Avalon Waterways Cruises to Main River

Night view of Würzburg, Germany, with illuminated Fortress Marienberg, Main River, and Old Main Bridge, a charming stop on Avalon Waterways cruises.

Overview

An Avalon Waterways cruise on the Main River is a journey through the scenic heart of Germany, a river that links the Rhine and Danube and flows through some of the country's most beautiful and historic regions. This is a quintessential river cruise experience, where every turn of the river reveals a new vista of quaint medieval towns, picturesque vineyards, and dramatic hilltop castles. The serene nature of the Main offers a peaceful and intimate way to immerse yourself in the culture and charm of Germany.

The itineraries are perfectly balanced between history and relaxation. Travelers can explore bustling cities like Frankfurt, discover the rich heritage of towns like Bamberg and Nuremberg, and unwind while sailing through idyllic landscapes. Avalon’s commitment to providing a variety of "Classic," "Active," and "Discovery" excursions ensures that every guest can tailor their day to their personal interests, whether that involves an educational walking tour, an energetic bike ride, or a hands-on culinary experience.

Upcoming Avalon Waterways Cruises to Main River

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A stunning view of Ehrenfels Castle, a medieval ruin with a tower, perched on a steep, tree-covered hillside in Rüdesheim, Germany, against a bright blue, cloudy sky.

7-night Romantic Rhine (Northbound) Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

Aboard

Avalon Envision

From

Basel, Switzerland

34 Sailings

Nov 24, 2026 - Nov 7, 2028

34 Sailings

Nov 24, 2026 - Nov 7, 2028

Published prices from

$3,651

per person*

taxes & fees included

A beautiful view of the Speyer Cathedral with its iconic twin green-roofed towers peeking above the lush green trees against a clear blue sky in Speyer, Germany.

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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15-night Christmastime From Basel To Vienna Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

Aboard

Avalon Panorama

From

Basel, Switzerland

1 Sailing

Nov 29, 2026

1 Sailing

Nov 29, 2026

A picturesque view of the Marienberg Fortress towering over the Main River in Würzburg, Germany, with the Old Main Bridge and a river cruise ship.

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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9-night Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Basel, Switzerland

Aboard

Avalon Panorama

From

Basel, Switzerland

1 Sailing

Nov 29, 2026

1 Sailing

Nov 29, 2026

Published prices from

$6,634

per person*

taxes & fees included

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 6 more offers

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9-night Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

Aboard

Avalon Panorama

From

Basel, Switzerland

2 Sailings

Nov 29, 2026 - Nov 27, 2027

2 Sailings

Nov 29, 2026 - Nov 27, 2027

Published prices from

$5,945

per person*

taxes & fees included

Little Venice houses on river in Bamberg.

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16-night Christmastime From Basel To Budapest Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

Aboard

Avalon Panorama

From

Basel, Switzerland

2 Sailings

Nov 29, 2026 - Nov 27, 2027

2 Sailings

Nov 29, 2026 - Nov 27, 2027

Published prices from

$10,375

per person*

taxes & fees included

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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9-night Christmastime From Nuremberg To Basel With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Prague, Czech Republic

Aboard

Avalon Imagery II

From

Prague, Czech Republic

1 Sailing

Nov 29, 2026

1 Sailing

Nov 29, 2026

Published prices from

$6,634

per person*

taxes & fees included

Charles Bridge and Prague Castle at dusk.

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5-night Festive Season In The Heart Of Germany With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Prague, Czech Republic

Aboard

Avalon Imagery II

From

Prague, Czech Republic

1 Sailing

Nov 29, 2026

1 Sailing

Nov 29, 2026

Published prices from

$3,853

per person*

taxes & fees included

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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9-night Christmastime From Nuremberg To Basel Cruise From Nuremberg, Germany

Aboard

Avalon Imagery II

From

Nuremberg, Germany

1 Sailing

Dec 1, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 1, 2026

Published prices from

$5,945

per person*

taxes & fees included

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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5-night Festive Season In The Heart Of Germany Cruise From Nuremberg, Germany

Aboard

Avalon Imagery II

From

Nuremberg, Germany

1 Sailing

Dec 1, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 1, 2026

Published prices from

$3,164

per person*

taxes & fees included

Hofburg Palace illuminated at dusk in Vienna, Austria.

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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15-night Christmastime From Basel To Vienna Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

Aboard

Avalon Tranquility II

From

Basel, Switzerland

1 Sailing

Dec 2, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 2, 2026

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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9-night Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Basel, Switzerland

Aboard

Avalon Tranquility II

From

Basel, Switzerland

1 Sailing

Dec 2, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 2, 2026

Published prices from

$6,384

per person*

taxes & fees included

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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9-night Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

Aboard

Avalon Tranquility II

From

Basel, Switzerland

1 Sailing

Dec 2, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 2, 2026

Published prices from

$5,695

per person*

taxes & fees included

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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11-night Christmastime From Frankfurt To Vienna Cruise From Frankfurt, Germany

Aboard

Avalon Panorama

From

Frankfurt, Germany

1 Sailing

Dec 3, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 3, 2026

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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5-night Festive Season In The Heart Of Germany With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Frankfurt, Germany

Aboard

Avalon Panorama

From

Frankfurt, Germany

1 Sailing

Dec 3, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 3, 2026

Published prices from

$3,853

per person*

taxes & fees included

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

TCW EXCLUSIVE

5-night Festive Season In The Heart Of Germany Cruise From Frankfurt, Germany

Aboard

Avalon Panorama

From

Frankfurt, Germany

1 Sailing

Dec 3, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 3, 2026

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 6 more offers

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12-night Christmastime From Frankfurt To Budapest Cruise From Frankfurt, Germany

Aboard

Avalon Panorama

From

Frankfurt, Germany

2 Sailings

Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 1, 2027

2 Sailings

Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 1, 2027

Published prices from

$7,594

per person*

taxes & fees included

A scenic panorama of Breisach, Germany, showcasing the medieval St. Stephen's Cathedral prominently on a hill overlooking the colorful rooftops of the town, with the Rhine River in the background.

