Avalon Waterways River Cruises

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

Avalon river cruise ship sailing in Hungary.

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 view of Krems an der Donau in Austria, showcasing the historic old town buildings with a prominent church tower, set against lush green, terraced hillsides and a blue sky.

7-night Christmastime On The Blue Danube Discovery Cruise From Budapest, Hungary

Vienna

Krems

Melk

Passau

Regensburg

Nuremberg

+1 more

Aboard

Avalon Visionary

From

Budapest, Hungary

3 Sailings

Jun 19 - Oct 30, 2028

Cruise Details

St. Stephen's Cathedral in Passau, Germany.

7-night Festive Season On The 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

1 Sailing

Nov 20, 2028

Cruise Details

A scenic view of the white Bratislava Castle, a famous Slovak landmark, with its four distinctive red-tiled towers, perched on a lush, green hill overlooking the Danube River on a sunny day.

7-night Festive Season On The Danube Dreams (Eastbound) Cruise From Vilshofen, Germany

Passau

Linz

Wachau Valley

Vienna

Bratislava

Budapest

Aboard

Avalon Visionary

From

Vilshofen, Germany

1 Sailing

Nov 22, 2028

Cruise Details

A river cruise barge navigates the Waal River with a panoramic view of the Nijmegen, The Netherlands skyline and the historic Stevenskerk church dominating the cityscape.

7-night The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles With 2 Nights In Amsterdam Cruise/Land Package From Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam

Nijmegen

Dusseldorf

Koblenz

Cochem

Bernkastel

Trier

+2 more

Aboard

Avalon Visionary

From

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

1 Sailing

Sep 20, 2028

Published prices from

$4,850

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

A majestic Eltz Castle, a medieval landmark with multiple towers and red-framed timber sections, nestled in a lush, dense forest near Trier, Germany.

7-night The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles With 2 Nights In Paris Cruise/Land Package From Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Nijmegen

Dusseldorf

Koblenz

Cochem

Bernkastel

Trier

Remich

Paris

+2 more

Aboard

Avalon Visionary

From

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

1 Sailing

Sep 22, 2028

Published prices from

$5,320

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

15-night Enchanted Europe With 2 Nights In Budapest (Westbound) Cruise/Land Package From Budapest, Hungary

Budapest

Vienna

Krems

Wachau Valley

Melk

Passau

Regensburg

Roth

Nuremberg

Bamberg

Wurzburg

Wertheim

Frankfurt

Boppard

Rudesheim

Rhine Gorge

Kehl

Breisach

+14 more

Aboard

Avalon Visionary

From

Budapest, Hungary

1 Sailing

Aug 26, 2028

Published prices from

$9,437

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

A stunning view of Ehrenfels Castle, a medieval ruin with a tower, perched on a steep, tree-covered hillside in Rüdesheim, Germany, against a bright blue, cloudy sky.

8-night German Grandeur (Westbound) Cruise From Nuremberg, Germany

Bamberg

Wurzburg

Wertheim

Frankfurt

Boppard

Rhine Gorge

Rudesheim

Kehl

Breisach

+3 more

Aboard

Avalon Visionary

From

Nuremberg, Germany

1 Sailing

Sep 4, 2028

Published prices from

$4,587

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

Hungarian Parliament Building on Danube River.

5-night Danube Symphony With 2 Nights In Munich & 1 Night In Budapest (Eastbound) Cruise/Land Package From Munich, Germany

Munich

Linz

Wachau Valley

Krems

Vienna

Bratislava

Budapest

+2 more

Aboard

Avalon Visionary

From

Munich, Germany

1 Sailing

Jun 12, 2028

Published prices from

$4,807

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

Vineyards along the Moselle River in Remich.

7-night The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards And Castles With 2 Nights In Amsterdam Cruise/Land Package From Remich, Luxembourg

Remich

Trier

Bernkastel

Cochem

Koblenz

Cologne

Dusseldorf

Nijmegen

Amsterdam

+4 more

Aboard

Avalon Visionary

From

Remich, Luxembourg

1 Sailing

Sep 29, 2028

Published prices from

$4,850

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

A panoramic view of Koblenz, Germany, with colorful houses lining the riverfront and the impressive Marksburg Castle perched on a lush, forested hill overlooking the town.

7-night The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles With 2 Nights In Amsterdam & 2 Nights In Paris Cruise/Land Package From Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam

Nijmegen

Dusseldorf

Koblenz

Cochem

Bernkastel

Trier

Remich

Paris

+4 more

Aboard

Avalon Visionary

From

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

1 Sailing

Sep 20, 2028

Published prices from

$6,069

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.

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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.

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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.