Lazily snaking its way through lush, green landscapes is the iconic Douro River. These lands are home to centuries-old vineyards, towns and villages that have played an integral part in Portugal’s history. In particular, the Douro Valley is highly regarded as a wine region. Read on for what to expect […]
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A guide to keeping active and maintaining balance on a river cruise
In August, Kirra – part of our Marketing team in Australia – sailed away on our 8-day Danube Dreams river cruise with Avalon Waterways. It’s been researched that cruise passengers gain more than just treasured memories and new friends…they will also take home an estimated 450 grams of weight per […]
Five unique experiences offered along the Rhône with Avalon
If you have travelled through the south of France, you would have surely heard of the Rhône River. The famous river has played an important part in Europe’s history since the times of the Greeks and Romans. While the northern tip of the Rhône flows through Switzerland, Avalon Waterways offers […]
The Seine: full of well-known treasures and hidden gems in France
The Seine and France go hand in hand, a perfect pairing just like ham and a baguette. Stretching for 777 kilometres, the Seine flows from Dijon to Le Havre where it joins the English Channel. While it is most famous for passing through Paris, there are plenty of other cities […]
The art of making you feel at home – onboard with Avalon Waterways
Onboard Avalon Waterways’ fleet of Suite Ships, the happiness of our guests is an essential part of every journey – and our team takes that very seriously! We have our a 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio down to a science. Knowing the right amount of anticipation, the right amount of attention and […]
Delight in a river cruise adventure through Egypt
Often surrounded with an air of mystery and intrigue, Egypt and the Nile River are certainly places to be added to your travel bucket list. Known for its ancient treasures and fascinating history, there is more to the country than meets the eye. Delight in a river cruise adventure through […]