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
- Artistry II
- Century Legend
- Century Paragon
- Delfin III
- Envision
- Expression
- Ganges Voyager
- Illumination
- Imagery II
- Impression
- MS Farah
- 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: The Danube from the Black Sea to Germany with 2 Nights in Prague (WODY) - Passion
From $8,726.00 (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...2023: Tulip Time Cruise with 3 Nights in Paris (WAA1) - Tranquility II
From $4,076.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Tranquility II
Your European river cruise through Holland and Belgium begins in the colorful capital of the Netherlands-Amsterdam.2023: The Blue Danube Discovery (WBN) - Artistry II
From $3,249.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Artistry II
Begin this timeless European river cruise vacation in vibrant Budapest, Hungary, sail along the Danube River with exciting stops in Aust...2022: Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 1 Night in Amsterdam (Southbound) (WAWQ) - Expression
From $3,658.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Expression
Explore the Rhine River from a unique perspective on an Avalon Active & Discovery River Cruise.2023: The Danube from Germany to the Black Sea with 2 Nights in Prague & 2 Nights in Transylvania (W
From $9,146.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: View
Embark on a 20-day journey from Czech Republic to Romania, beginning with two nights in dazzling Prague.2023: Tulip Time Cruise with 1 Night in Amsterdam & 3 Nights in Paris (WAA2) - Impression
From $4,635.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Impression
Begin your Tulip Time vacation your way with a one-night stay in Amsterdam-the colorful capital of the Netherlands!2023: Enchanted Europe (Eastbound) (WZB) - Tranquility II
From $7,548.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Tranquility II
Your breathtaking river cruise begins on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland.2022: Romantic Rhine with 3 Nights in Lake Como, 1 Night in Lucerne, Mount Pilatus, 2 Nights in Pari
From $7,027.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Imagery II
Your European vacation begins with a Monograms vacation package in Lake Como and Lucerne, with a special excursion up Mount Pilatus for s...2023: Romantic Rhine (Northbound) (WZA) - Vista
From $2,999.00 (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 visits France...2022: Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Southbound) (WFZ) - Visionary
From $1,999.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Visionary
This Christmastime river cruise is a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate the season!2023: The Danube from the Black Sea to Budapest with 2 Nights in Transylvania & 1 Night in Budapest
From $5,857.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: View
Begin your exciting vacation with a visit to Peles Castle in Sinaia, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe.2023: Magnificent Europe with 1 Night in Amsterdam (WABQ) - Tranquility II
From $6,958.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Tranquility II
Begin your Magnificent Europe vacation your way with a one-night stay in Amsterdam!2022: Balkan Discovery (WBOB) - Illumination
From $4,178.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Illumination
Experience the extraordinary destinations of Eastern Europe on this Danube River cruise adventure through the Balkans.2023: Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River with Hanoi & Ha Long Bay (Northbound) (WHSH)
From $5,869.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Saigon
On this inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia, you'll be immersed in the cultures and ancient traditions ...2023: Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) (WDBQ) - Passion
From $3,348.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
Your European vacation begins with two nights in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic.2023: The Legendary Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (WNBQ) - Tranquility II
From $4,048.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Tranquility II
From Prague to vibrant Budapest, this Danube River cruise vacation takes you to four countries-each with its own beauty, history, and...2022: Christmastime from Nuremberg to Basel with 2 Nights in Prague (WNMQ) - Impression
From $4,847.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Impression
Celebrate this magical time of year with a Christmastime river cruise vacation starting in the Czech Republic, on through the beautiful v...2022: Springtime in Holland & Belgium with 1 Night in Amsterdam (WAHQ) - Artistry II
From $6,157.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Artistry II
If you've dreamed of seeing the legendary flowers of Holland and Belgium, this is the perfect way to spend springtime among the tulips!2023: Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) (WDBQ) - Passion
From $3,348.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
Your European vacation begins with two nights in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic.2023: Festive Season in the Heart of Germany (WFN) - Imagery II
From $2,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Imagery II
Explore the heart of Germany on this European river cruise from Frankfurt to Nuremberg.2023: A Taste of the Danube with 2 Nights in Vienna (Eastbound) (WVBQ) - Passion
From $2,048.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Passion
Arrive in Vienna to enjoy your Avalon YourWay vacation before your Danube River cruise begins.2023: Danube Symphony (Westbound) (WBP) - Impression
From $2,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Impression
Board your Avalon Suite Ship in Budapest to embark on an unforgettable 6-day European river cruise on the Danube.2022: Christmastime on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) (WNVQ) - View
From $3,248.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: View
This festive European river cruise vacation begins in Prague, the beautiful capital of the Czech Republic.2022: Festive Season in the Heart of Germany with 2 Nights in Prague (WNFQ) - Impression
From $2,848.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Impression
This Festive Christmastime river cruise begins in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, and one of Europe's most beautiful cities.2023: Romantic Rhine with 3 Nights in Paris & 3 Nights in London (Northbound) (WZA1) - Vista
From $5,362.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Vista
Your stunning river cruise on the Rhine will commence in Basel, for an amazing vacation which begins in Switzerland and stops in France, Germa...2023: Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Paris & 2 Nights in London (Northbound) (WZA4) - Imagery II
From $5,312.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: Imagery II
Your stunning Rhine River cruise begins in Basel, Switzerland, with stops in France, Germany, and Holland.2023: Romantic Rhine (Northbound) (WZA) - Expression
From $2,999.00 (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 visits F...2022: Colorful India & the Ganges River with Kathmandu (WDKE) - Ganges Voyager
From $7,329.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Ganges Voyager
Enter a world of color, culture, and cherished spiritual tradition of India and Nepal.2023: The Danube from the Black Sea to Budapest (WOBB) - View
From $4,878.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: View
Begin your exciting European vacation with one night in Bucharest, Romania, before embarking on your river cruise along the beautiful Danube Ri...2023: German Grandeur with 2 Nights in Munich (Eastbound) (WZNE) - View
From $4,498.00 (USD)
Destination: Europe
Ship: View
Your picturesque Rhine River cruise begins in Basel, Switzerland.