Early December of last year, we boarded a sleek longship in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, its canals shimmering in the early evening light. Our voyage: a Christmas-market-themed river cruise through ...

Trafalgar is launching Christmas market river cruises on the Rhine and Danube starting November 2026, with two ships, ...

Celebrate the season on a festive river cruise through Switzerland, France, and Germany, featuring charming Christmas markets, guided city tours, and scenic stops along the Rhine. Enjoy holiday cheer ...

In the Christmas season, Europe's festive hotspots look particularly beautiful from the water - Moment RF/getty There’s no mistaking the twinkling lights and aromatic scent of glühwein that signals ...

Every year, more than 2 million people visit Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, one of the world’s largest Christmas markets. With thousands of Christmas markets to choose from throughout ...

Scenic’s 2026 Christmas and New Year river cruise will enrich your trip with a private classical concert honouring the ...

A European River Cruise is a delightful way to tour several countries in Europe in one trip. From Bulgaria to Nuremberg, here ...

If you are still struggling to decide on Christmas plans this year, it’s not too late to book a cruise and celebrate with Santa at sea. A range of cruise lines offer Christmas sailings, letting guests ...

From the Danube to the Rhine, the Douro and back again to the Danube, here are some of my impressions of European river ...