Just like the world’s greatest rivers, Avalon continually redefines river cruising by elevating the experience beyond the ordinary. Guided by your passions and interests, Avalon Waterways chart fresh paths offering more ways to cruise than ever. From the first cast-off to the final docking, Avalon Suite Ships offer a modern and memorable way to explore each waterway. With the most spectacular views in river cruising, you’re free to cruise your way – your style, your pace.

With an average of just 150 guests or fewer, Avalon’s Suite Ships strike the perfect balance between spaciousness and intimacy – to unwind, reflect, and indulge in the relaxed luxury and personalized service you deserve. Featuring 80% Panorama Suites across Avalon’s award-winning fleet, these larger suites mean fewer passengers, more space to breathe, and endless ways to soak in the views. Whether you’re lounging on the open-air Sky Deck, relaxing in the Panorama Lounge, getting cozy in the Club Lounge, or enjoying the front-row perspective from the Observation Lounge, you’ll always find the perfect spot to settle in with the world just outside your window.

Welcome to a new wave in cruising. Welcome aboard Avalon Waterways.

EUROPE CRUISING
WHAT’S INCLUDED?

SUITES & STATEROOMS

AWARD-WINNING SUITES

Experience the grandest views in river cruising aboard our modern Suite ShipsSM. Our boutique-hotelinspired Panorama SuitesSM feature the industry’s only Open-Air BalconiesSM with floor-to-celing, wall-towall panoramic windows and beds turned to face the ever-changing scenery.

COMFORT COLLECTION BEDS

Exclusive Comfort Collection BedsSM feature premium memory foam mattress toppers with Egyptian super combed cotton linen and your choice of Comfort Collection pillows and mattress firmness (includes nightly turn down service).

LUXURY AMENITIES

Enjoy the perfect blend of elegance and ease, including spacious bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers, and premium L’Occitane bath products. Movies on-demand, a fully-stocked mini-bar, plush bath robes and slippers feature in all staterooms and suites.

FOOD & DRINKS

BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

On an Avalon river cruise, great food is all part of the journey with all meals on board included. Our talented chefs use the freshest local ingredients to create inspired menus that incorporate the perfect balance of regional flavour and worldly flair, served in your choice of venues on board.

BEVERAGES

Red, white, rosé and regional wines as well as local beers are served throughout lunch & dinner, sparkling wine is available with breakfast, and complimentary soft drinks are available with all meals on board, as well as tea & coffee 24/7.

ALTERNATIVE DINING OPTIONS

Whether you’re in the mood for an elegant fourcourse dinner in the glass-walled Panorama Dining Room, evening tapas in the cosy Panorama Bistro, a breezy al fresco lunch at the Sky Grill, breakfast in bed or a packed picnic basket to-go, you can choose
the menu and venue that work for you.

HAPPY HOUR

Enjoy a drink during evening Happy Hour – serving complimentary premium spirits, wines, beers and cocktails. Why not try a cocktail from the extensive Active & DiscoverySM-inspired bar menu?

COFFEE & TEA MAKING STATION

The Club Lounge offers specialty coffees around the clock, as well as a range of teas and cookies – all complimentary! (Also available in the Panorama Lounge).

AFTERNOON TEA & TASTINGS

Relax with a cup of tea or coffee, sweet treats and sandwiches in the afternoon, or take part in special onboard cooking demonstrations and regional food and wine tastings.

IMMERSIVE SIGHTSEEING & ONBOARD ENRICHMENT

ACTIVE, DISCOVERY & CLASSIC

From action-packed experiences and interactive discoveries, to traditional sightseeing with expert Local Guides, you can tailor your holiday to suit your preferences and pace with a choice of Active, Discovery, and Classic onshore excursion options.

ONBOARD ACTIVITIES

Local traditions come-to-life with interactive cultural and culinary demonstrations, enlightening lectures, and more, brought to you right on board.

FREE TIME TO EXPLORE

Indulge in plenty of free time to explore each destination on your own. Take a complimentary bike for a spin, check out a variety of outdoor gear from your onboard Adventure Host, or simply relax on the Sky Deck.

AVALON CHOICE®

INCLUSIONS ONBOARD & ON SHORE

From decadent meals across a range of venues to engaging excursions off shore to suit any traveller, Avalon gives you the greatest luxury of all – the freedom to customise your cruise your way.

