AVALON WATERWAYS RIVER CRUISES...CRUISE EUROPE IN STYLE
Book Your Luxury Cruise with Avalon Waterways River Cruises & Livit Cruises
Not all cruises are created equal. When you select an Avalon Waterways River Cruise, you are making the decision to immerse yourself in the utmost indulgence in cruising. Avalon Waterways offers its signature Avalon ChoiceSM to all passengers, allowing you to design the perfect European river cruise experience based solely around your personal preferences. Uniquely crafted with luxurious details at every turn, Avalon Waterways provides the small-ship feel with all the posh and decadence of a five-star resort. Contemporary décor, wall-to-wall panorama windows and elegant finishes abound to lend a captivating and comforting air.
Let Avalon Waterways River Cruises be your home away from home. With expert detail, each cruise ship is designed with the utmost care, giving you every comfort you could hope for and more. With a fleet of suite ships, Avalon Waterways offers not only the signature Avalon Deluxe Staterooms, but also Panorama Suites and Royal Suites for those who want it all. Comfort comes standard with all staterooms, and each is artfully prepared with European-style duvets, Egyptian cotton sheets, full private showers, flatscreen televisions and more. Even better, more than 80% of staterooms include floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and French balconies, while suites feature Open-Air Balconies with seating for 6.
Mealtime aboard Avalon Waterways is a part of the journey. With mouthwatering temptations certain to delight your palette, the chefs cater to your every craving. From the very first night when you dine on a five-course meal at the captain’s reception, you’ll discover that each meal is as tailored as the last. Dine under the pristine sky at the open-air bistro, or take advantage of cocktail hour at the Panorama Lounge. If traditional dining is more your cup of tea, enjoy the convenience of open seating in the dining room as you savor the elegant menus featuring local cuisine and delicacies.
Take the time to relax on the comfortable lounge chairs on the sky deck, or try your hand at the game area where you could play a life-sized game of chess. With complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout your Avalon Waterways cruise ship, convenience is at your fingertips 24/7. Immerse yourself in Avalon Waterways’ Culture & CruiseSM activities from wine and beer tastings, to demonstrations from local artists and even exciting entertainment from local performers.
Most European cruises extend between 7 and 14 nights, giving you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the luxury and culture your Avalon Waterways River Cruise is will provide. Sail the waters of the Rhine, Main, Danube Rivers and more and soak in the culture of hotspots such as Prague and Vienna. Boasting the youngest and newest fleet of ships in Europe, Avalon Waterways is proud to include the brand new Avalon VistaSM and Avalon VisionarySM to its already impressive lineup of luxury ships. Take the time to indulge in cruise memories that will last a lifetime. With Livit Cruises your dream holiday is just moments away!
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Europe Avalon Waterways Cruises
Immerse yourself in old-world charm with all the comforts and amenities of a five-star cruise ship with Avalon Waterways River Cruises. Journeying the rivers and waterways weaving through historic destinations such as Cote d’Azur and Strasbourg, you’ll have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in local culture. Experience the unmatched splendor of the historic Kölner Dom cathedral in Cologne. Or, if your cruise happens to take you to Amsterdam, be sure to sample the local cuisine at Meneer Pannekoek, offering traditional Dutch pancakes very much like crêpes. Other luxurious destinations include Avignon, France, Basel, Switzerland and many more!
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7 Night Romantic Rhine Northbound
Avalon Vista
Departing from: ZURICH, SWITZERLANDPorts of Call:- BREISACH AM RHINE, GERMANY
- STRASBOURG, FRANCE
- HEIDELBERG, GERMANY
- RUDESHEIM, GERMANY
- COLOGNE, GERMANY
- AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Sailing Dates:- May 2019
- June 2019
- July 2019
- August 2019
- September 2019
- October 2019
- November 2019
- December 2019
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8 Night Christmastime on the Danube Eastbound
Avalon Passion
Departing from: PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLICPorts of Call:- NUREMBERG, GERMANY
- REGENSBURG, GERMANY
- PASSAU, GERMANY
- MELK, AUSTRIA
- VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Sailing Dates:- November 2019
- December 2019
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7 Night Romantic Rhine Northbound
Avalon Panorama
Departing from: ZURICH, SWITZERLANDPorts of Call:- BREISACH AM RHINE, GERMANY
- STRASBOURG, FRANCE
- HEIDELBERG, GERMANY
- RUDESHEIM, GERMANY
- COLOGNE, GERMANY
- AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Sailing Dates:- May 2019
- June 2019
- July 2019
- August 2019
- September 2019
- October 2019
- November 2019
- December 2019
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7 Night Romantic Rhine Northbound
Avalon Panorama
Departing from: ZURICH, SWITZERLANDPorts of Call:- BREISACH AM RHINE, GERMANY
- STRASBOURG, FRANCE
- HEIDELBERG, GERMANY
- RUDESHEIM, GERMANY
- COLOGNE, GERMANY
- AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Sailing Dates:- May 2019
