8 Days Christmas on the Rhine River Cruise - MS Emily Bronte
Duration:
7 Nights
From €2,949pp
22 - 29 December 2026
Get ready to embark on a delightful journey through serene villages and riverside towns aglow with festive twinkling lights.
Day 1 - Arrival in Cologne
Travel to Cologne and transfer to your ship.
Day 2 - Koblenz
Relax with a morning of sailing and after lunch explore the historic city of Koblenz. Tonight enjoy a Rhenish folklore show on board.
Day 3 - Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim
Enjoy a highlight of our cruise, passage through the magnificent Rhine Gorge, on our way to the Rhine wine town of Rüdesheim.
Day 4 - Speyer on Christmas Eve
Relax this morning as the ship gently cruises to Speyer, where you'll see its Imperial cathedral.
Day 5 - Strasbourg on Christmas Day
Awake in Strasbourg where we explore the charming old town on our guided tour and enjoy a Christmas Day Gala dinner this evening.
Day 6 - Boppard on Boxing Day
Marvel at the Rhine Gorge again this morning en route to Boppard. After this afternoon's tour enjoy a violin duo performance on board this evening.
Day 7 - Cologne
Make the most of the ship's five-star facilities during our final morning sailing. Our voyage ends in Cologne, where we enjoy a guided tour.
Day 8 - Return home
Say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
5* MS Emily Brontë
Overview
Inside, the ship feels light and spacious, making it easy to settle in from day one. There’s a comfortable lounge - the ideal spot for a pre-dinner drink (or post-excursion pause), a bar that naturally becomes the social heart of the ship, and a restaurant where meals invite you to sit back, stay a while and enjoy a taste of the local flavours.
There’s a 24-hour reception too, so help is always close at hand - whether you need a helping hand or just want to know what’s coming up next. And our fitness area is available for anyone keen to keep moving between shore visits.
Up on the sun deck, you’ll find the best views on board. With a mix of seating and loungers, it’s a favourite spot as the ship glides past vineyards, villages and riverside towns.
Thoughtfully designed around everyday comfort, MS Emily Brontë offers a relaxed, welcoming and easy way to experience life on the water.
Highlights
- Discover the historic city of Koblenz through its patchwork of cobbled streets and wander the promenade of Boppard on our guided tours.
- Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim, the perfect chocolate box setting for a Christmas atmosphere.
- Explore the historic city of Speyer with its breathtaking Imperial Cathedral and the charming old town of Strasbourg, visiting the Petite France quarter, the famous covered bridged, the Notre-Dame Cathedral and The Great Christmas Tree.
- Visit Cologne, where Christmas creates an unforgettable atmosphere through the streets.
- Enjoy Glühwein and Stollen, an excellent Christmas Gala dinner, a violin duo performance and a Rhenish folklore show on board our festively decorated ship.

- Free all-inclusive drinks package
- 7 nights on board a five-star ship
- Full board with Christmas Gala dinner
- 10 included experiences
- Return flights & transfers
- All port charges
- All additional taxes
- Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
- Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Cruise Host
- Free Wi-Fi
- Checked luggage
Prices are based on 2 people sharing*
Prices are correct as of 24 September 2026. Subject to availability & change*









