Avalon Waterways
Accessible Luxury River Cruising
Category
4.4-4.6
CruiseCritic & Google Reviews
Typical Cruise Pricing: From $2,500+ per person, depending on itinerary length, season, and cabin type
Avalon Waterways makes river cruising accessible with innovative Suite Ships featuring balconies, active excursions, and destination-focused itineraries at mid-range pricing.
Quality dining with regional cuisine. Multiple restaurants and casual venues. Beverages available for additional cost.
Cultural lectures, local performances, active excursions, and enrichment programs focused on destinations.
Spacious suites with French balconies (unique to Avalon). Modern amenities and comfortable furnishings.
European rivers including Rhine, Danube, Seine, and specialty itineraries to Asia and other regions.
- Spacious suites with balconies
- Active excursion options
- Good value pricing
- Comfortable accommodations
- Excellent for first-timers
- Beverages not always included
- Less upscale than competitors
- Fewer onboard activities
- Limited specialty dining
Relaxed, accessible, destination-focused
First-time river cruisers, active travelers, and those seeking good value in river cruising.
Spacious suites with French balconies
- Suite Ships with French balconies
- Active shore excursions
- Destination-focused itineraries
- Comfortable accommodations
- Good value for river cruising
- Expert local guides