Avalon Waterways Cruises differ significantly from other popular cruise lines. They specialize exclusively in small ships and offer travelers the choice of both river and ocean-going trips. There are 19 ships making up the current fleet. Each carries between just 80 and 400 passengers on each cruise. Avalon Waterways is particularly suited to those looking for comfort, intimacy and personalized, one on one service.
Part of the Globus family, Avalon Waterways Cruises are considered to be the leading expert in small ship and river cruises. They have over 80 years experience and expertise. Every effort has been put in to both the interior and exterior design of the cruise liners, making the whole journey pure luxury for the passengers.
Across the 13 ships that travel around Europe, each and every onboard stateroom is at least 15 percent larger than the average stateroom found on similar European cruise liners. Each Stateroom boasts a minimum of 172 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor space. The company prides itself on having not only the largest suites but also the most suites on their ships.
More Options
In addition to the 13 European ships sailing along the Danube, Rhone, Rhine, Moselle, Main and Seine Rivers, Avalon Waterways also offers the choice of three ships traveling throughout the Yangtze and Mekong Rivers in Asia, two ships traveling along the Nile and Lake Nasser within Egypt and even a chance to travel on a dedicated cruise liner sailing between the 13 largest Galapagos Islands and Ecuador and Peru for the ultimate adventure.
Staying true to these locations, passengers can expect to dine on local cuisines and specialties while onboard. From the popular European style buffet food on the Seine to traditional Chinese cuisine on the Yangtze and exotic Ecuador inspired delicacies in the Galapagos Islands, guests can sit back and enjoy sampling the culinary delights on offer.
Theme Cruises
For something a bit different, themed cruises are also offered as an alternative way to enjoy leisure time. From photography themed cruises along the Danube, combining sailing with onboard photography courses and onshore photography-based walking tours and art cruises focusing on sightseeing in Northern France. Or enjoy jazz cruises with live onboard performances and festive cruises traveling to traditional Christmas markets in Eastern Europe. There is something for everyone with Avalon Waterways Cruises.
After 80 years of specialized sailing, Avalon Waterways Cruises are maintaining their place as a leader in their field. Avalon Waterways has christening more new European ships since 2005 than any other cruise line in the world. The company is continuing to be recognized for their efforts. They have won prestigious awards from Travel Age West, Travel and Leisure World, Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel Weekly, Sherman’s Travel and Cruise Critic between 2007 – 2012. Avalon Waterways have an experienced team of both on and off shore staff. Everyone is there to help make booking and enjoying cruising even easier.
