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Christmastime From Nuremberg To Basel With 2 Nights In Prague
River Cruise
- Festivals and Events
About Avalon Vista
The Avalon Vista's two full decks of suites feature two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. Enjoy seamless views from your Comfort Collection bed that faces the window. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the space to entertain in your private sitting area or just relax and enjoy the passing vistas. Onboard amenities include a Fitness Center, complimentary computer use in public areas and Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and the delightful Sky Bistro. Sweeping views are yours to enjoy on the Avalon Vista!
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Sky Lounge |
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Navigation Bridge |
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Sky Grill |
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Whirlpool |
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Premium Lounge Chairs and Shade Awnings |
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Deck Game Area |
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Observation Lounge |
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Panorama Bistro |
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Panorama Lounge |
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Bar |
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Reception |
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Adventure Center |
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Lobby |
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Elevator |
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Club Lounge |
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Galley |
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Dining Room |
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Fitness Center |
NOTES
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- Christmas markets generally operate from late November until the third week of December.
Consider Yourself at Home
Your favorite chair. Your go-to snack. Your signature sip. You can’t help but feel at home aboard an Avalon Suite Ship®. Avalon cruisers know that feeling aboard our intimate Suite Ships—not as another face in the crowd or a number on a guest list. When you cruise with Avalon, there are certain words you’ll never hear on board. “Take a number” is simply not in our vocabulary. That’s because our staff—from captain to crew to housekeeping to chefs—know the meaning of ‘You First’ when it comes to worldclass service. With a 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio, you’ll enjoy personalized VIP treatment delivered with a relaxed luxury that’s never stuffy—just home, sweet home.
The Avalon Difference
Welcome Aboard! - Avalon at Your Service
From your first welcome to our final wave goodbye, your Avalon staff and crew are at your service to ensure an extraordinary cruise experience. From Captain to Cruise Director to crew members, we deliver first-rate service that’s second to none.
How Suite it Is - Your View is Ready
From our spacious, award-winning Panorama Suites to expansive Royal Suites to comfortably appointed Deluxe Staterooms, you'll drift away with innovative amenities and thoughtful details designed for the sweetest of Suite Ship® dreams.
Cruise Your Way - Avalon Choice
Avalon casts cookie-cutter cruising overboard with more choices on board and on shore. From starting sooner or staying longer—you choose how you cruise with a variety of itineraries and Avalon Choice excursions that are perfect for you.
Exploring. Engaging. Elevating. - Active & Discovery Cruises
Avalon Active & Discovery cruises are packed with included excursions for classic history lovers, cultural discovery seekers, and active-minded explorers. Choose from a variety of included Classic, Active, and Discovery excursions that speak to you.
Moonlight Memories - Avalon After Dark
We’re lighting up the night—and your vacation—with Avalon After Dark: a sparkling new lineup of after-hours experiences that prove some of the best stories begin at sunset. Who says river cruising ends when the sun dips below the horizon?
It’s All in the Details - Avalon Amenities
It’s the little things that add up to a big, beautiful experience on each Avalon river cruise. Thoughtful little touches combine to create big impressions that are at the heart of everything we do on board our Avalon Suite Ships®.
Chef’s Kiss. Culinary Bliss! - Onboard Dining Delights
Dig into delicious where fresh, local ingredients inspire each fantastic dish. From regional flavors and traditional favorites—culinary excellence is served morning, noon, and night with a variety of venues and mouthwatering menus.
First in Glass - Onboard Libation Creations
From creative cocktails and mocktails to locally sourced, regional wines to complimentary happy hours, afternoon tea service, round-the-clock coffee to go and a healthy selection of H2O, there’s no shortage of reasons to celebrate on an Avalon cruise.
To Your Health - Avalon Wellness
While Avalon shares the heart and soul of each destination, your heart and soul are also in view! From healthy dining options to a healthy doses of fitness activities, Avalon makes it easier than ever to follow your health-minded pursuits.
Everything You Want. Nothing You Don't.
Why pay extra for the experiences you came for? With Avalon, the best parts of cruising aren’t upsold – they’re already yours. That's the Avalon difference. From the glass of wine in your hand to the Wi-Fi on your phone, from the sunrise yoga class to the storybook castle on your afternoon e-bike ride – it’s all built in. No nickel-and-diming. No surprises. With us, the best memories aren’t add-ons, they’re included.