- June 2019
- July 2019
- August 2019
- September 2019
- October 2019
- November 2019
- December 2019
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7 Night Tulips of Northern Holland
Avalon Visionary
Departing from: AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDSPorts of Call:- HOORN, NETHERLANDS
- ENKHUIZEN, NETHERLANDS
- LELYSTAD, NETHERLANDS
- ARNHEM, NETHERLANDS
- ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Sailing Dates:- April 2019
- May 2019
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7 Night Romantic Rhine Southbound
Avalon Panorama
Departing from: AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDSPorts of Call:- COLOGNE, GERMANY
- RUDESHEIM, GERMANY
- HEIDELBERG, GERMANY
- STRASBOURG, FRANCE
- BREISACH AM RHINE, GERMANY
- BASEL, SWITZERLAND
Sailing Dates:- May 2019
- June 2019
- July 2019
- August 2019
- September 2019
- October 2019
- November 2019
- December 2019
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7 Night Paris to Normandy
Avalon Tapestry II
Departing from: PARIS, FRANCEPorts of Call:- VERNON, FRANCE
- LES ANDELYS, FRANCE
- CAUDEBEC, FRANCE
- CAUDEBEC (NORMANDY BEACHES), FRANCE
- ROUEN, FRANCE
- CONFLANS STE HONORINE, FRANCE
Sailing Dates:- April 2019
- May 2019
- June 2019
- July 2019
- August 2019
- September 2019
- October 2019
- November 2019
- March 2020
- April 2020
- May 2020
- June 2020
- July 2020
- August 2020
- September 2020
- October 2020
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8 Night Active Discovery on the Danube - Westbound
Avalon Impression
Departing from: BUDAPEST, HUNGARYPorts of Call:- VISEGRAD, HUNGARY
- VIENNA, AUSTRIA
- KREMS, AUSTRIA
- GREIN, AUSTRIA
- ENGELHARTSZELL, AUSTRIA
- LINZ, AUSTRIA
Sailing Dates:- April 2019
- May 2019
- June 2019
- July 2019
- August 2019
- September 2019
- October 2019
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9 Night The Legendary Danube
Avalon Envision
Departing from: PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLICPorts of Call:- ROTH (NUREMBERG), GERMANY
- REGENSBURG, GERMANY
- PASSAU, GERMANY
- MELK, AUSTRIA
- VIENNA, AUSTRIA
- BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Sailing Dates:- April 2019
- May 2019
- June 2019
- July 2019
- August 2019
- September 2019
- October 2019
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9 Night Romantic Rhine with Lucerne Northbound
Avalon Vista
Departing from: LUCERNE, SWITZERLANDPorts of Call:- BREISACH AM RHINE, GERMANY
- STRASBOURG, FRANCE
- HEIDELBERG, GERMANY
- RUDESHEIM, GERMANY
- COLOGNE, GERMANY
- AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Sailing Dates:- May 2019
- June 2019
- July 2019
- August 2019
- September 2019
- November 2019
- December 2019
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9 Night Balkan Discovery Eastbound
Avalon Passion
Departing from: HOTEL IN BUDAPESTPorts of Call:- BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
- KALOCSA, HUNGARY
- MOHACS (PECS), HUNGARY
- BELGRADE, SERBIA
- CRUISE THE IRON GATES
- VIDIN, BULGARIA
- SVISTOV, BULGARIA
- RUSE (RUSSE, ROUSSE), BULGARIA
- OLTENITA (BUCHAREST), ROMANIA
- MOTORCOACH TRANSFER OLTENITA TO BUCHAREST
- HOTEL IN BUCHAREST
- END OF VACATION
Sailing Dates:- May 2019
- June 2019
- August 2019
- September 2019
- October 2019
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9 Night Central European Experience Westbound
Avalon Imagery II
Departing from: PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLICPorts of Call:- BAMBERG, GERMANY
- WURZBURG, GERMANY
- MAINZ, GERMANY
- RUDESHEIM, GERMANY
- BERNKASTEL, GERMANY
- TRIER, GERMANY
- REMICH, LUXEMBOURG
Sailing Dates:- April 2019
- May 2019
- July 2019
- August 2019
- October 2019
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Exotic Avalon Waterways Cruises
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7 Night Mekong Discovery Southbound
Avalon Saigon
Departing from: PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIAPorts of Call:- ANGKOR BAN, CAMBODIA
- KAMPONG TRALACH, CAMBODIA
- CHAU DOC, VIETNAM
- CU LAO GIEN, VIETNAM
- VINH LONG, VIETNAM
- HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON), VIETNAM
Sailing Dates:- July 2019
- August 2019
- September 2019
- October 2019
- November 2019
- December 2019
- January 2020
- February 2020
- March 2020
- April 2020
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7 Night Mekong Discovery Northbound
Avalon Siem Reap
Departing from: HO CHI MINH CITY (SAIGON), VIETNAMPorts of Call:- VINH LONG, VIETNAM
- CHAU DOC, VIETNAM
- PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
- ANGKOR BAN, CAMBODIA
- KAMPONG TRALACH, CAMBODIA
- PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA
Sailing Dates:- July 2019
- August 2019
- September 2019
- October 2019
- November 2019
- December 2019
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19 Night Discover the Galapagos and Peru with the Amazon
Treasure of Galapagos
Departing from: CALLAO (LIMA), PERUPorts of Call:- SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS, PERU
- MACHU PICCHU, PERU
- CUSCO, PERU
- QUITO, ECUADOR
- ESPANOLA ISLAND, GALAPAGOS
- FLOREANA ISLAND, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
- SANTA FE ISLAND, GALAPAGOS
- SOUTH PLAZA (ISLA PLAZA SUR), GALAPAGOS
- QUITO, ECUADOR
- CRUISE & EXPLORE AMAZON JUNGLE
- CRUISE AMAZON RIVER
- QUITO, ECUADOR
Sailing Dates:- June 2019
- July 2019
- November 2019
- February 2020
- March 2020
- April 2020
- May 2020
- July 2020
- September 2020
- October 2020
- November 2020
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