Embark on an Avalon river cruise with your choice of over 70 cruises on 10 rivers through 22 countries. Explore Europe, Asia, South America, and Egypt in the relaxed luxury only Avalon Waterways can deliver. Discover the European continent on its legendary rivers from the North Sea to the Black Sea or from the French countryside to the waterways of Holland. Enjoy first-class service and award-winning excursions through the vineyards of France or Portugal, the vistas of Germany, and the windmills of Holland. Discover timeless tradition and endless European beauty on the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Saône, and Douro Rivers—to name a few. Explore South America with a cruise through the Amazon Rainforest or embark on an expedition to the Galápagos Islands. Discover ancient traditions on the Mekong River in Southeast Asia, or the mysterious Nile in Egypt.
Select a cruise that sparks your interest below to see full details for Avalon's 2024 and 2025 available departures. We invite you to go ahead and rock the boat with Avalon Choice® excursions, Active & Discovery itineraries, and YourWay on-land options to cruise, see, and do as you like!
Welcome aboard! Where shall we sail next?
Your favorite chair. Your go-to snack. Your signature sip. You can’t help but feel at home aboard an Avalon Suite Ship®. Avalon cruisers know that feeling aboard our intimate Suite Ships—not as another face in the crowd or a number on a guest list. When you cruise with Avalon, there are certain words you’ll never hear on board. “Take a number” is simply not in our vocabulary. That’s because our staff—from captain to crew to housekeeping to chefs—know the meaning of ‘You First’ when it comes to worldclass service. With a 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio, you’ll enjoy personalized VIP treatment delivered with a relaxed luxury that’s never stuffy—just home, sweet home.
It’s hard to know where Avalon's award-winning Panorama SuitesSM end and the views begin! That’s because no other river cruise fleet offers you a view of the world like Avalon Suite Ships®. Featuring the widest-opening, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in river cruising, our Avalon Panorama Suites are designed with river cruising’s only Open–Air Balcony®, with living space that’s 30% larger than the industry standard. And you’ll never have to choose between lying in bed and seeing the view because, unlike other river cruise cabin designs which face the wall, Avalon’s Comfort Collection BedsSM actually face the view — so you can stretch out and watch the world go by.
We’ve gone beyond the notion of small cabins with unusable “balconies” to extend your Panorama Suite into cruising’s only Open-Air Balcony. With nothing between you and the view, your wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows create a living picture postcard. Wake up to a whole new world to see an ever-changing view just outside your window. Think of it as a view with a room!
How many times have you thought, “I wish we could stay longer?” Avalon makes it easy to seamlessly add days and nights in a variety of destinations before or after your river cruise. We take care of all the details, from ship-to-hotel and hotel-to-ship transfers, transportation between cities, superior hotel accommodations, and guided sightseeing with plenty of optional excursions and free time to customize your experience. From Budapest to Barcelona, from Milan to Marseille, or from London to Lucerne, you can spend a little or a lot more time getting to know the destinations that call to you.
Everyone travels to see new things, but many travel to do new things as well. With our Active & Discovery river cruises, Avalon offers activities for travellers with varying interests and for all energy and fitness levels. From action-packed experiences and interactive discoveries, to traditional sightseeing, you can tailor a trip to suit your interests and pace.
At Avalon Waterways, we’re lighting up the night—and your holiday—with Avalon After Dark: a sparkling new lineup of after-hours experiences that prove some of the best stories begin at sunset. Avalon After Dark invites you to linger longer, dance harder, dine alfresco and toast under the stars—because Europe is just as magical after hours.
Feast under the stars with our new Sky Grill dinners [available on warm weather cruises]. These special evenings provide a deliciously open-air dining experience where fresh flavours and sunset views are always on the menu. Our expanded Sky Deck drink service also means more cocktails, more moonlight, more yes, please.
We’ve partnered with award-winning mixologist Martin Hudák to raise the bar—literally. From a selection of complimentary drinks during Happy Hour to next-level nightcaps, and themed nightly specials, you’re invited to sip your way through a new lineup of premium and zero-proof cocktails for a night to remember.
When the sun goes down, the Panorama Lounge heats up. We're talking live music, karaoke, trivia nights and impromptu dance parties that’ll have you swaying, singing and savouring the moment. Awaken your inner night owl and dust off your dancing shoes to celebrate in style. After all, your Comfort Collection bed can wait a while!
Fresh and local. While you take in the bountiful views, our innovative chefs bring the local bounties to your plate.
TIME TO INDULGE!
Pull up a chair or pull up the covers with your choice of dining experiences—from dinner in the dining room, to delicacies on the sky deck, to breakfast in bed!
With our exclusive Avalon Fresh menu, you can take an indulgent cruise without drifting from your healthy habits. From eye-opening juices at breakfast to artfully crafted salads at lunch to high-protein plates at dinner, Avalon Fresh options—including vegetarian and vegan specialties—are available at every meal so you can guiltlessly partake in creative cuisine without sacrificing great taste.
Avalon's Flex Dining® puts a whole new meaning to "Where should we eat?" with your choice of when and where you dine on board. Mix it up with a variety of menus and venues without the strict schedules that cut into your fun. Dine in style in your ship's spacious and elegant glass-walled Panorama Dining Room or mix it up with bite-sized delights in the cozy Panorama Bistro. Al fresco dining more your style? Grab a complimentary picnic basket for a tasty takeaway on shore, pull up a chair for an al fresco lunch on the observation deck, or savour sizzling selections atop the Sky Deck with specialties served hot off the Sky Grill! Need an afternoon nosh? Be our guest for elegant tea service each afternoon in the Panorama Bistro to satisfy your sweet tooth!
When it comes to the little touches, we think big—like your choice of firmness in our exclusive Comfort Collection BedsSM and pillows, the plushest of towels, L’Occitane® bath products atop marble countertops, premium spirits at the upscale bar, and rich premium coffees in the Panorama and Club Lounge. You deserve the best of everything when you’re on vacation, including what you need to maintain your healthy lifestyle. On our ships, you’ll enjoy a convenient fitness center, free bicycles for use in select ports, and a bubbling whirlpool on the Sky Deck awaiting your return.