Avalon Expression

The light-filled heart of every Suite Ship. From cappuccinos to cocktails, port talks to performances, this airy hub welcomes every guest on board with panoramic views and space for all to gather.

Lounge Vibes that Last

When the sun goes down, the Panorama Lounge heats up. We're talking live music, karaoke, trivia nights and impromptu dance parties that’ll have you swaying, singing and savoring the moment. Awaken your inner night owl and dust off your dancing shoes to celebrate in style. After all, your Comfort Collection bed can wait a while!

Your 24/7 living room, stocked with complimentary specialty coffees, homemade cookies, snacks, teas, a BeWell water station, books, games, and scenic windows.

Twilight Toasts

We’ve partnered with award-winning mixologist Martin Hudák to raise the bar—literally. From a selection of complimentary drinks during Happy Hour to next-level nightcaps, and themed nightly specials, you’re invited to sip your way through a new lineup of premium and zero-proof cocktails for a night to remember.

The Observation Lounge on the Royal Deck, gives guests a prime view to enjoy the premium spirits.

The Art of Elevated Service

Here, service feels natural with your very first hello. From the moment you step on board, the Avalon team is ready to make your journey personal – and extraordinary.

These small touches shape the feeling on board – warm, relaxed, and genuinely welcoming. Avalon’s crew takes pride in creating that atmosphere.

We understand that beautiful ships and extraordinary destinations set the stage, but the crew sailing with you make the experience.

The Ultimate Backyard

Nearly the size of a football field, the Sky Deck is Avalon’s open-air playground – designed for sunrise stretches, starlit toasts, and everything in between.

Forward Thinking

Keeping low bridges in mind, we've designed our Sky Deck to be lower in front of the wheelhouse so you'll have more uninterrupted 'oohs' and 'aahs' along the way. Avalon’s smart design keeps much of the deck open while other cruise ships have to close their deck access. That's forward thinking.

Tech Terrace

Even your Wi-Fi gets fresh air here. Settle in with your device, or better yet, set it aside and soak up the scenery.

Fitness Center

Every Avalon ship features a refreshed, light-filled fitness room with cutting-edge Kinesis weight machines, free weights, and the latest cardio equipment so you can keep your routine, even while you cruise.

Track & Field

Stroll, stretch, or get a little competitive. Whether you’re keeping pace on the walking track or playing lawn games, the Sky Deck makes movement fun.

Whirlpool & Lounging

Slip into a relaxing soak or settle into a lounge chair as the world drives by. This is riverside living at its most serene.

Yoga On Board

Before you set out to discover the lives of kings, queens and conquerors, you can easily find your inner warrior, cobra or happy baby. Avalon Adventure Hosts kick-start each day with a combination of yoga poses, Pilates exercises and gentle stretches in the fresh morning air on the Sky Deck or with panoramic views in the Panorama Lounge. Downward dogs welcome.

MOVE. TASTE. PADDLE. PAINT. DISCOVER.

With Avalon Choice® Excursions, every Avalon cruise invites you to sail, see, and savor. But Active & Discovery℠ cruises go further – adding a full spectrum of action verbs to your vocabulary of travel. Hike, bike, kayak, paint, cook, or sip your way through Europe’s most legendary rivers and their picture-perfect villages, towns, and cities. Does your river cruise do this?

NOT YOUR AVERAGE CRUISE

No one does cruising like this. With up to 28 excursions on a single itinerary – more than any other river cruise line – Active & Discovery cruises invite you to design every day your way. Whether you’re climbing through castles, whipping up Chantilly cream, pedaling through vineyards, or paddling picture-perfect canals, you’ll activate all your senses.

And it’s not just about activity. These itineraries were built for immersion. Imagine street art tours, foodie walks, early morning museum access, painting workshops, or underground wine tastings – each experience was crafted to move you.

For the Dreamer

For the icons, legends, and history that never go out of style.

Small Groups. Big Impressions.

No crowds. No cattle calls. Our excursions are capped for comfort and connection promising meaningful, memory-filled moments.

More ways to cruise. More ways to explore.

Why let the adventure begin and end with the cruise? With Avalon YourWay, you can start sooner, stay longer, and explore deeper – with every detail seamlessly arranged for you. Add extra nights in Europe’s most iconic cities. Pair your cruise with a guided Globus tour. Or simply linger longer in the places that capture your heart. More time to discover. Less time planning.

Cyclists rejoice! We give freewheeling a new meaning on select Avalon ships equipped with complimentary bicycles and e-bikes for scenic land cruising and in-town adventures. See your Avalon Adventure Host for maps, suggestions and personally tailored routes created with Komoot, the top-rated planning and navigation app for cycling and hiking.

The Adventure Center in your ship’s lobby has everything you need to make every day count, including FitBit trackers, stretch bands, yoga mats, and more. For those who believe the world is a gym, your Adventure Host is ready to help you cruise down the road, up a mountain, or along the riverbank with complimentary bicycles, Nordic walking sticks, and kayaks.

Avalon Waterways makes reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled and mobility impaired travellers but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so. Because we cannot provide individual assistance to travellers in many situations, and most of our transportation services are not equipped with wheelchair ramps, we recommend that you view our terms and conditions for details and contact us to learn more.

