Discover Our Holiday
Cruises

Experience the splendor of the European holiday season aboard our river cruises. Embark on a journey tailored to your traditions, whether it's our meticulously crafted Christmas Markets cruises, a delightful early or late-season Taste of Christmas Markets cruise, or our exciting New Year’s cruises. However you choose to celebrate, all our Holiday Cruises offer an immersive and festive experience.

Christmas Markets

Stroll through Europe’s traditional Christmas Markets, which brim with holiday delights. Sip spiced glühwein or indulge in a Christmas cookie underneath the twinkling lights during the height of the Advent season.

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New Year's Celebrations

Ring in the new year aboard our ships with an elegant New Year’s Eve gala and champagne toast. Or join the local festivities on shore in one of Europe’s grand capitals.

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A Taste of Christmas Markets

Enjoy the holiday magic as it unfolds beginning in November or as the Advent season winds down after the Christmas holiday. Plus, you may have the chance to visit select Christmas Markets.

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Onboard Experience

Board the most beautifully decorated ships on the rivers, where you can participate in festive activities, such as tree-trimming and caroling, and revel in a holiday feast!

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Holiday Cruise Dates

2025 2026

Whether you wish to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Christmas season or New Year's on board, we warmly welcome you and your loved ones to embrace seasonal traditions alongside your AmaWaterways family.

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November December
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Best of Holland & Belgium
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 22 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Blue Danube Discovery
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 19 Nov 22
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Captivating Rhine
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 19 Nov 20 Nov 22

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Christmas Markets on the Danube
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 24 Nov 30 Thanksgiving
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 26 Nov 26 Nov 27 Nov 27 Nov 29 Nov 29 Thanksgiving Thanksgiving



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Colors of Provence
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 27 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Enchanting Rhine
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 19 Nov 20
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Gems of Southeast Europe
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 17 Nov 23
Thanksgiving 		LEARN MORE
Gems of Southeast Europe
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 24 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Grand Danube
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 17
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Grand Danube
 Nov 23 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals
 Nov 22 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Iconic Christmas Markets
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 26 Nov 26 Nov 29 Nov 29 Thanksgiving Thanksgiving

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 24 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Romantic Danube
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 17 Nov 19 Nov 22

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Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 17
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Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 24 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
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Best of Holland & Belgium
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Dec 20
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Best of Holland & Belgium
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 13
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Best of Holland & Belgium
 Dec 25 Dec 27 New Year's New Year's LEARN MORE
Captivating Rhine
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Dec 20
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Best of the Danube
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Dec 22
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Christmas Markets on the Danube
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 1 Dec 7 Dec 14
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Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 3 Dec 3 Dec 4 Dec 4 Dec 6 Dec 6 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 11 Dec 11 Dec 13 Dec 17 Dec 17 Dec 18 Dec 18
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Colors of Provence
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 4 Dec 11 Dec 18
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Colors of Provence
 Dec 25 New Year's LEARN MORE
Enchanting Rhine
 Dec 25 Dec 27 New Year's New Year's LEARN MORE
Gems of Southeast Europe
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 15
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Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 6
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Iconic Christmas Markets
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 3 Dec 3 Dec 6 Dec 6 Dec 8 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 13 Dec 13 Dec 15 Dec 17 Dec 17 Dec 20
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Magna on the Danube
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Dec 21 Dec 28
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Melodies of the Danube
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Dec 22 Dec 24 Dec 27

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Dec 22
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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 15
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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
 Dec 29 New Year's LEARN MORE
Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Dec 22
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Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 15
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Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles
 Dec 29 New Year's LEARN MORE

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November December
ITINERARY DATE HOLIDAY
Best of Holland & Belgium
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 21 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Blue Danube Discovery
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 18 Nov 21
Thanksgiving 		LEARN MORE
Captivating Rhine
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 18 Nov 19 Nov 21
Thanksgiving Thanksgiving 		LEARN MORE
Christmas Markets on the Danube
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 23 Nov 29 Nov 30 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 25 Nov 26 Nov 26 Nov 28 Nov 28 Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Thanksgiving

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Colors of Provence
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 26 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Enchanting Rhine
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 18 Nov 19
Thanksgiving 		LEARN MORE
Gems of Southeast Europe
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 16 Nov 22
Thanksgiving 		LEARN MORE
Gems of Southeast Europe
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 23 Nov 30 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Grand Danube
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 16 Nov 16 Nov 22 Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Grand Danube
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 30 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 21 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Iconic Christmas Markets
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 25 Nov 25 Nov 28 Nov 28 Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Magna on the Danube
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 29
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Melodies of the Danube
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 22 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 17 Nov 24
Thanksgiving 		LEARN MORE
Romantic Danube
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 16 Nov 18 Nov 21

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Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Nov 17 Nov 24
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Taste of Bordeaux
Christmas Cruise 		Nov 26 Thanksgiving LEARN MORE
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Best of Holland & Belgium
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Dec 19
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Best of Holland & Belgium
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 12
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Best of Holland & Belgium
 Dec 26 New Year's LEARN MORE
Captivating Rhine
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Dec 24
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Christmas Markets on the Danube
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 6 Dec 13 Dec 20 LEARN MORE
Christmas Markets on the Rhine
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 2 Dec 2 Dec 3 Dec 3 Dec 5 Dec 5 Dec 9 Dec 9 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 12 Dec 16 Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 19 LEARN MORE
Colors of Provence
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 3 Dec 10 Dec 17 LEARN MORE
Enchanting Rhine
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Dec 23 Dec 24
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Enchanting Rhine
 Dec 26 Dec 31 New Year's New Year’s LEARN MORE
Gems of Southeast Europe
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Dec 21 Dec 28
New Year's 		LEARN MORE
Gems of Southeast Europe
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 7 Dec 14
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Grand Danube
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 14
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Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals
 Dec 5
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Iconic Christmas Markets
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 2 Dec 2 Dec 5 Dec 5 Dec 7 Dec 9 Dec 9 Dec 12 Dec 12 Dec 14 Dec 16 Dec 16 Dec 19
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Magna on the Danube
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 6 Dec 13 Dec 20
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Magna on the Danube
 Dec 27 New Year's LEARN MORE
Melodies of the Danube
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Dec 21 Dec 23 Dec 26

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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Dec 22 LEARN MORE
Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 15
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Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
 Dec 29 New Year's LEARN MORE
Romantic Danube
 Dec 27 Dec 28 New Year's New Year's LEARN MORE
Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles
A Taste of Christmas Markets 		Dec 22
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Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 1 Dec 8 Dec 15
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Swiss Alps & Rhine Castles
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Taste of Bordeaux
Christmas Cruise 		Dec 3 Dec 17
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Start the Holidays Here

Get inspired for your holiday river cruise and review special offers that may be available on select sailings!


Holiday Recipes
Bring the holiday flavors home before or after your journey.Read more
Guest Testimonials
Discover why guests love our holiday river cruises.Read more
Special Offers
Save up to $2,000/C$2,400 on your 2025 holiday cruise!Read more

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