However, those aren't the only cruises that can take you to Europe's holiday markets, as I learned this past Christmas. Inspired by the Viking river cruise on the Danube I took last year ...

Instead of driving across Europe, fending for hotel rooms and restaurant tables, relax on a weeklong river cruise. You'll visit several countries and at least a dozen festive Christmas markets and ...

Uncover the hidden gem of river cruising with a fall or winter AmaWaterways cruise full of fun and unique seasonal events and ...

The culinary itineraries include “Gastronomy of the Danube” cruise exploring ports in Hungary, Slovakia and Austria, with 15 ...

Viking has launched its 2025 European river season, with its fleet of Viking Longships setting sail along Europe’s waterways, ...

The Gastronomy of the Rhine & Moselle itinerary cruises through Germany, where guests will indulge in tastings at Bernkastel ...

Riviera Travel has expanded its 2026 offerings with a new festive river cruise and three new themed itineraries. "For four ...

There’s no mistaking the twinkling lights and aromatic scent of glühwein that signals the start of Christmas market season.

Or, opt for a holiday river cruise to visit magical Christmas markets around Europe. In 2025, AmaWaterways will offer four Soulful Experiences Black history-themed itineraries. What to expect ...

European river cruises tend to set sail all year round, spanning key seasonal events from Christmas markets to wine harvests, spring gardens in bloom and more. Because vessels are smaller ...