CHASING DAYLIGHT DOWN THE DANUBE
As Europe's second-longest river and a vital means of transportation for 2,000 years, the Danube is the only major European river to flow from the west to the east. A stunning course in any direction!
THE SUITE-EST SUMMER EVER.
Avalon’s summer river cruises bring the season to life with vibrant villages, golden-hour vistas and immersive excursions along Europe’s legendary rivers. With every included outing, you’re invited to sip, savor and sail your way through culture, cuisine and everything in between.
Summer's Suite Sales Event
Free Air or Save $3,000 per couple on select 2026 Avalon Europe River Cruises*
Ah, Summer! What could be sweeter than warm sunshine on the river, a chilled glass in your hand, and the freedom to spend your days your way. Avalon’s 2026 summer sailings deliver all the best parts of the season – longer days, vibrant cities and room to roam – without the hassle. No planning stress. No packed itineraries. Just effortless adventure, included excursions and plenty of time to soak it all in. This is summer, Avalon Suite Ship style!
RHINE IN THE SUMMERTIME
Flowing from the Swiss Alps to Holland's North Sea, the Rhine is perhaps most famous for its legendary Lorelei rock and the imposing medieval castles that line its banks.
MEANDER THE MOSELLE
Flowing through France, Luxembourg, and Germany, the Moselle River is known for the excellent wines produced along its banks as well as for its picturesque medieval castles.
Sunny Days on the Rhone
Embark on an unforgettable river cruise along the picturesque Rhone River with Avalon Waterways. Navigate through France's captivating landscapes, from the lush vineyards of Burgundy to the sun-kissed hills of Provence.
Serenity on the Seine
Seine river cruises through France are ideal for art, history and wine lovers alike. Choose one of the Seine river cruises that takes you through Rive Gauche (Left Bank), one of the most romantic districts in the city.
Bountiful Beauty of Bordeaux
While we love the rivers that flows through the Bordeaux region of Southwestern France for its wonderful wines, we are also wowed by the winsome villages, worldclass architecture, and winning cuisine to be discovered in Southwestern France.
YOUR SUMMER?
On Cruise Control with Avalon.
Everyone travels to see new things, but many travel to do new things as well. With our Active & Discovery summer river cruises, Avalon offers activities for travelers with varying interests and for all energy and fitness levels. From action-packed experiences and interactive discoveries, to traditional sightseeing, you can tailor a vacation to suit your interests and pace. So, trade summer crowds for breezy cruising and picture-perfect views – we invite you to experience Europe your way.
* Book a select 2026 Avalon Waterways Europe River Cruise to receive free round-trip economy class trans-Atlantic air from ATL, BOS, CHI (MDW, ORD) CHS, CLT, DFW, DTW, FLL, IAH, LAX, MIA, MCO, MSP, NYC (EWR, JFK, LGA), PBI, PHL, PIT, RDU, RSW, SAN, SFO, SLC, TPA, WAS (BWI, DCA, IAD). Other gateway cities available from $100 to $1,075/person additional (inclusive of taxes/fees). Free air offer is based on lowest-priced economy class Flex airfare available for booking at time of reservation and scheduled to coincide with cruise itinerary; pre-assigned airline seats are limited and may not be available on all air segments. Alternate schedules may be available at an additional cost. An alternative promotion (in lieu of FREE AIR) can be requested by calling Avalon Waterways. Quotes available online, calling Avalon Waterways or from your Travel Professional. Offer is combinable with valid Welcome Back, and offers $500 (PRMW1117), $1000 (PRMW1190), or $1500 (PRMW1191) and select departures. Limited to new bookings for US originating travelers and economy class Flex air tickets; must be booked & under deposit between July 9, 2025 to September 2, 2025 for travel in 2026. A $550 non-refundable deposit is due at time of booking. Offer does not apply to instant purchase air. Groups of 8 passengers or more don't qualify for this offer. Please call for Group promotion options. Promotional discounts do not carry forward on voluntarily changed air bookings; other promotions at time of change may be available. Once ticketed, air reservations subject to change/cancellation penalties of between $300 per ticket and 100% of ticket value. Changes to ticketed air reservations (including itineraries involving free round-trip trans-Atlantic air) also subject to airfare differentials between originally ticketed air itinerary and re-ticketed air itinerary. Additional airline baggage fees may apply; visit www.iflybags.com for details. Air schedules are available approximately 330 days prior to return travel date. Flight schedules, routings and air carriers are at the discretion of Globus family of brands. Additional restrictions apply; see Travel Terms for details. Air tickets are non-commissionable. Offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time. Offer available from participating GFOB offices only. CST#2017032-20. PRMYSD