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Christmas River Cruises

Celebrate the festive season on a river cruise through the heart of Europe where so many Christmas traditions began, and enjoy the seasonal cheer on board with fellow guests. Christmas markets usually close a few days before Christmas.

  • Seville and Cadiz at Christmas

    5 Nights - Seville and Back

    Belle De Cadix Belle De Cadix

    A great value short break at Christmas from Seville in Spain through stunning Andalucia to the coast, with optional excursions to Jerez and Cordoba 2018 - Dec

    Jerez Cruise Only
    From £682pp     Fly-Cruise Package
    From £1037pp     View Full Details

  • Venice at Christmas

    4 Nights - Venice and Back

    Michelangelo Michelangelo

    Spend a leisurely Christmas in Venice on this short break with a visit to Chioggia and the chance to visit Padua, Burano and Murano 2018 - Dec

    Venetian lagoon Cruise Only
    From £738pp     Fly-Cruise Package
    From £1128pp     View Full Details

  • Festive Paris

    4 Nights - Paris and Back

    Botticelli Botticelli

    Celebrate the festive season on your floating hotel from Paris through scenic Normandy to the historic towns of Rouen and Honfleur 2018 - Dec

    Notre Dame Cruise Only
    From £779pp     Fly-Cruise Package
    From £1079pp     View Full Details

  • Christmas on the Danube

    7 Nights - Nuremberg to Budapest

    AmaLea Choice of Ships

    Soak up the atmosphere of the festive season and visit some of the best Christmas markets in Germany, Austria and Hungary. Includes guided excursions and drinks with meals 2018 - Nov, Dec 2019 - Nov, Dec Exclusive savings of up to £400pp on 2019 departures!

    Nuremburg Christmas Market Cruise Only
    From £1090pp     Fly-Cruise Package
    From £1390pp     View Full Details

  • Three Capitals at Christmas

    5 Nights - Vienna and Back

    Vivaldi Vivaldi

    Visit the colourful Christmas markets in the historic capital cities of Budapest and Bratislava on this fascinating festive itinerary from Vienna 2018 - Dec

    Bratislava Castle Cruise Only
    From £1117pp     Fly-Cruise Package
    From £1415pp     View Full Details

  • Christmas on the Rhine

    7 Nights - Amsterdam to Basel

    AmaKristina Choice of Ships

    This Christmas markets cruise along the Rhine is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit, with visits to traditional Christmas markets and beautifully illuminated towns. Includes guided shore excursions and complimentary drinks with lunch and dinner 2018 - Nov, Dec 2019 - Nov, Dec Exclusive savings of up to £400pp on 2019 departures!

    Cologne Cruise Only
    From £1820pp     Fly-Cruise Package
    From £2120pp     View Full Details

  • Christmas Markets on the Danube

    7 Nights - Budapest to Vilshofen

    AmaLea Choice of Ships

    Enjoy the magic of the festive season on this River Danube cruise through Germany, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia, calling at iconic capital cities and enchanting Christmas markets. Includes guided shore excursions and complimentary drinks with lunch and dinner 2019 - Nov, Dec Exclusive savings of up to £400pp on 2019 departures!

    Budapest Cruise Only
    From £1910pp     Fly-Cruise Package
    From £2210pp     View Full Details

  • Paris and the Seine Festive Markets

    7 Nights - Paris and Back

    Joie de Vivre Joie de Vivre

    Explore magical Christmas Markets and sample seasonal delights on this festive holiday from Paris along the beautiful River Seine. Includes guided excursions, unlimited complimentary drinks and gratuities 2018 - Dec 2019 - Dec Save up to 10% on 2019 departures!

    Christmas cookies Fly Cruise Package
    From £2249pp     View Full Details

  • Rhine Festive Markets

    7 Nights - Basel to Cologne

    SS Antoinette SS Antoinette

    Celebrate the festive season visiting the Christmas markets in the fairytale towns and cities along the Rhine where many Christmas traditions are said to have begun. Includes guided excursions, unlimited complimentary drinks and gratuities 2018 - Nov, Dec 2019 - Nov, Dec Save up to 10% on 2019 departures!

    Strasbourg Christmas Market Fly Cruise Package
    From £2339pp     View Full Details

  • Magnificent Europe

    14 Nights - Amsterdam to Budapest

    AmaBella Choice of Ships

    An all-inclusive, luxury cruise through five magnificent countries along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, with exclusive signature experiences, guided excursions, home pick-up service and travel from the UK 2018 - Oct, Nov, Dec 2019 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec Save up to £2300pp on 2019 departures PLUS exclusive £50pp discount!

    Cologne Fly Cruise Package
    From £2545pp     View Full Details

  • Hidden Wonders of Myanmar

    16 Nights - Yangon to Mandalay

    Samatha Samatha

    Discover the ornate temples and pagodas of Burma on this unique, all-inclusive cruise along the magnificent Irrawaddy River on brand new ship, Samatha. Includes travel package from the UK, Freedom of Choice Touring and exclusive Signature Experiences 2018 - Oct, Nov, Dec 2019 - Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov 2020 - Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr FREE Economy or Premium Economy flights - save £1600 per couple!

    Burmese fisherman Fly Cruise Package
    From £5395pp     View Full Details

  • Luxury Central America Christmas Cruise

    20 Nights - Miami to Los Angeles

    Seven Seas Navigator Seven Seas Navigator

    This exclusive luxury cruise explores glamorous Acapulco in Mexico, historic Cartagena in Colombia and idyllic Puntarenas in Costa Rica, with an exciting transit of the Panama Canal. Includes hotel stays in Miami and Los Angeles, return flights from the UK, private overseas transfers and unlimited shore excursions 2018 - Dec Exclusive Blue Water Package with 1-night Miami hotel stay and 2-night Los Angeles hotel stay!

    Costa Rica Fly Cruise Package
    From £5895pp     View Full Details

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  • Jewels of the Rhine

  • Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, Rhine Gorge
  • 7 Nights, Fly Cruise from £1470pp
  • Save up to £1650 per couple PLUS book a balcony suite for free drinks package or OBC!

  • Delightful Danube

  • Nuremberg
  • 8 Nights, Fly Cruise from £1295pp
  • Save up to 50% on 2019 departures!

  • Chateaux and Wine of Bordeaux

  • Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux
  • 7 Nights, Fly Cruise from £1795pp
  • Save £500pp PLUS free gratuities and Silver Spirits Beverage Package on 2019 departures!

  • "It all went like clockwork, we were looked after splendidly at every stage."
    PH, Mekong

    "Our next cruise will be on the Rhine and we'll be booking with Blue Water."
    SE, River Danube

    "Friendly, helpful and excellent service from Michelle."
    MC, River Danube

    "Your service through Fay in particular made all the arrangements hassle free."
    JA, River Rhone

    "What a refreshing change to deal with such friendly and helpful people."
    KE, River Seine

    "It is always a pleasure to deal with the Blue Water Holidays team."
    PH, River Rhone

    "This is the second time that we have booked with you."
    SG, Adriatic

    "I've booked through you several times and always had exemplary service! "
    LW, Northern Lights

    "Kate was very efficient organising last minute changes of excursions."
    JM, Norwegian Fjords

    "Your staff went out of their way to be helpful and answer all our queries."
    LA, Scottish Highlands

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