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.

DREAMING DOESN'T STOP

Over the past few weeks, we have collectively shared the disappointment of delayed travel dreams. Because for passionate globetrotters like us, all travel is essential. While “Plan A” may have been waylaid and “Plan B” postponed, we can still move on to “Plan See.”

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

WHY TRAVELLERS PINE FOR THE RHINE

Meandering through storied scenery including hillside castles, craggy cliffs, terraced vineyards and the medieval towns of five countries, the Rhine River weaves together a tapestry of history and culture (not to mention countless UNESCO World Heritage Sites), making it the perfect cure for cabin fever and feast for travel cravings.

Gifting you a sail through time and tales, this fabled waterway is as fitting for first-time river cruisers as it is for seasoned, off-the-beaten-path travellers.

Popular Cruises

A TASTE OF THE DANUBE

VIENNA BUDAPEST

Tour: WVB

A TASTE OF THE DANUBE

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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ROMANTIC RHINE

AMSTERDAM BASEL

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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TULIP TIME CRUISE

AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM

Tour: WAA

TULIP TIME CRUISE

This springtime river cruise gets underway in Holland’s colourful capital of Amsterdam. This 700-year-old city offers an abundance of classic architecture, cafés, and restaurants to explore before you...

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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE

AMSTERDAM FRANKFURT

Tour: WAW

ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE

Explore the Rhine River from a unique perspective on an Avalon Active & Discovery river cruise. With Avalon Choice® inclusions you decide how to explore each destination on your Rhine 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. Visit Passau,...

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THE LEGENDARY DANUBE

NUREMBERG BUDAPEST

Tour: WNB

THE LEGENDARY DANUBE

From the rich history of Germany to the unique culture of Hungary, this Danube River cruise travel through three countries rich in scenic beauty, charming towns, and historical locales. In Nuremberg,...

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BALKAN DISCOVERY

BUDAPEST BUCHAREST

Tour: WBOB

BALKAN DISCOVERY

Experience the extraordinary destinations of Eastern Europe on this Danube River cruise adventure through the Balkans. You’ll cruise through the rich landscapes and cultural locales of Hungary,...

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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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A TASTE OF THE RHINE

Tour: WAF AMSTERDAM -> FRANKFURT

Discover the treasured traditions ways of the past and present with an entirely new view of the majestic Rhine River. From Amsterdam’s colourful canals to the serenity of the Rhine Valley, your...

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