CroisiEurope Winter Magic along the Elbe
4 nights
CroisiEurope's Winter Magic along the Elbe suits travellers who want a short paddlewheel cruise out of Prague with a day at Dresden's markets. The ship only reaches Melnik, so Dresden is an optional coach day, and the UK site shows no fares.
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Follow the ports in sailing order
| Port | Mooring | Christmas market |
|---|---|---|
| Prague | Guests board in Prague at 18:00 on day 1 and spend day 2 in the city, with optional tours of the castle district and Stare Mesto. | Prague Old Town Square Christmas Market |
| Dresden | Day 4 is an optional full-day coach excursion from Melnik to Dresden and its old-town markets while the ship sails back to Prague. | None on file |
Pick a December departure
- 3 Dec to 7 Dec 2026fare not published
- 7 Dec to 11 Dec 2026fare not published
- 11 Dec to 15 Dec 2026fare not published
- 15 Dec to 19 Dec 2026fare not published
- 19 Dec to 23 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
Prague to Dresden takes 131 minutes on the fastest published train, which beats the coach excursion for a day at the Striezelmarkt and lets you stay into the evening.
MS Elbe Princesse is a paddlewheel boat built for the shallow Elbe, and this loop runs Prague to Melnik and back with Nelahozeves Castle on the way. Dresden comes as a full-day coach excursion with lunch, and the ship meets you back in Prague. The Elbe's winter levels decide how far any ship can sail, and CroisiEurope says only the company and the captain can change the route. Melnik has no town page on this site yet.
Quick answers about CroisiEurope Winter Magic along the Elbe
Is there a Christmas market cruise from Prague?
CroisiEurope's Winter Magic along the Elbe is a five-day round trip from Prague on MS Elbe Princesse, with departures every four days from 3 to 19 December 2026.
Does CroisiEurope's Elbe Christmas cruise sail to Dresden?
No. The ship sails from Prague to Melnik, and Dresden is an optional full-day coach excursion while the ship returns to Prague.
Which towns does CroisiEurope Winter Magic along the Elbe stop at?
CroisiEurope Winter Magic along the Elbe sails the Elbe over 4 nights and calls at Prague and Dresden, in that order.