Christmas Cruise EXTRAVAGANZA! Boarding and Christmas Markets!

We board the Avalon Expression ship for a 7 night Christmas River Cruise visiting 4 different countries and lots of magical Christmas Markets. We visit Amsterdam and Cologne in Germany and try some incredible Christmas food and much more!

Disclaimer: We were invited onboard by Avalon Waterways (cruise and flights sponsored, hotels and other transport paid by us) but there was no payment, and Avalon Waterways has absolutely no control or say over our content.

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[peter_bazinet]

"All you need is lunch". I'M

[aigerimsaldarova]

"I found love on a hopeless plate" YOU'RE KILLING ME

[newbatgirl]

Watching Ben be so angry at Alan Rickman’s character in Love Actually from the middle of the Rhine is just what it needed to get into the Christmas spirit.

Love you guys!

[nathalievijge]

The Dutch pancakes are called Oliebollen. They are dutch tradition around New Years and you serve them powdered sugar. Original dutch pancakes are flat and mostly eaten with sugar.

[rgl]

The Beatles said "All you need is lunch" made me laugh

[benlarin]

I've never considered going on a river cruise... until today! That Christmas cruise has just been added to my bucket list. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️

[thiggs]

Guys that was truly wonderful. Mima and I lived in Germany 40 yrs ago and this brought back so many memories! We started our married life there and are still going strong! You’ve encouraged me to get back to Germany, perhaps in December like you.

[kathyromack]

True story, we came home from our Christmas market tour with 21 glüwein mugs and each one was different! I had to buy a suitcase in Strasbourg 😂

[skyes]

The Christmas markets in Germany are spectacular, even in tiny little towns they’re so over the top & wonderful.

[tillybauer]

I’ve only just came across these two in browsing and I gotta say….. you guys are awesome. Both of your natural personalities seem to compliment each other perfectly. Really enjoy watching

[gingerhitzke]

I’ve been letting your videos play quietly in the background as I sleep and I have been sleeping so well. Your voices are so pleasant and nice.

[bettierusso]

I cannot remember when I enjoyed a video as much as this one! Thank you both so much. This has been a terrible year for me with my health and 4 mini strokes in one year. Christmas has been so hard for me for the past few years as I have been unable to feel the "Christmas Cheer" for all the work and emotional losses in the past few years. To watch this was like a magical experience as I have never been to Germany or Switzerland, especially at Christmas, or taken a river cruise. It was a bit of a fairytale to watch your excitement and like I said, it has been so long that I have felt any of the magic of Christmas. So thank you for the escape. Also; a personal thank you for your wonderful table manners. I am an old Southern US Lady and I love a beautiful table and sharing a beautiful meal without watching someone chewing their food like cows chew grass and have to listen to someone eat & chew with their mouth open, hear the nasty sounds come mixed with their talking throughout their chewing...I was raised as a true Southern Belle and it is a pet peeve with me. It was all a delight and I have always dreamed of going to Germany as my father's family came from Germany to the US in the 1600s. I doubt I will ever get there, so thank you, and Merry Christmas to you both.

[Bking]

I have a tendency to rewatch movies and shows that are comforting to me(Harry Potter and downton abbey are a few of my favorites) and this morning on a cold New England fall day I had the urge to rewatch this Christmas river cruise series you guys did.
Thought you’d appreciate being a comforting, relaxing thing that a mom of two can cuddle up and watch in her free time. 🥰

[JCF]

Please show more of this trip. So much fun and almost like we're there with you.

[djahant]

21:52 omg you guys are so funny! You are so good at this. I'm from the USA so the accents make it even better. You 2 make my days bright. That view alone out your window is what would make me book this trip. I'm so glad you're able to travel right now as restrictions are getting even worse in Europe. I'm only half way through right now but I can't help but comment. The big cruise lines are a no for me but THIS is amazing! Thank you and Merry Christmas!!

[deborahgola]

The scene in love actually with Emma Thompson really does tug at the heart strings, always get emotional with that scene, how could he do that to her, enjoyed your Christmas markets keep up the good work

[carolfuchs]

OMG I tried to get my husband to do a River Cruise years ago. Im going by myself next year if he won't

[pamp]

Oh my goodness. This video has pushed us over the Christmas cliff - reserving a Christmas cruise asap!!

[KarionTravelling]

European markets are just so Christmassy, mulled wine and gingerbread. Yum. I would love to take a cruise like this, thanks for sharing and giving me inspiration.

[nancyquinby]

“For the love of Angela Merkel on a hill yodeling her heart out” - best thing I’ve heard during the Christmas season! Love the imagery!