Cruise Blog

Christmas markets are one of the best bits of winter in Europe. Twinkling lights, wooden huts, the smell of spices in the air and a cup of something hot in your hands… it’s an instant mood-lifter, even when it is absolutely freezing. Whether you are flying in for a weekend, tagging a market visit onto a river cruise, or building a longer winter getaway, some cities just do Christmas better than others. Here are five of the top European Christmas markets worth travelling for,

Sailing into Budapest is a bit of river‑cruise magic. Parliament glows, bridges sparkle, and the city is easy to explore on your own....