AmaWaterways is offering early holiday season cruises for 2024 and 2025, giving your clients a chance to explore Europe’s renowned Christmas markets. These markets, known for their festive atmosphere and unique gifts, are a significant draw for visitors worldwide. AmaWaterways’ Taste of Christmas cruises begin in mid-November, allowing clients to experience the markets as they start to open and avoid the peak crowds.
“We are excited to invite our guests to experience the enchanting atmosphere of Europe’s Christmas markets in the most intimate way,” said Kristin Karst, co-founder and executive vice-president at AmaWaterways, in a press statement. “Our Taste of Christmas cruises offer a unique opportunity to be among the first visitors to these magical markets, allowing travelers to savor the festive spirit while discovering local traditions and culinary delights. From the twinkling lights of Vienna to the charming stalls of Nuremberg, we aim to create unforgettable memories that celebrate the joy of the holiday season.”
Plenty to Choose From With AmaWaterways
In 2024, the Blue Danube Discovery Taste of Christmas cruise departs from Budapest on Nov. 16, visiting Austrian ports, including Vienna, and ending in Nuremberg. Your clients can explore the Christmas markets in Vienna and Budapest, enjoy Slovakian specialties in Bratislava, visit Melk Abbey or take a guided bike tour along the river. The Rhine Castles and Swiss Alps Taste of Christmas cruise offers three departures in 2024, starting from Basel and Amsterdam on Nov. 18, with a special wine-focused departure from Amsterdam on Nov. 25. This cruise travels from Lake Lucerne to the Rhine Gorge, featuring visits to Christmas markets in Cologne and Amsterdam.
Additional Taste of Christmas options for 2024 include the Gems of Southeast Europe cruise along the lower Danube from Hungary to Romania and the Rhine & Moselle Splendors cruise from Luxembourg to Basel, Switzerland. For those wishing to visit Europe during the peak of the Christmas market season, AmaWaterways offers various sailings on the Danube, Rhine, Rhone and the waterways of Holland and Belgium. These popular sailings often sell out early, so early booking for 2025 is recommended.
For more information, visit amawaterways.com.
