Festive Cruising: More Magical, Less Ordinary

Experience a European Christmas River Cruise and enjoy savings of up to 20%* including flights^, a complimentary Platinum Drinks Package~, from just £1,795 per person**.

A better way to cruise

A festive adventure through the heart of Europe

More Christmas wonder, less Christmas as usual.

This is the Christmas markets of Europe, but not as you know it.

Experience Europe’s festive magic on an Emerald Cruises Christmas Markets river cruise. Travel in comfort on board stylish Star-Ships, unpacking only once while visiting famous markets in cities such as Vienna, Budapest, Strasbourg and Cologne. Explore twinkling streets, festive stalls, handmade gifts, mulled wine and seasonal treats. With central docking, guided excursions, excellent dining and a cosy on board atmosphere, it’s a relaxing and memorable way to discover Europe at Christmas.

Book before 17th August 2026 and enjoy exclusive savings of up to 20%* with flights included^, plus a complimentary Platinum drinks package~.

Featured Festive Cruises

Lyon to Marseille

8 days

2026 season

Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Discover the festive magic of Lyon & Provence

From GBP

£1,795

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Vienna to Budapest

5 days

2026 season

Christmas time on the Danube

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From GBP

£2,569

*
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Budapest to Munich

8 days

2026 season

Christmas Markets on the Danube

Be delighted by the Danube at Christmas

From GBP

£2,638

*
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Amsterdam to Basel

8 days

2026 season

Christmas Markets on the Rhine

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From GBP

£2,674

*
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Amsterdam to Budapest

15 days

2026 season

Christmas Markets of Europe

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From GBP

£4,624

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The old town of Colmar. Alsace in France decorated in sparkling Christmas lights and Christmas trees either side of  a cobbled street.

Extend your stay

Enhance your festive river cruise with a delightful city stay before or after your Christmas sailing, and save up to £200 per person**  when you book now, with flights included^.

Vienna to Budapest

7 days

2026 season

Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From GBP

£3,379

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Prague to Budapest

11 days

2026 season

Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

From GBP

£3,946

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Paris to Paris

10 days

2027 season

Festive Sensations of the Seine & Normandy with Paris

From GBP

£3,458

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Lyon to Nice

11 days

2027 season

Festive Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Nice

From GBP

£3,158

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Book with Confidence

With fixed pricing#, ABTA membership and ATOL Protection on applicable flight-inclusive holidays, and dedicated support, you’re covered every step of the way^.

No-Fly Travel Options

Leave the stress behind and let your journey be part of the adventure. Travel in comfort on board the Eurostar from London St. Pancras, relaxing in the Eurostar Plus class prior to boarding one of our award-winning Star-Ships.

The Emerald Cruises Difference

We own and operate our award-winning fleet, giving us complete control over every aspect of the guest experience. This allows us to continuously innovate, refine and enhance our journeys, from thoughtfully designed spaces and seamless shore excursions to the attentive service delivered by our dedicated on board teams. It’s this commitment to the finer details that elevates every journey and makes an Emerald Cruises river cruise truly distinctive.

Emerald Europe River Cruises 2026 Brochure

Your guide to Luxury Europe River Cruising 2026

Download your complimentary luxury Europe river cruising brochure to start planning your journey.

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