Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways At Avalon Waterways, we know that luxury is about being able to choose your own adventure. You’ve earned your time to breathe.
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The time and space to step out and see the world your way. Welcome to the relaxed luxury of river cruising.

No matter what is next on your bucket list, a classic city sightseeing tour is one of the best ways to get a feel for a ...
14/08/2024

No matter what is next on your bucket list, a classic city sightseeing tour is one of the best ways to get a feel for a new destination. Avalon Waterways includes one in almost every city or town that you visit on a river cruise.

A sightseeing excursion is one of the best ways to see a new destination. Here are our favourite Classic excursions with Avalon Waterways.

Master the Art of French Cruising.Sunny days, starry nights await! From the fragrant lavender fields of Provence to the ...
13/08/2024

Master the Art of French Cruising.

Sunny days, starry nights await! From the fragrant lavender fields of Provence to the fruit-forward bouquets of Burgundy, we include the ingredients for a perfect cruise along the Rhône 🍇 https://bit.ly/4c8UOlB

Thanks to Tricia, one of our happy guests, sharing her Avalon story with us: "My first experience with Avalon Waterways ...
13/08/2024

Thanks to Tricia, one of our happy guests, sharing her Avalon story with us:

"My first experience with Avalon Waterways was onboard the Avalon Tapestry II. It was amazing and I felt like I'd been transported to another world! I have told many people about my experience, to the point where they have taken my advice and had the same wonderful time with Avalon.

My top tips for future Avalon travellers? Unpack and settle into your cabin (because that's the last you'll have to think about it for the duration of your cruise). Go explore your surroundings and enjoy the passing scenery. Enjoy drinks at the bar. The food is amazing so embrace your lunches and dinners. Watch as the evening settles in as you cruise along the river. Get involved with the on shore activities.

If there is one holiday to be had that is memorable, a river cruise with Avalon is it. You'll be talking about it forever, just like me!"

11/08/2024

Wide-open wonder - only with Avalon.

Why settle for a bed facing the never-changing wall, instead of a window with ever-changing views? We've designed our ships so our beds face giant, floor-to-ceiling windows, giving you the views you deserve. Find out more today 👉 https://bit.ly/3LQosRC

Say bonjour to Bordeaux with this brand new Avalon Waterways river cruise along the famed Dordogne and Garonne Rivers: h...
11/08/2024

Say bonjour to Bordeaux with this brand new Avalon Waterways river cruise along the famed Dordogne and Garonne Rivers: https://bit.ly/3WisaZm

Sailing for the first time in 2025, join us to explore cute villages, historic castle halls and bon-vivant cuisine in this famed French region that we're bringing to life.

📍Saint-Émilion
Photos by massetoff on Instagram

Won't you take a seat? https://bit.ly/3WztR5KGet ready to enjoy your “living room" with Avalon. Complete with a self-ser...
09/08/2024

Won't you take a seat? https://bit.ly/3WztR5K

Get ready to enjoy your “living room" with Avalon. Complete with a self-serve specialty coffee bar, tons of teas, volumes of books and a selection of games, guests can head to the Club Lounge to enjoy a frothy latte, a steamy romance novel or a heated game of chess any time of day. Which space is your favourite on the Suite Ships of Avalon?

While the Netherlands is commonly associated with fields of colourful tulips and windmills, there is more to the country...
07/08/2024

While the Netherlands is commonly associated with fields of colourful tulips and windmills, there is more to the country than meets the eye! Here are some fascinating traditions in the Netherlands.

The Netherlands is commonly associated with fields of colourful tulips and windmills. Here are some fascinating traditions in the Netherlands.

