A festive vacation is a great way to celebrate the winter season. Walking around the beautifully decorated markets with family, friends, or as a solo traveler, and trying all the delicious treats on offer is perfect for those wanting something different to your average vacation. Christmas Market cruises give the chance to see exciting cities and towns along the Rhine, while you explore and shop for that perfect yuletide souvenir.
Walking amongst the unique market stalls with a chimney cake and a hot chocolate really make an evening special, and bringing home unique gifts can make Christmas morning more magical. During your festive celebrations at home, you'll also be able to relive the marvelous memories by telling friends and family about your travels, and the amazing things you saw in the many towns and cities you visited.
We are happy to customize your trip with a pre-cruise stay and/or a post cruise stay - just ask!
Pricing:
Emerald Deck (lower level cabins) $1449 per person
Ruby Deck (middle level cabins) $1949 per person
Deposit is $400 per person (non-refundable)
Balance is due by Aug 20, 2025
**Airfare is additional cost. Travel insurance will be quoted once you request space.
Air from Washington Dulles for Dec 2024 is around $699 per person - 2025 prices will be out in January 2025.
Your cruise fare will also include a Complimentary Superior Drinks Package; over lunch in our restaurants, enjoy unlimited drinks from a choice of:
Red, white, rosé, and sparkling house wine, including non-alcoholic.
Draught beer, including non-alcoholic.
A selection of soft drinks and juices
Then from 6pm until midnight in our bar and restaurants, enjoy all the above, plus unlimited drinks from a choice of:
Our cocktail and mocktail of the day
House spirits and mixers (gin, vodka, rum, and whisky)
A recommended regional wine during dinner
Martini & Sherry pre-dinner
Port & Brandy after dinner
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of single cabins available on all decks, at the relevant supplement. The price includes:
- Full board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day; if you choose to travel with us on any of the full day excursions by coach, a packed lunch will be provided. Anyone choosing to stay on the ship may of course have lunch in the restaurant
- Morning/afternoon tea and coffee
- All visits and excursions as mentioned
- Coach travel as mentioned
- The services of a Riviera River Cruises cruise director
Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship for the duration of your cruise. Please note that speeds may vary.
Mobility
We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your vacation with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the vacation due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to contact us to discuss these concerns.
AIRFARE, Travel Insurance and Extensions to your trip will be additional cost.