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Christmas and New Year 2023


The magic of holidays over water


Christmas and New Year are one of the best times of the year to travel.


Discover our 2023 and 2024, Christmas markets, Christmas Tour and New Year cruises.


In France, In Europe or worldwide, we will make sure to offer you the most memorable end of the year !

Christmas markets


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Christmas in Alsace and show at the Royal Palace (port-to-port)

STRASBOURG - The Potter Villages - Kirrwiller - STRASBOURG

Go on an adventure in the heart of Alsace! Explore Strasbourg and its Christmas markets for a true dive into Christmas magic. Follow the Potters Trail, land of hills, valleys, forests, and picturesque villages making this journey a unique experience. Do not miss out on a special show by the Royal Palace.

Next departures:  30/11/2025, 01/12/2025
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4 Days
FROM£603
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Santons and Christmas traditions along the canals of Provence In the footsteps of fortresses and authentic villages

Avignon - AIGUES MORTES - ARLES - TARASCON - AVIGNON

Rich in symbols, full of emotions and sensations, Christmas traditions in Provence bring meaning and color to the holiday. From Avignon to Aigues-Mortes, let yourself be enchanted by the magic of Provence. In Aigues-Mortes, discover the fougasse, a traditional delicacy reserved for the holidays; in Arles, dive into the art of santon makers with the creator’s fair, a tribute to this iconic popular craft. Further on, explore the Château de Tarascon, a majestic fortress on the banks of the Rhône, or the perched village of Les Baux-de-Provence with its santon museum and traditional Provençal nativity scene. Don’t miss the Palais des Papes in Avignon, an imposing Gothic fortress, a witness to the religious power of the 14th century.

Next departures:  06/12/2025, 16/12/2025
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5 Days
FROM£864
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Christmas markets in Alsace (port-to-port)

STRASBOURG - The Alsatian Wine Route and Colmar - STRASBOURG

Discover the Alsatian Christmas markets! Deeply rooted in the history of the region, Christmas traditions in Alsace are unique and particularly enchanting. You will be amazed by all that the markets have to offer, with of course the traditional mulled wine, crafts, magical lighting and much more.

Next departures:  05/12/2025, 11/12/2025
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4 Days
FROM£541
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Santons and Christmas traditions along the canals of Provence Following the footsteps of fortresses and authentic villages

AVIGNON - TARASCON - ARLES - AIGUES MORTES - Avignon

Rich in symbols, emotions, and sensations, Christmas traditions in Provence bring meaning and color to the holiday. From Avignon to Aigues-Mortes, let yourself be enchanted by the magic of provincial Christmas markets. The Palace of the Popes in Avignon, an imposing Gothic fortress and a symbol of religious power in the 14th century; Les Baux-de-Provence, whose citadel overlooks natural sites of extraordinary beauty, and its santons museum with its traditional Provençal nativity scene; or Aigues-Mortes, where you can taste fougasse, a treat once reserved for the Christmas season.

Next departures:  01/12/2025, 11/12/2025
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5 Days
FROM£864
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Short Break in Paris (port-to-port cruise)

PARIS - ITS LEGENDARY SITES - OLD MONTMARTRE

"Paris never ceases to amaze us, we think we know it, and then there is another surprise waiting for us around the corner". Paris, eternal, romantic, unusual, creative and modern: discover the city's architectural and cultural heritage. Along the Seine, embark on a unique cruise in the heart of the sublime French capital.

Next departures:  07/11/2025, 11/11/2025
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4 Days
FROM£423
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Christmas cruises


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Christmas in the Bordeaux region (port-to-port cruise)

BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - The Médoc - BLAYE - BORDEAUX - LIBOURNE(4) - Saint-Emilion - BORDEAUX

Embark on a magical cruise through the Gironde. You will be able to celebrate Christmas all along this journey where you will discover the most precious secrets of the region. After a refined Christmas Eve dinner, you have the option to go to mass in Bordeaux. Your stay will also be the opportunity to discover the Grands Crus Wine Route of the Medoc as well as Blaye.

Next departures:  23/12/2025, 23/12/2026
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5 Days
FROM£1021
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Christmas on the romantic Rhine, the enchantment of the Lorelei Rock (port-to-port cruise)

STRASBOURG - BRAUBACH - RÜDESHEIM - SPEYER or WORMS - STRASBOURG

Go on a captivating cruise on the Rhine where you will discover the famous legend of the Lorelei Rock, immersed in the festive and warm atmosphere of a romantic Christmas. There will be magic in the air at Strasbourg's Christmas market, one of the most majestic markets in Europe. Attend the Christmas Mass in Speyer or Worms after a refined Christmas Eve dinner.

