Take a special festive river cruise visiting Europe's iconic cities with dining and drinks included
Our handpicked selection of luxury Christmas time cruises cover from mid-November through to New Year celebrations are perfect for singles, couples or groups.
- You can relax and enjoy your time away whilst discovering many new places each day at their wintry best
- Have your food and drink taken care of including gala dining celebrations, daily surprises onboard and a party atmosphere throughout
- Enjoy the comforts and convenience of a luxury hotel room that moves with you.
- Sail with likeminded travellers from around the world onboard small river ships making for a more intimate celebration and sightseeing for you and your group.
Taking one of our festive river cruises is easiest way to celebrate Christmas or New Year.
Make a Christmas time and New Year river cruise part of your annual holiday calendar. You won’t regret it.
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Christmas & New Year River Cruise Reviews
“We thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere onboard, the attention to detail and the celebration. Put together with the beautiful landscape and the boundless energy of the staff who looked after us so incredibly I absolutely recommend the experience. So much so that we have booked to go again this year, on a different river but for two weeks and not one and more friends are coming with us.” Mrs E, West Midlands
“What a lovely way to spend Christmas. Waking up Christmas morning in Budapest and finding that Father Christmas had been was such a treat. I’ve not stopped talking about the cruise to my friends since I returned.” Mrs M Price, South Wales
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Discover moreWhat are our customers saying?
Global really listened to what we wanted and offered good advice. Our decision to travel overland by train to Hungary with overnight stops meant some considerable work but the options offered suited our needs admirably. Our choice of hotel and the specific requirements were dealt with and we look forward to a good stay and an enjoyable river cruise home.
- Mr Bertram, Titan – Lüftner – Grand European Cruise