Christmas Markets Cruise on the Romantic Rhine

Tour Dates: Dec. 7–15, 2026

Join fellow UW-Whitewater alumni and friends on a European river cruising adventure.

Christmas time in Europe is a very special time of year. Explore the Netherlands, Germany and France as they celebrate this festive season. Discover what makes each port of call unique, roam the cities, and find treasures to take home for your family, friends and for yourself, carefully selected at each Christmas Market! Accomplish all of this while relaxing onboard your floating hotel on the Romantic Rhine, Europe’s longest river. Travel onboard a luxurious Emerald Cruises Star-Ship and discover Europe at the most wonderful time of the year!

Please note that the activity level of this tour is moderate. It is ranked as 3 on a scale of 1-5.

When registering, you should list your roommate on your registration form. Guests traveling as a single are encouraged to sign-up for the Guaranteed Share Program. This program matches you to a same-sex, non-smoking traveler and you avoid the single room upcharge.

Pricing includes complimentary round-trip transfers from many areas in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois to Chicago O'Hare and transfers during the tour.

Download the brochure for the full tour details, pricing and registration form.
Receive FREE AIRFARE and an additional $100 per person savings when booking before March 31, 2025.
Only a $400 deposit is required at this time to reserve your cabin category.