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: Save up to 73%. Prices shown reflect discounts. Expires October 31. Click here.
Scenic: Save up to 80%. Prices shown reflect discounts. Expires October 31. Click here.
Avalon: Sail Into 2025 Sale! Save with deeply discounted cruise fares. Prices shown reflect the discounts. Expires November 8. Click here.
Riviera: Book the lowest-priced cabin category and receive a free upgrade to a cabin with a French or Juliet-style balcony (upgrade is valued at $600 per person on average and is subject to cabin availability).
Expires October 31. Click here.
AmaWaterways: Save up to 10%. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires October 31. Click here.
AmaWaterways: Save up to $1,000 per couple on river cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
Uniworld: Last-Minute Deals! Save 40%. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires October 31. Click here.
AmaWaterways: AirPlus Offer! Save with special air rates from select gateways on Europe cruises. Click here.
CroisiEurope: Save up to 50% off cruises. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires October 31. Click here.
CroisiEurope: 2025 Cruise Sale! Save up to 10%. Prices shown reflect discount. Click here.
Riviera: Save up to $500 per couple on cruises when you book certain cabin categories. Expires October 31. Click here.
Viking: Fall Sale! Save with reduced cruise fares and special air offers. Prices shown reflect the cruise discounts. Also, book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Expires October 31. Click here.
AmaWaterways: Save $2,000 per couple off holiday cruises in select cabin categories. Prices shown reflect discount. Plus, receive a FREE one-category stateroom upgrade in certain cabin categories and a $100 per stateroom onboard credit. Click here.
Uniworld: Save up to 10%. Prices shown reflect discount. Expires October 31. Click here.
Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under receive discounted rates on river cruises. Click here.
Riviera: Single supplement waived in all cabin categories on special sailings dedicated to solo travelers. Click here.
Viking: Bon Voyage Offer! Book an additional Viking river or ocean cruise within the 14 days prior to departure of an existing booking and receive extra savings of up to $2,000 per couple and a bonus onboard credit of $200 per couple on the new booking. Click here.
Riviera: Solo travelers pay no single supplement in certain cabin categories on select cruises. 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 or its sister brands Globus and Cosmos. 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 $250 to $400 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent Scenic cruise . Click here.
Disney: Travelers ages 11 and under receive discounted rates on tours. Click here.

Offers are subject to change without notice by the operator until a payment has been made.

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