Avalon Waterways River Cruises & Small Ship Cruises offers Europe River Cruises, Egypt River Cruises, China River Cruises & Galapagos Islands Cruises. Avalon river cruises offer the newest, quietest, and most spacious river cruise and small-ship cruise ships, state-of-the-art resort-style amenities, and incomparable service by English-speaking crews, Avalon Waterways lets you enjoy a Europe river cruise, Egypt river cruise, China river cruise, and a Galápagos Islands cruise in a world-class way. So, the next time you travel, enjoy a breath of fresh air-with Avalon Waterways river cruises and small-ship cruises.
New for Avalon Waterways in 2012 is the Highlights of Eypt trip, a Jewish Heritage River Cruise and Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong River.
Avalon Waterways 2013 are also now available, with wonderful early booking discounts.
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TitleRomantic Rhine from Zürich to AmsterdamVacation OverviewOne of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits on this mesmerizing journey along the Rhine. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Koblenz, and Cologne, as well as an excursion to Heidelberg.. (click for more)
TitleA Taste of the Danube from Vienna to BudapestVacation OverviewDiscover the fascinating and scenic Danube with its charming small towns and exciting cities on this river cruise vacation. Enjoy the serene atmosphere as you glide along the river, p.. (click for more)
TitleThe Legendary Danube from Prague to BudapestVacation OverviewFrom the splendor of Prague to the Gypsy violins of Budapest, you’ll treasure every moment of this memorable Danube River cruise. Enjoy three nights in Prague with guided sightseeing a.. (click for more)
TitleA Taste of the Danube from Budapest to ViennaVacation OverviewFall in love with the Danube—with its charming small towns, scenic beauty, and exciting cities—on this river cruise vacation. From Budapest, board your ship and discover Slovakia’s vi.. (click for more)
TitleRomantic Rhine from Amsterdam to BaselVacation OverviewOne of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits on this mesmerizing journey along the Rhine. Enjoy a canal cruise in splendid Amsterdam as well as guided sightseeing in Cologne, Koblenz, and St.. (click for more)

With Avalon Waterways' river cruises and small-ship cruises, you'll sail on the newest river cruise ships on the European waterways-an impressive fleet that averages just two years in age. You'll also enjoy modern, luxury river cruising on board the Victoria Anna and Victoria Jenna in China, the Royal Lotus in Egypt, and the La Pinta and Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands.
These river cruise & small-ship cruise ships all feature elegant interiors with abundant glass, polished metal, vibrant colors, modern designs with contemporary appointments, state-of the-art technology, personalized service, fine dining, remarkable amenities, and spacious outside staterooms. And as one of the most recognized and fastest-growing river cruise brands in the world, Avalon has captured a 96% traveler satisfaction rating aboard our river cruises.*
With Avalon Waterways river cruises, you'll see the world's most beautiful landscapes-even from the privacy of your luxury stateroom. That's because on an Avalon river cruise ship all staterooms enjoy an outside location and are designed to enhance your river cruising experience. Staterooms feature a minimum of 172 square feet of space and are the largest on the European rivers today.