Christmas Market River Cruise 2027
Next year’s season is already taking shape.
Get Free Christmas Market Cruise QuotesPlanning ahead is the secret to the best Christmas market river cruise. The 2027 season is already taking shape.
How 2027 Lines Up
In 2027 the first Sunday of Advent is November 28, and Christmas Eve falls on a Friday. Nuremberg has already announced its 2027 market dates: November 26 to December 24. That gives a full four weeks of markets, and sailings will run from the last days of November until just before Christmas, with a few festive departures over Christmas and New Year.
Why Book a 2027 Christmas Market River Cruise Early
- Choice of week. The first and last weekends are the most requested.
- Choice of cabin. Balcony and suite categories on Christmas sailings sell out first.
- Group space. If friends or family are joining, early booking keeps everyone on the same ship.
- Offers. Early-booking deals and Wave Season promotions are common for the following winter.
Choosing Your 2027 Sailing
Decide first between the Rhine, the Main and the Danube — our best Christmas market river cruises page helps. Then choose the week: early December is a little quieter, mid-December is the most festive, and the last week before Christmas brings the busiest markets. Most major river lines, including Viking, AmaWaterways, Avalon, Uniworld and Scenic, schedule Christmas market sailings; our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise will compare them for you.
Christmas Market River Cruise 2027: Questions
When does the 2027 Christmas market season start?
The first Sunday of Advent in 2027 is November 28. Nuremberg’s market has announced dates of November 26 to December 24, 2027, and other markets open around the same time.
When should I book a Christmas market river cruise for 2027?
Now is not too early. Lines release the next year’s Christmas sailings many months ahead, and the best cabins on the most popular weeks go first. Wave Season, from January to March, often brings offers too.
Christmas and New Year Sailings in 2027
Christmas Day 2027 falls on a Saturday. A small number of festive sailings cover Christmas itself, with celebrations on board as most markets close on Christmas Eve. Others run between Christmas and New Year, often on the Danube, where Vienna and Budapest keep a holiday atmosphere going: Vienna’s old town hosts a New Year’s Eve trail of stages and stalls, and Budapest marks the night with celebrations along the river. These departures suit travelers who want the season without the pre-Christmas rush, and they tend to be very popular with families on school breaks.
One more planning note for 2027: if you want a balcony to watch the lit towns slip past on winter evenings, book that category first, because it is the one most requested for Christmas sailings.
Plan Your 2027 Christmas Market River Cruise
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