There’s a reason they call it the most wonderful time of the year – and on an Avalon cruise, that wonder begins well before the carols start. Our Cozy Cruise Collection bundles the beauty of autumn’s golden glow, the quiet magic of November’s early sparkle and the full-on festive dazzle of Europe’s most charming Christmas Markets!
Autumn in Europe at its most intoxicating – golden vines, quiet cobblestones and the aroma of the harvest in the air. Avalon’s wine-themed cruises don’t just explore the season. They uncork it. With curated tastings, vineyard visits and expert-led pairings, each journey is a masterclass in sipping and savoring the world and all its wonder.
One of Europe’s most legendary rivers takes you through Germany and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! A Master of Wine will travel with you on your cruise to host lectures, tastings, and tips on food-and-wine pairing.
Cruise along the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany—discovering some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way. A Master of Wine will travel with you on your cruise to host lectures, tastings, and tips on food-and-wine pairing.
Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages, and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France.
Not quite autumn. Not quite advent. Just quite perfect. Get on board with an off-season cruise – and enjoy the best of Europe without the crowds. From castle towns to riverside villages, experience a cozier side of the continent with fewer lines, lower fares (savings up to 35% over peak season) and all the warmth you need wrapped into one unforgettable sailing!
One of Europe’s most legendary rivers takes you through Germany and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent Rhine River cruise begins in Amsterdam, Holland.
Available Departures in 2025
Southbound Cruises: November 1, 4
Northbound Cruises: November 8
Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary—stopping at some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way.
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Westbound Cruises: November 3
Eastbound Cruises: November 24
Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Budapest to embark on an unforgettable 6-day European river cruise on the Danube from Vilshofen to Budapest.
Available Departures in 2025
Cruises: November 6
This fabulous river cruise combines time in France’s unparalleled capital of Paris with beautiful scenery along the Seine River and the picturesque and historical region of Normandy.
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Cruises: November 4, 11, 18
Bid bonjour to the bountiful beauty of Bordeaux with a captivating cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers to delight in one of France’s most exquisite regions.
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Cruises: November 4
Like a blue ribbon threading through the green Douro Valley, the River Douro carries you through some of Portugal’s most legendary landscapes.
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Cruises: November 19
The markets are glowing with tinsel and twinkle lights. The scent of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine lingers in the crisp air. And your boutique Suite Ship glides past snow-dusted villages that look like they’ve been plucked from the pages of a fairytale. Our Christmas Market cruises don’t just deck the halls; they unwrap Europe at its most magical. With Avalon, you’ll sail through candlelit streets and time-honored traditions – wrapped in warmth and wonder in the season of spectacular.
This festive Christmastime river cruise begins in Nuremberg, the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Guided sightseeing shows you its historical treasures, as well as Old Town, illuminated with holiday lights and decorations.
One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you on this delightful winter cruise on the Rhine River, which takes you through Germany—and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland!
A unique holiday river cruise vacation which offers the chance to savor the views, smells, and tastes of centuries-old Christmas markets and explore historical medieval sites…a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday season!