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We Cruised to the Capital of Christmas (And It SNOWED!)

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B&T at Sea
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👁️ 1K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 17:24
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Northern_europe · Winter · 4 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are on the MS Viva Tiara on Viva Cruises. Go ahead, Beth. Show them the view from the cabin.

It's snowing on Christmas Eve in Strasburg. It's amazing.

We have a Christmas visitor. We have a neighbor.

I can't believe it snowed. So cold now, though.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book the Viva Beastro in advance as there are only a few tables.
✓Use the tram to get to Strasbourg from the dock if shuttle times don't suit you.
✓Bring hats and warm clothing for cold weather excursions.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ships docking next to each other and having to walk through another ship — It's a common river cruise experience; the crew manages it, and it's not a major issue.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Strasbourg really the 'Capital of Christmas'?
QWhat is it like to visit Europe's oldest Christmas market on a river cruise stop?
QWhat is the experience like on a river cruise during Christmas Eve?

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Port Highlights

Strasbourg4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Strasbourg Christmas Market exploration
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YouTube Video Description↓

Is Strasbourg really the "Capital of Christmas"? We arrived on our River Cruise (with Viva Cruises) to find out, and we got the one thing every traveler dreams of... actual SNOW! ❄️ In this video, we explore the famous Strasbourg Christmas Market to help you decide if it deserves a spot on your future Christmas market itinerary. From the massive Cathedral square to the cozy Petite France district, here is what it’s really like to visit Europe's oldest Christmas market on a river cruise stop. Planning a European River Cruise? If you are looking at booking a trip for Christmas 2026, this vlog shows you exactly why Strasbourg is a "bucket list" port of call. Related Videos: 🌊 River Cruise Ports are NOTHING like Ocean Ports - https://youtu.be/ewwolsSp_cI?si=tqxzEKjZmB9rtlb- 🚢 What have we DONE?! (European River Cruise First Impressions) - https://youtu.be/ewwolsSp_cI?si=tqxzEKjZmB9rtlb- Also, if youre interested in our Level8 suitcases, check out our special affiliate link here: https://amzn.to/4iKaAs0 Sea you in the next video!!! - Beth & Tony  @bandtatsea  #Strasbourg #ChristmasMarket #RiverCruise #VIVACruises #TravelVlog 00:00 Welcome to Strasbourg! 02:00 Getting off the ship (Viva Tiara) 03:30 Welcome to Strasbourg Christmas Market! 05:04 Petit France (and it's SNOWING!) 06:29 Food and drink moment 07:31 Docked connected to another river cruise ship! 09:12 Christmas Eve on a river cruise ship (Viva Tiara)