Avalon Expands 2026 Christmas Market Sailings With Seven New River Cruise Departures
by Marsha Mowers
Avalon Waterways has announced the addition of seven new Christmas Market cruise departures for 2026, representing a 15% increase in festive season capacity and the company’s largest-ever lineup of holiday sailings.
Avalon’s Christmas Market itineraries continue to be among the company’s fastest-selling products, as travellers look to experience the charm of Europe’s winter wonderlands. The 2026 program features 19 Christmas Market itineraries, ranging from 5 to 17 days, with opportunities to extend the experience in destinations such as Prague, Lucerne and Budapest.
“Every holiday season, our guests step into a living snow globe – complete with sparkling lights, steaming mugs of mulled wine and centuries of Christmas tradition,” said Pam Hoffee, President, Avalon Waterways. “Expanding our Christmas Market offerings for 2026 means more cruisers can join the magic – Avalon-style.”
With the expanded program, Avalon’s 2026 festive fleet now offers more than 40 departures along the Danube, Rhine and Main Rivers. Travellers can discover Germany’s iconic markets, Austria’s storybook squares and Central Europe’s most enchanting towns aboard Avalon’s award-winning Suite Ships.
For a limited time, travellers can take advantage of savings of up to $1,000 per person on select Christmas Market cruises.
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