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Where the Best View is Also the Best-Rated.

Avalon Waterways doesn’t just win awards – we define what award-winning means. With Suite Ships featuring two full decks of Panorama Suites that feature the widest-opening windows in river cruising and beds that face the view, it’s no wonder Cruise Critic named us #1 for Cabins and cruisers voted us the #1 River Cruise Line. We aren’t settling for better. We’re reimagining what it means to be the best.

    Cruise Critic

    Cruise Critic serves the largest cruise community in the world with an audience of over six million travel enthusiasts. From its annual Editors’ Pick, Best in Class, and Cruisers’ Choice awards, Cruise Critic has consistently recognized Avalon's elevated river cruise experiences for more than a decade!  

    • #1 Top Cruisers’ Choice Cruise Line (River Category) (2024)
    • Best Cabins (River Category) (2024)
    • #1 Best River Cruise Line by Cruisers (2024)
    • Top-Rated River Cruise Line by Cruisers (2023)
    • Editor’s Pick Best Cabins in River Cruising (2024 and 2023)
    • Editors’ Pick Best for Solo Travelers in River Cruising (2024)
    • Editors’ Pick Best Shore Excursions

    Condé Nast Traveler

    As part of the global media company reaching millions of enthusiast readers, Condé Nast Traveler has earned 25 National Magazine Awards as a trusted and authoritative source for those seeking travel excellence. The revered luxury lifestyle magazine has recognized Avalon Waterways for excellence as well! 

    • Top 10 Best River Cruise Lines

    USA Today Readers’ Choice 

    Each year, USA Today invites its readers to vote on their best travel experiences. Being recognized by travelers is a true honor, as we consider our guests to be the best judge of the excellence we strive for on every Globus tour and Avalon cruise.

    • No. 1 Best River Cruise Line (2025)
    • No. 1 Best River Cruise Ship (2025)

    Travel + Leisure World’s Best

    Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards are considered the travel industry’s most trusted rankings thanks to hundreds of thousands of votes cast by insightful readers with shout-outs to their best recent travel experiences.

    • Top 5 World’s Best Readers’ Survey River Cruises (2024)
    • Top 10 World’s Best Readers’ Survey River Cruises (2024)
    • Top 10 Small-Ship Cruise Line
    • Top River Cruising for Families
    • Best River Cruise Line - Asia Pacific

Trusted. Tried. True.  

We know the importance of partnership in sharing the joy of travel through nearly a century of sharing the world with our guests. We’re also honored to be recognized by our industry colleagues and travel advisors across the U.S. and Canada who trust the Globus family of brands to deliver the very best travel experiences for their clients every time. That's Touring. Beyond.    

    Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Awards 

    As the leading influential provider of travel news for trade colleagues in North America, Travel Weekly's diverse and knowledgeable audience honors the best of the best in travel each year with its annual Readers' Choice Awards. We’re honored to be in such great company! 

    • Best Tour Operator: International
    • Best Tour Operator Escorted, Europe  
    • Best Tour Operator Escorted: Asia and Pacific
    • Best Tour Operator Escorted: Overall
    • Best Tour Operator, Sales & Service 

    TravelAge West Wave Awards

    Every year, the editorial team at TravelAge West reviews hundreds of travel suppliers and products in honoring the finest partners and travel providers. We’re so glad to be included in the prestigious Editor’s Pick recipients for outstanding travel experiences we share with you!  

    • Best New River Cruise Ship – Avalon Alegria
    • Best Suites in River Cruising
    • Best River Cruise Onboard Dining
    • Best River Cruise Line for Families
    • Winner, Best River Cruise Line for Multigenerational Groups
    • Editor’s Pick, River Cruise Line with the Highest Client Satisfaction
    • Editor’s Pick, Best River Cruise Line for Luxury
    • Editor’s Pick, Best Travel Advisor Support - River Cruises & Escorted Tours
    • Editor’s Pick, Best Tour Operator, USA
    • Best Escorted Tour Operator, Europe
    • Best Escorted Tour Operator, Central/South America
    • Best Travel Advisor Support, Globus & Avalon Waterways
    • Editor’s Pick, Best Tour Company Foundation for Responsible Travel - Lighthouse Project, Globus Family of Brands

    Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards

    Reaching a monthly audience of 100 million readers, Newsweek invites its readership to choose the very best in products and services, including the top 10 vacation tour operators. Newsweek readers ranked Globus as Best Tour Operator thanks to our near century of going beyond the guidebooks by perfecting the art of travel planning!    

    • Best Top 10 Tour Operator 2025
    • No. 1 Best Tour Operator 2024

    The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)

    As the world’s leading association of travel professionals, ASTA is the global advocate for travel agencies, the travel industry, and travel lovers. A champion of ethical and traveler-friendly experiences, ASTA is a valued partner of Globus family of brands. We’re honored to be recognized for our dedication to Travel Advisors!   

    • Tour Operator Partner of the Year  

    Recommend Readers’ Choice Awards

    With over 100,000 readers, Recommend magazine keeps travelers up to date on the timeliest travel trends. Each year, its readers honor travel organizations for excellence in advancing the travel industry and enhancing traveler experiences through its Readers’ Choice Awards. Our greatest adventure is sharing the world with adventurers the world over!

    • Best International Tour Operator  

In Good Company

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