Christmas Markets

Nothing will get you in the holiday spirit like a Christmas river cruise. On a Christmas markets cruise you'll travel along Europe's scenic rivers and visit bustling holiday markets in cities such as Prague, Nuremberg, Vienna, Strasbourg and Budapest. From hand-blown glass ornaments and handcrafted toys to nutcrackers and dollhouses of all shapes and sizes, you can browse through an assortment of unique trinkets and one-of-a-kind goods at row after row of elaborately decorated stalls. Sip on hot mulled wine and munch on gingerbread or stroll illuminated streets filled with festive Christmas decor and the merry songs of carolers.

Onboard the ship, you might enjoy special holiday meals and seasonal drinks. While the travel logistics are handled for you, you're free to celebrate the season. The price for each vacation below includes riverboat and hotel accommodations, where applicable, along with most meals, entertainment and guided sightseeing.

Limited-Time Offers on Christmas Markets Cruises!

Emerald: Holiday Sale! Save up to 73% on river cruises. Prices shown reflect discounts. Expires December 8. Click here.
Scenic: Holiday Sale! Save up to 69% on river cruises. Prices shown reflect discounts. Expires December 8. Click here.
Viking: Holiday Sale! Enjoy special discounted rates on cruises. Prices shown reflect the discount. Plus enjoy greatly reduced airfare from select gateways. Also pay a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires December 31. Click here.
AmaWaterways: Save up to 25% off the cruise price. Prices shown reflect discount. Solo travelers save up to 25% off the single supplement price in select cruises in certain cabin categories. Expires December 31. Click here.
Avalon: Save up to $1,000 per couple off the cruise price of Europe sailings. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, get air rates starting at $599 per person from select gateways. Click here.
Avalon: Save up to $2,500 per couple off cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
AmaWaterways: Receive reduced airfare on cruises! Fly from $899 per person from select gateways on Europe cruises. Expires December 31. Click here.
AmaWaterways: Save up to $3,000 per couple off river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
AmaWaterways: Save up to 20% off the cruise price of 2025 departures. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires December 31. Click here.
AmaWaterways: Receive a $300 per couple onboard credit on select cruises. Expires December 31. Click here.
Viking: Holiday Sale! Enjoy discounted cruise fares on 2024 and 2025 river cruises in certain cabin categories. Plus, enjoy greatly reduced airfare from select gateways and pay a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires December 31. Click here.
AmaWaterways: Save $2,000 per couple off 2025 holiday cruises in select cabin categories. Plus, receive a FREE one-category stateroom upgrade in certain cabin categories and a $100 per stateroom onboard credit. Expires December 31. Click here.
Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under save up to $900 per person off river cruises. Click here.
AmaWaterways: Get a bonus 5% savings off the cruise price of select sailings. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires December 31. Click here.
AmaWaterways: Receive a free cabin upgrade and free prepaid gratuities when you book a balcony stateroom. Enjoy additional perks when you book a suite . Expires December 31. Click here.
CroisiEurope: Save up to 10% off 2024 cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires December 15. Click here.
Avalon: Travel with Avalon Waterways and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $100 to $250 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent trip with Avalon Waterways . Click here.
Emerald: Travel with Emerald and receive a Welcome Home credit of $200 to $300 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent Emerald cruise . Click here.
Scenic: Travel with Scenic and receive a Thank You credit of $200 to $300 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent Scenic cruise . Click here.
Tauck: Young travelers receive up to $500 per person off family departures. Click here.

Offers are subject to change or withdrawal at any time. Some discounts are not combinable with other promotions.

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