Legendary River Cruises. Inspired Design.

Our travelers have inspired us to utilize more than 80 years of travel expertise to design the best river cruise experience possible. We’ve taken everything special about river cruising and made it even better – down to the last detail. Our views are panoramic and spaces large and inviting; comfort is king and dining personalized. And, thanks to our rich partnership with Globus, our itineraries are legendary.
THE AVALON DIFFERENCE

Inspired Design.

In May 2011, Avalon Waterways is unveiling the Avalon PanoramaSM, the industry’s FIRST “Suite Ship.” With this ship, we are introducing a proprietary Panorama SuiteSM design to maximize the river cruise experience. Simply put, this Suite Ship redefines space: Space that was thoughtfully designed to enhance traveler comfort and views, while also bringing an indoor/outdoor living experience on board.

In addition to boasting 17 of our award-winning Avalon Deluxe Staterooms on the lower deck, the Panorama features 64 newly designed Panorama Suites, positioned on the top two decks, showcasing a full, 200-square feet of living space. This space comes complete with a large seating area adjacent to a Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window. When opened, this floor-to-ceiling window is nearly 11’ x 7’, and transforms the entire Suite into the category’s first Open-Air BalconyTM.
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Europe's Youngest Fleet Traveler's Favorite Cruises Cruises Through... Avalon PanoramaSM (2011) Avalon FelicitySM (2010) Avalon LuminarySM (2010) Avalon Affinity® (2009) Avalon Creativity® (2009) Avalon Scenery® (2008) Avalon Tranquility® (2007) Avalon Imagery® (2007) Avalon Tapestry® (2006) Avalon Poetry® (2005) Avalon Artistry® (2004) Magnificent Europe - 15 days Tulip Time Cruise - 9 days The Legendary Danube - 12 days Romantic Rhine - 9 days Paris to Normandy’s Landing Beaches - 9 days Black Sea Discovery - 12 days Central European Experience - 13 days Windmills, Vineyards & Paris - 14 days Grand France - 17 days River Cruises Through Austria River Cruises Through Belgium River Cruises Through Bulgaria River Cruises Through Holland River Cruises Through Hungary River Cruises Through France River Cruises Through Germany River Cruises Through Romania River Cruises Through Switzerland

Inspired Comfort.

Inspired by design, our ships are crafted to entice all five senses. Some enhancements, including deluxe woven carpeting, flowers, premium L’Occitane products and scented sticks in our staterooms are subtle. Other offerings, such as new Avalon-branded premium bedding (Comfort Collection by AvalonSM), marble bathrooms as well as a perfect balance of warm interiors, natural lighting and panoramic views are distinctive and unexpected. Combined, all elements provide travelers with a unique feeling of space, freedom and comfort not found with another cruise line.
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Inspired Dining.

Comfort on our ships also comes in the form of flexible and personalized dining. We help our guests enjoy local cuisines, inspired by local ingredients and created by some of Europe’s most highly skilled chefs, as well as complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks on board our ships. With help from our top European chefs, we’re reigniting our cruisers’ culinary experience by unveiling a number of dining enhancements and selections. The all-inclusive dining choices and selections we offer on our vessels are simply unparalleled.
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Inspired Selection.

We cruise internationally for different reasons. Some of us go to learn about new cultures, some for inspiration and enrichment and others for a stress-free getaway. From adding distinct destinations and abbreviated cruises to our vacation portfolio to creating themed travel and pre- and post-cruise combination opportunities, we’ve put together more than 120 all-inclusive experiences to 20 countries to fit luxury and budget-focused travelers, Boomers, GenXers and families wanting to experience a plethora of destinations around the world.
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Inspired Enrichment.

It’s not easy to be an expert on everywhere, and thanks to Avalon’s relationship with Globus and 200 support staff on the ground in dozens of countries around the world, our cruisers are privy to the finest all-inclusive land programs available in Europe, China, Egypt and the Galápagos Islands. We transform tourists into travelers and storytellers and help them truly experience each destination with guided sightseeing in every port (complete with headsets), daily port lectures, VIP access into key destinations, no waiting in lines and great cultural immersion, bringing history to life, thanks to highly skilled, ‘best-in-the-business’ Cruise and Tour Directors.
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Inspired Personalization.

Avalon takes travelers beyond the panoramic, uncompromised views of the ship, and provides them immersive access and storytelling in each destination, a plethora of itinerary and excursion choices and unparalleled flexibility in dining, services and amenities: All inspirationally designed to enhance their journey abroad.
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