ENTERTAINMENT

On select evenings enjoy the talents of local musicians and entertainers, check out the library, or challenge a friend to a game of mini golf or life-sized chess. You’ll find everything you need on the Sky Deck and in the comfortable Club Lounge.

AVALONGO APP

Here to help you make the most of your free time in port, the AvalonGO app is loaded with features, including offline maps, itinerary information, tailored and tested travel tips, currency conversion, a weather forecaster, and more!

GUEST SERVICES

EXPERT CRUISE DIRECTORS

Your Cruise Director provides informative port talks each day and is available to answer any questions or organise activities you require on board or on shore.

GUEST SERVICES AND STAFF

With a 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio, our crew has mastered the art of making you feel at home, ensuring you are perfectly cared for from the moment you arrive.

WIFI

FREE WIFI ON BOARD

Throughout all our ships you’ll enjoy free Wi-Fi to stay connected with friends and family (depending on signal strength and regional availability).

SAILINGS

8D Romantic Rhine
Basel to Amsterdam

Price from USD 3,952
Depart 18 November 2025

-Take a bike ride through Cologne with your Adventure Host
-Visit charming Heidelberg and tour its magnificent castle
-Discover Strasbourg, including its magical La Petite France District
-Visit a local winery in Breisach and learn about German winemaking

8D Tulip Time Cruise
Amsterdam to Amsterdam

Price from USD 4,176
Depart 7 April 2026

– Sail through the world’s busiest port in Rotterdam
– Visit the stunning “Garden of Europe” with 7 million blooms in Keukenhof
– Discover Belgium’s diamond capital with rich history and modern flair in Antwerp

8D Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Duoro
Porto to Porto

Price from USD 4,575
Depart 4 November 2026

– Excursion to Broga & Guimaraes including a visit to the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque
– Tour a historic farm with wine and olive oil tasting in The Duoro Valley
– See UNESCO-listed Palaeolithic rock art: Côa Valley Palaeolithic

8D Active and Discovery of The Danube
Budapest to Vilshofen

Price from USD 4,476
Depart 27 June 2026

– Visit Dracula’s prison tower on a hikingtour in Visegrád
– Canoe Excursion through the picturesque Bend Region of the Danube
– Enjoy an interactive Wine World Experience in Krems
– Sample cheese and beer made by Trappist monks at Engelszell Abbey

8D Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateux, Wineries & Charming Villages
Bordeaux to Bordeaux

Price from USD 4,476
Depart 3 November 2026

– Bordeaux – Cruise from France’s famed wine capital in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
– Sail through stunning countryside and vineyard-lined shores of the Garonne & Dordogne Rivers
– Indulge in fresh seafood and coastal charm in Arcachon

15D Magnificent Europe
Amsterdam to Budapest

Price from USD 8,048
Depart 9 July 2026

-See beautiful Amsterdam on a guided canal cruise
-Take a bike tour along the Main Danube Canal
-See Vienna’s iconic sites with a Local Guide, including the Imperial Palace
-Explore Budapest with a guided hike or on a city sightseeing tour

7D Christmastime on The Danube
Vienna to Nuremberg

Price from USD 3,703
Depart 16 Dec 2025

– Explore iconic sights or take a culinary tour of festive Christmas markets in Vienna
– Cruise through stunning winter scenery of Wachau Valley
– Tour the magnificent 11th century Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest monasteries where monks still stroll amidst the sacred walls
– Stroll through the charming Christmas market by St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Passau
– Guided city tour, sausage tasting at Historiche Wurstküche, and local beer sampling in Regensburg
– Discover medieval Old Town and shop at one of Europe’s most famous Christmas markets in Nuremberg

10D Reflections on The Rhine
Amsterdam to Basel

Price from USD 5,652
Depart 25 Oct 2025

– Cruise the canals and admire Golden Age architecture of Amsterdam
– Discover charming Dutch cities of Nijmegen & Arnhem
– Sail past dramatic cliffs and ancient hilltop castles of Rhine Gorge
– See the Gothic cathedral and stroll La Petite France district

10D Illuminations on The Danube
Vilshofen (Bavaria) to Budapest

Price from USD 5,582
Depart 26 Apr 2026

– Take a guided walking tour to admire the Patrician houses and baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Passau
– Walk through Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square of Linz
– Scenic cruising through picturesque wine region of the Wachau Valley
– Guided walk in Old Town & St. Martin’s Cathedral at Bratislava

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