The age-old question – when is the best time of year to go on a river cruise? The best part is that you can pick a river cruise with Avalon Waterways for practically every month of the year. See a sea of colour: April – June April heralds the start […]
Say goodbye to the waves, and hello to the world and another type of cruise! River cruising with Avalon Waterways still has all the benefits of being onboard a ship but in a way that elevates your cruising experience. River cruising allows you to cruise without the crowds, explore new […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]