Top 5 reasons why an Avalon Waterways river cruise should be your next holiday

If you want to see some of the most majestic rivers in the world, book a river cruise with Avalon Waterways. Travelers can see the world from a different perspective on a river cruise.

With Avalon Waterways, guests can choose their own adventures while experiencing all the relaxed luxury river cruising has to offer: decadent delicacies prepared fresh by our onboard chefs, free wi-fi to keep you connected, and only having to unpack your bags once.

There are a number of reasons why you should board a river cruise.

Ease of travel

It was easy to travel. In an Avalon Waterways river cruise, embark on a luxurious ship, unpack once, and discover new and exciting ports every day. The line between inside and outside has been blurred by Avalon Waterways. Guests can see the waterways and destinations from their beds. The wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling windows of the Panorama Suites are an open invitation to explore and dream.

It is the small details that make a difference. You are treated like royalty if you don't explore the new destination. When you are on holiday, you need to know what you need to maintain your healthy lifestyle. You can enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness centre, free for bicycles in select ports, and a bubbling whirlpool on the Sky deck on our ships.

Delight your taste buds

A dish can tell you hidden cultural secrets. While travelling on an Avalon Waterways river cruise, you can experience a destination through its cuisine.

Avalon is known for its sumptuous breakfasts and elegant dinners. The talented chefs prepare delicious recipes from the region you're travelling to and present them in various inspiring settings.

Guests can freely choose where and when to eat with Avalon's FlexDining. The Sky Grill has an al fresco lunch and an elegant four-course dinner.

Avalon Choice

An Avalon Waterways river cruise is open to everyone. Whether you want a guided walking tour of one of Europe's great cities, join a cooking class or paddle a canoe, our selection of Classic, Discovery and Active excursions offer a wide range of possibilities that suit your preference or mood.

If you want to explore a destination on your own, Avalon has everything you need with its new Adventure Centre and Avalon GO Mobile App. Before and during your cruise, Avalon GO will keep you informed. The AvalonGO app is free to download and personalize for you approximately 30 days before you leave.

The best local cafes, wine bars, and entertainment options are given expert recommendations by Avalon GO. With AvalonGO directions, you can explore with confidence. Real-time posts allow you to post photos and comments to your friends.

Safety and security

You can board a river cruise with peace of mind. You can enjoy the safety and security of travelling with a group and expert Cruise Directors and crew. Ensuring your health and happiness is a priority for Avalon.

Our global network of travel experts can help you wherever you go. Absolutely! You're Covered is a thoughtfully designed program designed to shield travellers from the worries and hassles that may make them hesitate when taking that first step in discovering dream destinations once again. With on-trip contingency plans for unexpected surprises, Avalon Waterways travellers see more of the world with more peace of mind. This is included.

• On-trip tests – Avalon schedule and arrange all necessary on-trip COVID-19 tests, Avalon Waterways also pays for return-home tests.
• Be vaccinated – Avalon has extended our vaccination policy to ensure its staff, crew and guests are all vaccinated against COVID-19, worldwide, through 2022.
• SafetyNet Travel Protection – gives you greater flexibility over your booking including a ‘cancel for any reason’ benefit.
• Plan “See” – Avalon Waterways enjoys a long history of doing what’s right for travellers – ensuring that their holiday is not compromised. On those rare occasions when closures or barriers roll in and threaten holidays, we provide a Plan “See” to ensure its guests have options to continue to enjoy their journey. Moreover, guests are always in the care of our operations team while at their destination.
• Peace of Mind Plan – In addition to countless on-trip assurances, Avalon’s Peace of Mind Plan invites travellers to sunset their original holiday plans and move their trip without penalty.

Incredible discounts

If you join an Avalon Waterways river cruise, you'll get a great bang for your buck. There are a lot of fascinating rivers to explore and you can choose from a range of offers. There are savings of up to 50% off on the river cruises. For more information, speak to your local representative.

Don't wait, book a river cruise now.