Visit The World’s Best River Cruising Destinations in Luxury with Avalon Waterways

THE POSSIBILITIES ARE AS WIDE OPEN AS THE VIEWS.

From Europe to the Galapagos and Asia, cruise in casual 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.

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.

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MAGNIFICENT EUROPE

Tour WBA BUDAPEST -> AMSTERDAM

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 holiday. Your river cruise...

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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 >

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ACTIVE DISCOVERY ON THE RHONE

LYON ARLES

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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THE DANUBE FROM THE BLACK SEA TO BUDAPEST

BUCHAREST BUDAPEST

Tour WOB

THE DANUBE FROM THE BLACK SEA TO BUDAPEST

Begin your exciting holiday with one night in Bucharest, Romania, before embarking on your river cruise along the beautiful Danube River to Budapest, Hungary. Bucharest is known for its wide,...

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ACTIVE DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE

LINZ BUDAPEST

Tour WLB

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 that...

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PARIS TO NORMANDY

PARIS PARIS

Tour WPP

PARIS TO NORMANDY

This fabulous river cruise combines time in France’s unparalleled capital of Paris with beautiful scenery along the Seine River and the picturesque and historical region of Normandy. Embark on your...

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ACTIVE DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE

AMSTERDAM MAINZ

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 pace....

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DANUBE DREAMS

PRAGUE BUDAPEST

Tour WDB

DANUBE DREAMS

Your European adventure begins with two nights in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. Guided sightseeing shows you its best-known treasures. See the Astronomical Clock, Hradcany Castle, and St....

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