Winter cruising: European Christmas markets

By Sally Macmillan
Updated July 9 2015 - 10:08am, first published July 5 2015 - 12:15am
Voyager of the Seas staff receive training on cultural sensitivity along with other topics designed to maximise passenger enjoyment of their cruise.
Voyager of the Seas staff receive training on cultural sensitivity along with other topics designed to maximise passenger enjoyment of their cruise.
Nuremberg in Germany is an ideal spot to soak up the Christmas atmosphere in Europe.
Nuremberg in Germany is an ideal spot to soak up the Christmas atmosphere in Europe.
Passengers on Kapitan Khlebnikov's Arctic cruises can take a helicopter sightseeing tour. Photo: Richard Sidey
Passengers on Kapitan Khlebnikov's Arctic cruises can take a helicopter sightseeing tour. Photo: Richard Sidey
Viking Star is a majestic sight in Livorno, Italy.
Viking Star is a majestic sight in Livorno, Italy.

While skiers are heading to the snowfields of NSW, Victoria and New Zealand and chilly regions such as the Blue Mountains prepare to celebrate Christmas in July with a host of Yulefest events, cruisers are looking towards Europe for a traditional Christmas in December.