It’s been awhile since we last wrote about our Avalon Waterways’ Storyteller river cruises, a series of engaging, celebrity-hosted cruises. So, we are thrilled to announce our latest one for 2024 – Kiltn’ It: Facts, Fiction & Fairytale Settings on the Rhine with Graham McTavish. Graham McTavish is not only […]
River Cruise
The Danube River and its ten extraordinary countries
As soon as someone mentions ‘Europe’ and ‘river’, most people instantly think of the Danube River. It has been immortalised in Johann Strauss II’s The Blue Danube Waltz, featured in many films, and is a historically important European river. The Danube flows through ten extraordinary countries, inviting you to explore […]
A guide to the Danube or the Rhine: which river to choose?
Even though the Danube River is over twice the length of the Rhine, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the river for you! The Danube begins in the Black Forest mountains of Germany and makes its way to the Black Sea, passing through much of Central Europe like Austria, Hungary […]
Seven facts about the Danube River you might not know
As the second longest river in Europe, the Danube is a legend in itself. Avalon Waterways offers a wide range of river cruises along the Danube so if you are planning a holiday to Europe, here are ten facts about the Danube River you might not know! 1. The Danube […]
A day in the life onboard a river cruise with Avalon
No matter what type of traveller you are, Avalon Waterways caters to all passions, interests, and energy levels! Check out what a day in the life onboard a river cruise with Avalon* is like in Europe. 6:20am Rise and shine! It may be early, but you won’t want to miss […]
Seven reasons why you should cruise with Avalon
In October, Melinda – part of our Sales team in Australia – discovered the Rhine onboard an Avalon Waterways river cruise. So, you’ve had enough of packing up your luggage every few days, running for trains, misinterpreting foreign signs, and coming home feeling like you need a holiday after your […]