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Avalon Waterways River Cruises

Face it. We’ve redefined River Cruising.

No other fleet of river cruise ships offers you a view of the world like Avalon. Relax in spacious Panorama Suites, where beds actually face the floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows - so you can fall in love with every heart-melting view. Aboard our award-winning Suite Ships - awarded Best River Cruise Line and Best Cabins by Cruise Critic – you’ll enjoy bigger experiences and smaller crowds.

From your choice of daily excursions to complimentary Happy Hour cocktails, included gratuities and our guest-to-crew ratio of 3:1, you’ll discover that when it comes to the little touches, we think big.

Explore our fixed-price packages starting at €2,399pp including return flights from Dublin on select departures.

*Our flight inclusive packages from €2,399pp make our river cruises even better value than ever with included round-trip economy flights from Dublin.

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Don't miss the boat! Book by 31 March.

While indulgent inclusions like drinks with meals, Happy Hour and enriching excursions are already part of your experience, our €100 onboard bonus credit offer lets you tailor your cruise further. Enjoy a speciality cocktail, join a unique optional outing, or refresh with our onboard laundry service.

Elevate every moment on board with Avalon. 

THE AVALON ADVANTAGE: SMALL SHIPS. BIG MOMENTS.

    Smaller Ships

    Aboard our award-winning Suite Ships, “crowd pleasing” is not in our vocabulary. Instead, we set our sights on pleasing you with thoroughly modern, best-in-class ships averaging just 150 guests–or less. Smaller is a bigger idea in giving you the space, the time, and the personalised attention you deserve. The days of crowded cruising? That ship has sailed!  

    Bigger Experiences

    Less crowds. More wow! On shore, Avalon keeps things personal with smaller excursion groups. That means front-row access to landmarks, richer connections with Local Guides, and deeper dives into culture, history, and hidden corners. We don’t just check the boxes. Avalon unlocks larger-than-life moments in smaller, smarter, and more intentional ways.

Wide open wonder.

Avalon River Cruise Ship at Night

It doesn’t get any suiter.

Enjoy the perfect blend of elegance and ease – where little touches are bold, gestures are grand and the views even grander. There’s a reason our ships are the critics’ darlings and favorites among our most discerning guests. Our boutique-hotel-inspired Panorama Suites feature the industry’s only Open-Air Balconies with the widest-opening windows in cruising and decadent Comfort Collection beds that face the ever-changing scenery.

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Better By Design

    Let’s Dish

    Dining without rules. With FlexDining®, you choose when, where, and how you eat – al fresco on the Sky Deck, cozy in the Panorama Bistro, or breakfast in bed with a view. Menus spotlight local flavors, seasonal ingredients, and Avalon Fresh® creations. Every bite is discovery, served your way.

    Raise a Glass

    Cheers come standard here. From complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks with meals to daily Happy Hour and mixologist-crafted cocktails, Avalon keeps the good times flowing. Specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and BeWell water stations keep you refreshed day and night.

    After Dark

    Who says the day has to end at sunset? Avalon After Dark brings live music, Sky Grill dinners, rooftop cocktails, Karaoke, trivia, and dance parties to life. With overnight stays in legendary cities, you’re invited to linger longer and shine brighter beneath the stars–both on board and on shore!