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.
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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: Active & Discovery on the Danube from Serbia to the Black Sea with 2 Nights in Transylvania (W
From $4,448.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Impression
Begin your Active & Discovery river cruise vacation boarding your Avalon Suite Ship in Belgrade, Serbia.2024: The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles with 2 nights in Paris (WARE) - Tranquility I
From $4,748.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Tranquility II
Start this magnificent river cruise vacation in Holland's popular, modern capital of Amsterdam.2025: The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 1 Night in Budapest (WOBE) -
From $4,777.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
Begin your exciting European vacation with one night in Bucharest, Romania, before embarking on your Danube River cruise to Budapest, Hungar...2025: The Best of Austria & Switzerland with Romantic Rhine (XZC5) - Vista
From $8,168.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Vista
This amazing European vacation offers the best of both worlds: a land tour of Austria and Switzerland-two of Europe's most scenic countries-an...2025: The Rhine & Moselle with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (WHZ1) - Tranquility II
From $6,248.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Tranquility II
Your European river cruise vacation starts in marvelous Amsterdam where there is much to see!2025: Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine and Seine (WZP) - View and Tapestry II
From $7,398.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: View
Immerse yourself in German and France culture on this fabulous Europe river cruise vacation along the Seine and Rhine rivers.2025: From Romania to the North Sea with 1 Night in Bucharest (WOAB) - Passion
From $12,197.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
This enchanting European river cruise from Bucharest to Amsterdam is truly an adventure.2025: Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Nice & 2 Nights in Paris (Northbound) (WLJY) - Poetry II
From $5,307.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Poetry II
Begin with two overnights in captivating Nice on the French Riviera, and relax along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea.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: Magnificent Europe with 3 Nights in Prague (WABE) - Passion
From $8,088.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
From Amsterdam to Budapest, and in many exciting stops along the way, experience the culture of Central Europe in a unique way on this timel...2024: The Rhine & Moselle with 1 Night in Amsterdam (Southbound) (WHZQ) - Tranquility II
From $5,658.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Tranquility II
Begin your vacation on the Rhine and Moselle your way with a one-night stay in Amsterdam!2025: The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Prague (WBNE) - Passion
From $4,288.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
This timeless European river cruise vacation begins in Budapest, Hungary, then sails along the Danube River with exciting stops in Austria a...2025: Danube Dreams (Westbound) (WBD) - Illumination
From $3,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Illumination
Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany-discovering some of Central Europe's most splend...2024: A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Budapest (Westbound) (WBVQ) - Envision
From $2,348.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Envision
From the Gypsy violins of Budapest to the romantic sounds of Vienna, the 'City of Music,' this European river cruise highlights the natural...2025: Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound) (WAW) - Vista
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Vista
Fairytale settings await on every Rhine River cruise, but an Active & Discovery cruise wit Avalon immerses you in new, interactive ways.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.2024: Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound) (WAW) - Imagery II
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Imagery II
Explore the Rhine River from a unique perspective on an Avalon Active & Discovery river cruise.2024: Active & Discovery on the Danube with 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound) (WLBE) - Envision
From $4,178.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Envision
Whether you're an art lover, a foodie, a history buff, or an energetic adventurer, your Active & Discovery cruise on the Danube River offer...2024: Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (WAZ2) - Expression
From $4,448.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Expression
Your 10-day river cruise vacation includes stays in Holland, Germany, France, and Switzerland-all beginning with your Avalon Rhine River ...2024: The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Budapest (WBNQ) - Passion
From $4,098.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
This timeless European vacation begins with two nights in vibrant Budapest, Hungary, before your Danube River cruise with exciting stops in ...2025: The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania (WOD
From $9,047.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
Follow the graceful waterways from Romania through the Balkans, Hungary, and Austria with stunning views along your Danube River cruise.2024: Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound) (WAW) - Panorama
From $4,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Panorama
Explore the Rhine River from a unique perspective on an Avalon Active & Discovery river cruise.2025: Timeless Rivers of Europe: the Rhine and Seine (WZP) - View and Tapestry II
From $7,398.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: View
Immerse yourself in German and France culture on this fabulous Europe river cruise vacation along the Seine and Rhine rivers.2025: Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich & 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound) (WPBY) - Illuminatio
From $4,027.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Illumination
Experience your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary your way with two nights in Munich before your cruise.2025: Tulip Time Cruise (WAA) - Vista
From $3,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Vista
This springtime river cruise gets underway in Holland's colorful capital of Amsterdam.2024: Burgundy & Provence (Northbound) (WLJ) - Poetry II
From $3,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Poetry II
Take a wondrous journey through beautiful views of France along the Rhone and Saone Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known Frenc...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: Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube (WAOB) - Passion
From $11,497.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
From Holland to Romania, with a host of exciting stops along the way, this river cruise vacation across Eu-rope is truly an adventure!2024: Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound) (WAW) - Panorama
From $4,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Panorama
Explore the Rhine River from a unique perspective on an Avalon Active & Discovery river cruise.2024: Grand Tulip Cruise of Holland & Belgium (WHH) - Imagery II
From $6,998.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Imagery II
Begin your tulip season cruise in Amsterdam. Visit Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands.