For a magical holiday experience unlike any other, set sail on a luxury river cruise that will take you to a collection of Europe’s best holiday markets. A cherished Christmas tradition dating back centuries, every market is unique to its destination—but at each one, you can expect rows upon rows of merchants selling handmade gifts, delicious local treats and a great deal of festive spirit.


Featured Itineraries

8 Days | Nuremberg to Frankfurt | River Queen

Visit the storybook-like villages and Christmas markets of Germany, sampling

apple cider in Frankfurt, gingerbread in Nuremberg and plenty of hot

mulled wine along the way.


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8 Days | Nuremberg to Vienna | S.S. Beatrice

This cruise takes you to some of the most famous and delightful holiday

markets in Europe, with a special emphasis on the flavors

of Germany and Austria.


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8 Days | Budapest to Passau | S.S. Maria Theresa or River Princess

Voyage down the Danube to uncover the diverse crafts, festivities and

seasonal cuisines of four different countries—Germany, Austria,

Hungary and Slovakia.


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on your Christmas vacation