Classic Christmas Markets
About This Cruise
Discover villages with fairytale houses and a friendly, festive atmosphere. Share traditional holiday goodies with the people who made them. Watch as modern children abandon their usual electronics and discover the enchantment of hand-carved wooden toys, as scents of cinnamon and roasting nuts fill the air.
Sail through Christmas country, trying Frankfurt's famous apple cider and Nuremberg's gingerbread. Throughout, cozy up to steaming mugs of glühwein (warm spiced wine) and do as the locals do by collecting different mugs from each stall and town you visit. Embrace the holiday spirit in Germany, the land where many Christmas traditions began, and find the magic of the season in the smiles that you meet along the way.
Please note that most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
Type
River, Luxury
Ship
S.S. Elisabeth
Departure Date
25 November 2026
Cruise Line
UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises
Duration
7 Nights
Select Your Cabin Type
Call Us at 01 6874149Overview
Discover villages with fairytale houses and a friendly, festive atmosphere. Share traditional holiday goodies with the people who made them. Watch as modern children abandon their usual electronics and discover the enchantment of hand-carved wooden toys, as scents of cinnamon and roasting nuts fill the air.
Sail through Christmas country, trying Frankfurt's famous apple cider and Nuremberg's gingerbread. Throughout, cozy up to steaming mugs of glühwein (warm spiced wine) and do as the locals do by collecting different mugs from each stall and town you visit. Embrace the holiday spirit in Germany, the land where many Christmas traditions began, and find the magic of the season in the smiles that you meet along the way.
Please note that most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
Royal Suite
Luxurious riverview suite (506 sq ft - 47 sq m) with a spacious living room
King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, walk-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center
Large bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, double sink vanity, and rain shower
Additional amenities and service include: in-suite butler service; packing and unpacking assistance; in-room breakfast; daily fruit and cookie plate, and an elegant evening snack; espresso machine and fine teas; fully stocked mini bar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoe shine; and free laundry service
Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship
Suite
Luxurious riverview suite (253 sq ft - 23.5 sq m)
King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center
Large bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, double sink vanity, and rain shower
Additional amenities and services include in-suite butler service, packing and unpacking assistance, in-room breakfast, daily fruit and cookie plate and an elegant evening snack, espresso machine and fine teas, fully stocked mini bar, bottle of wine upon request, shoeshine, and free laundry service
Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship
Signature French Balcony
Luxurious riverview stateroom (253 sq ft - 23.5 sq m). *Please note that stateroom 202 is 237 sq ft (22 sq m), 16 sq ft smaller than the other Signature French Balcony staterooms
King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center
Bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, rain shower, comfortable bathrobes, and slippers
Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship
Signature French Balcony (202)
Luxurious riverview stateroom (237 sq ft, 22 sq m; stateroom is 16 sq ft, 1.5 sq m smaller than the other Signature French Balcony staterooms)
King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center
Bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, rain shower, comfortable bathrobes, and slippers
Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship
Deluxe French Balcony
Luxurious riverview stateroom (188 sq ft - 17.5 sq m)
King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center
Bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, rain shower, comfortable bathrobes, and slippers
Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship
French Balcony
Luxurious riverview stateroom (188 sq ft - 17.5 sq m)
King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center
Bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, rain shower, comfortable bathrobes, and slippers
Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship
Restaurant
The Restaurant can be found on the Cologne Deck.
Vintage Room
The Vintage Room can be found on the Basel Deck.
Bistro
The Bistro can be found on the Basel Deck.
Pantry
The Pantry can be found on the Cologne Deck.
Lounge
The Lounge can be found on the Basel Deck.
Vista Bar and Sun Deck
Vista Bar can be found on the Sun Deck.
Lobby
The Lobby can be found on the Cologne Deck.
Fitness Centre
The Fitness Centre can be found on the Amsterdam Deck.
Swimming Pool
The Swimming Pool can be found on the Basel Deck.
Special Generation Amenities
- Exciting shore excursions tailor-made for families and hosted by local experts
- Kid-friendly menus for each meal and unlimited beverages onboard
- Young Travellers’ Table, a special dining table reserved on certain nights just for our younger guests and Family Hosts
- Onboard activities just for kids, such as cooking classes and dessert-making with the ship’s chef and pastry chef
- Hands-on craft workshops tailored to the destinations you visit
- Young travellers’ lounge and game room, complete with PlayStation, games, movies and local treats
- Two dedicated Family Hosts to oversee all activities for Junior Cruisers (ages 4 to 12 years) and Teen Cruisers (ages 13 to 17 years)
- Opportunities to “Live the Lingo” and learn words and phrases in other languages from our Family Hosts
- Kids-only movie nights, where kids can enjoy popcorn-fueled screenings of family-friendly films along with their new onboard friends and Family Hosts
- A special VIP ship tour with the Captain or Hotel Manager
- Complimentary bicycles, helmets and Nordic walking sticks for use onshore
- Young travellers will receive special surprise pillow gifts for each night of the cruise
- Convenient departures scheduled during summer and winter breaks