Free Spirited Sips
Wine, beer, and soft drinks are always included at lunch and dinner. Plus, enjoy complimentary Happy Hour every night (except the first) with wine, beer, and specialty cocktails – even zero-proof options designed by award-winning mixologist Martin Hudák. And when you want something cozy or indulgent, the Club Lounge is open 24/7 with complimentary specialty teas and coffees.
Free Style Dining
No fixed seating. No forced schedules. With FlexDining® you choose when, where, and how you eat. Elegant four-course dinners in glass-walled dining rooms. Breezy Sky Deck barbecues or al fresco lunches and dinners. Petite plates in the Panorama Bistro. Breakfast in bed with river views. Afternoon teatime with pastries. Sweet treats and savory bites—always available in the Club Lounge. All included.
Free to Explore
Avalon Choice® Excursions offers you an average of 22 included excursions to experience the world – from castle hikes and chocolate workshops, city tours to kayaking trips. Plus bikes and e-bikes are free to use when you want to wander on your own.
Free to Move
Wellness is also included with Avalon. From yoga to stretching classes led by Adventure Hosts, to enhanced fitness centers with new equipment, to bikes and e-bikes ready for every port – Avalon makes it easy to keep your body and spirit in motion.
Free Connection
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi via Starlink, free infotainment systems in every stateroom with 50+ free movies, and the AvalonGO app to keep you informed and on course before and during your cruise.
Free to Dream
Every room is exterior facing and comes with a view, plus Comfort CollectionSM beds, Egyptian cotton linens, marble bathrooms, and L’Occitane® products. Most guests enjoy a Panorama SuiteSM with a wall-to-wall Open-Air Balcony® and beds that face the passing landscapes. Would you like your coffee with one complimentary castle or two?
Free to Play (And Stay Up Late)
Daylight isn’t the end of the adventure. With Avalon After DarkSM, your evenings sparkle with live music, trivia, dance parties, and themed events. Add in al fresco dinners on the Sky Deck, late-night cocktails, and overnight stays in legendary cities – or free movies in the comfort of your Panorama Suites and you’ll find the nights shine as brightly as the days.
Farm-to-fork fare
Fresh and local. While you take in the bountiful views, our innovative chefs bring the local bounties to your plate.
- Breakfast: Fresh brews and panoramic views are served with countless sunrise selections including towers of super foods and made-to-order specialties.
- Lunch: Refuel for your adventures with regional treats and homemade sweets—from out-of-this-world specialty dishes to down-to-earth favorites you crave.
- Dinner: Whether you opt for a sumptuous four-course dinner or a lighter tasting menu, hand-crafted excellence is always on the menu.
Turning the tables on cruise dining.
Avalon Fresh: The heart-healthy menu everyone loves.
With our exclusive Avalon Fresh menu, you can take an indulgent cruise without drifting from your healthy habits. From eye-opening juices at breakfast to artfully crafted salads at lunch to high-protein plates at dinner, Avalon Fresh options—including vegetarian and vegan specialties—are available at every meal so you can guiltlessly partake in creative cuisine without sacrificing great taste.
Soup's On! On Your Time.
Dinner's Ready (Or Breakfast & Lunch) When You Are.
Avalon's Flex Dining® puts a whole new meaning to "Where should we eat?" with your choice of when and where you dine on board. Mix it up with a variety of menus and venues without the strict schedules that cut into your fun. Dine in style in your ship's spacious and elegant glass-walled Panorama Dining Room or mix it up with bite-sized delights in the cozy Panorama Bistro. Al fresco dining more your style? Grab a complimentary picnic basket for a tasty takeaway on shore, pull up a chair for an al fresco lunch on the observation deck, or savor sizzling selections atop the Sky Deck with specialties served hot off the Sky Grill! Need an afternoon nosh? Be our guest for elegant tea service each afternoon in the Panorama Bistro to satisfy your sweet tooth!
The Brilliance Behind Each Dish.
Executive Chef Krisztián Restás
The master behind our menus.
For more than two decades, Executive Chef Krisztián Restás has been on an epic epicurean journey across Europe and European waterways. Since joining Avalon Waterways in 2013, Chef Restás has stirred, seared and sauteed his way from Traveling Chef to Executive Chef, gracing every menu with his worldly experiences, regional authenticity, and procuring the freshest and highest-quality local ingredients.
