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7 Night Romantic Rhine - Northbound
Avalon Vista
Departing from: Basel, SwitzerlandPorts of Call:- Breisach Am Rhine, Germany
- Strasbourg, France
- Mainz, Germany
- Rudesheim, Germany
- Koblenz, Germany
- Cologne, Germany
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sailing Dates:- July 2025
- August 2025
- September 2025
- October 2025
- November 2025
- April 2026
- May 2026
- June 2026
- July 2026
- August 2026
- September 2026
- October 2026
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7 Night Danube Dreams - Westbound
Avalon Passion
Departing from: Budapest, HungaryPorts of Call:- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Vienna, Austria
- Durnstein, Austria
- Linz (Salzburg), Austria
- Passau, Germany
- Vilshofen, Germany
Sailing Dates:- August 2025
- October 2025
- November 2025
- March 2026
- April 2026
- May 2026
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7 Night Tulip Time
Avalon Envision
Departing from: Amsterdam, NetherlandsPorts of Call:- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Ghent, Belgium
- Middelburg, Netherlands
- Veere, Netherlands
- Willemstad, Netherlands
Sailing Dates:- March 2026
- April 2026
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Europe Avalon Waterways Cruises
Immerse yourself in old-world charm with all the comforts and amenities of a five-star cruise ship with Avalon Waterways River Cruises. Journeying the rivers and waterways weaving through historic destinations such as Cote d’Azur and Strasbourg, you’ll have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in local culture. Experience the unmatched splendor of the historic Kölner Dom cathedral in Cologne. Or, if your cruise happens to take you to Amsterdam, be sure to sample the local cuisine at Meneer Pannekoek, offering traditional Dutch pancakes very much like crêpes. Other luxurious destinations include Avignon, France, Basel, Switzerland and many more!
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7 Night Romantic Rhine - Northbound
Avalon View
Departing from: Basel, SwitzerlandPorts of Call:- Breisach Am Rhine, Germany
- Strasbourg, France
- Mainz, Germany
- Rudesheim, Germany
- Koblenz, Germany
- Cologne, Germany
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sailing Dates:- July 2025
- August 2025
- September 2025
- October 2025
- November 2025
- December 2025
- April 2026
- May 2026
- June 2026
- August 2026
- September 2026
- October 2026
- November 2026
- December 2026
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7 Night Romantic Rhine - Southbound
Avalon Vista
Departing from: Amsterdam, NetherlandsPorts of Call:- Cologne, Germany
- Rudesheim, Germany
- Mainz, Germany
- Strasbourg, France
- Breisach Am Rhine, Germany
- Basel, Switzerland
Sailing Dates:- August 2025
- October 2025
- November 2025
- March 2026
- May 2026
- June 2026
- July 2026
- August 2026
- September 2026
- October 2026
- November 2026
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7 Night Burgundy & Provence - Southbound
Avalon Poetry II
Departing from: Chalon-Sur-Saone, FrancePorts of Call:- Tournus, France
- Lyon, France
- Viviers, France
- Avignon, France
- Arles, France
Sailing Dates:- July 2025
- August 2025
- September 2025
- November 2025
- April 2026
- May 2026
- June 2026
- July 2026
- August 2026
- September 2026
- October 2026
- November 2026
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8 Night Christmastime on the Danube with Prague - Eastbound
Avalon Expression
Departing from: Prague, Czech RepublicPorts of Call:- Nuremberg, Germany
- Regensburg, Germany
- Passau, Germany
- Melk, Austria
- Vienna, Austria
Sailing Dates:- December 2025
- December 2026
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7 Night Paris to Normandy
Avalon Tapestry II
Departing from: Paris, FrancePorts of Call:- Vernon, France
- Les Andelys, France
- Caudebec, France
- Caudebec (Normandy Beaches), France
- Rouen, France
- Conflans Ste Honorine, France
Sailing Dates:- August 2025
- September 2025
- October 2025
- November 2025
- March 2026
- April 2026
- May 2026
- June 2026
- July 2026
- August 2026
- September 2026
- October 2026
- November 2026
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7 Night Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro
Avalon Alegria
Departing from: Porto, PortugalPorts of Call:- Entre-Os-Rios, Portugal
- Regua, Portugal
- Pocinho, Portugal
- Barca D'alva, Portugal
- Caldas De Aregos, Portugal
Sailing Dates:- July 2025
- August 2025
- September 2025
- October 2025
- November 2025
- March 2026
- April 2026
- May 2026
- June 2026
- July 2026
- August 2026
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- November 2026
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7 Night Danube Dreams - Eastbound
Avalon Illumination
Departing from: Vilshofen, GermanyPorts of Call:- Passau, Germany
- Linz, Austria
- Ybbs An Der Donau, Austria
- Melk, Austria
- Vienna, Austria
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Budapest, Hungary
Sailing Dates:- October 2025
- June 2026
- July 2026
- August 2026
- October 2026
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7 Night Romantic Rhine - Southbound
Avalon Panorama
Departing from: Amsterdam, NetherlandsPorts of Call:- Cologne, Germany
- Rudesheim, Germany
- Mainz, Germany
- Strasbourg, France
- Breisach Am Rhine, Germany
- Basel, Switzerland
Sailing Dates:- July 2025
- August 2025
- September 2025
- August 2026
- October 2026
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7 Night Canals Vineyards & Castles Southbound
