Avalon Waterways: All-Suite River Cruise Ships

The suite-est river cruise option, Avalon Waterways‘ European fleet is made up entirely of Suite Ships®. Most accommodations feature wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, giving each suite the fantastic feel of a well-styled terrace. With Avalon, you call the shots, from FlexDining® options (so you can eat where, when, and what you like) to the Avalon Choice® selection of excursions (there’s even an AvalonGO Mobile App should you prefer to explore on your own).

Type: River Cruise

Destinations: Asia, Europe and South America

Inclusive: A generous wine, beer, and soft drink policy along with unique, take-your-pick excursions and activities backed by award-winning tour leader, Globus, as well as bicycles for self-guided adventures and Nordic sticks to take on walking excursions

Travel Focus: Casual style, and health and wellness

Accommodations: On its European Suite Ships, all accommodations are suites; Panorama Suites℠ offer the widest-opening windows in river cruising, blurring the line between indoors and out

Family Travel: Children 8 and older are welcome on Avalon cruises, though no specific child-friendly activities are offered

Dining: A plethora of options including Avalon Fresh®, which provides good and good-for-you dining options from breakfast to dinner, with many vegetarian and vegan choices

Onboard Enrichment: An expert delivers educational commentary as you travel through diverse landscapes

Health-Conscious Amenities: State-of-the-art Fitness Center, including a guide for fitness activities and active excursions

Extras: Optional land packages available before/after cruise

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