Avalon Waterways

Crowned Best Luxury River Cruise Line in Cruise Passenger’s Readers’ Choice awards, Avalon Waterways is renowned for its relaxed luxury ambience and warm, welcoming spirit. From your Captain and Cruise Director right through to your stateroom attendants, Avalon delivers extraordinary onboard service, ever intuitive and knowledgeable. Upon arriving at each port of call on your river journey, Avalon’s passionate Local Guides are there to welcome you ashore and share lesser-known stories, bringing you closer to your destination.

From the moment you step aboard Avalon’s contemporary fleet, marvel at breathtaking views afforded by panoramic wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows, along with some of the most spacious suites of any European river cruise. Boasting a fitness centre, bicycles for use in port and a bubbling whirlpool on the Sky Deck, the fleet also features a host of stunning luxury touches including your choice of firmness in Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection℠ beds and pillows, the plushest of towels, L’Occitane® bath products atop marble countertops, Lavazza coffee in the Club Lounge, complimentary wifi and premium spirits at the upscale bar.

Onboard dining with Avalon is an affair to remember. From revitalising al fresco lunches at the Sky Grill to an exquisite degustation in the glass-walled dining room, you’ll indulge in regionally inspired menus showcasing the freshest of local produce complemented with fine wine and beer, also of local origin.
Beyond your beautiful ship, the destinations you’ve dreamed of visiting are ready to be explored – your way. Whether you want to join a regional cooking class, enjoy a guided walking tour through one of the world’s great cities, or paddle a canoe through local waters, Avalon offers a distinctive range of Classic, Discovery and Active excursions to suit your kind of adventure.

Soaring river cruising to new heights, the line’s all-new Avalon After Dark offering is here! From dedicated entertainment and more after dark port adventures to Sky Grill dinners under the stars and newly curated cocktails on the Sky Deck, this latest addition spoils. Whether swaying to magnetic live music in the Panorama Lounge or stepping ashore for a moonlit city escape, Avalon After Dark ensures that every moment – day or night – is one to remember. Better still, Avalon has refreshed their fleet with a dedicated refurb, featuring elegant, neutral tones onboard for a more modern and chic cruising experience.