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Avalon Waterways

CRUISING ELEVATED.
Avalon Waterways has redefined cruising by going against the current and away from the ordinary. Delivering unparalleled experiences and boundless exploration, Avalon places guests in the captain's seat to navigate their journeys, fuel their passions and steer clear of the unexpected as they cruise down the world's most memorable and mesmerizing waterways. One step aboard our modern, luxurious Suite Ships with the grandest views in cruising and it's easy to see how the tides are changing.

Welcome to a new wave in cruising. Welcome aboard Avalon Waterways.

WIDE OPEN WONDER. BETTER BY DESIGN.
Offering guests the perfect blend of elegance and ease, there's a reason Avalon ships are the critics' darlings. Avalon's boutique-hotel-inspired Panorama SuitesSM – available on two full decks of every Suite Ship – feature the industry's only Open-Air Balcony® with the widest-opening windows in cruising, but that's not all. Every Panorama Suite offers guests Comfort Collection beds that face the ever-changing scenery.

Providing wider openings for the wide-eyed, Avalon Waterways Open-Air Balconies were designed with our guests' views in mind. A Panorama Suite highlight on the Suite Ships of Avalon, these wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows open 7-feet wide in Europe and 11-feet wide in Southeast Asia … Wider than any other balconies in the industry.

Avalon's innovative, no-one-does-it-like-this Open-Air Balconies blur the line between outside and in while forming a comfortable and spacious seating area for six and creating an open invitation to discover and dream.  Even better? Open-Air Balconies do not sacrifice room space. In contrast, they invite guests to enjoy 100 percent of their Panorama Suite, 100 percent of the time. When guests choose an elevated cruise with Avalon, one thing is certain … their outlook of the world has never been brighter.

A NEW VIEW OF THE OLD WORLD. BOARD HERE FOR BOUNDLESS.
As Avalon guests set sail down the world's most legendary waters, they enjoy a curated collection of the most intriguing experiences to immerse in, on board and off.

Whether our guests want to take a guided walking tour of one of Europe's great cities, join a cooking class or paddle a canoe, the Avalon Choice® selections of Classic, Discovery and Active excursions offer a wide range of possibilities. With as many as 28 included excursions on their cruising itinerary, the compass is in guests' hands to choose any direction they desire.

And, when Avalon cruisers prefer to explore on their own, they have access to all the recommendations, information and gear they need with Avalon Waterways' Adventure Center and AvalonGO mobile app, making it easy to take a complimentary bike or e-bike out for a spin or enjoy freeing experiences in port.

