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Embark with Avalon on over 80 itineraries spanning 24 countries across 13 rivers, including the Galápagos. Discover the timeless allure of the Rhine, Danube, and more, or explore South America's Amazon and the Galápagos. Experience the elegant traditions of Southeast Asia's Mekong or the mysteries of Egypt's Nile. Each voyage promises a unique blend of elegance and adventure. Welcome aboard!

Along with the widest suite views that river cruising has to offer, Avalon Waterways cruises include...

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board daily 
  • Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner 
  • Expert Cruise Director 
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi 
  • Gratuities included for Cruise Director and Crew 
  • Complimentary daily Happy Hour before dinner
  • Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station
  • AvalonGO mobile app with itinerary information before and during your cruise 
  • Avalon Adventure Host available as your guide for fitness activities and active excursions 
  • Avalon Choice® with your preference of Classic, Active, or Discovery included excursions and sightseeing
  • Welcome Back Credit – the more you travel, the more credit you earn toward future trip

Fly from Dublin on our flight inclusive packages, starting from €2,399pp

 

Speak to your local travel agent,

or call our Cruise Experts on 046 949 1126

    Danube Dreams

    8 Day River Cruise
    Budapest to Vilshofen

    DELUXE STATEROOM - 2,399pp
    PANORAMA SUITE - 2,999pp


    Prices based on 8 April 2025.

    CRUISE CODE: WBD

    Romantic Rhine

    8 Day River Cruise
    Basel to Amsterdam

    DELUXE STATEROOM - 2,599pp
    PANORAMA SUITE - 3,329pp


    Prices based on 28 October 2025.

    CRUISE CODE: WZA

    Burgundy & Provence

    8 Day River Cruise
    Chalon-sur-Saône to Arles

    DELUXE STATEROOM - 2,899pp
    PANORAMA SUITE - 3,569pp


    Prices based on 18 November 2025.

    CRUISE CODE: WJL

    Danube Symphony

    6 Day River Cruise
    Vilshofen to Budapest

    DELUXE STATEROOM - 2,599pp
    PANORAMA SUITE - 3,329pp


    Prices based on 6 November 2025.

    CRUISE CODE: WPB

    Paris to Normandy

    8 Day River Cruise
    Paris to Paris

    DELUXE STATEROOM - 2,739pp
    PANORAMA SUITE - 3,399pp


    Prices based on 4 November 2025.

    CRUISE CODE: WPP

    The Rhine & Moselle:
    Canals, Vineyards
    & Castles

    8 Day River Cruise
    Amsterdam to Remich

    DELUXE STATEROOM - 2,899pp
    PANORAMA SUITE - 3,629pp


    Prices based on 13 June 2025.

    CRUISE CODE: WAR

    Bonjour Bordeaux:
    Châteaux, Wineries & 
    Charming Villages

    8 Day River Cruise
    Bordeaux to Bordeaux

    DELUXE STATEROOM - 2,739pp
    PANORAMA SUITE - 3,399pp


    Prices based on 25 March 2025.

    CRUISE CODE: WXX

VIRTUAL TOUR

Click below to step aboard Avalon Envision for an immersive look at how we elevate cruising across our extraordinary European fleet.

Active & Discovery Itineraries

Everyone travels to see new things, but many travel to do new things as well. With our Active & Discovery river cruises, Avalon offers activities for travellers with varying interests and for all energy and fitness levels. From action-packed experiences and interactive discoveries, to traditional sightseeing, you can tailor a trip to suit your interests and pace. The Adventure Is up to you...

    Active & Discovery
    on the Danube

    8 Day River Cruise
    Budapest to Vilshofen

    DELUXE STATEROOM - 2,599pp
    PANORAMA SUITE - 3,329pp


    Prices based on 14 July 2025.

    CRUISE CODE: WBL

    Active & Discovery in
    Holland & Belgium

    8 Day River Cruise
    Amsterdam to Amsterdam

    DELUXE STATEROOM - 2,599pp
    PANORAMA SUITE - 3,329pp


    Prices based on 27 April 2025.

    CRUISE CODE: WAD

    Active & Discovery
    on the Rhine

    8 Day River Cruise
    Amsterdam to Basel

    DELUXE STATEROOM - 2,899pp
    PANORAMA SUITE - 3,629pp


    Prices based on 26 July 2025.

    CRUISE CODE: WAW

    Active & Discovery
    on the Rhône

    8 Day River Cruise
    Arles to Lyon

    DELUXE STATEROOM - 2,739pp
    PANORAMA SUITE - 3,399pp


    Prices based on 29 April 2025.

    CRUISE CODE: WLY

Wave Reviews! 

As part of the Globus family of brands, Avalon Waterways is honoured to be consistently named No. 1 and Best in Class by the industry’s most trusted authorities and travel lovers. But it's the miles of smiles on the faces of our guests that bring the best rewards—from the first throw of the bowlines to the last drop of the anchor. That’s Cruising Elevated!

    Cruise Critic

    Cruise Critic serves the largest cruise community in the world with an audience of over six million travel enthusiasts. From its annual Editors’ Pick, Best in Class, and Cruisers’ Choice awards, Cruise Critic has consistently recognised Avalon's elevated river cruise experiences for more than a decade!  


    • Cruisers’ Choice Award Top European River Cruise Ship Line
    • Cruisers’ Choice Award Top 10 River Cruise Ships
    • Cruisers’ Choice Award Best Cabins
    • Editors’ Pick Best Cabins in River Cruising   
    • Editors’ Pick Best Shore Excursions
    • Editors’ Pick Best River Cruises for Solo Travelers 

    Condé Nast Traveler

    As part of the global media company reaching millions of enthusiast readers, Condé Nast Traveler has earned 25 National Magazine Awards as a trusted and authoritative source for those seeking travel excellence. The revered luxury lifestyle magazine has recognized Avalon Waterways for excellence as well! 


    • Top 10 Best River Cruise Lines

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Terms & Conditions

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We are Cosmos Tours Limited, Ground Floor, Avalon House, Lower Mortlake Road, Richmond, TW9 2JY.

Irish Total Payment Protection (topp) Policy cover:

In compliance with The Package Holidays and Travel Trade Act 1995 in the Republic of Ireland, an insurance policy has been arranged with Travel & General Insurance Services Limited, to protect Republic of Ireland customers’ prepayments in the unlikely event of our financial failure, and paid in respect of:

• Travel packages sold by Cosmos Tours Limited to customers in the Republic of Ireland
for:
• a refund of such prepayments if customers have not yet travelled, or
• making arrangements to enable the holiday to continue if customers have already travelled
• repatriation of customers as may be applicable, subject to the terms of the insurance policy.

In the unlikely event of financial failure please contact t&g on 00 44 (0)207 065 5300.

A copy of the policy is available on request.

This policy is provided by Travel & General Insurance Services Limited (t&g), registered number 02527363 and underwritten by Accelerant Insurance Europe SA UK Branch (Accelerant), an insurance company which is authorised and regulated by the Prudential Authority (Ref. 940712).