Avalon Imagery II
Departing from: Amsterdam, NetherlandsPorts of Call:- Cologne, Germany
- Rudesheim, Germany
- Cochem, Germany
- Bernkastel, Germany
- Remich, Luxembourg
Sailing Dates:- September 2025
- May 2026
- June 2026
- July 2026
- August 2026
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9 Night The Netherlands in Bloom
Avalon Panorama
Departing from: Amsterdam, NetherlandsPorts of Call:- Hoorn, Netherlands
- Enkhuizen, Netherlands
- Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Maastricht, Netherlands
- Antwerp (Brussels), Belgium
- Willemstad, Netherlands
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
Sailing Dates:- March 2026
- April 2026
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8 Night Christmastime on the Danube with Prague - Westbound
Avalon Envision
Departing from: Vienna, AustriaPorts of Call:- Melk, Austria
- Passau, Germany
- Regensburg, Germany
- Nuremberg, Germany
- Prague, Czech Republic
Sailing Dates:- December 2025
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7 Night Mekong Discovery - Southbound
Avalon Saigon
Departing from: Phnom Penh, CambodiaPorts of Call:- Angkor Ban, Cambodia
- Kampong Tralach, Cambodia
- Chau Doc, Vietnam
- Cu Lao Gien, Vietnam
- Vinh Long, Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
Sailing Dates:- November 2025
- December 2025
- March 2026
- April 2026
- August 2026
- September 2026
- October 2026
- November 2026
- December 2026
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9 Night Taste of Egypt
MS Farah
Departing from: Cairo, EgyptPorts of Call:- Luxor, Egypt
- Edfu, Egypt
- Aswan, Egypt
Sailing Dates:- August 2025
- September 2025
- October 2025
- November 2025
- December 2025
- January 2026
- February 2026
- March 2026
- April 2026
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Avalon Waterways River Cruises...Cruise Europe in Style
Book Your Luxury Cruise with Avalon Waterways River Cruises & MileagePlus Cruise Awards
Not all cruises are created equal. When you select an Avalon Waterways River Cruise, you are making the decision to immerse yourself in the utmost indulgence in cruising. Avalon Waterways offers its signature Avalon ChoiceSM to all passengers, allowing you to design the perfect European river cruise experience based solely around your personal preferences. Uniquely crafted with luxurious details at every turn, Avalon Waterways provides the small-ship feel with all the posh and decadence of a five-star resort. Contemporary décor, wall-to-wall panorama windows and elegant finishes abound to lend a captivating and comforting air.
Let Avalon Waterways River Cruises be your home away from home. With expert detail, each cruise ship is designed with the utmost care, giving you every comfort you could hope for and more. With a fleet of suite ships, Avalon Waterways offers not only the signature Avalon Deluxe Staterooms, but also Panorama Suites and Royal Suites for those who want it all. Comfort comes standard with all staterooms, and each is artfully prepared with European-style duvets, Egyptian cotton sheets, full private showers, flatscreen televisions and more. Even better, more than 80% of staterooms include floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and French balconies, while suites feature Open-Air Balconies with seating for 6.
Mealtime aboard Avalon Waterways is a part of the journey. With mouthwatering temptations certain to delight your palette, the chefs cater to your every craving. From the very first night when you dine on a five-course meal at the captain’s reception, you’ll discover that each meal is as tailored as the last. Dine under the pristine sky at the open-air bistro, or take advantage of cocktail hour at the Panorama Lounge. If traditional dining is more your cup of tea, enjoy the convenience of open seating in the dining room as you savor the elegant menus featuring local cuisine and delicacies.
Take the time to relax on the comfortable lounge chairs on the sky deck, or try your hand at the game area where you could play a life-sized game of chess. With complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout your Avalon Waterways cruise ship, convenience is at your fingertips 24/7. Immerse yourself in Avalon Waterways’ Culture & CruiseSM activities from wine and beer tastings, to demonstrations from local artists and even exciting entertainment from local performers.
Most European cruises extend between 7 and 14 nights, giving you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the luxury and culture your Avalon Waterways River Cruise is will provide. Sail the waters of the Rhine, Main, Danube Rivers and more and soak in the culture of hotspots such as Prague and Vienna. Boasting the youngest and newest fleet of ships in Europe, Avalon Waterways is proud to include the brand new Avalon VistaSM and Avalon VisionarySM to its already impressive lineup of luxury ships. Take the time to indulge in cruise memories that will last a lifetime. With MileagePlus Cruise Awards your dream holiday is just moments away!
Explore Avalon Waterways River Cruise Ships
- Avalon Alegria
- Avalon Artistry II
- Avalon Envision
- Avalon Expression
- Avalon Illumination
- Avalon Imagery II
- Avalon Impression
- Avalon Panorama
- Avalon Passion
- Avalon Poetry II
- Avalon Saigon
- Avalon Tapestry II
- Avalon Tranquility II
- Avalon View
- Avalon Visionary
- Avalon Vista
- Delfin III
- Ganges Voyager
- MS Farah
- Treasure of Galapagos
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