Avalon Waterways River Cruises

The Line

Avalon Waterways has sailed since 2004 as part of the Globus family of brands, founded in Switzerland and family-owned for nearly a century, with ships built around the view that let you choose how you explore each day.

Why Avalon

Designed around the view

Suite Ships

Wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows and beds that face the river, with Open-Air Balconies that open seven feet wide.

Avalon Choice

Classic, Discovery and Active excursions, with up to 28 ways to explore on select cruises.

Relaxed Dining

Flexible dining with Avalon Fresh choices, wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, and Happy Hour most evenings.

Active Adventures

Bikes and e-bikes onboard, and Adventure Hosts who lead hikes, rides and more ashore.

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Where Avalon Sails

Rivers on four continents

From Europe’s storied waterways to the Nile, the Mekong and the Amazon, plus small-ship cruising in the Galápagos, each region offers its own kind of journey.

Europe

The Danube, Rhine, Main, Moselle, Seine, Rhône and Saône, Bordeaux’s Garonne and Portugal’s Douro: castles, vineyards and storied cities along the way.

Read About Amsterdam Read About the Douro

Egypt & the Nile

Ancient temples and tombs along the Nile, explored with expert guides.

Southeast Asia

The Mekong through Vietnam and Cambodia: temples, markets and village life along the river.

The Peruvian Amazon

Rainforest wildlife and river communities, explored from the intimate Delfin III.

The Galápagos

Small-ship island hopping among some of the most remarkable wildlife on Earth.

Explore Expedition Cruises

Themed Sailings

Sailings built around a passion: wine, the holidays, active travel and more.

Explore Wine River Cruises Read About Christmas Market Cruises

Certified Specialist

Elisa RzymskiGuided Path Travel

Your Specialist

An Avalon Waterways expert in your corner.

Elisa Rzymski is a Certified Avalon Waterways Specialist. She puts that knowledge to work in every recommendation, from the right Suite Ship and stateroom to the Avalon Choice excursions that suit you, so the sailing you choose fits the way you love to travel.

The right sailing
River, season, ship and stateroom, matched to you.
Before and after the cruise
Flights, transfers, travel insurance and pre- or post-cruise stays, arranged around your sailing.
Celebrations and groups
Milestone trips and group sailings, coordinated so everyone travels together.
Your advocate throughout
One point of contact, from your first question to your welcome home.

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Before You Sail

The Planning & Preparation Guide

What’s included, staterooms, dining, savings, deposits, gratuities and travel documents: everything you’ll want to know about sailing with Avalon, in one place.

Read the Guide