Public Tours – Trip Details
Christmas Markets Cruise on the Romantic Rhine featuring the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland

Destination:
Dates:
November 30, 2026 – December 8, 2026
Costs (Per Person):
Tour Includes:
Seven night cruise aboard an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, 20 meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners), first-class service by an English-speaking crew, Cruise Director on board the ship, personal listening devices for shore excursions, complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks with all lunches and dinners on board, Onboard Activity Manager, complimentary WiFi on board, all gratuities, complimentary bikes onboard for use ashore if you choose. Please see the flyer for day-by-day itinerary.
Reservation & Payment Info:
Prices vary by deck on the ship and cabin choice (see back of flyer). FREE AIRFARE if trip is booked by April 30, 2025 as well as $200.00 savings off the price per person if booked by April 30, 2025. After that date add $1650.00 per person for round trip airfare from Syracuse, NY. Call to inquire about air from your local departure city.
Deposit: $400.00 per person within five business days of making reservation. Deposit is Non-refundable unless you have purchased the optional Traveler Protection Plan (TPP) offered through Mayflower Cruises and Tours. The cost of the TPP varies depending on tour cost (so it will depend on your cabin category). TPP is $499.00 per person if cruise cost is up to $5000.00. TPP is $569.00 if cruise cost is $5001.00 or more. The TPP can only be purchased at the time of deposit. If not purchasing the optional Traveler Protection Plan, we do strongly advise and encourage the purchase of insurance from the source of your choosing. You may want to consider Allianz Global and you can find their information on this website.
Balance: Due to Tours By Design by mid-August 2026. Preferred method of payments is by check or money order payable to Tours By Design. Credit card payments may also be accepted
Passport: Traveler must provide a copy of passport two weeks after booking. Expiration date of passport must be at least 6 months after return date of the tour.
There are a variety of cabin/stateroom categories aboard the Emerald Cruise ship. Prices of this tour for Twin Occupancy range from $4015.00 to $6965.00 per person depending on your choice. Options are found on the last page of the tour flyer. Availability can change at any time.
Contact Information:
Tours By Design: 315-831-3052