Avalon Waterways

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The Avalon Difference

  • Sail on the Youngest Fleet – with ships averaging two and a half years in age, know your clients will be consistently sailing upon the newest ships on the European waterways. The Avalon Creativity and Avalon Affinity debut in 2009, and the Avalon Luminary and Avalon Felicity set sail in 2010 bringing our European fleet to 10 vessels.

  • Modern Contemporary Design – since our ships are so new, all of them feature state-of-the-art design and technology and modern amenities such as flat screen TVs in the staterooms which are 172 sq feet, mini-bar, large wardrobes and hotel style beds that can be configured as two twins or one queen with Egyptian linens. Wireless access is available on all ships.
  • Avalon SceneryFloating Room with a View – 85% of the staterooms in the Avalon fleet have panoramic sliding glass doors and French balconies, enhancing the view of the landscape from individual staterooms.
  • Fastest-Growing River Cruise Company - Avalon’s European fleet continues to grow with the addition of two ships in 2009 and two more are scheduled to launch in 2010. This brings the total to 10 luxury ships in Europe, and 65 vacations worldwide reinforcing our position as the fastest-growing river cruise company in the world.
  • Special Details and Extra Touches – since its inception, Avalon has offered fine dining with a choice of unlimited complimentary wine, and new for 2009 beer and soda, at dinner, thus setting the standard for dining on European river cruise vacations. For royal deck guests, continental breakfast is available to order the night before and have delivered to their stateroom.
  • The Best on Land Programs – because Avalon is part of the Globus family of brands, all land programs are arranged by Globus, the leader in escorted travel for more than 80 years. Europe land programs are what Globus does best, and your river cruise clients get the benefit of the most enriching excursions in each of their destinations, including audio headsets for all Europe shore excursions.
  • 200 support staff in Europe & 32 offices worldwide – the Globus family of brands was born in Europe but is an international company. As such, Avalon benefits from an unparalleled level of support in Europe and all the worldwide destinations it cruises to including China, Egypt and the Galápagos Islands.

See For Yourself

Take a look at the advantages and features of taking a cruise with Avalon Waterways. You may want to begin with a virtual tour on three of our ships — the Avalon Scenery, Avalon Tranquility and Avalon Poetry. You can also view photos of our ships, watch an informative video, read testimonials from past Avalon passengers, or check the ship camera of ships that are currently sailing.

Avalon Virtual Tours - experience the Avalon difference by taking an online tour of four of our ships — Our newest ship, the Avalon Panorama, the Avalon Scenery, the Avalon Tranquility and the Avalon Poetry.

Avalon vs. Viking & Uniworld

    Danube Cruises

    Danube RiverAvalon Waterways “Magnificent Europe”
    15 days cruise only from Amsterdam to Budapest - $4,349 cruise only/$290 per day
    Ship – Avalon Tapestry, age – 3 years

    Viking “Grand European Tour”
    15 days cruise only from Amsterdam to Budapest - $5,899 cruise only/$393 per day (wine not included)
    Ship – Viking Legend, age – new for 2009

    Uniworld “European Jewels”
    15 days cruise only from Budapest to Amsterdam - $4,999 cruise only/$333 per day
    Ship – River Empress, age – 8 years (refurb. 2005)
    Rhine Cruises

    Rhine CruisesAvalon Waterways “Romantic Rhine”
    8 days cruise only from Basel to Amsterdam - $2,289 cruise only/$286 per day
    Ship – Avalon Affinity, age – new for 2009

    Viking “Rhine Getaway”
    8 days cruise only from Amsterdam to Basel - $2,899 cruise only/$362 per day (wine not included)
    Ship – Viking Helvetia, age – 3 years

    Uniworld “Castles Along the Rhine”
    8 days cruise only from Basel to Amsterdam - $2,549 cruise only/$319 per day
    Ship – River Ambassador, age – 16 years (refurb. 2006)
    Rhône Cruises

    Rhone CruisesAvalon Waterways “Flavors of Burgundy & Provence”
    11 days cruise only from Paris to Nice - $3,209 cruise only/$292 per day
    Ship –Avalon Scenery, age – 1 year

    Viking “Portraits of Southern France”
    8 days cruise only from Avignon to Châlon - $3,099 cruise only/$387 per day (wine not included)
    Ship – Viking Burgundy, age – 9 years

    Uniworld “Burgundy & Provence”
    8 days cruise only from Arles to Châlon - $2,899 cruise only/$362 per day
    Ship – River Royale, age – 3 years

    *Prices reflect June 2009 departure dates. Based on Cat. E staterooms (or Cat. 3 on Viking).
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