Avalon Waterways

06/01/2026

Wake Up to the World. ☀️

Most river cruise cabins face inward. Ours open up to the reason you came.

Wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows. Beds that face the view. River cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. The Panorama Suite — repeatedly recognized by Cruise Critic for the best cabins on the rivers.

The view isn't outside your room. It is your room.

2027 sailings are open. $250 reserves your suite.
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05/31/2026

Seasonal Sips. Harvest Hues. Festive Feels. 🍂

There's a certain magic to cruising Europe when the seasons start to shift - and with Avalon, it shows up in seasonal experiences.
🍷 Riesling tastings at a hilltop castle in the Rhine Valley
🫒 Fresh olive oil tastings during harvest in Provence
🍎 Cider sampling along the Seine as leaves turn and air cools
🍯 Honey tastings and apiary visits in Budapest

These are the moments that define the season and they're part of Avalon's special seasonal excursions.

2026 space is almost gone. 2027 departures are now open. With just $250 down, you can secure your suite and start looking forward to something wonderfully seasonal. ✨FLY FREE or SAVE $3,000/couple today.✨
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05/28/2026

When the Sun Sets, Avalon Shifts Gears. 🌙🍸

The day doesn’t end when you return to the ship—it changes tempo. A glass in hand as the river lights come on. Regional music in the lounge. A late-night stroll with the skyline glowing... Avalon After Dark adds even more to look forward to—with a newly designed cocktail (and mocktail) menu, complimentary Happy Hour and Sky Grill dinners served under the open sky.

2027 sailings are open now. Start planning nights that are just as memorable as the days with Avalon. ✨
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05/26/2026

Portugal Pours It On. 🍷

Terraced vineyards and golden hillsides. Quiet villages and a winding river that leads to even better views. The Douro has a way of slowing things down - in all the right ways.

Ready for days that unfold around vineyard visits, port tastings and sunlit stretches where the scenery does the talking? You're invited to Portugal 🇵🇹 with Avalon.

2027 sailings are now open - and will sell out! With just $250 down, you can save your suite and start looking forward to something beautiful.
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Explore Spain & Portugal on Douro River cruises with Avalon Waterways. Cruise your way by choosing our Douro River cruise with extra nights in legendary Lisbon.

05/22/2026

The Lower Danube. Europe, Unfiltered. 🌍

This is a different side of the Danube—the one fewer people have experienced, and the one you will never forget.

It begins where the grand capitals fade & something more unexpected takes over.
- Serbia’s vibrant energy.
- Bulgaria’s centuries-old fortresses.
- Romania’s wild, untamed landscapes.
Plus the dramatic passage through the Iron Gates, where cliffs rise high and the river narrows into something powerful and cinematic.

The Lower Danube carries you through countries and cultures that feel less polished, more personal—and deeply rooted in history, tradition and everyday life. With Avalon, you experience it with the same comfort and care—just in a part of Europe that feels refreshingly undiscovered.

2027 sailings are open now. With just $250 down, it's time to look forward to something a little less expected—and a lot more memorable. ✨FLY FREE or SAVE $3,000/couple today.✨
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05/20/2026

Belgium. Small Country. Big Indulgence. 🇧🇪

Waffles worth the wait. Chocolate that ruins you for all others. Beer brewed with centuries of pride. And cities that feel like they were designed for wandering.

On an Avalon cruise through Belgium, the experience unfolds in layers—medieval streets in Bruges, vibrant energy in Antwerp, storybook canals in Ghent. Add in hands-on moments like chocolate workshops or creative local experiences, and it becomes something far more immersive than a quick stop. This is where culture meets craft. Where every stop feels a little more personal—and a little more delicious.

2027 sailings are open now. With just $250 down, you're invited to start dreaming in chocolate and cobblestones. ✨FLY FREE or SAVE $3,000/couple today.✨
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Belgian River Cruise: Choose Avalon Belgium cruises & travel to Belgium, Holland, Germany, Luxembourg & France. View itineraries & request a quote today!

05/17/2026

Perfectly Sized. Intentionally Different. 🚢

Not every river cruise is built the same - and you can feel it.

✨Fewer guests on board (because your space matters).
✨Conversations that happen naturally, not in crowds.
✨Shore experiences that feel personal, not packed.
✨Local connections that bring each place to life.

Avalon's "boatique" philosophy keeps the focus where it belongs - on you, the places you came to see and the way it feels while you're there.

2027 sailings are now open. With just $250 down, you can reserve your suite and experience what travel feels like when it's designed to feel this personal - and this good. FLY FREE or SAVE $3,000/couple today.
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05/13/2026

Rhine. Shine. Repeat.

Castles on the cliffs. Vineyards on the hills. Villages that feel like you've stepped into a storybook. The Rhine knows how to make an entrance - and Avalon gives you the perfect suite for it.

Then it gets personal with Avalon Choice Excursions:
🚲 Bike through vineyard-lined paths
🚣‍♀️ Paddle Amsterdam’s canals for a whole new perspective
🎨 Tap into your creative side with a hands-on art workshop
🥨 Taste your way through Strasbourg on a guided culinary walk

This is where cruising changes. More ways to move. More ways to connect. More ways to make the trip yours.

2027 sailings are open now. Check out Avalon's no-one-does-it-like-this Active & Discovery cruises for more choice and customization on your cruise. $250 down reserves extraordinary. Book today and get your choice of $3,000 OFF or FREE Air.
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05/10/2026

🧣Channel the Flannel. Cruise the Cozy.🧣

There's a different pace to Europe outside the peak summer months - one that feels more relaxed and a little more personal. Mornings start crisp. Evenings bring seasonal charm. And the places you visit feel like they're yours.

From your Panorama Suite, the views look a little different too: vineyards turning gold, villages glowing at dusk, rivers reflecting it back to you.

2026 and 2027 cozy cruises are available now: from Harvest to Festive to Christmas cruises. With just $250 down, you can put a different kind of European escape on your calendar.
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Ring in the festive season and experience the best European Christmas cruises with Avalon. Visit iconic European Christmas markets along the Rhine & Danube.

05/07/2026

Switzerland: Where Your Rhine Story Begins. 🇨🇭

For many Rhine River cruises, the journey starts (or ends) in Switzerland—and what a way to begin.

✨ Alpine views that hardly look real
✨ Lucerne’s lakeside charm and mountain air
✨ Basel’s old-world streets and café culture
✨ That feeling when the trip finally begins

Avalon gives you time to take it in before you ever step on the ship—and time again when you return. Because the start of a journey should feel just as memorable as everything that follows.

2027 Rhine sailings are now open. With just $250 down, your suite—and Switzerland—can officially be on your calendar. Book today and get your choice of $3,000 OFF or FREE Air.
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