Christmas Markets cruising
November & December | 2024 & 2025
Join a Scenic river cruise designed around visits to the fantastic European Christmas markets!
This is a classic 15 day Christmas Markets cruise between Budapest and Amsterdam cruising the mighty Danube, Main & Rhine rivers.
Explore Europe during the holiday season and be immersed in the hive of activity that Christmas markets bring to every town and market square. From charming villages to great cultural centres, you can look forward to the hum and buzz of Christmas, with treats, toys, charms and trinkets of every description. In many places, the delicacies and decorations still honour age-old traditions, bringing new experiences even to the most seasoned travellers.
Cruise aboard a Scenic 5 star space-ship, designed to offer maximum comfort for up to 163 guests. These sleek ships are built to navigate Europe’s rivers with ease, whilst providing abundant space to relax. They provide a more personalised and intimate environment so you can sit back and enjoy the all-inclusive ultra-luxury experience.
DEPARTURES:
2024: 21 & 23 November, 6 December
2025: 23 November, 5 December
The Scenic Difference
- Visits to Christmas Markets along the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers
- 5-star Scenic space-ships with up to 163 guests
- A private Viennese concert at the Palais Liechtenstein
- Discover iconic Dutch windmills in the village of Schermerhorn
- Tailor your journey with a variety of Scenic Freechoice including Active, Moments and Masters & Music activities
- Personalise your trip with 26 included Scenic Freechoice activities
- Enjoy a choice of up to five on board dining experiences
- 41 meals – 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
- Complimentary premium beverages all day, every day*
- Butler service for every suite
- Complimentary full mini-bar restocked daily
- Innovative Salt Therapy Lounge and fitness area
- The freedom of Scenic’s e-bikes – electrically assisted bicycles
- Scenic Cruise Director to guide and assist & expert local guides
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your cruise
- Return airport transfers^
- All tipping and gratuities on board and on shore
Cruise Fares
from $7,895* pp twin share
from $17,190* pp solo
*Price based on 23 November 2025 departure
*In 2025, the itinerary operates in both directions – Budapest to Amsterdam or Amsterdam to Budapest, on select dates.
from $12,100* pp twin share
from $26,400* pp solo
*Price based on 23 November 2025 departure
*In 2025, the itinerary operates in both directions Budapest to Amsterdam & Amsterdam to Budapest on select dates.
Call 1300 766 537 or complete the form below to enquire
European Christmas Markets river cruising
*Your deposit varies by grade of accommodation and is due at the time of reservation. Fares may not combinable with other promotions, are capacity-controlled, subject to availability and may be withdrawn or changed at any time without notice. All fares are subject to the terms and conditions as set out by Cruise Express and its suppliers which may be obtained at the time of booking. All fares and inclusions may be withdrawn at any time. Fares are valid until 30 September 2024 or until sold out. Fares are based on a pay in full fare 10 months prior to departure. If your departure is within 10 months, full payment will be required immediately. Not all cities mentioned in the video on this webpage may be visited. Cruise Express reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions, and to cancel any product or service offered in the event of such error or omission. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance at the time of paying your deposit. Valid for new bookings and not combinable with any other offer. All offers are subject to availability.
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