New ports added by Tui River Cruises for winter 2026-27

New ports of call in Serbia and Croatia on the River Danube are being introduced by Tui River Cruises in winter 2026.

The winter itineraries will go on sale from July 3 offering 33 sailings across the entire fleet between November 2026 and April 2027. 

Four to seven-night river cruise options aim to provide more flexibility and choice for holidaymakers.

The first winter season by new 190-passenger vessel Tui Aria (pictured) will see sailings on the Rhine.

New Danube sailings by Tui Isla include new year and visits to Belgrade festive markets.  

A second Tui Airways flight from Gatwick to Vienna will serve both Tui Isla and Tui Maya including 16 itineraries. 

Alternative flight options with partner airlines will cover a range of destinations including Basel and Amsterdam sailings by Tui Aria. 

Festive sailings on The Danube and The Rhine will return with 11 sailings for the season with Christmas market itineraries and more new year celebrations across four ships - Tui Aria, Tui Isla, Tui Maya and Tui Skyla. 

Two ships, Tui Al Horeya and Tui Bahareya, will be deployed on the Nile for winter 2026 with direct flights from Gatwick and Manchester airport to Luxor. 

Prices start at £799 per person for the ‘Gluhwein on the Rhine’ winter 2026 itineraries which are available to book from July 3. 

Tui head of river cruises Katy Berzins said: “We’re excited to launch our largest winter programme providing our customers with more choice and flexibility than ever before. 

“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.”