TUI River Cruises adds new Danube itineraries to winter 2026
TUI River Cruises will debut new sailings on the River Danube for winter 2026 with additional Serbian and Croatian ports of call
The winter itineraries will go on sale from 3 July 2025, offering 33 cruises across the fleet from November 2026 through April 2027.
TUI Aria’s first winter season, the largest capacity ship in its the fleet, will see the vessel sail the Rhine on a Mistletoe and Rhine itinerary featuring Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Koblenz and Cologne and a North Rhine Noel itinerary which stops in Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands.
TUI Isla, meanwhile, will offer a new New Year on the Danube itinerary. There will be a second TUI flight from Gatwick to Vienna for TUI Isla and TUI Maya.
In addition, there will be alternative flight options with TUI partner airlines to a range of destinations including Basel and Amsterdam on TUI Aria.
Furthermore, the river line will introduce new four to seven-night options including Yuletide Getaway, a four-night cruise on TUI Isla to Vienna, Linz, Bratislava and the seven-night East Danube Explorer.
The Nile will see two ships, TUI Al Horeya and TUI Bahareya, return for winter 2026 with direct flights from Gatwick and Manchester to Luxor, Egypt.
Itineraries include the seven-night Legends of the Nile and week-long Ancient Gods and Famous Pharaohs sailings, which begin and end in Luxor and visit Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.
“We’re excited to launch our largest winter programme providing our customers with more choice and flexibility than ever before,” said Katy Berzins, head of river cruises at TUI River Cruises.
“With the introduction of new Serbian and Croatian ports on the Danube, the debut winter season for TUI Aria, and enhanced flight options, we’re making it easier for our guests to explore Europe’s most enchanting riverscapes.
“Whether it’s celebrating New Year in Belgrade, discovering the charm of German Christmas markets, or soaking up the sun along the Nile, there’s a winter cruise for every traveller.”
