Discover the relaxed luxury of river cruising with Avalon Waterways.

The world’s most trusted river cruise line. On a river cruise journey, you’ll spend your days discovering breathtaking ports of call with local guides before returning to your luxury floating hotel to tempt your tastebuds with local cuisine and wine, all while watching the world glide by through floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

Keep reading to learn why Avalon Waterways is the obvious choice when choosing a cruise line for your next river discovery.

Rooms With a View

The accommodation onboard any cruise ship can make or break your journey, and luckily, you’ll always cruise in comfort when choosing Avalon Waterways. Having been named by Cruise Critic as having the best staterooms in the business, Avalon Waterways are renowned for their ‘rooms with a view’.

No river cruise line offers river vistas quite like Avalon Waterways’ Panorama Suites. Featured on all Avalon Suite Ships, these spacious suites – thirty percent larger than the industry standard – feature a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that open seven feet wide, creating river cruising’s only Open-Air Balcony.

Even if you aren’t quite prepared to splurge on a Panorama Suite, you won’t miss out on the spectacular views – there are no interior-only cabins on Avalon Waterways’ ships. Every Deluxe Stateroom offers plenty of natural light, as well as beds that face toward the view. Avalon’s Suite Ships also have expansive sky decks that run the length of the ship, offering plenty of additional space to enjoy views of the world’s greatest riverbanks.

Immersive River Itineraries

It’s no secret that river cruising is one of the best ways to experience the world. Unlike an ocean cruise, which may spend several days at sea, Avalon Waterway’s itineraries are destination-focused, with local guides to help you get the most out of every destination. With Avalon, you’ll visit ports of call that are both familiar and off-the-beaten-path.

If the sights of Europe are calling your name, Avalon Waterways sail down the continent’s most renowned riverways, including the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Main, Moselle, Saone and Rhone. A river cruise through Europe offers a chance to explore lesser-visited fairy tale towns, historic monuments and castles, and plenty of terraced vineyards.

If you’re seeking a more exotic adventure, Avalon Waterways also cruise through the Mekong River in Southeast Asia, the Ganges River in India, the Amazon River in South America and the Nile River in Egypt. No matter where you wish to explore, Avalon can take you there.

Personalised Service

Expect a boutique experience when aboard your Avalon Waterways voyage. With high crew-to-guest ratios, the service on board a river cruise is second to none. From your Captain and Cruise Director right through to your stateroom attendants, Avalon delivers extraordinary, personalised service that’s warm, intuitive, and knowledgeable.

Another thing we love about Avalon Waterways is that every sailing features an onboard Cruise Director, whose job is to ensure your river cruise journey is filled with everlasting memories. Taking the time to get to know each and every guest, your Cruise Director is available to help plan your onshore experiences and assist in making you feel right at home whilst onboard.

Avalon’s superior service continues even when in port – friendly local guides are there to greet you at every port of call with engaging tales that bring you closer to every destination. Whether you’re onboard or onshore, the team at Avalon Waterways take pride in ensuring that you are taken care of every step of your river cruise.

Savour Local Flavours

From morning breakfast to splurging on decadent drinks at the cocktail bar, onboard dining with Avalon Waterways is always an affair to remember. Designed around a paddock-to-plate philosophy, menus are regionally inspired and feature an array of produce sourced directly from ports along your route. Naturally, dining is accompanied by the service of fine wine and beer, also of local origin.

If you think you’ll be restricted to a singular dining room, with meals served at a set time, think again. With Avalon’s FlexDining approach, you can choose from a range of onboard dining options, with something to suit every mood. Opt for a breezy al fresco lunch at the Sky Grill, an elegant four-course feast in the glass-walled Panorama Dining Room or an ever-changing selection of buffet-style dishes in the Panorama Bistro. Whatever you choose, trust that the food will be divine.

Travel Your Way

Unlike ocean cruises, a river cruise ship can take you right into the heart of a destination, giving you more opportunities to travel your way. The team at Avalon Waterways understand that no two travellers are alike, which is why an exceptional variety of excursions and activities are on offer at every port of call.

Whether you wish to immerse yourself in local culture or embark on a more active adventure, Avalon Waterways has the perfect onboard experience to suit your travel style, with three distinct excursion types: Classic, Discovery and Active.

A Classic excursion may see you visiting bucket list attractions and learning about local history on a guided walking tour, while a Discovery excursion could be a cooking or painting class. Meanwhile, an Active excursion with Avalon may include activities like hiking, biking and kayaking. The choice is yours with Avalon Waterways.

Discover Your River Cruise Journey With Avalon Waterways Today

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