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. 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.

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.

Book With Confidence

With over 90 years of travel expertise, a global network of on the ground support and our no-questions-asked SafetyNet Protection, when it's time to book your next adventure, rest assured that we've got you covered.

DREAMING DOESN'T STOP

Despite the fact that we’ve been temporarily relegated to armchair travel, we are all still travellers and the world is still beautiful – we’ve not stopped dreaming just yet!

Stuck on travel dream ideas? Follow our blog for at-home travel inspo + the Avalon Facebook page for sharing our favourite travel memories.

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A TASTE OF THE DANUBE

Tour: WVB VIENNA -> BUDAPEST

Through the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley, with stops in quaint towns and iconic cities, you’ll fall in love with this river cruise along the Danube River. Board your ship in Vienna and...

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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

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 2021

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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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE

LINZ BUDAPEST

Tour: WLBE

ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE

Whether you’re an art lover, a foodie, a history buff, or an energetic adventurer, your Active & Discovery cruise on the Danube River invites you to experience culture and cuisine in creative ways...

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MEKONG DISCOVERY

HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON) PHNOM PENH

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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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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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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2020 Europe

Save up to $6900 per couple

2020 Exotics

Save up to $4400 per couple

2021 Exotics offers

Save up to $2,900* per couple

2021 Egypt offer

Save $800* per couple

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