Trafalgar has opened bookings for 2026 and 2027 Christmas market river cruise itineraries on the Rhine and Danube rivers.
The eight-day Rhine Christmas Markets sails from Basel to Düsseldorf. The eight-day Danube Christmas Markets travels from Budapest to Passau.
Inaugural holiday voyages departed on November 25, 2026. Trafalgar Verity hosted the Rhine route with 128 passengers. Stops included Basel, Strasbourg, Cologne for markets.
Trafalgar Reverie carried the Danube voyage with 128 passengers. Stops featured Budapest, Vienna, Passau. Rates started at 2818 euros per person for Rhine and 2562 euros for Danube based on double occupancy.
Damien O’Connor shared “Trafalgar’s Christmas market river cruises invite travelers to rediscover what the holiday season is truly about: celebrating time with loved ones and creating new, unforgettable memories.”
“For travel advisors, these holiday river cruises offer a unique, immersive holiday experience that combines the festive magic of Europe’s Christmas markets with Trafalgar’s signature hospitality and meaningful connections.”
