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As part of the Globus family of brands, Avalon Waterways is backed by 80-plus years of travel expertise, more than 200 professional support staff members in Europe, and 37 offices worldwide, an ongoing collaboration to ensure guest satisfaction that continually raises the bar when it comes to river cruising and small-ship cruising.
Offering 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 lets you cruise Europe, Egypt, China, and the Galápagos Islands in a world-class way.
So, the next time you travel, enjoy a breath of fresh air-with Avalon Waterways. From the world’s youngest river cruise fleet to the sleek, contemporary ship design and state-of-the-art technology, Avalon leads the way in modern river cruising and small-ship cruising.
Key Features
- The youngest fleet—ships average just two years in age. Their ships are modern, comfortable, contemporary vessels—state of the art amenities and spacious common. Staterooms are 172 sq feet you’ll find none larger, plus flat screen TVs, Egyptian linens, large wardrobes, and mini bar cater. 90%+ of the staterooms in the Avalon fleet have panoramic sliding glass doors and French balconies, enhancing your views.
- Dining from handcrafted cuisines that incorporate local flavors to choice of complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks with dinner.An English-speaking staff focused on you! With an average crew to traveler ratio of 4:1.
- Worldwide destinations and support: From Europe to Egypt and from China to the Galapagos Island, Avalon offers a wide variety of cruises and more than 200 worldwide support staff to ensure your cruise is perfect every time.
- The best on land programs: all land programs are operated by Globus, the leader in escorted travel, so your time on land is enriching and enjoyable. Shore excursions are included; you don't pay extra to experience the destination
- Avalon Waterways received the Condé Nast Traveler: Gold List 2009 award, Condé Nast Traveler: Top Cruise Ships 2009 award, Travel Age West Magazine’s WAVE Award for Best New River Cruise Ship (Avalon Scenery) as well as "Editor's Pick" for Best Overall Cruise Line for River Cruising and ranked #2 among the Top 10 Small-Ship Cruise Lines in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2009 readers' survey.
- Travelers with Avalon Waterways gave their vacations a 97% satisfaction rating on post-vacation surveys.
Some content provided courtesy of CLIA (Cruise Line International Association)
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Stateroom with French Balcony
Avalon Scenery Dining Room
Avalon Poetry Lobby
Ships in Fleet
- Avalon Affinity
- Avalon Artistry
- Avalon Creativity
- Avalon Felicity (2010)
- Avalon Imagery
- Avalon Luminary (2010)
- Avalon Poetry
- Avalon Scenery
- Avalon Tapestry
- Avalon Tranquility
Destinations
- Black Sea
- Europe (Western)
