Dreaming of an elevated cruising experience paired with impeccable cultural immersion? Then look no further than a river cruise on the Douro. Portugal is home to a rich culture, quiet charm, world-famous wine and timeless traditions. Here’s what to expect on a Douro river cruise with Avalon Waterways. Intimate cruise […]
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Switzerland (and beyond) by land and river
Sometimes, one mode of transport just isn’t enough when on holiday. If this is the case, why not combine a Swiss rail tour with Cosmos and an Avalon Waterways river cruise on the Rhine? Full of towering mountains, azure lakes and charming cities, it’s a perfect pairing for a European […]
Elevated river cruising on the Danube
Andrea sailed away from the ordinary with us in April on our Danube Dreams cruise. Here’s her recount of a week of elevated river cruising on the Danube with Avalon. Day One: Vilshofen, Germany I had stayed in Passau the night before embarkation, so took a 20-minute train ride to […]
Active adventures on the Seine
An Avalon Waterways Active & Discovery holiday on the Seine is not your usual river cruise. You’re not just sitting on a chair watching the world go by; it’s a healthy dose of adventure with a side of pastries. After your out-and-about excursion, you can then return to the ship […]
Handy tips from my time on the Mekong River
In April, Natalie – part of our Marketing team – experienced our 13-day ‘Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River’ cruise from Siem Reap, Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Vietnam and Cambodia are two extraordinary countries. Despite having been through incredibly difficult times, they have rebuilt to become […]
My week on the Rhine with Avalon
Iseula sailed away from the ordinary with us in October on our Romantic Rhine cruise. Here’s her recount of her week on the Rhine with Avalon. Day 1 – Amsterdam, the Netherlands Having already spent a few days in Amsterdam, I decided to spend one last day exploring the streets […]