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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!
  • Avalon: Save up to $1,100 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. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Avalon: Save up to $1,600 per couple off Europe cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Avalon: Save up to $1,500 per couple off cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • Viking: 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 May 31. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Save up to $2,000 per couple off river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
  • AmaWaterways: Receive a free pre- or post-cruise hotel package on select river cruises. Click here.
  • Avalon: Save $100 per couple off cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Viking: Enjoy discounted cruise fares on 2024 river cruises in certain cabin categories, with sailings starting as low as $1,999 per person! Plus, enjoy greatly reduced airfare from select gateways and pay a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Viking: Enjoy discounted cruise fares on 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 May 31. Click here.
  • Uniworld: Save 10% off 2024 river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under save up to $500 per person off river cruises. Click here.
  • Emerald: Special Cruise Rates! Save up to 77% on river cruises in 2023 and 2024. Prices shown reflect discounts. Expires May 31. Click here.
  • Scenic: Special Cruise Rates! Save up to 72% on cruises in 2023 and 2024. Prices shown reflect discounts. Expires May 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 . 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.
  • Scenic: Travel with Scenic and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $200 to $300 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent cruise with Scenic. Click here.
  • Avalon: Group savings! Book a group of 8 or more guests and save up to $2,500 per couple off cruises. 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.

Christmas Markets