The sweet spot for choice
2027
Choose the trip—not just what is left.
Compare dates, ships, cabin locations, and pre- or post-cruise stays while the planning window is wider.
Explore 2027 cruises2026 availability · 2027 & 2028 planning
Europe is magical at Christmas.Let’s find the journey that fits you.
Find a last-minute 2026 sailing or plan ahead for 2027 and 2028—with a real Vacation Planning Company advisor.
Latest check: October 11, 2026
2026 Christmas travel is still possible.
Start with recently checked sailings. We’ll reconfirm the cabin, fare, and best offer for your dates.
Cabin choices seen
11 Christmas itineraries
Viking, AmaWaterways, and Avalon, plus limited Uniworld space.
See the sailingsViking · through Oct. 31
Select free international airfare
Air offers vary by sailing. The $25 deposit offer is for eligible 2027 and later departures, not 2026.
See the Viking offerAmaWaterways military offer
$250 per eligible traveler
Or select 2-for-1 fares. Eligibility and offer rules apply.
Check military savingsNot traveling this December?
Choose your next Christmas.
More lead time means more freedom to compare rivers, departure dates, cabins, and the extra nights that make the trip yours.
Explore the rivers and cruise linesDream ahead
2028
Give the bigger journey room to take shape.
Start with the experience you want, compare published options, and let us keep watch as more choices and offers appear.
Explore 2028 cruisesStart with the guides
Find your kind of Christmas.
Not every market feels the same. Explore the places, the food, and the small details that make a trip worth taking.
The Rhine
Castles, Alsace & market towns
Find the markets worth your time, from Cologne's different neighborhoods to Strasbourg's food and traditions.
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The Danube
Grand capitals & local traditions
Compare Vienna, Budapest, and Bavaria. See what makes each stop different—and what we'd look for there.
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The practical guide
Make the most of your market time
Food, mulled wine, mug deposits, evening visits, and the questions to ask before choosing a sailing.
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Let’s narrow it down.
Tell us what you are considering. We’ll compare the options and answer the questions that matter.
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