We're dreaming of discovering the gems of Vietnam and Cambodia 😍 unlock incredible savings of up to $6,000 per couple on...
06/08/2024

We're dreaming of discovering the gems of Vietnam and Cambodia 😍 unlock incredible savings of up to $6,000 per couple on 2025 Mekong river cruises with Avalon: https://bit.ly/3A1TweA

Here are just a few highlights from our guest-favourite Danube Dreams river cruise: https://bit.ly/4c34ZrW🏰 Follow your ...
04/08/2024

Here are just a few highlights from our guest-favourite Danube Dreams river cruise: https://bit.ly/4c34ZrW

🏰 Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a hike to lofty Bratislava Castle
🍇 Stretch out on the Sky Deck as you sail through the Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages
🚶 Take a Guided City Walk into Passau, the beautiful "City of Three Rivers"
🛍️ Spend free time strolling along the pedestrian Karntnerstrasse - the famous shopping avenue in central Vienna - before stopping for a bite of sachertorte

📍Vienna, Austria
Photos by Shore Travel on Instagram

Nobody does cruising like this...Your bed facing the views for which river cruising is famous...a wall of windows that o...
02/08/2024

Nobody does cruising like this...

Your bed facing the views for which river cruising is famous...a wall of windows that opens wide to invite the outside in, turning your entire suite into an Open-Air Balcony! This is Cruising Elevated - https://bit.ly/3zTK6lq

Prepare to be blown away by all the tulip blooms of your dreams 🌷 https://bit.ly/3WwmWdOGabled homes and Golden Age cana...
02/08/2024

Prepare to be blown away by all the tulip blooms of your dreams 🌷 https://bit.ly/3WwmWdO

Gabled homes and Golden Age canals are the backdrop for “glorious” on your cruise that begins or ends in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam. Time stops here, inviting you to leave your troubles behind, and feel gezellig (cosy) in a welcoming café, while perusing tradition-rich, boutique-filled streets or strolling across colourful, flower-lined bridges.

Photos by windmilldreams on Instagram

Get off the beaten path and put a pep in your step with an Active and Discovery river cruise along the Moselle with Aval...
31/07/2024

Get off the beaten path and put a pep in your step with an Active and Discovery river cruise along the Moselle with Avalon Waterways. There is much to toast to in this famous wine region, as well as a blend of Roman history and comfort food.

Conquer castles and venture through villages on the Moselle River on this Active and Discovery adventure with Avalon Waterways.

Step aboard your Avalon Suite Ship festively decorated and beautifully dressed in Christmas colours of the season 🎅🎄emba...
30/07/2024

Step aboard your Avalon Suite Ship festively decorated and beautifully dressed in Christmas colours of the season 🎅🎄embark on this festive Christmastime river cruise in Frankfurt to sail through the heart of Germany for six exquisite nights: https://bit.ly/46iy7Km

📍Nuremberg, Germany
Photos by hannahlogan21 on Instagram

28/07/2024

Join Avalon Waterways in 2025 for a spring time river cruise through the Netherlands & Belgium, encompassing classic architecture, vibrant blooms and historic gems 🌷 https://bit.ly/3SnCjmf

"Our wonderful trip ended in Amsterdam. Spent the morning painting a masterpiece while Tiffanie kayaked thru the canals ...
26/07/2024

"Our wonderful trip ended in Amsterdam. Spent the morning painting a masterpiece while Tiffanie kayaked thru the canals before heading to the windmills. Ended the day with dinner with 2 of our very favourite new friends and the absolutely fantastic Omer! The service on Avalon Waterways is incredible and Omer is a shining star that exemplifies the standards of this great company. Next time, I will make sure I explore more of Amsterdam."
- Lynsey; lyd5000 on Instagram

How great are these photos from Amsterdam? Lynsey cruised on our Active & Discovery in Holland and Belgium cruise last September. Take a look today: https://bit.ly/3WeO6pg

23/07/2024

Whether you enjoy sightseeing by kayak, on two wheels or on your own two feet, Avalon's Active excursions pack real get up and go for those who like to do the same.

