by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 2:15 PM ET, Mon August 17, 2026
Riverside Luxury Cruises is inviting travelers to spend the holidays on a European river cruise.
The company still has space aboard Riverside Mozart for select 2026 holiday sailings, giving travelers the opportunity to spend Christmas, New Year's or both cruising the Danube through the heart of Europe.
This year's itinerary places guests in Passau, Germany, for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, where the city's historic Old Town and beloved Christmas market provide a festive backdrop for the holiday.
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day will be spent in Vienna, Austria, allowing guests to welcome 2027 in one of Europe's most celebrated cultural capitals.
Limited availability remains on the following Riverside Mozart sailings round trip from Vienna: the eight-night Danube Advent Delights with Christmas in Germany from December 20 to 28, 2026, with pricing starting at $5,541 per person, double; 13-night Danube Christmas in Germany and New Years’ in Austria from December 20, 2026, to January 2, 2027, starting at $9,004 per person, double; and the five-night Danube Auld Lang Syne from December 28, 2026, to January 2, 2027, starting at $3,848 per person, double.
As the largest all-suite river ship on the Danube, Riverside Mozart gives guests room to truly settle in during the holidays. Guests enjoy spacious suites with king-size beds, five dining venues, a full-service spa featuring jacuzzi and saunas, expansive public spaces and one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios in European river cruising.
Whether returning from an afternoon exploring Christmas markets or enjoying a quiet evening onboard with family, guests have the space and service to truly unwind during one of the busiest times of the year.
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