Once Upon A Time...

... a magnificent Scenic Space-Ship awaited travellers, inviting them to embark on a journey of dreams through the Christmas markets of Europe. They indulged in every delight without worry and fully immersed themselves in the magic of Christmas with Scenic.

A real-life Christmas Fairytale

Wonderful experiences await you on a Christmas river cruise with Scenic.

German Christmas Markets

From Amsterdam to Nuremberg and everywhere in between, the air is filled with the irresistible scents of grilled bratwurst, roasted almonds, mulled wine, and lebkuchen. See the biggest Christmas tree in the Rhineland in Cologne and dine on Bavarian specialties like soup in bread bowls, raclette and of course roasted chestnuts. Stalls overflow with toys, baubles, handcrafted gifts and decorations, calling you to take a little of your festive adventure home with you.
Christmas tree in front of Vienna's Parliament Building, adorned with colorful lights and ornaments. Christmas tree in front of Vienna's Parliament Building, adorned with colorful lights and ornaments.

Austria & Hungary Christmas Markets

Wander through stalls of exquisite crafts and on certain days, delight in a dance show by a traditional Hungarian folk ensemble. In Austria, Salzburg’s Christkindlmarkt has been enchanting visitors since 1974 with choir concerts and Christmas stories, while Vienna is famed for the most elegant markets of them all, with stylish stalls set against the opulent backdrop of Belvedere palace.

Woman walking through bustling market with Christmas lights. Woman walking through bustling market with Christmas lights.

Your Home From Home

Your Scenic Space-Ship will be transformed into winter wonderland for your festive river cruise. After a magical day exploring the markets, return to the warm embrace of mulled wine or hot chocolate and relax in the lounge or your sumptuous suite. Our crew will be brimming with holiday cheer, with seasonal treats lovingly prepared by the culinary team, joyous shows to get you into the spirit from your Enrichment Manager and a few delightful surprises along the way, organised by your Cruise Director.
Festive Christmas tree adorned with colorful ornaments and twinkling lights onboard our Scenic Space-Ships Festive Christmas tree adorned with colorful ornaments and twinkling lights onboard our Scenic Space-Ships

Embrace the Christmas Cheer

Embark on a magical and nostalgic journey, where festive charm and twinkling lights enchant you. Celebrate New Year's Eve in elegant Vienna or Budapest, making unforgettable memories with new friends. You could even choose to extend the magic with an optional extension in Prague or Switzerland.
Smiling women with elderly couple holding coffee cup. Smiling women with elderly couple holding coffee cup.

Start your Scenic story this Christmas

Amsterdam to Zurich

8 Days

SEASON: 2025

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$4,595*
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$10,245*
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SEASON: 2025

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Soak up the Christmas magic

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Budapest to Paris

18 Days

SEASON: 2025

Christmas Markets with Paris

A festive tradition

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$14,895*
Paris to Budapest

18 Days

SEASON: 2025

Christmas Wonderland with Paris

Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises

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$12,870*
Amsterdam to Budapest

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SEASON: 2024

Christmas & New Year

A festive tradition

Your guide to Europe river cruising

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