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Avalon Waterways specialise in river cruises of Europe.
Taking in the sights of all the great European rivers, the cruises glides through scenic landscapes, past imposing medieval castles, lush riverbank vineyards, and remarkable ancient wonders of Europe’s most celebrated cities.
2012 brings with it another exciting Suite Ship cruising along Europe's glorious Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. The Avalon Visionary delivers an intimate setting, along with two full decks of suites featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning … [Read more...]
The Vista's two full decks of suites feature Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. Cruise along the legendary Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers, enjoying fresh breezes and enchanting scenery from the comfort of your suite. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning facing the splendid … [Read more...]
Avalon Waterway's new luxury river ships, Vista and Visionary, have caused a sensation with their elegant interiors and modern features, and staterooms are filling up thick and fast for 2012. … [Read more...]
Avalon Waterways have christened two of the latest luxury vessels to join their Suite Class, Vista and Visionary, in a spectacular joint ceremony in Enkhuizen, Holland … [Read more...]
River cruising is going through an unprecedented boom with luxurious new ships and exciting new destinations planned for 2012. With the likes of Viking and their groundbreaking long-ships, never before has there been so much choice, such luxury or so many new ships cruising the rivers of the world. Although river cruising still has a rather staid image, what’s on offer is actually incredibly exciting, from chic little expedition … [Read more...]
Europe is comprehensively covered by all the big river cruise lines and many small ones. Whether you’re looking for a bargain break, a barge, a family adventure, the last word in luxury or an epic journey right across the continent to the Black Sea, a river cruise will fit the bill. Affordable Shearings Shearings Holidays offers European cruises on 10 riverboats, some chartered exclusively for its mainly over-50s clientele. … [Read more...]
South-east Asia’s main river is tipped as the hot destination for keen cruisers If there’s a river of the moment, it’s the Mekong. Numbers are still small, as the boats are generally boutique-style, but the main operators say they’re sold out for most of 2012 already, such is the desire of the travelling public to explore the remote villages and magnificent temples along the river’s course. Ama Waterways Ama Waterways started the … [Read more...]
This year promises to be one of the most exciting ones yet in cruise. We pick the top 10 hottest events, the coolest cruises and the hippest destinations for 2012! 1.Rio Carnival It doesn’t get much hotter than the Rio Carnival and one of the most frustrating things about events like Carnival is how hard it is to secure tickets – unless, that is, you go on a cruise. Cruise lines are increasingly tying in their cruises with … [Read more...]
Cruise International is joining together with Avalon as part of an exciting and unique loyalty offer. This scheme, known as Journeys Club, is open to anyone who has previously enjoyed a luxury river cruise on board an Avalon Waterways vessel. As part of an impressive range of cruising benefits, signing up will automatically knock 50% off your subscription to Cruise International, the leading cruise magazine for cruise and destination features … [Read more...]
Luxury river cruise company, Avalon Waterways has introduced a five night Christmas river cruise. The “Christmas in the Heart of Germany” cruise sails along the river River Danube from Frankfurt to Nuremberg aboard Avalon’s newest ship, the Avalon Luminary. The cruise then ends by spending a further two nights in Prague to enjoy the city’s Christmas markets. There will be guided sightseeing of a number of German towns along the way, … [Read more...]
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