Riviera Travel has revealed its most extensive programme of festive river cruises for December 2025, encompassing a variety of itineraries designed to enhance holiday experiences.
- The programme includes 37 departures, spanning six unique itineraries on the famous Rhine and Danube rivers.
- Travellers have the option to extend their stay with land packages, a feature introduced due to popular demand from guests and agents.
- Options for the cruises range from five to eight days, and cover Christmas and New Year celebrations, embracing the festive spirit.
- Riviera Travel continues to include all-inclusive pricing, covering meals, flights, and transfers, ensuring a seamless holiday experience.
Riviera Travel has rolled out its largest festive river cruise programme to date, set for December 2025. The highly anticipated schedule offers 37 departures across six distinct itineraries on the Rhine and Danube, appealing to travellers seeking a unique holiday experience. This ambitious programme marks a significant enhancement from previous years, reflecting the growing demand for themed holiday packages.
The exciting itineraries include the five-day “Enchanting Rhine & Yuletide Markets” starting at £999, the six-day “Danube’s Imperial Cities & Yuletide Markets” from £1,199, and the eight-day voyages “Christmas on the Rhine” and “Christmas on the Danube”, both from £2,299. Additionally, for those wishing to ring in the New Year in style, Riviera offers the six-day “New Year on the Rhine” and “New Year on the Danube”, each priced at £1,899, capturing the grandeur and festivities of the season.
Due to the success and positive feedback of previous years, the travel company is continuing with optional extended land stays on selected departures. These include the “Blue Danube” with a Budapest extension, providing a seven-night cruise accompanied by a three-night hotel stay in the historic city, and the “Rhine Cruise to Switzerland” with the Glacier Express extension, pairing a seven-night cruise with a scenic three-night stay in Zermatt. Prices for these extensions start from £539 and £969, respectively.
All itineraries are designed to be comprehensive, offering full-board options that include welcome cocktails, a welcome dinner, and a captain’s dinner, along with flights and transfers, which ensures a hassle-free journey. Will Sarson, Head of Product at Riviera Travel, remarked on the special atmosphere that river cruises offer during the festive period, highlighting the allure of Europe’s cities adorned in seasonal splendour.
In his statement, Sarson pointed out that the extended land stays have garnered substantial interest, encouraging holidaymakers to explore further and indulge in the cultural and historical richness of Europe’s iconic destinations. The company’s strategic decision to maintain an array of itinerary options underscores its commitment to providing tailored travel experiences that resonate with varying preferences.
Riviera Travel’s 2025 festive river cruise programme stands as a testament to its dedication to delivering diverse and enriching holiday experiences.
