Riviera Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets
4 nights
Riviera's Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets suits travellers who want a short five-day taste of Rhine markets with drinks included, sailing a loop from Cologne. With only Cologne, Rudesheim and Bonn on the route, a rail trip from Cologne covers most of the same markets for less.
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Follow the ports in sailing order
| Port | Mooring | Christmas market |
|---|---|---|
| Cologne | Guests board in Cologne on day 1 and return on day 4 for a guided walk and free time at the markets. | Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market |
| Bonn | Day 3 is a guided tour of Bonn and free time at its market, which you can revisit in the evening. | Bonn Christmas Market |
Pick a December departure
- 2 Dec to 6 Dec 2026fare not published
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- 16 Dec to 20 Dec 2026fare not published
- 17 Dec to 21 Dec 2026fare not published
- 20 Dec to 24 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
Cologne to Bonn takes 20 minutes on Deutsche Bahn's published fastest train, so the market half of this cruise is an easy day trip by rail. The cruise adds the Rhine Gorge twice and an afternoon in Rudesheim.
The ship sails the Rhine Gorge to Rudesheim on day 2, back through the gorge to Bonn on day 3 and home to Cologne on day 4. Riviera runs eleven December 2026 departures on three ships. This site lists no prices because Riviera's UK pages redirected to its US site, which quotes in US dollars only.
Quick answers about Riviera Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets
What is the shortest Rhine Christmas market cruise from Cologne?
Riviera Travel's Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets is a five-day round trip from Cologne, calling at Rudesheim and Bonn, with eleven departures from 2 to 20 December 2026.
Are drinks included on Riviera's Rhine Christmas cruise?
Yes. Riviera includes an all-inclusive drinks package, full board, Wi-Fi and five guided experiences on Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets.
Which towns does Riviera Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets stop at?
Riviera Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets sails the Rhine over 4 nights and calls at Cologne and Bonn, in that order.
When does Riviera Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets sail in December 2026?
Riviera Travel lists eleven departures of Riviera Enchanting Rhine and Yuletide Markets in December 2026, leaving on 2 Dec, 6 Dec, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 10 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 16 Dec, 17 Dec and 20 Dec.