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.
Book Now and Save on These Theme Cruises!
Fly for free from select gateways on certain 2020 Avalon Waterways river cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save up to $4,700 per couple on 2020 Scenic river cruises. Expires October 19.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save up to 10% off 2020 Uniworld river cruises. Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save up to $1,500 per couple off 2020 Avalon Waterways cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Fly for free from select gateways or save up to $2,500 per couple on select 2020 Emerald Waterways river cruises. Plus, save an additional $500 per couple when you book a suite on the Horizon Deck. Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save up to $6,300 per couple on 2019 Scenic river cruises. Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save up to $6,000 per couple on 2019 Emerald Waterways river cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save up to $3,000 per couple off select Crystal cruises. Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
2 for 1! Companion cruises for free on Crystal river cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save up to $2,200 per couple off select 2019 AmaWaterways river cruises. Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
Fly for free from select gateways on certain Avalon Waterways river cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save up to $2,000 per couple off 2019 Avalon Waterways cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save up to $1,400 per couple off many Collette trips. Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save up to $8,370 per couple off select Crystal river cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Receive a free $300 per couple onboard credit on select AmaWaterways cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save up to $4,000 per couple off 2020 National Geographic river cruises with Scenic. Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
Early payment discount! Save up to additional $570 per couple when you book and pay in full 9 months before departure on 2020 Crystal cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save an additional $1,600 per couple on 2020 Scenic river cruises when you book a suite on the Diamond Deck, plus receive free private roundtrip airport transfers valued at up to $450 per booking. Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
Hot deals! Save up to $1,000 per couple off select Collette tours. Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save 10% off 2020 U river cruises or receive a FREE U Drink Package (valued at $349). Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save up to $3,200 per couple off select 2020 AmaWaterways river cruises. Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
AARP members save an additional $100 per couple off Collette trips. This is combinable with all offers.
Click here for eligible departures.
Receive a FREE exclusive shore excursion and a private cocktail party on select AmaWaterways cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Receive up to a $400 per couple onboard credit on 2020 and 2021 Crystal sailings. This offer is combinable with select promotions.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save up to an additional $850 per couple on Emerald Waterways river cruises. Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
Receive a $100 per couple onboard credit on select Crystal cruises. This is combinable with all offers.
Click here for eligible departures.
Receive a $400 per couple shipboard credit on select Crystal 2019 cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Receive unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on board select Tauck river cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Travelers ages 11 and under save $170 to $590 per person off Adventures by Disney river cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Receive a FREE drinks package that includes beer, wine and soft drinks during lunch and dinner on Riviera river cruises. Package normally costs $79 to $299 per person, depending on the itinerary. Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
Early payment discount! Save an additional $80 to $900 per couple off Crystal river cruises when you book and pay in full 180 days before departure.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save $2,200 per couple off AmaWaterways holiday cruises, plus receive a FREE one-category stateroom upgrade and a $100 per stateroom onboard credit. Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
Past guests of Uniworld, Trafalgar, CostSaver, Insight, Luxury Gold, African Travel, Brendan and Contiki save an additional $100 to $600 per person off trips.
Click here for eligible departures.
Pay no single supplement in certain cabin categories on select Avalon Waterways river cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Crystal Society members save an additional $80 to $900 per couple off Crystal river cruises regardless of when you book. This discount is combinable with all other Crystal offers.
Click here for eligible departures.
Single supplement is waived or reduced on select Uniworld departures.
Click here for eligible departures.
Single travelers pay no supplement on Tauck river cruises in Category 1 cabins.
Click here for eligible departures.
Receive up to 400 euros per cabin in free shipboard credit on select Riviera sailings. Expires October 31.
Click here for eligible departures.
Save 5% off all Avalon trips when you pay with an AMEX Gold or Platinum card . This discount is combinable with all other promotions.
Click here for eligible departures.
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 or its sister brands Globus, Cosmos and Monograms.
Click here for eligible departures.
Receive free unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as free prepaid gratuities for onboard and onshore services, on any Uniworld Europe river cruise.
Click here for eligible departures.
Past passengers save $50 per person off AmaWaterways cruises.
Click here for eligible departures.
Past guests of Collette save up to an additional $300 per couple when you travel within two years of the most recent trip.
Click here for eligible departures.
River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The river cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.
* Key to Quality Ratings
Tours are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations.
Budget = River cruises typically range from $100 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare. First Class = River cruises typically range from $150 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare. Deluxe = River cruises typically range from $250 to $650 per person, per day, plus airfare.
**
The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the trip origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package at the price quoted.
800-510-4002
OR
Open Mon-Fri 7am to 10pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am to 8pm, CST
.style.backgroundImage='url(/images/menu/mmo.jpg)';mopen('m2','MenuTab2')){kind=link}
.style.backgroundImage='url(/images/menu/mmo.jpg)';mopen('m4','MenuTab4')){kind=link}
.style.backgroundImage='url(/images/menu/mmo.jpg)';mopen('m5','MenuTab5')){kind=link}