Avalon Waterways
Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways

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River cruises to classic and exotic destinations with a luxury flair and personalization options.
Why we love this operator
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
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The Danube from Germany to Romania with 2 Nights in Prague, 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Transylvania
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River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Passau, Prague, Pretoria , Romania, Transylvania, Vienna

Highlights

  • Welcome to Prague
  • Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds
  • Travel by motorcoach to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; transfer to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided walk or hike with your Adventure Host; Schlögen Oxbow scenic cruising
  • Guided sightseeing, see Hauptplatz and the Trinity Column
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Cultural, 50 Plus, Hiking & Walking, Small Ship Cruise

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Grand Tulip Cruise of Holland & Belgium with 1 Night in Amsterdam
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River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels, Haarlem, Ypres

Highlights

  • Welcome to Holland
  • Canal cruise; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of biking tour in the Ooijpolder Nature Reserve, or guided walk in Nijmegen, or guided tour of Airborne Museum in Arnhem; free time in Nijmegen
  • Choice of guided tour in Antwerp, visit the central Grote Markt or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour or visit to Abbey de Maredsous or bike with your Adventure Host
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Grand Tulip Cruise of Holland & Belgium
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River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels, Haarlem, Ypres

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of biking tour in the Ooijpolder Nature Reserve, or guided walk in Nijmegen, or guided tour of Airborne Museum in Arnhem; free time in Nijmegen
  • Choice of guided tour in Antwerp, visit the central Grote Markt or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour or visit to Abbey de Maredsous or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour or guided visit to the town of Bastogne
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Avalon Waterways

Why we love Avalon Waterways

They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.

Treasures of Belgium & Holland
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels, Haarlem, Ypres

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided tour or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Visit to Flanders Field Museum in Ypres; visit to the battlefields; Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate
  • Guided tour in Middelburg; biking from Middelburg to Veere with your Adventure Host; guided walking tour of Veere
  • Choice of guided tour in Kinderdijk or bike with your Adventure Host; harbor cruise in Rotterdam; choice of guided tour in Rotterdam or bike with your Adventure Host
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Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

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The Netherlands in Bloom
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River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Antwerp

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of walking tour in Hoorn or biking with your Adventure Host; guided walk of Enkhuizen
  • Choice of visit to the famous tulip fields or guided visit to the Zuiderzee Museum
  • Choice of guided walk in Nijmegen or biking tour in the Ooijpolder Nature Reserve
  • Guided tour
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Tulip Time in Holland & Belgium with 1 Night in Amsterdam
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River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels

Highlights

  • Welcome to Amsterdam
  • Canal cruise; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of biking tour in the Ooijpolder Nature reserve, or guided walk in Nijmegen, or guided tour of Airborne Museum in Arnhem; free time in Nijmegen
  • Choice of guided tour in Antwerp, visit the central Grote Markt or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided tour or visit to Abbey de Maredsous or bike with your Adventure Host
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Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

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Tulip Time Cruise
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River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Antwerp, Keukenhof Gardens

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of half- or full-day visit to Keukenhof Gardens or walk with your Adventure Host; harbor cruise in Rotterdam
  • Choice of guided sightseeing or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit St. Baaf’s Cathedral or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Guided walk in Middelburg; bike with your Adventure Host from Middelburg to Veere; guided walking tour of Veere
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Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

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Active & Discovery in Holland & Belgium
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River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of nature walk, or Middelburg walking tour, or visit to an Oyster Farm
  • Choice of biking tour, or guided sightseeing, or Graffiti tour
  • Choice of chocolate workshop, or biking tour, or Brussels guided tour
  • Choice of biking tour, or visit the Red Star Line museum, or Antwerp guided tour
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Highlights

  • Welcome to Bucharest
  • Visit Peles Castle
  • Guided tour of Brasov; guided visit of Dracula's Bran Castle
  • Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; transfer to ship; onboard welcome reception
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  • Welcome to Prague
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  • Travel by motorcoach to Regensburg, guided sightseeing; transfer to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception
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  • Welcome to Munich
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  • Guided tour in Munich, see the Marienplatz; travel by motorcoach to Vilshofen; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of Linz sightseeing or visit to St. Florian Monastery or hike to Mount Postlingberg
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Avalon Waterways Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
1,815  Reviews
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crezet kickartz

Feb 2025

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My husband and I went on our first trip from Amsterdam to Basel. It was so great and as it was my first big OE the sights were very breath-taking.

The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lo...

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James Allen

Jan 2025

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Great Staff

The staff was interactive, polite, and memorable. We were lucky enough to have met and interacted with the staff on 2 different boats. Avalon handled the necessary c...

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Ashley Everett

Jan 2025

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The whole experience of Avalon: 10/10

The crew, the boat, the service, the food, and especially our favorite waiter- Gino- were the BEST! I would highly recommend this ship and cruise line to anyone! I h...

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Norman J Romagosa

Jan 2025

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Avalon is #1

The crew was impeccable and offered the best service possible. The vessel was very clean and modern and the food was very good. Most of the excursions were very in...

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Carole Hilmer

Dec 2024

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Excellent staff care

Excellent staff to care for our wishes and needs. From room ser...

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