We are excited for our first river cruise in December. Basel to Amsterdam. Will have two days in Basel before we start cruising, plan to explore Basel and Colmar, France. Have waterproof shoes/boots, multiple layers to mix and match depending on the day. Only real prep left is reading a bit more about each stop so we know options. Have been in holiday prep mode too as everything must be done before we leave for the 11 days. All Christmas shopping is done, cards addressed and presents wrapped, So hoping to find wonderful gifts in the Markets and have most of next years shopping done too! With Christmas markets basically everyday, I have to hope I can be patient with our shopping so that I don’t run out of funds or space in luggage in the first few days of the trip. Of course, there is always shipping home. Have no tips as this is our first River cruise, but ready to hear from experienced Christmas market cruisers.