CroisiEurope · MS Elbe Princesse

Winter magic along the Elbe aboard a paddlewheel boat

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£799 pp

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Ship: MS Elbe Princesse
Length: 4 nights
Sailings: 5 dates
Dining: All Inclusive
Flights from: London Stansted, London Luton, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol

In the price

What's included

Return Flights from the UK to Prague
Airport tax
4 nights of accommodation aboard the MS Elbe Princesse.
All meals on board.
Drinks included with meals and at the onboard bar.
Refined French cuisine.
Welcome cocktail on arrival.
Special gala dinner and evening entertainment.
Onboard Christmas activities and festive entertainment.
Christmas concert and presentation on Czech Christmas traditions.
Free onboard Wi-Fi.
Headsets for excursions.
Official welcome from the captain and crew.
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance.
All port fees.

Not included

Travel insurance
Shore excursions
Personal expenses

Step one

Choose your sailing

It's a fly-cruise, so the price moves with the airport you fly from — and the cheapest airport isn't the same one every week. Choose your airport, then a date.

Flying from

Sailings flying from London Stansted

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Nights

Ship

Per person

Best price Thu 3 Dec returns Mon 7 Dec 2026 4 nights MS Elbe Princesse £799 per person Call to book › Call 0208 183 0518

Mon 7 Dec returns Fri 11 Dec 2026 4 nights MS Elbe Princesse £799 per person Call to book › Call 0208 183 0518

Fri 11 Dec returns Tue 15 Dec 2026 4 nights MS Elbe Princesse £799 per person Call to book › Call 0208 183 0518

Tue 15 Dec returns Sat 19 Dec 2026 4 nights MS Elbe Princesse £799 per person Call to book › Call 0208 183 0518

Sat 19 Dec returns Wed 23 Dec 2026 4 nights MS Elbe Princesse £899 per person £50 less from EDI Call to book › Call 0208 183 0518

Your route

Day by day

Day 1

Prague – Embarkation

Arrive in Prague and board the MS Elbe Princesse at 6:00 pm. Meet the crew over a welcome cocktail before enjoying dinner on board. In the evening, join an optional stroll through Prague's beautifully illuminated festive streets. Overnight: On board the MS Elbe Princesse.
Day 2

Prague – Christmas Markets

Discover Prague's historic charm with an optional guided visit to the Castle District. After lunch on board, explore the historic Old Town and enjoy free time to browse the city's enchanting Christmas markets. In the evening, enjoy a festive concert on board. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. Overnight: On board the MS Elbe Princesse.
Day 3

Prague – Melnik

Enjoy a leisurely morning sailing towards Melnik, where the Elbe and Vltava rivers meet. Discover Czech festive traditions during an onboard presentation before lunch. In the afternoon, take an optional excursion to the magnificent Nelahozeves Castle, home to the Lobkowicz family's private art collection. Round off the day with a special gala dinner and evening entertainment. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. Overnight: On board the MS Elbe Princesse.
Day 4

Melnik – Dresden – Prague

Join an optional full-day excursion to Dresden, often called the Florence of the Elbe. Discover the city's historic centre and admire landmarks including the Semper Opera House, the Zwinger and the cathedral. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before spending free time exploring Dresden's traditional Christmas markets. Meanwhile, the ship sails to Prague, where you will rejoin it. In the evening, enjoy traditional Czech Christmas tales on board. Overnight: On board the MS Elbe Princesse.
Day 5

Prague – Disembarkation

Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking in Prague. Your festive river cruise concludes with wonderful memories of Central Europe's Christmas traditions and historic cities. Meals: Breakfast on board.

On board

Your ship

MS Elbe Princesse

MS Elbe Princesse Built in 2016, this ship features a Nordic and contemporary interior style accented by lighthued woods and sleek graphics reflecting the architecture of the capitals of northern Europe. A bright warm light in all private and public areas are the elements that will turn first time passengers into returning ones. The main deck cabins have large windows, and the upper deck cabins have French balconies. All meals during the cruise are served in the restaurant on the main deck, which can be accessed directly from the lounge and bar. The restaurant is surrounded by large panoramic windows that give fantastic views of the scenery as it flows by. The lounge and bar on the stern of the upper deck are where cocktails, games, dancing, and other fun-filled evenings take place. Th

About this cruise

Czech Republic

PRAGUE – MELNIK – Dresden – PRAGUE Authentic European traditions await you at the Prague and Dresden Christmas markets during this exciting holiday cruise. Dive into the yuletide spirit in these two romantic cities, where you’ll indulge in local delicacies, holiday thrills, and the magic of Christmas.