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  • Avalon Expression

    7 Night Danube Dreams - Westbound

    Avalon Expression

    Departing from: Budapest, Hungary
    Ports of Call:
    • Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Vienna, Austria
    • Durnstein, Austria
    • Linz (Salzburg), Austria
    • Passau, Germany
    • Vilshofen, Germany
    Sailing Dates:
    • May 2026
    • July 2026
    • March 2027
    • April 2027
    • June 2027
    • September 2027
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  • Avalon Vista

    7 Night Romantic Rhine - Southbound

    Avalon Vista

    Departing from: Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Ports of Call:
    • Cologne, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    • Mainz, Germany
    • Strasbourg, France
    • Breisach Am Rhine, Germany
    • Basel, Switzerland
    Sailing Dates:
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
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    • November 2027
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  • Avalon Envision

    7 Night Tulip Time

    Avalon Envision

    Departing from: Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Ports of Call:
    • Rotterdam, Netherlands
    • Antwerp, Belgium
    • Ghent, Belgium
    • Middelburg, Netherlands
    • Veere, Netherlands
    • Willemstad, Netherlands
    Sailing Dates:
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
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Europe Avalon Waterways Cruises

Immerse yourself in old-world charm with all the comforts and amenities of a five-star cruise ship with Avalon Waterways River Cruises. Journeying the rivers and waterways weaving through historic destinations such as Cote d’Azur and Strasbourg, you’ll have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in local culture. Experience the unmatched splendor of the historic Kölner Dom cathedral in Cologne. Or, if your cruise happens to take you to Amsterdam, be sure to sample the local cuisine at Meneer Pannekoek, offering traditional Dutch pancakes very much like crêpes. Other luxurious destinations include Avignon, France, Basel, Switzerland and many more!

  • Avalon Illumination

    7 Night Danube Dreams - Eastbound

    Avalon Illumination

    Departing from: Vilshofen, Germany
    Ports of Call:
    • Passau, Germany
    • Linz, Austria
    • Ybbs An Der Donau, Austria
    • Melk, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    • Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Sailing Dates:
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • October 2026
    • June 2027
    • July 2027
    • November 2027
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  • Avalon Tapestry II

    7 Night Paris to Normandy

    Avalon Tapestry II

    Departing from: Paris, France
    Ports of Call:
    • Vernon, France
    • Les Andelys, France
    • Caudebec, France
    • Caudebec (Normandy Beaches), France
    • Rouen, France
    • Conflans Ste Honorine, France
    Sailing Dates:
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
    • October 2026
    • November 2026
    • March 2027
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    • May 2027
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    • July 2027
    • August 2027
    • September 2027
    • October 2027
    • November 2027
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  • Avalon View

    7 Night Romantic Rhine - Northbound

    Avalon View

    Departing from: Basel, Switzerland
    Ports of Call:
    • Breisach Am Rhine, Germany
    • Strasbourg, France
    • Mainz, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    • Koblenz, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2025
    • April 2026
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
    • October 2026
    • November 2026
    • December 2026
    • March 2027
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    • June 2027
    • July 2027
    • August 2027
    • September 2027
    • October 2027
    • November 2027
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  • Avalon Vista

    7 Night Romantic Rhine - Northbound

    Avalon Vista

    Departing from: Basel, Switzerland
    Ports of Call:
    • Breisach Am Rhine, Germany
    • Strasbourg, France
    • Mainz, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    • Koblenz, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Sailing Dates:
    • April 2026
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
    • October 2026
    • May 2027
    • June 2027
    • July 2027
    • August 2027
    • September 2027
    • October 2027
    • November 2027
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  • Avalon Panorama

    7 Night Romantic Rhine - Southbound

    Avalon Panorama

    Departing from: Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Ports of Call:
    • Cologne, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    • Mainz, Germany
    • Strasbourg, France
    • Breisach Am Rhine, Germany
    • Basel, Switzerland
    Sailing Dates:
    • August 2026
    • October 2026
    • May 2027
    • June 2027
    • July 2027
    • August 2027
    • September 2027
    • November 2027
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  • Avalon Passion

    7 Night Danube Dreams - Westbound

    Avalon Passion

    Departing from: Budapest, Hungary
    Ports of Call:
    • Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Vienna, Austria
    • Durnstein, Austria
    • Linz (Salzburg), Austria
    • Passau, Germany
    • Vilshofen, Germany
    Sailing Dates:
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    • May 2026
    • October 2027
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    $464pernight
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  • Avalon Poetry II

    7 Night Burgundy & Provence - Southbound

    Avalon Poetry II

    Departing from: Chalon-Sur-Saone, France
    Ports of Call:
    • Tournus, France
    • Lyon, France
    • Viviers, France
    • Avignon, France
    • Arles, France
    Sailing Dates:
    • April 2026
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
    • October 2026
    • November 2026
    • March 2027
    • April 2027
    • May 2027
    • June 2027
    • July 2027
    • August 2027
    • September 2027
    • October 2027
    • November 2027
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    ($450pernight)
  • Avalon Panorama

