The Avalon Experience

Avalon Ships

With Avalon, you'll sail on the newest ships on the European waterways - an impressive fleet that averages just two years in age. In fact, each year Avalon adds new award-winning vessels - 2010 sees the launching of the Avalon Felicity and the Avalon Luminary.  
These ships all feature elegant interiors with abundunt glass, polished metal, and vibrant colours, modern designs with contemporary appointments, state-of-the-art technology, personalized service, fine dining, remarkable amenities and spacious outside staterooms.

The Most Enriching Experiences

Experienced Local Guides will take you on sightseeing tours of wonderful towns and cities, plus if the schedule permits, you can spend the evening onshore. In addition to fascinating sightseeing on each itinerary, you can choose from a variety of optional excursions, and there's always time to make your own discoveries as well. Back on board, you'll enjoy interactive presentations with local area experts, wine tastings, local entertainment, and much more. Look on each cruise itinerary page to see the Included Features and Special Highlights listed for each cruise.
 
Fine Dining

When it comes to dining, you'll savour your destination in more ways than one. From the rouladen in Germany to the fine wines of France, our professional chefs will delight your tastebuds with regional specialities as well as Western favourites. Sumptuous buffet breakfasts and lunches will please your palate and each onboard sit-down dinner features an inviting selection of appetizers, soups, entrees, desserts as well as complimentary regional wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea.

Quality Hotels

On several itineraries, you'll either begin or end your experience with a stay on land. We understand the importance of hotel quality to your holiday; that's why any hotels included in your itinerary are rated first class (F) or above (SF). Look for the exact ratings on the itinerary pages.

Unbeatable Value

We include all the main features of a destination without extra cost. Our volume buying power saves you money. And we handle all the logistics and details, leaving you free to relax and enjoy your cruise. Plus we provide all meals on board, a rich land excursion program and much more!