2025 cruises are out now so start planning today: https://bit.ly/4eYY1Xj

History meets happiness as you decide how to savour the castles, croissants, châteaux, and chèvre of fabulous France fro...
21/07/2024

History meets happiness as you decide how to savour the castles, croissants, châteaux, and chèvre of fabulous France from Paris to Normandy on this Active & Discovery on the Seine river cruise: https://bit.ly/3XWReHA

"Some pictures from our walking tour in Linz, Austria. Every stop along the Danube was beautiful and full of so much his...
21/07/2024

"Some pictures from our walking tour in Linz, Austria. Every stop along the Danube was beautiful and full of so much history. It's impossible to explain the feeling of walking through streets where you know there was royal history, Roman history, WWII history and so many stories. Every place has it's own stories but these are particularly fascinating to me."
Photos by cwtdtravel on Instagram

We feature the charming town of Linz on many of our Danube river cruises, like our new-for-2025 Illuminations on the Danube cruise. Join us for 10 days through 4 countries: https://bit.ly/3xHfOSp

Avalon’s whim-powered cruising philosophy paired with an exciting menu of included Avalon Choice excursions invites you ...
20/07/2024

Avalon’s whim-powered cruising philosophy paired with an exciting menu of included Avalon Choice excursions invites you to take full advantage of “me” time and free time without charging you extra.

Take your pick from Active, Discovery or Classic excursions that put you in pursuit of history, culture and cuisine in a variety of ways: https://bit.ly/3S3FkrE

Carolina, from our Group Sales team in Australia, recently experienced our Avalon Waterways Burgundy & Provence river cr...
18/07/2024

Carolina, from our Group Sales team in Australia, recently experienced our Avalon Waterways Burgundy & Provence river cruise with Nice extension. Read on to find out more about her four highlights onboard.

Carolina, from our Group Sales team in Australia, recently experienced our Avalon Waterways Burgundy & Provence river cruise.

"We have been lucky to sail with Avalon Waterways three times between 2016 - 2022, experiencing a variety of incredible ...
15/07/2024

"We have been lucky to sail with Avalon Waterways three times between 2016 - 2022, experiencing a variety of incredible places along the way. We loved our first cruise along the Danube as it was the perfect length, visited lots of countries and had so many new experiences; the little traditional villages along the Rhine and Moselle on our second cruise were picture-perfect, filled with lots of beautiful houses and cafes; and our Burgundy & Provence cruise was a foodie delight, particularly the food hall in Lyon with its fabulous displays of food and variety of restaurants.

There have been some amazing excursions, too. From the traditional dinner with live music at Kempinski Hotel in Budapest and the wine tasting in a wine cellar near Bernkastel, to the walks up to castles with magnificent views along the Moselle and a lot of fun with a small group of people at a winery in Burgundy. I love seeing famous places, immersing ourselves in the different cultures, seeing the history of places and all the magnificent scenery that comes with it.

We've travelled with friends - both old and new - on our cruises, making them special holidays. If I had to describe Avalon in five words, I would say: amazing, fabulous food, (and) top service."
- Suzanne, Australia

Thank you for sharing your Avalon story with us, Suzanne! What has been your favourite excursion while cruising with us? Let us know in the comments section below 👇

For the ultimate vino voyage, join us onboard our newest Suite Ship - the Avalon Alegria - to sail through Portugal's dr...
13/07/2024

For the ultimate vino voyage, join us onboard our newest Suite Ship - the Avalon Alegria - to sail through Portugal's dramatic Douro Valley, uncovering terraced vineyards, remote riverside towns and exquisite scenery at every turn 🌟 https://bit.ly/4bnDgSe

Known as la fête nationale or le quatorze juillet, Bastille Day is France’s most important national day. Nowadays, you c...
11/07/2024

Known as la fête nationale or le quatorze juillet, Bastille Day is France’s most important national day. Nowadays, you can find celebrations everywhere so here is how Bastille Day is celebrated around the world.