    9 Night The Netherlands in Bloom

    Avalon Panorama

    Departing from: Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Ports of Call:
    • Hoorn, Netherlands
    • Enkhuizen, Netherlands
    • Nijmegen, Netherlands
    • Maastricht, Netherlands
    • Antwerp (Brussels), Belgium
    • Willemstad, Netherlands
    • Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Sailing Dates:
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
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  • Avalon Expression

    8 Night Christmastime on the Danube - Eastbound

    Avalon Expression

    Departing from: Prague, Czech Republic
    Ports of Call:
    • Nuremberg, Germany
    • Regensburg, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    • Melk, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2026
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  • Avalon Alegria

    7 Night Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro

    Avalon Alegria

    Departing from: Porto, Portugal
    Ports of Call:
    • Entre-Os-Rios, Portugal
    • Regua, Portugal
    • Pocinho, Portugal
    • Barca D'alva, Portugal
    • Caldas De Aregos, Portugal
    Sailing Dates:
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
    • October 2026
    • November 2026
    • March 2027
    • April 2027
    • May 2027
    • June 2027
    • July 2027
    • August 2027
    • September 2027
    • October 2027
    • November 2027
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  • Avalon Imagery II

    7 Night Canals Vineyards & Castles - Southbound

    Avalon Imagery II

    Departing from: Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Ports of Call:
    • Cologne, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    • Cochem, Germany
    • Bernkastel, Germany
    • Remich, Luxembourg
    Sailing Dates:
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
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Exotic Avalon Waterways Cruises

  • MS Farah

    9 Night Taste of Egypt

    MS Farah

    Departing from: Cairo, Egypt
    Ports of Call:
    • Luxor, Egypt
    • Edfu, Egypt
    • Aswan, Egypt
    Sailing Dates:
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
    • November 2026
    • December 2026
    • January 2027
    • February 2027
    • March 2027
    • April 2027
    • May 2027
    • July 2027
    • August 2027
    • September 2027
    • October 2027
    • November 2027
    • December 2027
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    $509pernight
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  • Avalon Saigon

    12 Night Fascinating Vietnam Cambodia & Mekong River- Soutbound

    Avalon Saigon

    Departing from: Siem Reap, Cambodia
    Ports of Call:
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Wat Hanchey, Cambodia
    • Angkor Ban, Cambodia
    • Kampong Tralach, Cambodia
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Chau Doc, Vietnam
    • Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam
    • Vinh Long, Vietnam
    • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    Sailing Dates:
    • April 2026
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
    • October 2026
    • November 2026
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Avalon Waterways River Cruises...Cruise Europe in Style

Book Your Luxury Cruise with Avalon Waterways River Cruises & CruiseWise

Not all cruises are created equal. When you select an Avalon Waterways River Cruise, you are making the decision to immerse yourself in the utmost indulgence in cruising. Avalon Waterways offers its signature Avalon ChoiceSM to all passengers, allowing you to design the perfect European river cruise experience based solely around your personal preferences. Uniquely crafted with luxurious details at every turn, Avalon Waterways provides the small-ship feel with all the posh and decadence of a five-star resort. Contemporary décor, wall-to-wall panorama windows and elegant finishes abound to lend a captivating and comforting air.

Let Avalon Waterways River Cruises be your home away from home. With expert detail, each cruise ship is designed with the utmost care, giving you every comfort you could hope for and more. With a fleet of suite ships, Avalon Waterways offers not only the signature Avalon Deluxe Staterooms, but also Panorama Suites and Royal Suites for those who want it all. Comfort comes standard with all staterooms, and each is artfully prepared with European-style duvets, Egyptian cotton sheets, full private showers, flatscreen televisions and more. Even better, more than 80% of staterooms include floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and French balconies, while suites feature Open-Air Balconies with seating for 6.

Mealtime aboard Avalon Waterways is a part of the journey. With mouthwatering temptations certain to delight your palette, the chefs cater to your every craving. From the very first night when you dine on a five-course meal at the captain’s reception, you’ll discover that each meal is as tailored as the last. Dine under the pristine sky at the open-air bistro, or take advantage of cocktail hour at the Panorama Lounge. If traditional dining is more your cup of tea, enjoy the convenience of open seating in the dining room as you savor the elegant menus featuring local cuisine and delicacies.

Take the time to relax on the comfortable lounge chairs on the sky deck, or try your hand at the game area where you could play a life-sized game of chess. With complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout your Avalon Waterways cruise ship, convenience is at your fingertips 24/7. Immerse yourself in Avalon Waterways’ Culture & CruiseSM activities from wine and beer tastings, to demonstrations from local artists and even exciting entertainment from local performers.

Most European cruises extend between 7 and 14 nights, giving you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the luxury and culture your Avalon Waterways River Cruise is will provide. Sail the waters of the Rhine, Main, Danube Rivers and more and soak in the culture of hotspots such as Prague and Vienna. Boasting the youngest and newest fleet of ships in Europe, Avalon Waterways is proud to include the brand new Avalon VistaSM and Avalon VisionarySM to its already impressive lineup of luxury ships. Take the time to indulge in cruise memories that will last a lifetime. With CruiseWise your dream holiday is just moments away!

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