Avalon Waterways River Cruises
With spectacular journeys along the famous waterways of Europe, Egypt, China and the Galápagos Islands, Avalon Waterways river cruises and small ship cruising offer a comfortable and relaxing way to see the worlds. Named one of Travel & Leisure's Top-10 Small-Ship Cruise Lines (2007), Avalon River Cruise's new generation of ships are equipped with state-of-the art technology and were built to create a warm and inviting ambiance and with the travelers' comfort and safety in mind. Avalon specializes in European river cruises, Danube river cruises-Magnificent Europe Amsterdam to Budapest, Rhine river cruises-Romantic Rhine Zurich to Amsterdam, Moselle river cruises-Canals, Vineyards, and Paris, Nile river cruises, and China Yangtze river cruises.
Docking frequently to explore the charming cities and towns along the way, our experienced Local Guides will show you around and help you experience each destination like a local. Back on board, you'll find spacious staterooms with hotel-style beds, first-class dining with complementary wine at dinner, and remarkable amenities such as a fitness center, lounges and sun desks. As part of the award-winning, 80-year-old Globus family of brands, an Avalon River Cruise is sure to deliver on quality and leave you with a new perspective on the old world.
Ships
- Alegria
- Artistry II
- Delfin III
- Envision
- Expression
- Ganges Voyager
- Illumination
- Imagery II
- Impression
- MS Farah
- Panorama
- Passion
- Poetry II
- Saigon
- Siem Reap
- Tapestry II
- Tranquility II
- Treasure of Galapagos
- View
- Visionary
- Vista
Destinations
Featured Avalon Waterways River Cruises
2024: From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon with the Nazca Lines & Galapagos Cruise (WAMY) - D
From $11,399.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: Delfin III
Experience the fascinating Nazca Lines, archaeological treasures, and gastronomic delights of Peru, with the untamed rainforest of...2024: Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 1 Night in Amsterdam & 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (
From $5,307.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Vista
Explore the Rhine River from a unique perspective on an Avalon Active & Discovery river cruise.2024: The Rhine & Moselle with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (WHZ1) - Imagery II
From $6,148.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Imagery II
Your European river cruise vacation starts in marvelous Amsterdam where there is much to see!2024: Active & Discovery on the Rhone (Northbound) (WLY) - Poetry II
From $4,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Poetry II
Whether you're an art lover, a foodie, a history buff, or an energetic adventurer, your Active & Discovery cruise on the Rhone River offer...2025: Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube (WAO) - Expression
From $11,198.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Expression
From Holland to Romania, with a host of exciting stops along the way, this river cruise vacation across Europe is truly an adventure!2024: The Heart of Cambodia & Vietnam (Southbound) (WSII) - Saigon
From $7,439.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Saigon
This magical Southeast Asia river cruise along the Mekong River will take you through Cambodia and Vietnam, showing you the culture an...2025: Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound) (WPBE) - Illumination
From $3,178.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Illumination
Experience the sights and sounds with river views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary.2024: The Danube from Germany to Romania with 2 Nights in Prague (WDOQ) - Envision
From $8,686.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Envision
Embark on an 18-day journey from Czech Republic to Romania, beginning with two nights in dazzling Prague.2025: Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound) (WPBE) - Illumination
From $3,178.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Illumination
Experience the sights and sounds with river views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary.2024: The Heart of Cambodia & Vietnam (Southbound) (WSII) - Saigon
From $7,439.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Saigon
This magical Southeast Asia river cruise along the Mekong River will take you through Cambodia and Vietnam, showing you the culture an...2024: Active & Discovery on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague & 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound) (WL
From $5,197.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Illumination
Start your Danube River vacation with two nights in the exquisite city of Prague.2024: The Danube from Germany to Romania with 2 Nights in Prague (WDOQ) - Passion
From $9,286.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
Embark on an 18-day journey from Czech Republic to Romania, beginning with two nights in dazzling Prague.2025: The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania (WO
From $5,398.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Expression
Sail from Romania to Hungary's capital of Budapest to experience river views like no other.2024: A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Vienna & 2 Nights in Budapest (Eastbound) (WVBY) - Illu
From $2,867.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Illumination
Arrive in Vienna for a 2-night stay in the legendary 'City of Music.2025: Illuminations on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) (WKBQ) - Illumination
From $6,088.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Illumination
Your European vacation begins with two nights in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic.2024: Tulip Time Cruise (WAA) - Panorama
From $3,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Panorama
This springtime river cruise gets underway in Holland's colorful capital of Amsterdam.2025: From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon with the Nazca Lines (WAMQ) - Delfin III
From $7,199.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: Delfin III
Experience the fascinating Nazca Lines, archaeological treasures, and gastronomic delights of Peru, with the untamed rainforest of...2025: Enchanted Europe (Eastbound) (WZB) - Imagery II
From $7,998.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Imagery II
Your breathtaking river cruise begins on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland.2025: Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound) (WBDE) - Tranquility II
From $4,488.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Tranquility II
Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany-stopping at some of Central Europe's most sple...2025: Active & Discovery on the Danube with 1 Night in Budapest (Westbound) (WBLQ) - Passion
From $4,278.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
Why dip your toes in the Danube when you can explore and adore its landmarks, legends, customs and cuisine in the most interactive ways?2025: The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) (WZH) - Imagery II
From $5,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Imagery II
Your cruise on the Rhine and Moselle Rivers begins in Basel, Switzerland, to explore extraordinary cities in Germany and France, as well ...2025: Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest & 1 Night in Bucharest (WBOQ) - Passion
From $4,277.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
See the highlights of Eastern Europe on this Danube River cruise adventure through the beautiful Balkans!2025: Ecuador & Its Galapagos Islands (WBG) - Treasure of Galapagos
From $6,459.00 (USD)
Destination: South America
Ship: Treasure of Galapagos
This exciting cruise vacation lets you sample the natural wonders of Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands.2025: Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris & 2 Nights in Nice (Southbound) (WJLY) - Poetry II
From $5,207.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Poetry II
Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhone and Saone Rivers with guided sightseeing in well-known French treasures and ...2025: Christmastime from Budapest to Basel (WBM) - Passion and Panorama
From $8,647.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
Board your Avalon Suite Ship in Budapest, called the 'Pearl of the Danube.2024: Romantic Rhine with 1 Night in Amsterdam (Southbound) (WAZQ) - View
From $4,358.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: View
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 ...2025: Reflections on the Rhine (Southbound) (WDZ) - Imagery II
From $4,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Imagery II
One of Europe's most legendary rivers takes you across Germany and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland!2025: Christmastime on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) (WNVQ) - Envision
From $3,788.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Envision
This festive European river cruise vacation begins in Prague, the beautiful capital of the Czech Republic.2025: The Danube from Germany to Romania (WDO) - Passion
From $7,298.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
Embark on a 15-day Danube River cruise from Germany to Romania.2024: The Danube from the Black Sea to Budapest with 1 Night in Budapest (WOBE) - Impression
From $5,227.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Impression
Begin your exciting European vacation with one night in Bucharest, Romania, before embarking on your Danube River cruise to Budapest, Hun...