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Scenic, Emerald Add Holiday Cruises Along Rhine and Danube

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises & Tours have released a collection of Christmas Market river cruise itineraries for the 2026 and 2027 holiday seasons, sailing along the Rhine, Danube and Main rivers in Europe.

“River cruising provides the perfect way to experience multiple markets and destinations in one seamless journey, allowing travelers to fully immerse themselves in the magic, culture and traditions that make Christmas in Europe so unforgettable,” said Ken Muskat, president of Scenic Group USA and LATAM, in a press statement.

Many of Europe’s holiday customs date back centuries and originated in Germany, Austria, France and Hungary. Guests sailing this season can experience those traditions firsthand while visiting some of the continent’s most celebrated Christmas markets. Along the way, travelers can browse handcrafted ornaments beneath Cologne Cathedral, sip mulled wine in Vienna’s festive squares and visit Strasbourg’s Christkindelsmarik, one of Europe’s oldest Christmas markets. Riverside villages along each route are decorated with holiday lights.

Scenic sailings operate aboard the line’s ultra-luxury Space-Ships, while Emerald Cruises sails aboard its contemporary Star-Ships.

Featured itineraries include:

  • Scenic Christmas Markets, a 15-day sailing between Amsterdam and Budapest, with multiple departures in November and December 2026 and 2027. The route follows the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers and stops at a collection of iconic Christmas markets and holiday traditions.
  • Scenic Rhine Christmas Markets, with select departures in December 2026 and 2027, sails the Rhine River through Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands, stopping at Christmas markets set among fairytale villages and historic cities.
  • Emerald Cruises Christmas Markets on the Rhine, an 8-day sailing offered throughout the 2026 and 2027 holiday season, stops in Cologne, Strasbourg and Amsterdam.
  • Emerald Cruises Christmas Markets on the Danube, an 8-day sailing through Hungary, Austria and Germany, stops in Budapest, Vienna and Passau. Select departures begin Nov. 24, 2026.
  • Beyond the markets, guests on both lines can expect views of snow-dusted castles, festive onboard celebrations, locally inspired cuisine and included excursions throughout each sailing.

    For more information, visit scenic.cruises.

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