There’s no mistaking the twinkling lights and aromatic scent of glühwein that signals the start of Christmas market season.

Viking has launched its 2025 European river season, with its fleet of Viking Longships setting sail along Europe’s waterways, ...

TPG headed to Europe for some Christmas market magic but swapped the river cruise for an ocean-going ship. We found there’s ...

A range of cruise brands offer Christmas sailings ... or go inland for a celebration on one of Europe’s grand rivers. There is also the chance to visit Christmas markets and see how the rest ...

The winter Christmas cruise also requires cold-weather clothing, which is bulkier to pack. I wish I had known what to pack ...

Instead of driving across Europe, fending for hotel rooms and restaurant tables, relax on a weeklong river cruise. You'll visit several countries and at least a dozen festive Christmas markets and ...

The Christmas cruises pave the way for guests tasting yuletide treats and regional eats while browsing stalls of handcrafted gifts in some of Europe's most celebrated holiday markets. Board Royal ...

European river cruises tend to set sail all year round, spanning key seasonal events from Christmas markets to wine harvests, spring gardens in bloom and more. Because vessels are smaller ...

HallmarkGetty Hallmark Channel is offering fans another chance to take part in its brand new immersive Christmas Cruise experience. Due to overwhelming demand, the network has added a second ...

Here’s a surefire way to boost your Christmas cheer this season: Sit down to a Christmas Eve feast in Venice, or ride in a horse-drawn carriage through Manhattan’s Central Park. End-of-year ...