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CroisiEurope Christmas Markets Cruises
Christmas cruise itineraries are filled with the sights, sounds and tastes of the holidays. Europe’s centuries-old cities and towns are adorned with twinkling lights and classic decorations. Fragrant evergreens and the scent of mulled wine and freshly baked treats reward visitors who head to Europe’s many Christmas markets and historic town squares, to browse traditional gifts, from wooden nutcrackers and toys to hand-knit sweaters and local gourmet specialties — think cured meats, cheeses, cookies and liquors. Shoppers will also find many other enticing gifts to choose from — jewelry, art and more.
CroisiEurope offers Christmas markets cruises on classic river routes (the Rhine!) as well as more offbeat itineraries as well (Venetian Lagoon!). Besides shopping opportunities at the many outdoor markets and city centers across Europe, there are also festive holiday events like concerts and elaborate nativity scenes (for example, the famous Santons in Provence, France) held at churches and historic cathedrals.
Here’s An Overview of CroisiEurope’s Christmas Markets Cruise Offerings
Offbeat Christmas Markets Cruises — Something Different
Naples & the Amalfi Coast (Italy)
- Dates: Dec 5, Dec 12 & Dec 19 (2025)
- Length: 7 nights
- Start/End: Naples (Italy)
- Fares & Offers: Starts at $2,806 per person, double occupancy
- HERE's more info.
Andalusia (Spain)
- Dates: Nov 26, Dec 9 & Dec 14 (2025)
- Length: 5 nights
- Start/End: Seville (Spain)
- Fares & Offers: Starts at $1,473 per person, double occupancy; take 20% off with code “CROISI20”
- HERE's more info.
Venice (Italy)
- Dates: Dec 7, Dec 11 & Dec 15 (2025)
- Length: 4 nights
- Start/End: Venice (Italy)
- Fares & Offers: Starts at $1,347 per person, double occupancy
- HERE's more info.
Ghent and Brugge Canals (Belgium) — *New itinerary!
- Dates: Dec 6 & Dec 14 (2025)
- Length: 3 nights
- Start/End: Brugge & Ghent (Belgium)
- Fares & Offers: Starts at $1,444 per person, double occupancy; take 20% off with code “CROISI20”
- HERE's more info.
Provence Canals (France)
- Dates: Dec 1, Dec 6, Dec 11 & Dec 16 (2025)
- Length: 4 nights
- Start/End: Avignon (France)
- Fares & Offers: Starts at $1,264 per person, double occupancy; take 20% off with code “CROISI20”
- HERE's more info.
RELATED: Read Peter Knego's review of his CroisiEurope Rhine cruise.
CroisiEurope = Value
Besides being respected for its well-maintained vessels and casual onboard elegance, CroisiEurope is recognized for its value.
Reasonable fares include complimentary wine/beer/spirits/soft drinks; a selection of shore excursions, both active and more traditional ones, in each port; and onboard wi-fi.
Traditional Christmas Markets Cruises — The Classics
CroisiEurope offers these classic itineraries on the Rhine, Danube and Elbe rivers, visiting beloved and beautiful cities like Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Vienna and Prague. These are the traditional routes that people envision when they think of Christmas in Europe.
Strasbourg With Heidelberg & Speyer
- Dates: Dec 5, Dec 9 & Dec 13 (2025)
- Length: 4 nights
- Start/End: Strasbourg (France)
- Fares & Offers: Starts at $1,625 per person, double occupancy
- HERE's more info.
Strasbourg With Rüdesheim & Mainz
- Dates: Dec 1, Dec 5, Dec 9 & Dec 13 (2025)
- Length: 4 nights
- Start/End: Strasbourg (France)
- Fares & Offers: Starts at $1,258 per person, double occupancy
- HERE's more info.
Strasbourg To Cologne
- Dates: Dec 1 & Dec 9 (2025)
- Length: 4 nights
- Start/End: Strasbourg (France) & Cologne (Germany)
- Fares & Offers: Starts at $1,547 per person, double occupancy
- HERE's more info.
Traditions of the Danube: Vienna, Bratislava & Budapest
- Dates: Nov 24, Nov 28, Nov 29, Dec 2, Dec, 3, Dec 6, Dec 7, Dec 10, Dec 11, Dec 14 & Dec 15 (2025)
- Length: 4 nights
- Start/End: Vienna (Austria)
- Fares & Offers: Starts at $1,380 per person, double occupancy
- HERE's more info.
Prague To Berlin
- Dates: Dec 12 (2025)
- Length: 8 nights
- Start/End: Prague (Czech Republic) & Berlin (Germany)
- Fares & Offers: Starts at $2,779 per person, double occupancy
- HERE's more info.
RELATED: 6 Unique CroisiEurope Itineraries To Consider.
CroisiEurope's Winter Offerings
By the way, if you’re thinking of a small-ship cruise in the winter, CroisiEurope offers these popular routes on their 200-passenger MS La Belle de l’Adriatique and 130-passenger MS La Belle des Océans.
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