Avalon Waterways River Cruises

Avalon's Suite Ships feature the largest staterooms in river cruising, with most offering open-air balconies.

Avalon river cruise ship sailing in Hungary.

Overview

Avalon Waterways’ 80+ years of experience offer river cruises like no other.

This innovative river line aims to deliver you a luxury, customized cruising experience as you sail comfortably along some of the most intriguing rivers in the world.

With many incredible itineraries filled with a diverse selection of shore excursions you can choose from—for no extra cost—you can explore the history, people, and cultures of the finest locations in the world.

Try “Avalon Choice” for your next vacation, it will surely be a memorable one.

Dress Code: Dress is casual and comfortable throughout the day for both onboard time and shore excursions. Evenings are smart-casual with no shorts or sandals allowed at dinner, and the Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners are dressy but not formal.

Avalon Waterways Cruises

A stunning wide-angle view of the colossal rock-carved statues of Ramses II at the ancient Egyptian temple of Abu Simbel, near Aswan, Egypt, under a bright blue sky.

13-night Taste of Egypt with Jordan Cruise/Land Package From Cairo, Egypt

Cairo

Luxor

Edfu

Kom Ombo

Aswan

Cairo

Amman

Petra

Dead Sea

Amman

+13 more

Aboard

MS Farah

From

Cairo, Egypt

56 Sailings

Sep 25, 2026 - Dec 9, 2027

Published prices from

$7,348

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

9-night Taste Of Egypt Cruise/Land Package From Cairo, Egypt

Cairo

Luxor

Edfu

Kom Ombo

Aswan

Cairo

+5 more

Aboard

MS Farah

From

Cairo, Egypt

56 Sailings

Sep 25, 2026 - Dec 9, 2027

Published prices from

$4,949

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

A scenic view of the traditional brick kilns of the Mang Thit brick factory in Vinh Long, Vietnam, with a blue sky and white clouds in the background.

18-night Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong River With Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Bangkok Southbound Cruise/Land Package From Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi

Halong Bay (Hanoi)

Siem Reap

Phnom Penh

Wat Hanchey

Angkor Ban

Kampong Tralach-Oudong

Phnom Penh

Chau Doc

Long Khanh Island

Cu Lao Gien

Vinh Long

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Bangkok

+17 more

Aboard

Avalon Saigon

From

Hanoi, Vietnam

5 Sailings

Oct 2 - Nov 27, 2026

Published prices from

$9,909

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

A scenic vista including Wat Hanchey, a hilltop temple overlooking the vast Mekong River in Cambodia, surrounded by vibrant green foliage and small religious structures.

15-night Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong River With Hanoi & Ha Long Bay Southbound Cruise/Land Package From Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi

Halong Bay (Hanoi)

Siem Reap

Phnom Penh

Wat Hanchey

Angkor Ban

Kampong Tralach-Oudong

Phnom Penh

Chau Doc

Long Khanh Island

Cu Lao Gien

Vinh Long

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

+13 more

Aboard

Avalon Saigon

From

Hanoi, Vietnam

5 Sailings

Oct 2 - Nov 27, 2026

Published prices from

$8,744

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

A scenic view of a Roman arch bridge spanning a calm river in Barca d'Alva, Portugal, with the bridge's arches and the surrounding landscape perfectly reflected in the still water below.

Special Solo Savings for 2027 Cruises*+ 3 more offers

7-night Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along The Douro Cruise From Porto (Oporto), Portugal

Porto (Oporto)

Peso da Regua

Pocinho

Barca d'Alva

Ferradosa

Porto (Oporto)

Aboard

Avalon Alegria

From

Porto (Oporto), Portugal

9 Sailings

Sep 23, 2026 - Nov 17, 2027

Published prices from

$4,101

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

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.

Special Solo Savings for 2027 Cruises*+ 1 more offer

17-night The Best Of Austria & Switzerland With Romantic Rhine Cruise/Land Package From Vienna, Austria

Vienna

Salzburg

St. Moritz

Zermatt

Berne

Lucerne

Breisach

Kehl

Ludwigshafen

Rudesheim

Cologne

Amsterdam

+10 more

Aboard

Avalon Panorama

From

Vienna, Austria

9 Sailings

May 5 - Sep 8, 2027

Published prices from

$9,990

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

Hungarian Parliament Building on Danube River.

Special Solo Savings for 2027 Cruises*+ 3 more offers

7-night The Legendary Danube Cruise From Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg

Regensburg

Passau

Linz

Melk

Wachau Valley

Vienna

Budapest

+3 more

Aboard

Avalon Tranquility II

From

Nuremberg, Germany

3 Sailings

Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 20, 2027

Published prices from

$4,301

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

Palace of the Popes, Avignon, France: historic stone walls, arched entrances, twin spires under blue sky.

Special Solo Savings for 2027 Cruises*+ 1 more offer

7-night Active & Discovery On The Rhône (Northbound) Cruise From Arles, France

Port-Saint-Louis-Du-Rhone

Arles

Avignon

Viviers

Tournon

Tain L'Hermitage

Lyon

+1 more

Aboard

Avalon Poetry II

From

Arles, France

2 Sailings

Jun 15 - Sep 21, 2027

Published prices from

$5,551

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

A river cruise ship docked in the picturesque town of Grein, Austria, with a prominent church steeple and residential buildings nestled against lush green hills.

Special Solo Savings for 2027 Cruises*+ 1 more offer

7-night Active & Discovery On The Danube (Westbound) Cruise From Budapest, Hungary

Visegrad

Vienna

Krems

Grein

Engelhartszell

Aboard

Avalon Impression

From

Budapest, Hungary

3 Sailings

Apr 28 - Jul 7, 2027

Published prices from

$4,951

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

Special Solo Savings for 2027 Cruises*+ 1 more offer

7-night Active & Discovery On The Danube With 2 Nights In Prague (Westbound) Cruise/Land Package From Budapest, Hungary

Visegrad

Vienna

Krems

Grein

Engelhartszell

Vilshofen

Regensburg

Prague

+3 more

Aboard

Avalon Impression

From

Budapest, Hungary

3 Sailings

Apr 28 - Jul 7, 2027

Published prices from

$5,700

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

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Picturesque European river town along the Rhine, with a towering church steeple and colorful autumn trees lining the riverbank, a charming scene experienced on an Avalon Waterways river cruise.

Special Solo Savings for 2026 Cruises*

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Bali, Indonesia's iconic rice terraces at sunset, a highlight of Avalon Waterways Southeast Asia river cruises.

Up to $3,000 Off 2026 Europe Cruises*

Avalon Waterways cruise extension to London, United Kingdom, with a view of the illuminated Houses of Parliament and the iconic Big Ben clock tower at night from the River Thames.

Up to $7,000 Off 2027 Europe River Cruises*

Avalon Waterways river cruise ship sailing on the Danube River past the Esztergom Basilica under a blue sky with white clouds in Esztergom, Hungary.

Up to FREE Airfare for European River Cruises*

A scenic view of an Avalon Waterways ship cruising along the Rhine River in Germany, with lush green vineyards on the hillsides.

FREE Guided Tours, Drinks, Fine Dining, Wi-Fi & More*

Avalon Waterways river cruise ship on the Danube River at twilight in Budapest, Hungary, with illuminated buildings and reflections.

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Avalon Waterways’ 80+ years of experience offer river cruises like no other.

This innovative river line aims to deliver you a luxury, customized cruising experience as you sail comfortably along some of the most intriguing rivers in the world.

Try “Avalon Choice” for your next vacation, it will surely be a memorable one.