Home > All River Cruises > Europe River Cruises > Christmas Markets

Europe Christmas Markets River Cruises

Explore the best christmas markets along the rivers of Europe. Choose from 157 unique river cruise itineraries with 27 past traveler reviews from 8 leading river cruise lines. December is the most popular month to join a christmas market along the rivers of Europe with 829 departures starting between November 2025 and December 2027.
Filter Results
Departures
Duration
5 Days
21 Days
Types
Start & End Cities
Rivers
Cruise Lines
Show More...
Trip Styles
Price
$1,500pp
$24,060pp
Countries
Show More...
Filter Results
157 River Cruises (829 River Cruise Departures)
5 Day Christmastime in Alsace and Germany with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

5 Days Frankfurt to Basel
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Illumination, Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Panorama
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Germany, Switzerland
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$2,356
BALCONY
$3,356
SUITE
$4,127
Save (per person) 375
From (per person) 2,356
View Trip
7 Day Christmastime on the Danube with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon Expression (+4 more), Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Vista
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$3,079
BALCONY
$4,493
SUITE
$5,650
Save (per person) 500
From (per person) 3,079
View Trip
7 Day Christmastime on the Danube with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon Expression (+4 more), Avalon Impression, Avalon Passion, Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Vista
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Germany
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$3,079
BALCONY
$4,493
SUITE
$5,650
Save (per person) 500
From (per person) 3,079
View Trip
8 Day Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Luna, Emerald Astra, Emerald Destiny
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland
2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$4,095
BALCONY
$5,095
SUITE
$7,345
Save (per person) 5,195
From (per person) 4,095
View Trip
6 Day Festive Season in the Heart of Germany with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

6 Days Frankfurt to Nuremberg
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Imagery II, Avalon Panorama
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Main
Countries Visited: Germany
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$2,814
BALCONY
$4,064
SUITE
$5,028
Save (per person) 250
From (per person) 2,814
View Trip
8 Day Belgian Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Brussels to Brussels
Ship: S.S. Victoria
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Holland & Belgium
Countries Visited: Belgium, Holland
Earlybird Saving
Save (per person) 470
From (per person) 3,959
View Trip
21 Day Christmas & New Year with Paris & Prague with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

21 Days Paris to Prague
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Countries Visited: France, Holland, Germany, Austria (+3 more), Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
2 for 1 Fares + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fares + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$11,165
BALCONY
$14,065
SUITE
$17,975
Save (per person) 8,495
From (per person) 11,165
View Trip
7 Day Christmas Cruise on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

7 Days Passau to Passau
Operated By: Amadeus River Cruises
Ship: Amadeus Riva
Departure: 22 December 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Slovakia
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$1,556
BALCONY
$2,291
SUITE
$3,330
From (per person) 1,556
View Trip
15 Day Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise
 (1)

15 Days Budapest to Amsterdam
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Countries Visited: Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany (+1 more), Holland
2 for 1 Fares + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fares + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$7,795
BALCONY
$10,695
SUITE
$14,395
Save (per person) 10,695
From (per person) 7,795
View Trip
8 Day Christmas Markets Along the Danube - Eastbound with Tauck
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Nuremberg to Vienna
Operated By: Tauck
Departures: Dec 2026 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria
Complimentary Hotel NightExclusive Solo Offer
From (per person) 3,990
View Trip
8 Day Christmas on the Rhine with Viking River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam
Operated By: Viking River Cruises
Ships: Viking Alruna, Viking Baldur (+13 more), Viking Bragi, Viking Egdir, Viking Einar, Viking Eir, Viking Gefjon, Viking Gersemi, Viking Hervor, Viking Hlin, Viking Kara, Viking Mani, Viking Rolf, Viking Sigrun, Viking Vali
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2027
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Switzerland, Germany, France, Holland
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$2,799
BALCONY
$3,799
SUITE
$6,499
From (per person) 2,799
View Trip
11 Day Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (3)

11 Days Prague to Budapest
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Star, Emerald Dawn, Emerald Sky
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia (+1 more), Hungary
2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$4,380
BALCONY
$5,380
SUITE
$7,830
Save (per person) 5,095
From (per person) 4,380
View Trip
8 Day Danube Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Passau to Budapest
Ships: River Princess, S.S. Maria Theresa
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Earlybird Saving
Save (per person) 460
From (per person) 4,139
View Trip
8 Day European Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Ships: S.S. Beatrice
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Germany
Earlybird Saving
Save (per person) 440
From (per person) 3,959
View Trip
7 Day Magic of Advent on the Danube with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

7 Days Vienna to Nuremberg
Operated By: Amadeus River Cruises
Ship: Amadeus Riva
Departure: 28 November 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Austria, Germany
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
-
BALCONY
$2,404
SUITE
-
From (per person) 2,404
View Trip
5 Day Magic of Advent on the Rhine with Amadeus River Cruises
New ReleaseRiver Cruise
 (1)

5 Days Strasbourg to Cologne
Operated By: Amadeus River Cruises
Ship: Amadeus Star
Departure: 02 December 2025
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: France, Germany
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
-
BALCONY
$1,877
SUITE
-
From (per person) 1,877
View Trip
8 Day Rhine Holiday Markets with Uniworld River Cruises
River Cruise
 (1)

8 Days Basel to Cologne
Ships: S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Elisabeth
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Switzerland, France, Germany
Earlybird Saving
Save (per person) 480
From (per person) 3,869
View Trip
9 Day Christmastime on the Danube with Prague with Avalon River Cruises
River Cruise

