Scenic and Emerald Cruises have announced their European Christmas market cruises for the 2026/27 season.
The programme will allow guests to visit some of Europe's popular Christmas markets in Germany, Austria, France and Hungary on Scenic's Space-Ships and Emerald Cruises' Star-Ships.
Scenic will operate a 15-day itinerary between Amsterdam and Budapest, with multiple departures throughout November and December 2026. The cruise line will also sail along the Rhine through Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands during the festive season.
Emerald Cruises will operate eight-day Rhine voyages, including stops in Cologne, Strasbourg and Amsterdam throughout the holiday season. It will also offer eight-day Danube itineraries through Hungary, Austria and Germany, with stops in Budapest, Vienna and Passau. Selected departures begin on November 24, 2026.
