River Cruise Holidays & Packages with Avalon Waterways

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Rooms with a View

The window of opportunity to see and experience the world just got a whole lot wider. Our beds actually face the view with the widest-opening, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in river cruising. Think of it as a room with a view!

Relaxed Luxury

Delight in the difference and comfort. Leaving the rules behind, but not the luxury. From free time to optional excursions, enjoy your cruise at your pace, your way.

Taste the World

Great food feeds your soul, fuels your passion, and shapes your memories. Taste decadent local delicacies, fresh regional wine and produce. On an Avalon cruise, dining is part of the journey.

Unpack Once

We've mastered the art of blending luxury with comfort. Unpack once and its smooth sailing as we share our welcoming spirit throughout the ship.

Earn DOUBLE Qantas Points on your next Avalon cruise!

Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now earn 4 Qantas Points per $1 spent on an Avalon Waterways river cruise booked between 21 June - 20 July 2022.

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WIDE OPEN WONDER

Enjoy the perfect blend of elegance and ease – where little touches are bold, gestures are grand and the views even grander. There’s a reason our ships are the critics’ darlings and favourites among our most discerning guests. Our boutique-hotel-inspired Panorama Suites feature the industry’s only Open-Air Balconies with the widest-opening windows in cruising and decadent Comfort Collection beds that face the ever-changing scenery.

Popular Cruises

BURGUNDY & PROVENCE

CHALON ARLES

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Tour: WJL

BURGUNDY & PROVENCE

Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint...

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ROMANTIC RHINE

AMSTERDAM BASEL

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Tour: WAZ

ROMANTIC RHINE

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey along the Rhine River, which takes you across Germany—and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent river...

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DANUBE DREAMS

DEGGENDORF BUDAPEST

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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. Visit Passau,...

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GRAND FRANCE

ARLES PARIS

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Tour: WLP

GRAND FRANCE

This river cruise holiday showcases France’s charm, breathtaking views, and rich history. Your adventure begins on the Rhône River with a visit to Arles, France—famous for inspiring the paintings of...

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MAGNIFICENT RIVERS OF EUROPE

BUDAPEST AMSTERDAM

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Tour: WBA

MAGNIFICENT RIVERS OF EUROPE

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

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MEKONG DISCOVERY

HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) PHNOM PENH

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Tour: WHS

MEKONG DISCOVERY

On this unique and inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia, you’ll be immersed in the cultures and ancient traditions as you sightsee and spend time with locals in the most...

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Feature Cruise

Popular Cruise

A TASTE OF THE DANUBE

Tour: WVB VIENNA -> BUDAPEST

Get a taste of the treasures of the Danube River on this 4-day European river cruise. Sail through the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley, with stops in quaint towns and iconic cities. Board...

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