CroisiEurope Christmas Markets along the Rhine
4 nights
CroisiEurope's Christmas Markets along the Rhine suits travellers who want a short, French-run cruise with drinks at the bar included, linking Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim and Speyer with Strasbourg in five days. The excursions cost extra, and the UK site shows no fares, so you need to call for a price.
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Follow the ports in sailing order
| Port | Mooring | Christmas market |
|---|---|---|
| Cologne | Guests board in Cologne on day 1, with an optional coach transfer from Strasbourg at extra cost. | Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market |
| Koblenz | Day 2 offers an optional tour of the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and free time at the market. | Koblenz Christmas Market |
| Heidelberg | Speyer, or Mannheim when CroisiEurope swaps the stopDay 4 offers free time in Speyer or an optional coach trip to Heidelberg and its market. | Heidelberg Christmas Market |
| Strasbourg | Day 5 is disembarkation in Strasbourg. | Strasbourg Christkindelsmarik |
Pick a December departure
- 1 Dec to 5 Dec 2026fare not published
- 5 Dec to 9 Dec 2026fare not published
- 9 Dec to 13 Dec 2026fare not published
- 13 Dec to 17 Dec 2026fare not published
Fares are the operator's published lead-in prices for the year shown. Check the cabin grade, any flight and the port charges before you book.
Do the same route by train
Strasbourg to Frankfurt takes 114 minutes on the fastest published train, and Heidelberg is 50 minutes beyond. Rail lets you choose Heidelberg's market without paying for an optional excursion.
CroisiEurope runs this as a port-to-port trip in both directions on MS Mona Lisa and MS Lafayette, with Strasbourg at one end and Cologne at the other. Shore trips are optional: CroisiEurope's UK page prices the Koblenz fortress tour at £52 and the Rudesheim train and music museum at £29 before departure. On 11 October 2026 both ships showed full for 5 to 9 December and the Lafayette was full on 1 December.
CroisiEurope's notes say the company and the captain alone can change the itinerary for safety, and that the Speyer call may move to Mannheim.
Quick answers about CroisiEurope Christmas Markets along the Rhine
Are drinks included on CroisiEurope's Rhine Christmas market cruise?
Yes. CroisiEurope includes drinks with meals and at the bar on board, along with all meals, Wi-Fi and port fees. Shore excursions cost extra.
How long is CroisiEurope's Christmas Markets along the Rhine cruise?
CroisiEurope's Christmas Markets along the Rhine lasts five days, with December 2026 departures on 1, 5, 9 and 13 December between Strasbourg and Cologne.
Which towns does CroisiEurope Christmas Markets along the Rhine stop at?
CroisiEurope Christmas Markets along the Rhine sails the Rhine over 4 nights and calls at Cologne, Koblenz, Heidelberg and Strasbourg, in that order.
When does CroisiEurope Christmas Markets along the Rhine sail in December 2026?
CroisiEurope lists four departures of CroisiEurope Christmas Markets along the Rhine in December 2026, leaving on 1 Dec, 5 Dec, 9 Dec and 13 Dec.