What is Avalon Waterways and what is its heritage?

Avalon Waterways is a luxury river cruise line that is part of the Globus family of brands. It was launched in 2004 and traces its heritage back to 1928 when Antonio Mantegazza founded Globus in Lugano, Switzerland. The company offers over 80 itineraries on 13 rivers plus the Galapagos, covering 24 countries in Europe, Asia, South America, and Egypt. It has been awarded 'ServiceMark with Distinction' from the Institute of Customer Service, an industry first for a travel company.

What rivers and destinations does Avalon Waterways cover in the 2026-2027 brochure?

Avalon covers the Rhine, Moselle, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Saône, Douro, and Mekong rivers, as well as Dutch and Belgian waterways. Destinations span Holland, Belgium, Germany, France, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Southeast Asia (Vietnam and Cambodia), and Egypt. The brochure also includes festive Christmas cruises in Alsace, Germany, and along the Danube.

What unique destinations beyond Europe does Avalon offer in the 2025-2026 brochure?

Beyond Europe, Avalon offers the Mekong Discovery (8 days) and Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River (13 days) in Southeast Asia; From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon (11 days) in South America; Ecuador & Its Galapagos Islands (8 days); Discover the Galapagos & Peru (15 days); and Taste of Egypt (10 days) on the Nile.

What makes Avalon Waterways' Suite Ships unique?

Avalon's Suite Ships feature the widest-opening, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in river cruising with an Open-Air Balcony design. The Panorama Suites offer living space that is 30% larger than the industry standard. Uniquely, the Comfort Collection Beds face the view rather than the wall, so guests can watch the scenery while lying in bed. Avalon launched the first Suite Ship in 2011.

What range of cruise durations does Avalon Waterways offer in 2025-2026?

Avalon offers a wide range of cruise durations from 5-day festive cruises (such as Christmastime in Alsace & Germany) up to 25-day extended voyages (From Romania to the North Sea). Popular mid-range options include 8-day cruises on the Danube, Rhine, Douro, and French rivers, 13-day Mekong cruises, and 15-day multi-river itineraries like Magnificent Europe and Grand France.

Does Avalon Waterways offer no-fly cruise options?

Yes, Avalon offers no-fly cruises that depart from Paris or Amsterdam, allowing guests to travel by rail instead of flying. Guests can depart from London St Pancras station and arrive in Paris in just over two hours via Eurostar. Eligible itineraries include Active & Discovery on the Seine, Paris to Normandy, Tulip Time Cruise, and Grand Tulip Cruise of Holland & Belgium.

What is included on every Avalon Waterways cruise?

Every Avalon cruise includes breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast and wine and beer with lunch and dinner; soft drinks throughout the day; an expert Cruise Director; complimentary Wi-Fi; gratuities for Cruise Director and crew; complimentary daily Happy Hour; Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station; AvalonGO mobile app; an Avalon Adventure Host; Avalon Choice excursions (Classic, Active, or Discovery); and Welcome Back Credit toward future trips.

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About

Innovativt, omvälvande, originellt. Avalon Waterways har omdefinierat kryssningsupplevelsen genom att gå mot strömmen och bort från det ordinära. Med oöverträffade upplevelser och gränslös utforskning sätter Avalon dig i kaptenens stol för att navigera din resa, väcka dina passioner och undvika det oväntade när du kryssar längs världens mest minnesvärda och förtrollande vattenvägar. Ett steg ombord på våra moderna, lyxiga Suite Ships med de storslagenaste vyerna inom kryssning, och du kommer att förstå hur tidvattnet verkligen är på väg att förändras. Välkommen till en ny våg inom kryssning. Välkommen ombord på Avalon Waterways.

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Avalon Alegria

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Utforska Portugals bländande Douroflod ombord på Avalons senaste tillskott till vår prisbelönta flot

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Avalon Artistry II

130 pax2,022t2013

Som en del av Avalons prisbelönta flotta av Suite Ships, erbjuder Avalon Artistry II två fulla däck

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Avalon Envision

166 pax2,775t2019

Föreställ dig Europas mest spektakulära vyer som passerar ditt panoramafönster likt ständigt förände

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Avalon Expression

166 pax2,775t2013

Som en del av Avalons prisbelönta flotta av Suite Ships, erbjuder Avalon Expression två fulla däck m

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Avalon Illumination

166 pax2,775t2014

Strålande i Avalons prisbelönta flotta av Suite Ships, erbjuder Avalon Illumination två fulla däck m

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Avalon Imagery II

130 pax2,022t2016

Om bilden är allt, är Avalon Imagery II det verkliga mästerverket. Avalon Imagery II förkroppsligar

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Avalon Impression

166 pax2,775t2014

Som en del av Avalons prisbelönta flotta av Suite Ships, erbjuder Avalon Impression två fulla däck m

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Avalon Panorama

166 pax2,775t2011

Avalon Panorama banade väg som den första i sin genre med två fulla däck av Panorama Suites, utrusta

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Avalon Passion

166 pax2,775t2016

Vi är så passionerade för våra Suite Ships att vi döpte detta Suite Ship till Avalon Passion. Med st

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Avalon Poetry II

130 pax2,022t2014

Avalon Poetry II erbjuder en förtjusande intim kryssningsupplevelse. Likt sina systerfartyg i Suite-

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Avalon Saigon

36 pax950t2018

Sedan sin jungfrufärd på Mekongfloden har Avalon Saigon hyllats för att erbjuda en intim kryssningsu

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Avalon Tapestry II

130 pax2,022t2015

Avalon Tapestry II är en sann oas på floden med två fulla däck av Panorama Suites, utrustade med väg

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Avalon Tranquility II

130 pax2,022t2015

Your Avalon river cruise will bring new tranquility to your traveler's soul, but you'll also find pl

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Avalon View

166 pax2,775t2020

Som en av de nyaste tillskotten i vår prisbelönta flotta av Suite Ships lever Avalon View verkligen

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Avalon Visionary

130 pax2,022t2012

Som en del av Avalons prisbelönta flotta av Suite Ships, erbjuder Avalon Visionary två fulla däck me

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Avalon Vista

166 pax2,775t2012

The Avalon Vista's suites feature two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceil

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MS Farah

124 pax2011

På arabiska betyder Farah lycka och glädje. I denna anda seglar du med MS Farah – ett av Egyptens me

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