9 Days Prague to Vienna
Operated By: Avalon River Cruises
Ships: Avalon Envision, Avalon Expression (+2 more), Avalon Impression, Avalon Tranquility II
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2025
Rivers: Main, Danube
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Germany, Austria
Exclusive Deal
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$3,708
BALCONY
$5,122
SUITE
$6,279
Save (per person) 500
From (per person) 3,708
View Trip
11 Day Zurich - Lucerne & Christmas Markets on the Rhine with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

11 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Sky, Emerald Destiny, Emerald Luna
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$5,435
BALCONY
$6,435
SUITE
$8,685
Save (per person) 5,095
From (per person) 5,435
View Trip
8 Day Romantic Danube (Taste of Christmas Markets) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Vilshofen to Budapest
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaMora, AmaSonata, AmaVerde
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2025
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia (+1 more), Hungary
Holiday Triple Savings
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$2,639
BALCONY
$4,038
SUITE
$6,538
Save (per person) 1,000
From (per person) 2,639
View Trip
8 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Munich to Budapest
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Opal
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia (+1 more), Hungary
2 for 1 Fares + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fares + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$4,895
BALCONY
$6,395
SUITE
$8,845
Save (per person) 4,895
From (per person) 4,895
View Trip
8 Day Danube Christmas Markets with Scenic
River Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Munich
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Amber, Scenic Jasper, Scenic Opal
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic (+1 more), Germany
2 for 1 Fares + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fares + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$4,595
BALCONY
$6,095
SUITE
$8,545
Save (per person) 6,395
From (per person) 4,595
View Trip
8 Day Blue Danube Discovery (Taste of Christmas Markets) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

8 Days Budapest to Nuremberg
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaLea, AmaReina, AmaMora
Departures: Nov 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany
Holiday Triple Savings
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$3,049
BALCONY
$4,248
SUITE
$7,048
Save (per person) 1,000
From (per person) 3,049
View Trip
13 Day Christmas Markets on the Danube with Budapest and Prague with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

13 Days Budapest to Prague
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaBella, AmaSofia
Departures: Nov 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic (+1 more), Germany
Holiday Triple Savings
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$4,934
BALCONY
$6,033
SUITE
$8,933
Save (per person) 1,000
From (per person) 4,934
View Trip
21 Day Christmas & New Year with Paris & Prague with Scenic
River Cruise

21 Days Prague to Paris
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Jade, Scenic Opal
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2025
Rivers: Danube, Main, Rhine
Countries Visited: Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria (+3 more), Germany, Holland, France
2 for 1 Fares + Fly Free Economy
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$11,165
BALCONY
$14,065
SUITE
-
Save (per person) 8,495
From (per person) 11,165
View Trip
12 Day Enchanting Rhine with Zurich and Lake Lucerne (Taste of Christmas Markets) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

12 Days Zurich to Amsterdam
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ship: AmaLucia
Departure: 16 November 2025
Rivers: Rhine
Countries Visited: Switzerland, France, Germany, Holland
Holiday Triple Savings
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$4,399
BALCONY
$5,398
SUITE
$8,298
Save (per person) 1,000
From (per person) 4,399
View Trip
14 Day Colors of Provence with Barcelona and Paris (Christmas) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

14 Days Barcelona to Paris
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Rhône
Countries Visited: Spain, France
Holiday Triple Savings
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$5,914
BALCONY
-
SUITE
-
Save (per person) 1,000
From (per person) 5,914
View Trip
18 Day Prague & Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

18 Days Amsterdam to Prague
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Sun, Emerald Dawn
Departures: Dec 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Countries Visited: Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia (+2 more), Hungary, Czech Republic
2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$5,980
BALCONY
$7,980
SUITE
$12,630
Save (per person) 5,995
From (per person) 5,980
View Trip
13 Day Melodies of the Danube with Budapest and Prague (Taste of Christmas Markets) with AmaWaterways
New ReleaseRiver Cruise

13 Days Budapest to Prague
Operated By: AmaWaterways
Ships: AmaMora, AmaSonata (+4 more), AmaVerde, AmaBella, AmaLea, AmaSofia
Departures: Dec 2025 to Dec 2026
Rivers: Danube
Countries Visited: Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic (+1 more), Germany
Holiday Triple Savings
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$4,624
BALCONY
$5,623
SUITE
$8,523
Save (per person) 1,000
From (per person) 4,624
View Trip
15 Day Christmas Markets of Europe with Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
 (2)

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest
Operated By: Emerald Cruises
Ships: Emerald Sun, Emerald Dawn
Departures: Dec 2025 to Nov 2026
Rivers: Rhine, Main, Danube
Countries Visited: Holland, Germany, Austria, Slovakia (+1 more), Hungary
2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Economy2 for 1 Fare + Fly Free Premium Economy
INSIDE
-
RIVER VIEW
$5,345
BALCONY
$7,345
SUITE
$11,995
Save (per person) 5,995
From (per person) 5,345
View Trip
Results: 1-30 of 157

No Results found. Try changing your search filters.




River Cruises found! Scroll up to view

Europe River Cruises

Bordeaux River Cruises Danube River Cruises Douro River Cruises Elbe River Cruises Europe River Cruises France River Cruises Holland & Belgium River Cruises Italy River Cruises Main River Cruises Moselle River Cruises Nile River Cruises Rhine River Cruises Rhône River Cruises Saône River Cruises Seine & Normandy River Cruises

Christmas Markets By Region

Danube France Holland & Belgium Main River Moselle River Rhine River

Travel Styles

Christmas Markets Family Holidays Festivals & Events Festive River Cruises Food & Wine River Cruises Luxury River Cruises Winter Tours & Trips

© 2010-2025. Global Journeys. You're viewing our site in US dollars.

    

About Us | View Your Booking | Terms & Conditions | Site Map

Global Journeys Travel Inc. Member of American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA No: 900374670) & TICO Accredited (No. 50027921).

Travel Industry Associations