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Winter River Cruises

 

Popular winter river cruise destinations include:

  • The Mekong - Enjoy winter sun as you explore Cambodia and Vietnam
  • The Nile - Experience ancient Egypt on a luxury cruise from Cairo
  • The Rhine - Cruise in December to visit Germany's best Christmas markets
  • The Danube - Enjoy Christmas markets and a festive atmosphere in Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava

 

Winter River Cruise Destinations

 

With Christmas markets aplenty and pretty frost-tipped scenery, winter can be a great time to experience a cruise along the waterways of Europe. Or if you'd prefer a winter sun river cruise, head to Cambodia or Vietnam for a cruise along the Mekong. Wherever you fancy exploring, you'll find a great choice of river cruises in December, January and February. 

 

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Festive Winter Cruises in Europe

 

You could go all out and enjoy a festive river cruise over the Christmas period, celebrate in style with a break over Christmas and New Year or just get away for a low-cost break for a few days to do your Christmas shopping at Europe's stunning Christmas Markets. The weather in Europe will be chilly, so wrapping up warm and enjoying hot chocolates and mulled wine is the key to enjoying sightseeing without feeling the cold. Most European river cruise ships are refurbished in January and February, so sail in December or you may have to wait until Spring.

 

Winter Sun River Cruises

 

January and February are the perfect months to head to Vietnam or Cambodia for a post-Christmas break. Escape the winter blues in Asia where you're guaranteed a much warmer temperature for your holiday with temperatures around 28°C. Asian river cruises can be enjoyed along the Mekong where you can admire the beautiful scenery from the sun deck as well as immersing yourself in the history and culture of this fascinating part of the world.

 

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Christmastime in the Heart of Germany

Nuremberg | Bamberg | Würzburg | Miltenberg | Frankfurt

  • 01 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
Receive €100pp FREE Onboard Credit! on all 2026 European sailings
Avalon Panorama Suites are thirty percent larger than the industry standard
Gratuities and a choice of daily excursions are included
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Enticing Douro (Christmas Time)

Porto | Régua | Vega de Terron | Pinhão | Régua | Porto

  • 01 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Christmas Markets on the Danube

Passau | Nuremberg | Passau | Linz | Dürnstein | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 01 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Rhine and Moselle Christmas Markets

Amsterdam | Cologne | Cochem | Rüdesheim am Rhein | Strasbourg | Breisach | Basel

  • 01 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia & Luxury Mekong

Hanoi | Cát Bà Island | Hanoi | Cát Bà Island | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Cái Bè | Sa Déc | Tân Châu | Phnom Penh | Tân Châu | Phnom Penh | Oudong | Angkor Ban | Kampong Cham | Siem Reap

  • 01 Dec 2026
  • 19 Nights
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Magical Paris & Festive Seine River Cruise - MS Jane Austen

Paris | Vernon | Conflans-Sainte-Honorine | Paris

  • 01 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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The Danube’s Imperial Cities and Yuletide Markets River Cruise

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 01 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Riviera Resplendence

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Cologne

  • 01 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Danube Christmas Delights

Passau | Linz | Krems | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

  • 01 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Christmastime in Paris & Normandy

Paris | Rouen | Le Pecq | Paris

  • 01 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Christmas Markets on the Danube

Budapest | Vienna | Melk | Passau | Regensburg | Nuremberg

  • 01 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Legends of the Nile

Luxor | Kom Ombo | Edfu | Aswan | Luxor

  • 01 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Ancient Gods and Famous Pharaohs

Luxor | Aswan | Kom Ombo | Aswan | Luxor | Edfu | Luxor

  • 01 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

Cairo | Luxor | Edfu | Aswan | Kom Ombo | Luxor | Qena | Cairo | Luxor | Cairo

  • 01 Dec 2026
  • 11 Nights
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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

Cairo | Luxor | Edfu | Aswan | Kom Ombo | Luxor | Qena | Cairo | Luxor | Cairo

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 11 Nights
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Wonders of Colombia

Cartagena | Palenque | Calamar | Santa Cruz de Mompox | Magangué | Santa Cruz de Mompox | Pinto | Barranquilla | Pinto | Barranquilla

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Belgian Holiday Markets

Brussel (Bruxelles) | Gent (Ghent) | Antwerp | Hasselt | Maastricht | Antwerp | Brussel (Bruxelles)

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
The 50th Anniversary Sale - Save up to 30% on luxury travel
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
Extra savings for River Heritage members - Call for details!
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Danube Holiday Markets

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Krems | Linz | Passau

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
The 50th Anniversary Sale - Save up to 30% on luxury travel
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Peruvian Amazon & Machu Picchu Exploration

Lima | Iquitos | Nauta | Urubamba | Cusco | Lima

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 15 Nights
The 50th Anniversary Sale - Save up to 30% on luxury travel
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Peruvian Rivers & Rainforest Discovery

Lima | Iquitos | Nauta | Lima

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 10 Nights
The 50th Anniversary Sale - Save up to 30% on luxury travel
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
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Rhine Holiday Markets

Basel | Strasbourg | Mannheim | Mainz | Koblenz | Cologne

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
The 50th Anniversary Sale - Save up to 30% on luxury travel
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
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Christmas Markets of Europe

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Dürnstein | Melk | Passau | Kelheim | Regensburg | Nuremberg | Bamberg | Würzburg | Wertheim | Miltenberg | Koblenz | Rüdesheim | Cologne | Amsterdam

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 14 Nights
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Magical Parisian Holiday

Paris | Mantes-la-Jolie | Rouen | Caudebec-en-Caux | Vernon | Paris

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
The 50th Anniversary Sale - Save up to 30% on luxury travel
THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE AMENITIES finely tailored to your tastes.
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The Danube’s Imperial Cities and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Riviera Radiance

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Budapest

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets River Cruise - MS Emily Brontë

Cologne | Rüdesheim | Koblenz | Cologne

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
FREE drinks package - Available on all European river cruises!
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Award-winning European river cruises include everything you need for an exceptional experience.
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Pharaohs & Pyramids

Luxor | Qena | Luxor | Esna | Aswan | Kom Ombo | Luxor | Edfu | Luxor

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Magnificent Mekong

Kampong Cham | Phnom Penh | Tân Châu | Cái Bè | Sa Déc | Ho Chi Minh City

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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Christmas Markets on the Danube

Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna | Dürnstein | Linz | Passau | Nuremberg

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 7 Nights
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East Danube Christmas Charm

Vienna | Esztergom | Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
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Yuletide Delights

Vienna | Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna

  • 02 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
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