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Little Details Win Big with Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways knows that little things make big impressions, and it shows with this river cruise line. Warm staff makes sure that guests are happy and comfortable. Wine, sourced from regional ports and selected by professional sommeliers, is included with dinner. In fact, all cuisine is from local destinations, crafted into mouth watering meals by fantastic chefs. Flexible dining times and healthy options let you stick to your own schedule and diet, too.

Avalon Waterways accommodations are spacious and comfortable, with Comfort Collection bedsSM, L'Occitane® amenities, and marble countertops in bathrooms. Panorama SuitesSM in Avalon’s Suite Ships® class offer the Open-Air BalconySM, unlike any other among river cruises. These suites, which are generally 30% larger than most, have floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows that open wider than any fleet in the river cruise industry. 

Enriching activities, live entertainment, and included shore excursions with different paces suited to your needs round out your perfect river cruise.

ShipRatingLaunchedPaxCrewPoolsBarsCasinoKids ProgramsCDC ScoreMinimum Price

Avalon Alegria

2024

102

33

1

1

-

$3,299

Avalon Envision

2019

166

47

0

1

-

$1,299

Avalon Expression

2016

128

37

0

1

-

$1,899

Avalon Illumination

2014

166

47

0

1

-

$1,524

Avalon Imagery II

2014

128

37

0

1

-

$2,199

Avalon Impression

2014

166

47

0

1

-

$1,849

Avalon Panorama

2011

166

47

0

1

-

$1,949

Avalon Passion

2016

166

47

0

1

-

$1,849

Avalon Poetry II

2014

128

37

0

1

-

$2,349

Avalon Saigon

2018

36

24

0

1

-

$3,429

Avalon Tapestry II

2015

128

37

0

1

-

$2,349

Avalon Tranquility II

2015

128

37

0

1

-

$1,849

Avalon View

2020

166

47

0

1

-

$1,299

Avalon Visionary

2012

128

35

0

1

-

$2,167

Avalon Vista

2012

166

47

0

1

-

$1,949

Delfin III

2015

44

24

1

1

-

$5,980

MS Farah

2011

116

85

1

1

-

$3,949

Treasure of Galápagos

2009

18

10

0

1

-

$6,003

Launched: 2024

Pax: 102

Crew: 33

Launched: 2019

Pax: 166

Crew: 47

Launched: 2016

Pax: 128

Crew: 37

Launched: 2014

Pax: 166

Crew: 47

Launched: 2014

Pax: 128

Crew: 37

Launched: 2014

Pax: 166

Crew: 47

Launched: 2011

Pax: 166

Crew: 47

Launched: 2016

Pax: 166

Crew: 47

Launched: 2014

Pax: 128

Crew: 37

Launched: 2018

Pax: 36

Crew: 24

Launched: 2015

Pax: 128

Crew: 37

Launched: 2015

Pax: 128

Crew: 37

Launched: 2020

Pax: 166

Crew: 47

Launched: 2012

Pax: 128

Crew: 35

Launched: 2012

Pax: 166

Crew: 47

Launched: 2015

Pax: 44

Crew: 24

Launched: 2011

Pax: 116

Crew: 85

Launched: 2009

Pax: 18

Crew: 10

Entertainment & Attractions


 

Avalon Waterways ships are quieter in the entertainment department, allowing for a peaceful atmosphere. Attractions vary by ship and region, so check your preferred itinerary for details. However, most Avalon Waterways ships offer WiFi and in-room television, and some vessels have a DVD library. Other ships offer books, cards, and board games for playing in the library or in your stateroom, as well as flatscreen, satellite TV with over 100 free movie options and English-speaking channels.

Dining Options

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Avalon Waterways offers FlexDining®, which means that there are no strict meal times, and you can dine wherever and whenever you like. Whether you relish sleeping in or rising with the dawn, you can have a complimentary continental breakfast delivered to your stateroom. Take lunch to go for a fun onshore picnic, or indulge in fresh ingredients with views to match in the Panorama Dining Room — or al fresco, under the clouds at the Sky Bistro.

Regional dishes are prepared with care and ingredients from small farms, and each à la carte meal offers options so you’ll never get bored with the cuisine. Plus, a professional sommelier will pair your dinners with complimentary wines. Soft drinks are free with lunch, and sparkling wine and juices are gratis with breakfast. Daily afternoon tea and snacks are also included in your fare.

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Spa & Fitness

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Again, options vary by ship. Indulge tired muscles in the whirlpool on the Sun Deck after an onshore adventure. Borrow gear like Nordic walking sticks, bikes, watercraft, and maps for your breathtaking excursions. Other onboard amenities usually include a fitness center for your convenience.

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