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If you’re looking for a winter escape as the nights draw in, then December is the perfect time of year to get away. But with so many incredible places to explore and great deals to enjoy, where should you start? How about swapping those cold December days for the colourful Caribbean or the captivating Canary Islands? Or, if you’re in the mood for some festive fun, why not enjoy some warm Glühwein at the Christmas markets in fairly-tale cities like Bruges, Amsterdam or Hamburg? From revitalising sunshine escapes to seasonal getaways, there’s a December holiday for you.

A good Christmas market can make the season come alive as brightly as fairy lights around a tree. We visit the following Christmas markets, each containing their very own kind of festive magic:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.pocruises.com/ports/zeebrugge-belgium">Bruges</a> (on a Short Break, Northern Europe or Baltic cruise)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pocruises.com/ports/amsterdam-from-ijmuiden-netherlands">Amsterdam</a> (on a Northern Europe, or via a Baltic cruise)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pocruises.com/ports/rotterdam-tours-to-amsterdam-netherlands">Rotterdam</a> (via a Northern Europe, or Baltic cruise)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pocruises.com/ports/copenhagen-denmark">Copenhagen</a> (on a Baltic cruise)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pocruises.com/ports/oslo-norway">Oslo</a> (on a Baltic cruise)</li>
</ul>

Where are the best Christmas market cruises?

Whatever you’re looking for in a December cruise, you’ll find it with us as we travel to a range of varied destinations. During this time, we normally visit the <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/baltic">Baltic</a>, the <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/canary-islands">Canary Islands</a>, the <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean">Caribbean</a>, <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/northern-europe-cruises">Northern Europe</a>, Norway, <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/spain-and-portugal">Spain and Portugal</a>, and Western Europe.

Where can you cruise in December?

There are a wealth of reasons to head off on a December cruise. If you’re inspired by the almost palpable sense of magic that comes with the season, consider a <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/baltic">Baltic cruise</a> where you’ll be able to visit the most breathtaking of Christmas markets. Or perhaps you’re not a huge fan of winter and you’d prefer to explore sunnier climes? In that case, find just the dose of sunshine you need on a <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean">Caribbean cruise</a>. Want to get your year started off right? Consider embarking on a December cruise that carries over to the new year to start as you mean to go on.

Why cruise in December?

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From peaceful pavement cafés to pulsating nightlife, Amsterdam has many faces. Keen to discover rich local culture or simply soak up the atmosphere? You can find your own rhythm in this diverse city.

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Picture an idyllic holiday, picture the Caribbean. Lazing on white sands under palm tree-shaped shadows; crystal-clear waters lapping metres away while you sip from a coconut… It’s the epitome of relaxed holiday days. But don’t be fooled into thinking the Caribbean is just a beach holiday. Each diverse island has a whole wealth of charms waiting beyond its breathtaking coastline.

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Island-hop, city-swap and explore all that the region has to offer on your first cruise holiday. And while there is undoubtedly more to enjoy than the beaches and blue skies, some days the turquoise waters and mountain-backed shores might just prove irresistible.

The coastline is your gateway to a sprinkling of spectacular Spanish and Portuguese cities and you’re in for a treat. Those seeking variety from their holiday will love Spain and Portugal cruises which contrasts fishing villages with ornate cities and an eye-watering mix of architectural styles.

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Cruise holidays to Norway and Iceland take you to the heart of Mother Nature. To a world of vivid landscapes, punctuated by deep fjords, soaring peaks and cascading waterfalls. And the best way to unlock these treasures? Through a cruise.

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Longing to get off the tourist trail and lose yourself in a world of glorious cathedral domes, spellbinding city squares and coastal castles all steeped in fantastical folklore? Welcome to a playground of cultural riches in some of Europe’s prettiest places.

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The beauty of a P&amp;O Cruises holiday is anything goes; you might kayak along a fjord or explore by bicycle or catamaran by day and kick up your heels to a live band by evening. This is your chance to holiday like never before.

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Ranging from temperate to just a little chilly, Portugal in November is far from frosty. It rains in <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/ports/lisbon-portugal">Lisbon</a> for nine days of the month, clocks in with highs of 18°C and tends not to dip below 12°C. With just a day more rain, <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/ports/madeira-portugal">Madeira</a> averages lows of 9°C and highs of 14°C.

What is the weather like in Portugal in November?

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<tbody><tr><td width="205" valign="top">&nbsp;
</td>
<td valign="top">High / Low (°C)
</td>
<td valign="top">Rain (days)
</td>
</tr><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/gibraltar">Gibraltar</a>
</td>
<td valign="top">19°C / 14°C
</td>
<td valign="top">6 days
</td>
</tr><tr><td width="205" valign="top"><a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/italy">Italy</a>
</td>
<td width="205" valign="top">17°C / 10°C
</td>
<td width="205" valign="top">9 days
</td>
</tr><tr><td width="205" valign="top">Spain
</td>
<td width="205" valign="top">19°C / 11°C
</td>
<td width="205" valign="top">7 days
</td>
</tr></tbody></table>

What is the weather like in the Mediterranean in November?

In November, you can cruise with us to your pick of the <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/canary-islands">Canary Islands</a>, the <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean">Caribbean</a>, the <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/mediterranean">Mediterranean</a>, Norway, and <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/spain-and-portugal">Spain and Portugal</a>.

Where can you cruise in November?

November cruises are a great option if you’d like to save a pretty penny or two – fewer travellers during this time period often mean reduced prices not just on the cost of your booking but also on shore. Whether you’d like to explore warm, sunny climes or frost-tipped mountain peaks, we’ve got you covered. What’s more – we offer a range of shorter and longer duration cruises so you can have the holiday you want no matter what your schedule looks like in November.

Why cruise in November?

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