In our many years of cruising experience, we have found that children under the age of eight typically are too young to fully enjoy a cruise vacation. Because of this and for the safety and enjoyment of all passengers, we do not accept children under eight years of age. In addition, please note that there are no special arrangements or activities for children on our ships.

Our Avalon kitchens are designed to cater to your dietary sensitivities with ease. In fact, you’re invited to share any restrictions or preferences with us on day one so that we may make your dining experience worry free and wonderful! Dig in to a variety of delicious options at every meal to accommodate your unique dietary requirements, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, or other special dishes prepared upon request to accommodate any sensitivities or allergies to keep you feeling great!

Our menus are complete with allergen labels, indicating which dishes include the following ingredients: gluten, milk products, eggs, peanuts, fish, crustaceans, lupines, nuts, sulfur dioxide and sulfites, celery, mustard, sesame seed, soy, and mollusks.

Here, There & Every-WEAR … What to Wear on an Avalon Cruise?

Aboard Avalon Waterways, our job is to make you feel Home “Suite” Home as you wind and bend your way through the world’s most beautiful landscapes. Here, we trade formality for friendly; white gloves for welcomes and suits and gowns for suites and get-up-and-go! Comfort is the only code we go by for cruise attire.

With Avalon, your days are filled with exciting excursions and soaking up picture-perfect landscapes, so dress for enjoyment and practicality. Because weather can be unpredictable, layers are always recommended when out and about. Consider packing a small backpack or handbag for jackets and sweaters. And, of course, bring your favorite, most comfortable, walking or athletic shoes to keep your feet happy and your heart pumping.

Dinner attire on board is casual with guests typically donning collared shirts and slacks rather than shorts and t-shirts. For our ladies, skirts and dresses are most common. Gentlemen who enjoy feeling sporty in sports coats are welcome to pack them but they are not required. Some guests do prefer to dress up for celebratory evenings onboard including the Captain’s Reception or Farewell Dinner.

On our Mekong, Amazon, and Galápagos cruises, we recommend that guests forgo dressier attire completely due to warm, humid climates.

In short, wear exactly what suits you – and the discoveries you make onboard and off – best!

Additional tips to consider:

While Avalon isn’t interested in cramping your style with a dress code, some excursions may require one (no knees or shoulders in some holy places; or no shorts during some evening events in ports-of-call, for instance).

And if you fancy a dip in the whirlpool or pool (varies by ship), we ask that bathing suits are worn only on the Sky Deck.

If you’re feeling fit for fun, we also want you to know that an Adventure Host will be your guide, at the ready for fitness activities, on all European cruises. Your host will not only lead daily workouts but can also help you pave your own path to wellness with biking, hiking and other, on-your-own adventures. Dress for your own fitness success!

All ships have non-smoking interiors. Smoking is permitted only in a designated outdoor area of each ship.

All Avalon ships in Europe have complimentary Wi-Fi available. On the Mekong, complimentary Wi-Fi access is available in the Panorama Lounge. The signal is not always reliable, as you will be cruising through remote areas. To access the ship's Wi-Fi Internet network, you will be given a PIN number at reception to use on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device. Wi-Fi is not available in the Amazon or Galápagos.

Due to the proximity to land, onshore medical services can be called rapidly. On Amazon and Galápagos ships, first-aid-trained staff is available.

Laundry service is available on board for a modest fee. Check the price list in your stateroom. Clothes cannot be dry cleaned on board. For safety reasons, we ask that passengers do not iron their clothes in the staterooms as this is a safety hazard. Onboard laundry service will press your clothes for a fee. Laundry service is not available in the Galápagos.

All rooms on the ships are air conditioned and heated. All ships have individual controls in the staterooms.

The language on board is English. All staff, crew, and tour guides speak English. All announcements and commentary will be in English.

Most of the countries you will be visiting in Europe use the Euro. Exceptions are Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Romania; they all have their own currencies, but the Euro is accepted in many establishments. Many locations accept major credit cards; however in small towns they are not widely accepted. In these cases and for incidentals or small vendors, you will need some local currency. ATM machines are located on shore at some stops. Prior to your departure, confirm with your bank that your ATM or credit card and PIN number will work abroad. All purchases on board are charged to your room account. A day before the end of the cruise, you will receive a bill showing all charges. This bill can be settled in cash (Euro), or by credit card. American Express, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted. US dollars, Canadian dollars, Australian dollars and British pounds are also accepted as payment and are exchanged at the current bank rate−we regret that we cannot accept any other currencies or personal checks/traveler’s checks.

Your single bag should have dimensions not exceeding 30"x21"x11" and a weight not exceeding 50 lbs. (22 kg). We regret that we are unable to accept a second suitcase or any luggage exceeding these limits on any Avalon vacation outside of Europe. Some vacations have more restrictive regulations than these listed above, such as cruises on the Galápagos and Mekong. Please refer to your travel documents for more information.

Please note that air carriers, cruise lines, and other forms of transportation may have other restrictions and requirements, including weight, and we recommend that you contact the suppliers directly for additional information. Some airlines also charge fees for checked baggage, and these fees are not included in our vacation or airfare package price. Check with your airline directly for baggage information and regulations. Avalon is not responsible for additional baggage fees imposed by air carriers.