Ships

  • avalon_alegria
    Avalon Alegria
    Explore Portugal's dazzling Douro River on Avalon's newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®. The Avalon Alegria delights river cruisers with exceptional experiences and the elegant yet relaxed luxury you've come to expect from Avalon Waterways. As the newest addition to our fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Alegria certainly lives up to its name, meaning happiness, which...
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    Avalon Artistry II
    Cruise on Europe's most loved rivers with views that become part of your suite. The Avalon Artistry II delivers an intimate∘ setting, along with two full decks of suites featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air BalconySM. Enjoy unmatched, seamless views of passing landscapes from your window-facing Comfort Collection∘ bed for the ultimate...
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    Avalon Envision
    With the youngest fleet of ships on Europe's waterways, Avalon continues its outstanding commitment to comfortable luxury and excellence with the Envision, new for 2019. Passengers can choose from two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling Panoramic Windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. The 200-sq ft Panorama...
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    Avalon Expression
    Avalon Expression∘ is an innovatively designed Suite Ship which accommodates 166 passengers and offers two full decks of suites, each with wall-to-wall panoramic windows that open to create unique open-air balconies. Designed with superior comfort in mind, Avalon Expression offers upgrades and enhancements∘ throughout, impeccable personal service and attention to detail, as well as elegant...
  • Avalon_Illumination
    Avalon Illumination
    Avalon Illumination accommodates 166 passengers. This gorgeous ship features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall panoramic windows∘ that transform into a unique open-air balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the unique opportunity to wake each morning facing the splendid passing scenery. Onboard...
  • Avalon_Imagery_II
    Avalon Imagery II
    One of 2016's two new additions to the youngest fleet on Europe's waterways, the Imagery II accommodates 128 passengers and continues all of Avalon's excellent Suite Ship traditions. Choose from two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall panoramic windows that transform∘ the living space into a unique open-air balcony. Wake each morning with a view of the splendid passing...
  • Avalon_Impression
    Avalon Impression
    Part of Avalon's cutting-edge fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Impression accommodates∘ 166 passengers and features two full decks of Panorama Suites, each with wall-to-wall panoramic windows. At 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the unique opportunity to wake each morning facing the splendid passing scenery. Onboard amenities...
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    Avalon Panorama
    Avalon Panorama accommodates 166 passengers. A unique Suite Ship, it was the first of its kind in the industry with two full decks∘ of suites featuring a wall-to-wall panoramic window that transforms the living space into a unique open-air balcony. The suites' full-size seating area is ideal for quiet moments to yourself, or is spacious enough to host a private cocktail party∘ for new found...
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    Avalon Passion
    Yet another beautiful Suite Ship graces the rivers of Europe in 2016. The Avalon Passion welcomes passengers to their home-away-from-home with two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows∘ that transform into a unique Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than industry standard and ideal for stretching out and...
  • Avalon_Poetry_II
    Avalon Poetry II
    The Avalon Poetry II offers a delightfully intimate cruise setting for 128 passengers. Like its sister Suite Ships, it features two full decks of suites with wall-to-wall panoramic windows that transform∘ into a unique open-air balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites∘ are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to the passing...
  • Avalon_Saigon
    Avalon Saigon
    With its colonial charm and modern features, Avalon Saigon is specifically designed to offer the best cruise experience on the Mekong River, and is one of only two ships cruising from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap and vice versa. Accommodating up to 36 passengers, the ship is built as long and wide as other ships that carry twice as many guests, so the public spaces never feel congested. From...
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    Avalon Tapestry II
    The Avalon Tapestry II is a true haven on the river - two full decks of Panorama Suites with Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform∘ the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to enchanting scenery and fresh breezes. Onboard amenities and...
  • Avalon_Tranquility_II
    Avalon Tranquility II
    Another exciting Suite Ship® graces the rivers of Europe in 2015. The intimate setting of the Avalon Tranquility II features two full decks of Panorama Suites with Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony®. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites∘ are more than 30% larger than the industry standard-perfect for stretching out and relaxing-or...
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    Avalon View
    The Avalon View is the newest addition to the 2020 Avalon Suite Ship fleet. With the youngest fleet of ships on Europe's waterways, Avalon Waterways continues our outstanding commitment to comfortable luxury and excellence with the View. Passengers can choose from two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling Panoramic Windows that transform your...
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    Avalon Visionary
    The Avalon Visionary delivers an intimate setting for 128 passengers, with two full decks of suites featuring wall-to-wall panoramic windows that transform the living space into a unique open-air balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to the changing scenery. Onboard amenities...
  • Avalon_Vista
    Avalon Vista
    Accommodating 166 passengers, Avalon Vista delivers a river cruising experience like no other. As one of Avalon Waterways' innovatively designed Suite Ships, Avalon Vista offers two full decks of Panorama Suites each with wall-to-wall panoramic windows that open to create unique open-air balconies. Designed with comfort in mind and with upgrades and enhancements throughout, Avalon Vista∘...
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    Delfin III
    The 169-foot-long, Delfin III (formerly known as the Amazon Discovery) has been tailor made to suit its environment, while maintaining its integrity as a true luxury river cruise ship. The Delfin III offers an extraordinary level of comfort and style. The ship can accommodate a maximum of 44 cruise ship guests in 4 different styles of suites featuring floor to ceiling panoramic...
  • MS_Farah
    MS Farah
    In Arabic, Farah means Happiness and Joy. In keeping with the Avalon difference in keeping our guests happy from start to finish, your Nile River cruise features the MS Farah river cruise ship-one of Egypt's most elite ships on the Nile. Cruise in style and comfort, while enjoying the mysterious and magnificent sights and experiences only found in the Egyptian landscapes. 
  • Treasure_of_Galapagos
    Treasure of Galapagos
    Seeing the Galápagos Islands on board the eight-suite Treasure of Galápagos and exploring this unique archipelago is a wonderfully intimate and relaxed experience. With a maximum of 16 guests and featuring spacious suites with balconies, an indoor lounge and bar, sun deck with Jacuzzi, and observation area for whale or dolphin watching, the ship is built to luxurious standards and takes you...