River Cruise Holidays & Packages with Avalon Waterways

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THE POSSIBILITIES ARE AS WIDE OPEN AS THE VIEWS.

From Europe to the Galapagos and Asia, cruise in relaxed luxury with Avalon Waterways with choices as unique as you.

Glide away down the world’s most spectacular rivers, enjoying a unique vantage point from your own private oasis. Our floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows blur the line between where the world ends and your suite begins, allowing you to experience the world less seen from the comfort of your bed. This is experiential river cruising.

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ROMANTIC RHINE

Tour: WZA BASEL -> AMSTERDAM

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey along the Rhine River, which begins in Switzerland and stops in France, Germany, and Holland! Board your vessel in Basel,...

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VIRTUAL REALITY TOUR

Step inside one of Avalon's Suite Ships, with the widest opening windows in river cruising, blurring the line between outside and in. At 30% larger than the standard stateroom, see for yourself why Avalon has been awarded Cruise Critic's award for Best Cabins in river cruising.

Experience a Europe Ship

Rooms with a View

The window of opportunity to see and experience the world just got a whole lot wider. Beyond the widest views on the water is an open invitation to experience your destination in more ways, in exceptional ways, in your way.

Relaxed Luxury

Delight in the difference and comfort. Leaving the rules behind, but not the luxury. Our job is to bring you the world. Your job is to love it your way.

Unpack Once

An extraordinary place to call your own. A space to get into it, or away from it - to be with friends or retreat to where you can invite the view (but no one else) in.

Taste the World

Great food feeds your soul, fuels your passion, and shapes your memories. Taste decadent local delicacies, fresh regional wine and produce - Unrivalled foodie moments.

ACTIVE DISCOVERY RIVER CRUISES THROUGH EUROPE

Avalon Active Discovery invites you to expand the horizons of your favourite activities with new experiences.

Explore the culture, sights, and adventures waiting beyond the shore in the most active, engaged, and fun ways imaginable. Learn some of the local language—and then go try it in a café or pub. Take in more than the scenery by learning something new, meeting new friends, and reaching new heights. Learn more >

Popular Cruises

ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHONE

LYON PORT ST LOUIS

Tour: WYL

ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHONE

Your Active & Discovery cruise on the Rhône River begins in Lyon, the culinary capital of France! With Avalon Choice included excursions, you’ll find a variety of ways to explore each port you visit....

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GERMAN GRANDEUR

NUREMBERG BASEL

Tour: WNZ

GERMAN GRANDEUR

See the grandeur of Germany with a scenic river cruise through its most picturesque destinations along the Main and Rhine Rivers. Embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® in Nuremberg, and sail to Bamberg...

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CENTRAL EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE

REMICH NUREMBERG

Tour: WRN

CENTRAL EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE

This river cruise through central Europe will take you from Remich to Nuremberg on the Moselle, Rhine, and Main Rivers. Embark on your European river cruise in Luxembourg on the enchanting Moselle...

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BURGUNDY & PROVENCE

PORT ST LOUIS ST. JEAN DE LOSNE

Tour: WLJ

BURGUNDY & PROVENCE

Take a wondrous journey through beautiful views of France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Embark your ship in Port...

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THE BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY

BUDAPEST NUREMBERG

Tour: WBN

THE BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY

Begin this timeless Europe river cruise vacation in vibrant Budapest, Hungary, sail along the Danube River with exciting stops in Austria and Germany, and conclude in historical Nuremberg, Germany. As...

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MAGNIFICENT EUROPE

BUDAPEST AMSTERDAM

Tour: WBA

MAGNIFICENT EUROPE

From Budapest to Amsterdam, and many exciting stops along the way, you’ll be immersed in the culture of Central Europe in a unique way on this timeless river cruise vacation. Your river cruise...

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DANUBE DREAMS

DEGGENDORF BUDAPEST

Tour: WDB

DANUBE DREAMS

Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary—stopping at some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way. Passau, Germany, is...

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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE

AMSTERDAM FRANKFURT

Tour: WAW

ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE

Explore the Rhine River from a unique perspective on your Avalon Active & Discovery river cruise. With Avalon Choice, you’ll enjoy a wide variety of included excursions to match your interests and...

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