A world beyond.
Hassle-free planning, regional Tour Directors & Local Guides, Handpicked hotels and inclusions, seamless transportation, VIP access, and rare Local Favourites that go beyond the guidebook. 

Adventure is knocking.
Turn “never thought I would” into “glad I did” with a budget-friendly tour that includes all the essentials plus a great mix of included excursions and free time. 

Cruising Elevated.
Cruise on Suite Ships with the widest stateroom views from your window-facing bed. Relaxed luxury flows throughout the ship in every detail plus personalise with Classic, Active, and Discovery excursions.

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Pick how you play

No two travellers are alike – so Avalon would never expect you to enjoy the same cruise experiences as everyone else. Untethered and full of included options, our exclusive Active & Discovery cruises offer the widest array of energising and engaging excursions, so you can customise your cruise to suit your own personal taste and pace.

Avalon Waterways’ collection of one-of-a-kind Active & Discovery cruises take place on the Upper & Lower Danube, Rhine & Rhône, Seine and Moselle Rivers, and in Holland and Belgium.

Design your days

IMMERSIVE DISCOVERIES

Stir up a dish lovingly passed down through generations or mix up paints on a time-worn palette. Discover the world’s simple pleasures and grand artistry, from famous galleries to farmhouse kitchens.

Design your days

ACTIVE ADVENTURES

Greet the day with a guided e-bike ride, a hike to a hilltop castle, or a kayak excursion through the Gorges de l'Ardėche. If you’re up for an active adventure, the adventure is up to you.

Design your days

CLASSIC SIGHTSEEING

Get up close and personal with the iconic places you’ve dreamed of seeing. With expert Local Guides, you’ll get preferred access to the famous sites, insider information on local legends and lore, and the true heritage behind the history.

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