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16-night Christmastime From Budapest To Basel With 2 Nights In Budapest Cruise/Land Package From Budapest, Hungary

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Budapest, Hungary

1 Sailing

Dec 4, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 4, 2026

Published prices from

$10,444

per person*

taxes & fees included

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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12-night Christmastime From Budapest To Frankfurt With 2 Nights In Budapest Cruise/Land Package From Budapest, Hungary

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Budapest, Hungary

1 Sailing

Dec 4, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 4, 2026

Published prices from

$7,913

per person*

taxes & fees included

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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11-night Christmastime From Frankfurt To Vienna Cruise From Frankfurt, Germany

Aboard

Avalon Tranquility II

From

Frankfurt, Germany

1 Sailing

Dec 6, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 6, 2026

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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5-night Christmastime In The Heart Of Germany With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Frankfurt, Germany

Aboard

Avalon Tranquility II

From

Frankfurt, Germany

1 Sailing

Dec 6, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 6, 2026

Published prices from

$3,478

per person*

taxes & fees included

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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5-night Christmastime In The Heart Of Germany Cruise From Frankfurt, Germany

Aboard

Avalon Tranquility II

From

Frankfurt, Germany

1 Sailing

Dec 6, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 6, 2026

Published prices from

$2,789

per person*

taxes & fees included

Frankfurt skyline reflected in river at dusk.

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4-night Christmastime In Alsace & Germany (Southbound) Cruise From Frankfurt, Germany

Aboard

Avalon Imagery II

From

Frankfurt, Germany

1 Sailing

Dec 6, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 6, 2026

Published prices from

$2,781

per person*

taxes & fees included

Old Stone Bridge and Regensburg Cathedral.

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16-night Christmastime From Budapest To Basel Cruise From Budapest, Hungary

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Budapest, Hungary

1 Sailing

Dec 6, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 6, 2026

Published prices from

$9,875

per person*

taxes & fees included

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

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12-night Christmastime From Budapest To Frankfurt Cruise From Budapest, Hungary

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Budapest, Hungary

1 Sailing

Dec 6, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 6, 2026

Published prices from

$7,344

per person*

taxes & fees included

Up to $500 FREE Onboard Credit*+ 4 more offers

TCW EXCLUSIVE

5-night Christmastime In The Heart Of Germany With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Prague, Czech Republic

Aboard

Avalon Tranquility II

From

Prague, Czech Republic

1 Sailing

Dec 9, 2026

1 Sailing

Dec 9, 2026

Published prices from

$3,478

per person*

taxes & fees included

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Avalon Waterways Cruises to Main River

Upcoming Avalon Waterways Cruises to Main River

7-night Romantic Rhine (Northbound) Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

$3,651

15-night Christmastime From Basel To Vienna Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

9-night Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Basel, Switzerland

$6,634

9-night Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

$5,945

16-night Christmastime From Basel To Budapest Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

$10,375

9-night Christmastime From Nuremberg To Basel With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Prague, Czech Republic

$6,634

5-night Festive Season In The Heart Of Germany With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Prague, Czech Republic

$3,853

9-night Christmastime From Nuremberg To Basel Cruise From Nuremberg, Germany

$5,945

5-night Festive Season In The Heart Of Germany Cruise From Nuremberg, Germany

$3,164

15-night Christmastime From Basel To Vienna Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

9-night Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Basel, Switzerland

$6,384

9-night Christmastime From Basel To Nuremberg Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

$5,695

11-night Christmastime From Frankfurt To Vienna Cruise From Frankfurt, Germany

5-night Festive Season In The Heart Of Germany With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Frankfurt, Germany

$3,853

5-night Festive Season In The Heart Of Germany Cruise From Frankfurt, Germany

12-night Christmastime From Frankfurt To Budapest Cruise From Frankfurt, Germany

$7,594

16-night Christmastime From Budapest To Basel With 2 Nights In Budapest Cruise/Land Package From Budapest, Hungary

$10,444

12-night Christmastime From Budapest To Frankfurt With 2 Nights In Budapest Cruise/Land Package From Budapest, Hungary

$7,913

11-night Christmastime From Frankfurt To Vienna Cruise From Frankfurt, Germany

5-night Christmastime In The Heart Of Germany With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Frankfurt, Germany

$3,478

5-night Christmastime In The Heart Of Germany Cruise From Frankfurt, Germany

$2,789

4-night Christmastime In Alsace & Germany (Southbound) Cruise From Frankfurt, Germany

$2,781

16-night Christmastime From Budapest To Basel Cruise From Budapest, Hungary

$9,875

12-night Christmastime From Budapest To Frankfurt Cruise From Budapest, Hungary

$7,344

5-night Christmastime In The Heart Of Germany With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Prague, Czech Republic

$3,478

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