Paris to Budapest
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Luna +2 more, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Destiny
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visits: France, Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
River View
$9,543
Balcony
$12,429
Suite
$17,084
From (Per Person)
A$9,543
Save 2,188
Per Person
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15 Day Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest
Operator: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Astra, Emerald Luna +2 more, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Destiny
Departures: Nov 2026 to Nov 2028
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Visits: Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Exclusive Savings
River View
$7,808
Balcony
$10,694
Suite
$15,349
From (Per Person)
A$7,808
Save 2,153
Per Person
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