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.
Current Promotions:
Ships
- Affinity
- Artistry II
- Century Legend
- Century Paragon
- Delfin III
- Envision
- Expression
- Felicity
- Ganges Voyager
- Illumination
- Imagery II
- Impression
- Isabela II
- Luminary
- MS Farah
- Myanmar
- Panorama
- Passion
- Poetry II
- Saigon
- Siem Reap
- Sonesta St George
- Tapestry II
- Tranquility II
- Treasure of Galapagos
- View
- Visionary
- Vista
Destinations
Featured Avalon Waterways River Cruises
2022: Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris, 3 Nights in Venice & 3 Nights in Rome (Northbound)
From $6,730.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Poetry II
Take a wondrous river cruise through beautiful France along the Rhone and Saone Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French tr...2021: A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Budapest & 2 Nights in Vienna (Westbound) (WBVY) - View
From $2,059.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: View
From the Gypsy violins of Budapest to the romantic sounds of Vienna, the 'City of Music,' this European river cruise highlights the natural bea...2021: A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Budapest (Westbound) (WBVQ) - Imagery II
From $2,088.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Imagery II
From the Gypsy violins of Budapest to the romantic sounds of Vienna, the 'City of Music,' this European river cruise highlights the natur...2022: Romantic Rhine with Mount Pilatus, 1 Night in Lucerne & 3 Nights in Lake Como (Southbound) (WA
From $5,171.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Impression
One of Europe's most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey on a Rhine River cruise, which takes you across Germany-and tou...2022: A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Vienna & 2 Nights in Budapest (Eastbound) (WVBY) - Envi
From $2,517.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Envision
Arrive in Vienna for a 2-night stay in the legendary 'City of Music.2022: The Danube from the Black Sea to Budapest with 2 Nights in Transylvania & 1 Night in Budapest
From $5,657.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
Begin your exciting vacation with a visit to Peles Castle in Sinaia, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe.2021: Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) (WDBQ) - Imagery II
From $4,428.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Imagery II
Your European vacation begins with two nights in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic.2021: Grand France with 3 Nights in Venice & 3 Nights in Rome (Northbound) (WLP4) - Poetry II and Ta
From $8,843.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Poetry II
Begin your river cruise through France in Port-Saint-Louis, and board your Avalon Suite Ship for your scenic river cruise.2022: The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Budapest & 2 Nights in Prague (WBNY) - Impression
From $4,217.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Impression
This timeless European river cruise vacation begins with two nights in vibrant Budapest, Hungary before sailing along the Danube River wi...2022: The Danube from the Black Sea to Germany with 2 Nights in Prague (WODY) - Passion
From $8,856.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
From the 'Paris of the East' in Bucharest, Romania, to the 'Golden City' of Prague, in the Czech Republic, this Danube River cruise is an od...2021: Danube Symphony with 2 Nights in Munich (Eastbound) (WPBQ) - Illumination
From $3,248.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Illumination
Experience your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary your way with two nights in Munich before your cruise.2022: Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) (WZA3) - Expression
From $3,987.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Expression
Begin your European vacation with a visit to gorgeous Lucerne, Switzerland.2021: Romantic Rhine (Northbound) (WZA) - Vista
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Vista
One of Europe's most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey along the Rhine River, which begins in Switzerland and stops in Fran...2022: The Danube from the Black Sea to Germany with 2 Nights in Prague (WODY) - Passion
From $8,856.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
From the 'Paris of the East' in Bucharest, Romania, to the 'Golden City' of Prague, in the Czech Republic, this Danube River cruise is an od...2021: Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Paris & 2 Nights in London (Northbound) (WZA4) - Artistry II
From $5,490.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Artistry II
Your stunning Rhine River cruise begins in Basel, Switzerland, with stops in France, Germany, and Holland.2021: Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest (WBOQ) - Imagery II
From $4,237.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Imagery II
See the highlights of Eastern Europe on this Danube River cruise adventure through the beautiful Balkans!2021: Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with 2 Nights in Prague (WNMQ) - Tranquility II
From $4,578.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Tranquility II
Celebrate this magical time of year with a Christmastime river cruise vacation starting in the Czech Republic, on through the beautif...2021: Romantic Rhine (Northbound) (WZA) - Expression
From $2,849.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Expression
One of Europe's most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey along the Rhine River, which begins in Switzerland and stops in...2021: Romantic Rhine with Mount Pilatus, 1 Night in Lucerne, 3 Nights in Lake Como & 2 Nights in Mil
Destination: Europe
Ship: Illumination
One of Europe's most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting Rhine River cruise, which takes you across Germany-and touches in Hol...2022: The Heart of Cambodia & Vietnam (Northbound) (WISI) - Siem Reap
From $7,279.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Siem Reap
This magical Southeast Asia river cruise along the Mekong River will take you through Vietnam and Cambodia, showing you the culture...2021: Festive Season in the Heart of Germany (WNF) - Impression
From $2,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Impression
This festive Christmastime river cruise begins in Nuremberg, the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire.2022: Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in Paris, 2 Nights in Nice & 3 Nights in Barcelona (Southbou
From $6,053.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Poetry II
Take a wondrous river cruise through France along the Rhone and Saone Rivers and complete your European vacation with a bonus Monograms va...2021: Danube Symphony with 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound) (WPBE) - View
From $2,729.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: View
Experience the sights and sounds with river views to awaken the senses on your Danube River cruise from Germany to Hungary.2022: Active & Discovery on the Danube with 1 Night in Budapest (Eastbound) (WLBE) - Impression
From $3,758.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Impression
Whether you're an art lover, a foodie, a history buff, or an energetic adventurer, your Active & Discovery cruise on the Danube River off...2021: Active & Discovery in Holland & Belgium (WAD) - Visionary
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Visionary
Explore Holland and Belgium in more ways than ever on this Active & Discovery European cruise.2022: Romantic Rhine with 3 Nights in Paris & 3 Nights in London (Northbound) (WZA1) - Expression
From $5,050.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Expression
Your stunning river cruise on the Rhine will commence in Basel, for an amazing vacation which begins in Switzerland and stops in France, ...2022: The Rhine & Moselle with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) (WZH1) - Imagery II
From $5,737.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Imagery II
Embark on this exciting river cruise in Basel, Switzerland, and explore everything the Moselle and Rhine Rivers have to offer as you stop...2022: Mekong Discovery (Northbound) (WHS) - Siem Reap
From $4,669.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Siem Reap
On this unique and inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia, you'll be immersed in the cultures and ancie...2021: Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Berlin & 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) (WDBB) - Passion
From $4,528.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
Your European vacation begins with two nights in the German capital of Berlin, followed by two nights in Prague, the dazzling capital of the...2022: Balkan Odyssey (WOKY) - Passion
From $3,457.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
Begin your Balkan Odyssey before your cruise with an overnight stay in Bucharest-the 'Paris of the East.