Next departures:  22/12/2025
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5 Days
FROM£869
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Christmas in Venice (port-to-port cruise)

VENICE - CHIOGGIA (or surroundings) - VENICE - Burano - Murano - VENICE

Embark on a magical cruise in the heart of Venice to celebrate Christmas. Visit Venice and its famous landmarks such as San Marco Square and the Doge's Palace. You will also have the chance to attend Christmas mass in Venice. Do not miss out on towns with unique architecture such as Padua, stretching around a charming medieval center dotted with small squares and grand palaces.

Next departures:  22/12/2025, 22/12/2026
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5 Days
FROM£921
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Christmas on the romantic Rhine (port-to-port cruise)

STRASBOURG - RÜDESHEIM - BOPPARD - MAINZ - STRASBOURG

Cruise the romantic Rhine Valley this Christmas and discover the famous Christmas market of Strasbourg, one of the biggest in Europe. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the end-of-year celebrations! You can also attend the famous Christmas Mass in Boppard and discover the authentic and traditional cities of Rüdesheim and Mainz.

Next departures:  23/12/2025, 23/12/2026
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4 Days
FROM£784
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Prestigious Christmas Eve in Paris & The Canal Saint-Martin (port to port)

PARIS - The Canal Saint Martin - PARIS and its famous sites - PARIS and the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district - PARIS

When Christmas approaches, Paris has a new face. Its most beautiful monuments are illuminated, decorations cover its streets and shop windows come alive. Embark on an unforgettable Christmas cruise in the heart of the most romantic and magical European capital !

Next departures:  23/12/2025, 22/12/2026
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4 Days
FROM£1268
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New Year Cruises


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New year in Holland and the romantic Rhine (port-to-port cruise)

AMSTERDAM - NIJMEGEN - KREFELD - COLOGNE - KÖNIGSWINTER - RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - STRASBOURG

Celebrate the New Year in a unique way on a romantic Rhine cruise! Discover Amsterdam and its charming canals but also Heidelberg, one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. Do not miss out on Cologne, famous for its cathedral, and one of the most dynamic cities in Germany.

Next departures:  28/12/2025, 28/12/2026
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6 Days
FROM£1367
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New year in the Rhône Valley (port-to-port cruise)

AVIGNON - PORT-SAINT-LOUIS-DU-RHÔNE - ARLES - AVIGNON

Enjoy a unique cruise on the Rhone and celebrate the New Year in Provence! You will have the opportunity to discover Arles and its fascinating heritage going back more than 2,500 years, but also the city of Avignon, capital of the Vaucluse and Côtes du Rhône, city of the Popes, art and museums. Get ready to be charmed away by this surprising cruise!

Next departures:  29/12/2025
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4 Days
FROM£1021
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New Year on The Danube: Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava (port-to-port cruise)

VIENNA - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA

Go on a unique cruise and celebrate the New Year on the majestic Danube! Admire the colorful streets of Bratislava, Vienna or Budapest and their numerous historical, cultural and architectural treasures to be discovered along your journey.

 

Next departures:  28/12/2025, 28/12/2026
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6 Days
FROM£1614
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New Year on the Rhine: The romantic Rhine and its castles (port-to-port cruise)

STRASBOURG - ST GOAR - RÜDESHEIM - MANNHEIM - Heidelberg - SPEYER - STRASBOURG

Embark on a magical cruise along the Rhine and celebrate the New Year in style! You will discover romantic Heidelberg, but also Rüdesheim and its medieval center or Speyer and its majestic Romanesque cathedral.

Next departures:  29/12/2025, 29/12/2026
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4 Days
FROM£860
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Prestigious New Year's Eve in Paris (port to port)

PARIS - The Canal Saint Martin - PARIS and its famous sites - PARIS and the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district - PARIS

Celebrate this New Year on the Seine River, at the heart of the unparalleled French capital! Sailing along the Canal Saint-Martin, the enchanting views and the warm atmosphere of this particular area will surely delight you. Paris welcomes you with open arms for an opportunity to marvel at its most emblematic sites such as the legendary Eiffel Tower, the Trocadero and Tuileries Gardens and the Île Saint-Louis. In the charming district of Saint-Germain-des-Près, immerse yourself in the Paris of yesteryear: elegant, unique, and romantic as ever.

Next departures:  29/12/2025
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4 Days
FROM£1947
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