Experience the Beauty of Europe with Avalon Waterways River Cruises
Gliding along the romantic Danube or vine-clad Rhine, while scenic landscapes drift by – this is the essence of a European river cruise. Since 2004, Avalon Waterways has perfected the art of river cruising, offering innovative ships and unique itineraries letting you experience Europe’s heart and soul. If you seek an active, culturally immersive journey, discover why Avalon should be your cruise line of choice.
River Cruising Reimagined
River cruises offer a more intimate way to explore Europe compared to big ocean liners. Carrying just over 150 passengers, Avalon’s fleet of suite ships can dock right in the heart of charming towns and cities along Europe’s great rivers. This accessibility and smaller group size provide the perfect opportunity to easily disembark and walk around iconic locales. You won’t waste precious time shuttling from distant ports.
From the verdant landscapes of the legendary Danube to the romantic castles along the Rhine, Avalon brings you right to the doorstep of Europe’s magnificent cultural centers. Whether sipping coffee at a Vienna café or sampling Rieslings in riverside wine villages, river cruising lets you experience Europe’s unforgettable locales as the locals do.
Avalon’s Innovative Suite Ships
Avalon completely reimagined the traditional cruise ship design with what it calls “a view with a room.” Avalon river ships feature the only Open–Air Balcony® in river cruising. With the widest-opening, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in the industry, the indoor living space seamlessly blends with the outdoor balcony. Your luxurious Comfort Collection BedSM faces the expansive window so there’s nothing between you and the view. Avalon Suite Ships® have 30% more living space than other river ship cabins.
Excursions are Included
The ships dock daily so you can easily hop off to explore on your own or enjoy one of the inclusive shore excursions Avalon provides – a tremendous value. Borrow a bicycle from the ship for a pedal and a picnic, or tour a medieval castle with a knowledgeable local guide. Avalon Adventure Hosts are also available as your guide for fitness activities and active excursions. There’s an adventure for every taste.
Onboard, your Cruise Director shares lectures on upcoming ports and other interesting topics. When evenings approach, talented local musicians, singers, and dancers come onboard to provide live entertainment in the lounge. With enriching and engaging activities from morning to night, the adventure continues.
Start Your River Cruise Adventure
A river cruise with Avalon Waterways lets you experience Europe’s majesty, culture, and history from an intimate perspective that larger cruise ships simply can’t provide. If you seek an active, immersive journey with five-star amenities, personalized attention, and unique included excursions, then Avalon should be your top pick. Let the beauty of Europe drift gently by on an Avalon River cruise vacation.
Contact our Covington Cruise Advisors today to plan your Avalon Waterways river cruise.
Avalon was the cruise for us!
After researching cruise lines for us, Jean Rieker’s recommendation of Avalon Waterways was spot on. She secured 4 cabins for us on the same deck, close together in location, and at a group rate (having that third child really paid off this time!). The cruise staff was attentive and anticipatory of all our needs, even helped us arrange a birthday celebration on board and a retirement celebration.
One of the advantages that we paid little attention to until we crawled into bed for the first night was Avalon’s ability to place the beds in our cabins facing the floor to ceiling windows looking out at the Rheine on our entire trip. What a beautiful way to wake up each morning!
The cabins were generous in size, the public spaces were well designed with spaces to accommodate couples as well as our group of 8, comfortably without having to drag seating and tables around. Jean was so right, this was the cruise for us!
After researching cruise lines for us, Jean Rieker’s recommendation of Avalon Waterways was spot on. She secured 4 cabins for us on the same deck, close together in location, and at a group rate (having that third child really paid off this time!). The cruise staff was attentive and anticipatory of all our needs, even helped us arrange a birthday celebration on board and a retirement celebration.
One of the advantages that we paid little attention to until we crawled into bed for the first night was Avalon’s ability to place the beds in our cabins facing the floor to ceiling windows looking out at the Rheine on our entire trip. What a beautiful way to wake up each morning!
The cabins were generous in size, the public spaces were well designed with spaces to accommodate couples as well as our group of 8, comfortably without having to drag seating and tables around. Jean was so right, this was the cruise for us! 
