Avalon Waterways River Cruises

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

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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 scenic panoramic view of Kehl, Germany, with a winding river in the foreground, lush green trees, and the city's red-roofed buildings under a clear blue sky.

21-night European Masterpiece: The Rhine, Seine And Rhône Revealed Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

Breisach

Kehl

Mainz

Rudesheim

Rhine Gorge

Koblenz

Cologne

Amsterdam

Paris

Vernon (Giverny)

Les Andelys

Caudebec-en-Caux

Rouen

Conflans-Ste-Honorine

Paris

Dijon

Beaune

Chalon-Sur-Saone

Tournus

Lyon

Tournon

Viviers

Avignon

Arles

+22 more

Aboard

Avalon View

From

Basel, Switzerland

10 Sailings

Mar 30 - Sep 28, 2027

Cruise Details

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

7-night Active & Discovery On The Rhône (Southbound) Cruise From Lyon, France

Lyon

Tain L'Hermitage

Viviers

Avignon

Arles

Port-Saint-Louis-Du-Rhone

Aboard

Avalon Poetry II

From

Lyon, France

3 Sailings

May 11 - Sep 28, 2027

Published prices from

$4,926

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

A vibrant panoramic shot of the Linz skyline along the Danube River, showcasing the old town's historic buildings, a modern glass structure, and a boat docked on the water.

7-night Danube Dreams (Eastbound) Cruise From Vilshofen, Germany

Passau

Linz

Wachau Valley

Vienna

Bratislava

Budapest

Aboard

Avalon Impression

From

Vilshofen, Germany

5 Sailings

Apr 7 - Sep 6, 2027

Published prices from

$4,551

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

Tulip fields with traditional windmills, showcasing the beauty of the Netherlands in springtime.

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

Breisach

Kehl

Mainz

Rudesheim

Rhine Gorge

Koblenz

Cologne

Amsterdam

+2 more

Aboard

Avalon View

From

Basel, Switzerland

1 Sailing

Oct 6, 2026

Published prices from

$4,830

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

A scenic view of the Château de la Malartrie, a historic castle in Cadillac, France, nestled among the cliffs and lush trees beside the Dordogne River with people canoeing.

21-night Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

Breisach

Kehl

Mainz

Rudesheim

Rhine Gorge

Koblenz

Cologne

Amsterdam

Paris

Vernon (Giverny)

Les Andelys

Caudebec-en-Caux

Rouen

Conflans-Ste-Honorine

Paris

Bordeaux

Cadillac

Garonne

Fort Medoc

Blaye

Libourne

Bordeaux

+20 more

Aboard

Avalon View

From

Basel, Switzerland

1 Sailing

Oct 6, 2026

Cruise Details

A cityscape of Mainz, Germany, from across the Rhine River, showcasing historic buildings, the distinctive cathedral, and green parkland along the waterfront.

14-night Timeless Rivers Of Europe: The Rhine And Seine Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

Breisach

Kehl

Mainz

Rudesheim

Rhine Gorge

Koblenz

Cologne

Amsterdam

Paris

Vernon (Giverny)

Les Andelys

Caudebec-en-Caux

Rouen

Conflans-Ste-Honorine

Paris

+11 more

Aboard

Avalon View

From

Basel, Switzerland

15 Sailings

Oct 6, 2026 - Nov 9, 2027

Cruise Details

A beautiful view of Cochem, Germany, showing the historic Reichsburg Castle on a hill, the town's colorful buildings, and a cruise boat on the Moselle River.

10-night The Rhine & Moselle (Northbound) Cruise From Basel, Switzerland

Breisach

Strasbourg

Ludwigshafen

Rudesheim

Bernkastel

Trier

Cochem

Cologne

Amsterdam

+3 more

Aboard

Avalon Imagery II

From

Basel, Switzerland

1 Sailing

Oct 11, 2026

Published prices from

$5,229

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

An aerial view of the Rhine Gorge, Switzerland, with a winding river and a small road carving through a lush, green forest and steep, rocky cliffs.

7-night Romantic Rhine With 2 Nights In Lucerne (Southbound) Cruise/Land Package From Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam

Cologne

Rhine Gorge

Rudesheim

Mainz

Kehl

Breisach

Basel

Lucerne

+4 more

Aboard

Avalon Envision

From

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

19 Sailings

Oct 6, 2026 - Nov 9, 2027

Published prices from

$5,029

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

7-night Romantic Rhine (Southbound) Cruise From Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam

Cologne

Rhine Gorge

Mainz

Kehl

Breisach

Aboard

Avalon Envision

From

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

6 Sailings

Oct 6 - Dec 15, 2026

Published prices from

$4,030

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

Charles Bridge and Prague Castle at dusk.

7-night Danube Dreams With 2 Nights In Prague (Eastbound) Cruise/Land Package From Prague, Czech Republic

Prague

Regensburg

Passau

Linz

Wachau Valley

Vienna

Bratislava

Budapest

+2 more

Aboard

Avalon Visionary

From

Prague, Czech Republic

2 Sailings

Oct 21 - Nov 18, 2026

Published prices from

$4,619

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.

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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.