La fête nationale or le quatorze juillet is France’s most important national day. Here is how Bastille Day is celebrated around the world.

"Sharing some mouth-watering snapshots from my recent river cruise. The incredible meals served on board left us absolut...
09/07/2024

"Sharing some mouth-watering snapshots from my recent river cruise. The incredible meals served on board left us absolutely spoiled! The presentation, flavour, and variety were beyond amazing. 🤩 Don't ever fear the dining experience on a river cruise – it's a food lover's paradise. From delectable appetisers to divine desserts, they've got it all. 🍣🍨🍇"

Redorchidtravel has shared their favourites...now it's your turn! What has been your favourite meal while cruising with us? Share in the comments below 👇

07/07/2024

Sniff, swirl & sip your way through the rolling vineyards of Europe on an Avalon Waterways river cruise 🍷🍇

If you're a wine aficionado or want to expand your wine knowledge, you can go one step further and join us on one of our Wine Appreciation river cruises: https://bit.ly/4ezzSGN

Sophie, from our Customer Services team in Australia, recently experienced our Avalon Waterways Burgundy & Provence rive...
03/07/2024

Sophie, from our Customer Services team in Australia, recently experienced our Avalon Waterways Burgundy & Provence river cruise with Nice extension. Read on to find out more about her experience.

Sophie recently experienced our Avalon Burgundy & Provence river cruise. Here’s what I learnt about river cruising in my 20’s.

Wine not?In 2025, we're inviting you to say "bonjour!" to Bordeaux! To roam the historic halls of castles and châteaux.....
02/07/2024

Wine not?

In 2025, we're inviting you to say "bonjour!" to Bordeaux! To roam the historic halls of castles and châteaux...to sip and swirl your way through romantic vineyards and cellars and to enjoy bon-vivant cuisine along the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers.

Join us in 2025 on Cloud Wine in France: https://bit.ly/3VvLrWA

"This week at the Christmas markets in Germany was trying something out of our sugar plum dreams!🧚🏻‍♀️One of our favouri...
01/07/2024

"This week at the Christmas markets in Germany was trying something out of our sugar plum dreams!🧚🏻‍♀️One of our favourite stops at the end of this trip was in Würzburg - from the history to the abundant market stalls, we loved all of it!

One important thing to know when you are visiting the Christmas markets is that the mugs you get with the glühwein you have to pay a small deposit for - usually 2-5€ depending on the mug! You can either keep these as a souvenir or return them to the stall to get your deposit back🎄we’ve returned with approximately 6 in our luggage after our Avalon Waterways cruise."
- thebohotraveller_llc on Instagram

This is your sign to add a Christmas market river cruise to your bucket list! We still have some availability for 2024, as well as our full selection for 2025 out now: https://bit.ly/4eQ2nQP

29/06/2024

Chain, Chain, Chain...

When you start or end your river cruise in "Buda-ful" Budapest, we suggest taking a leisurely stroll along the Danube Promenade. Stretching from the Chain Bridge to the Elizabeth Bridge, this walk offers breathtaking views of the Buda Castle and the Parliament Building 😍

Start your adventure in Budapest on our Blue Danube Discovery cruise 👉 https://bit.ly/3KxAVt7

Video by norbertlepsik on Instagram

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At Avalon Waterways, we know that luxury is about being able to choose your own adventure. You’ve earned your time to breathe. The time and space to step out and see the world your way. Welcome to the laid-back luxury of river cruising.

With 14 years of innovation in River Cruising, backed by 90 years of experience in the travel industry, we’ll fuel your passions and show you a world less seen - both from the comfort of your panoramic suite and outside of it.

Unpack once and indulge more in your private suite aboard our river cruise fleet. Drink in the view of quaint towns and villages from the unique vantage point. Tempt your taste-buds with decadent delicacies prepared by our renowned chefs. Choose your own adventure and create your own memories. Savour the freedom to do it all, or just a little.

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