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Avalon Waterways River Cruises

Whether you choose Europe river cruising or decide to uncover the secrets of the Mekong river, cruise the Nile or discover the Galapagos Islands, you can expect the most spacious staterooms, panoramic views and contemporary comforts. New to river cruising? Start with our popular Rhine river cruises and Danube river cruises.

There’s still (a little) space left on select 2025 flight-inclusive sailings, so book your unplanned – and unforgettable – river cruise adventure, or try one of our Christmas cruises! Our thoughtfully curated fixed-price packages starting at £1,999pp include flights*, gratuities, excursions and more. Uncover the best river cruise deals with Avalon Waterways.

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Select 2026 Flight-Inclusive River Cruises from £1,999pp
- booking window: March 19, 2025 through July 1, 2025
- travel window: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
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Select 2025 Flight-Inclusive River Cruises from £1,999pp
- booking window: July 15, 2024 through July 1, 2025
- travel window: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025
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*Our flight inclusive packages from £1,999pp make our river cruises even better value than ever with included round-trip economy flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham and Edinburgh. Departures from Newcastle, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow are available at a supplement. Look out for the "FLY FROM £299" tag in the dates and prices section of your selected itinerary.

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Go Small to Go Big!

smaller ships

River cruisers know that size matters when cruising the great rivers of Europe. Aboard our innovative, award-winning Suite Ships, “crowd pleasing” is not in our vocabulary. In fact, Avalon’s best-in-class ships average just 150 guests – some even less – to give you the space, the time, and the attention you deserve—both on board and on shore. With a 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio, we’ve perfected the art of making you feel at home with more room to dream, dance, dine, and discover.

bigger experiences

Lose the crowd with smaller groups on shore to explore each destination with a personal expert Local Guide. Smaller is better with limited excursion group sizes (averaging just 24 guests) for bigger, up-close and personal experiences in fascinating destinations for larger-than-life insights and inspirations that go beyond the guidebooks. Avalon brings you closer to grand history and great cultures in a big way—only smaller!

Wide open wonder.

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

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Avalon’s Newest Cruise Sensation Sets Sail

Bid bonjour to the bountiful beauty of Bordeaux! Cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers through one of France’s most exquisite regions famed for its legendary vineyards and wines. From regal castles to romantic wine cellars and chateaux to cathedrals and culinary delights of Southwestern France. Sweeten your Bordeaux cruise with itineraries that also include Paris and more delightful destinations. This is how we France!

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Stay Up for This. AVALON AFTER DARK Has Arrived

Your cruise story doesn’t need to end when the sun goes down! At Avalon Waterways, we believe the best stories don’t just happen by day—they come alive after dark. That’s why we’re rolling out Avalon After Dark, an electrifying new lineup of nighttime experiences that will change the way you cruise!

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Our Suite Ships Just Got Sweeter

Avalon Waterways is taking our award-winning Suite Ships to the next level with a fleet-wide design refresh! From fresh new interior décor and enhanced outdoor spaces to next-level Starlink Wi-Fi and ultra-efficient engines for smooth, environmentally sustainable sailing—the only thing that won’t change is the ever-changing widest views in river cruising!

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CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED

CRUISER APPROVED

Avalon is #1 for a reason. We don’t go with the flow. Instead, we lead the industry with award-winning ships, service and shore experiences that set the bar higher. At Avalon, we’ve worked hard for every accolade. And we’re just getting started.

AVALON CHOICE

Cruise with the Whim in Your Sails.

As you set sail on the world’s most legendary waters, you’re free to chart your course with a collection of the most intriguing experiences that speak to you – both on board and on shore. With the wind in your hair, whim in your heart, and as many as 28 included excursions on your cruising itinerary, you hold the compass to point in any direction you choose.

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