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Top Christmas market river cruises

The top Christmas market river cruises for this December

Published on 27 Aug 2024


Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Maybe! But who can resist the thought of twinkling lights, cosy Christmas markets and the sweet scent of mulled wine wafting through the air? A river cruise is one of the most magical ways to experience Europe’s Christmas markets. Here, we look at the top Christmas market river cruises for this December: 

Amsterdam with APT Cruising

Amsterdam is magical year-round, but even more so at Christmas. The capital of the Netherlands hosts a number of Christmas markets each year, and this year, they begin as early as the 30th of November. Experience the city’s multiple markets with APT Cruising, which offers several cruises during the festive period. You can choose from seven and fourteen-night itineraries onboard Travelmarvel Polaris, Travelmarvel Vegams AmaVenita and ms AmaStella

APT Christmas Cruises

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Itinerary: Budapest, Hungary - Vienna, Austria - Dürnstein - Melk, Austria - Passau, Germany - Regensburg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany - Wurzburg, Germany - Miltenberg,...
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Itinerary: Budapest, Hungary - Vienna, Austria - Durnstein - Melk, Austria - Linz, Austria - Salzburg - Passau, Germany - Regensburg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany -...
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Itinerary: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Andernach, Germany - Rudesheim, Germany - Miltenberg, Germany - Wurzburg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany - Regensburg, Germany - Passau,..…
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Budapest with Uniworld River Cruises

Known as the Pearl of the Danube, Budapest hosts several Christmas markets, many of which can be found in Pest. Across each market, there are hundreds of stalls filled with traditional patisseries, hand-carved souvenirs, Christmas tree decorations and much more. You can visit Budapest on one of two Uniworld River Cruises’ Super Ships™, S.S. Beatrice and S.S. Maria TheresaBoth offer seven to twelve-night itineraries to Hungary’s magical capital. 

Uniworld Christmas Cruises

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Itinerary: Budapest, Hungary - Vienna, Austria - Dürnstein - Melk, Austria - Passau, Germany - Regensburg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany - Wurzburg, Germany - Miltenberg,...
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(full fare £4,195) Outside from £1,989pp

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Itinerary: Budapest, Hungary - Vienna, Austria - Durnstein - Melk, Austria - Linz, Austria - Salzburg - Passau, Germany - Regensburg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany -...
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(full fare £5,995) Suite from £2,289pp

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Itinerary: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Andernach, Germany - Rudesheim, Germany - Miltenberg, Germany - Wurzburg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany - Regensburg, Germany - Passau,..…
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Cologne with Scenic River Cruises

On average, four million people flock to Cologne’s Christmas markets each year. Germany’s 2,000-year-old city proudly hosts Christmas markets from mid-November each year, and visitors can choose from the larger markets held in downtown Cologne with live music performances or smaller markets with local handicrafts and a thriving festive atmosphere. Enjoy the Christmas period onboard one of two Scenic River Cruises ships, Scenic Amber or Scenic Opalboth of which offer cruises to Cologne between seven and twenty nights long. 

Scenic Christmas Cruises

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Itinerary: Budapest, Hungary - Vienna, Austria - Dürnstein - Melk, Austria - Passau, Germany - Regensburg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany - Wurzburg, Germany - Miltenberg,...
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(full fare £4,195) Outside from £1,989pp

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ms Amastella08 Dec 202414 nightsFly CruiseFlights IncludedBudapest

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Itinerary: Budapest, Hungary - Vienna, Austria - Durnstein - Melk, Austria - Linz, Austria - Salzburg - Passau, Germany - Regensburg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany -...
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(full fare £5,995) Suite from £2,289pp

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ms AmaVenita06 Dec 202414 nightsFly CruiseFlights IncludedAmsterdam

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FREE Drinks, Wi-Fi & Gratuities Included*

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Complimentary chauffeur transfers for ALL bookings*

Itinerary: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Andernach, Germany - Rudesheim, Germany - Miltenberg, Germany - Wurzburg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany - Regensburg, Germany - Passau,..…
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Prague with Emerald Cruises

Christmas markets are an important part of the festive magic in the Czech RepublicPrague’s markets are open daily from the 30th of November right the way through until the 6th of January. You’ll find plenty of stalls with handmade gifts and lots of vendors serving exquisite food. Emerald Cruises’ ship Emerald Star is offering two 10-night cruises to Prague’s Christmas markets, with stops at other magical ports along the Danube River, like Vienna and Regensburg. 

Emerald Christmas Cruises

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Travelmarvel Vega06 Dec 202414 nightsFly CruiseFlights IncludedBudapest

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Expert-led Shore Excursions Included*

Itinerary: Budapest, Hungary - Vienna, Austria - Dürnstein - Melk, Austria - Passau, Germany - Regensburg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany - Wurzburg, Germany - Miltenberg,...
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(full fare £4,195) Outside from £1,989pp

View Cruise Deal
price drops!
2024 5★ Magnificent Europe Sale

ms Amastella08 Dec 202414 nightsFly CruiseFlights IncludedBudapest

Exclusive savings*

FREE Drinks, Wi-Fi & Gratuities Included*

Expert-led Shore Excursions Included*

Complimentary chauffeur transfers for ALL bookings*

Itinerary: Budapest, Hungary - Vienna, Austria - Durnstein - Melk, Austria - Linz, Austria - Salzburg - Passau, Germany - Regensburg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany -...
View Itinerary

(full fare £5,995) Suite from £2,289pp

View Cruise Deal
price drops!
2024 5★ Magnificent Europe Sale

ms AmaVenita06 Dec 202414 nightsFly CruiseFlights IncludedAmsterdam

Exclusive savings*

FREE Drinks, Wi-Fi & Gratuities Included*

Expert-led Shore Excursions Included*

Complimentary chauffeur transfers for ALL bookings*

Itinerary: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Andernach, Germany - Rudesheim, Germany - Miltenberg, Germany - Wurzburg, Germany - Bamberg, Germany - Nuremberg, Germany - Regensburg, Germany - Passau,..…
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(full fare £5,995) Suite from £2,289pp

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