Karl and Leo Wrenkh
Healthy dishes with a dash of brotherly love.
Karl and Leo Wrenkh, raised in the first high-quality vegetarian restaurant in Austria and founders of the Wrenkh Vienna Culinary School, created our exclusive Avalon Fresh menu so you can partake in regional delicacies while keeping your healthy habits. Using the freshest ingredients from local farms and suppliers, Karl and Leo have created guilt-free, gourmet recipes with a dash of innovation and a smidgen of surprise.
The Foods You Love…Minus Ingredients that Don’t Love You Back
Our Avalon kitchens are designed to cater to your dietary sensitivities with ease. In fact, you’re invited to share any restrictions or preferences with us on day one so that we may make your dining experience worry free and wonderful! Dig in to a variety of delicious options at every meal to accommodate your unique dietary requirements, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, or other special dishes prepared upon request to accommodate any sensitivities or allergies to keep you feeling great!
Our menus are complete with allergen labels, indicating which dishes include the following ingredients: gluten, milk products, eggs, peanuts, fish, crustaceans, lupines, nuts, sulfur dioxide and sulfites, celery, mustard, sesame seed, soy, and mollusks.
Happiness Flows!
Refresh. Energize. Celebrate. However you choose to quench your thirst for adventure or relaxation, our cup runneth over with delicious beverage options to wet your whistle!
Wine Crews
We proudly pour local wines produced by the best regional vineyards in the countries through which we sail. From the Rieslings of the Moselle to the robust vintages of Germany’s Rhine Valley, to the sparkling bubbles on the Seine, happiness flows from vine to table on an Avalon cruise.
Signature Cocktails
We take celebrating seriously on an Avalon Suite Ship®. So we’ve partnered with world-renowned mixologist Martin Hudák who has created a collection of signature cocktails served exclusively on our Avalon fleet. Enjoy festive “mocktails” to toast your cruise as well!
Free Happy Hour
You're invited to join us in the Panorama Lounge for complimentary Happy Hour to lift a glass (and your spirits) on us. Enjoy select beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails during Happy Hour. You’ll find the perfect libation to lift your spirits while surrounded by an amazing view and new friends.
Toast to Every Meal
Celebrate every meal! Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks are served with lunch and dinner, as well as sparkling wine with breakfast. Welcome and farewell cocktails with sparkling wine and canapés are served for a bon voyage with jolly good fellows that nobody can deny!
Something's Brewing!
Our cup runneth over with coffees, teas, juices, and treats to power your day and unwind your evening. From lattes to lemonade, Earl Grey to essence-infused water, and cappuccinos to cookies, you’ll find your favorite pick-me-up at your fingertips in our 24/7 Club Lounge.
Water, Water Everywhere
Tap into our eco-friendly water stations to fill your reusable water bottle with an array of beWell™ Essences like Green Hope, Herb Happinez, and Pink Positive nutrient-infused H2O. Of course, clear or sparkling water is always in style. Forgot your water bottle? Take one of ours!
Unpack Your Passions on a Wine- or Beer-Lover's Cruise!
Special Interest Cruises
Cruise with a certified sommelier on a wine-lover’s cruise, complete with tastings, food pairings, and visits to legendary cellars and vineyards of Europe. Or raise a stein on a beer-enthusiast cruise with a certified beer expert to toast some of Europe’s best-loved biergartens and regional breweries.
The Masters of Their Craft.
Martin Hudák
Mixing-it-up with a world-renowned Mixologist.
Slovakian mixologist Martin Hudák has shaken and stirred his way through more than 50 countries, claiming champion titles at numerous international cocktail competitions while serving crafty concoctions at Europe’s most coveted watering holes, including London’s Savoy Hotel. Hudák is also a globally recognized author and entrepreneur, founding the Ginger Mania microbrewery and Sydney’s famous Maybe Sammy cocktail bar.
Nimród Kovács
Avalon Proudly Pours...
One example of remarkable regional wines you can sip, swirl, and savor on board our Danube River cruises is produced in the Hungarian wine region of Eger by master vintner, Nimród Kovács. Once a young refugee from Communist Hungary, this scholar-turned-entrepreneur studied winemaking with U.S. growers in California before returning to his native Hungary—home to the award-winning Kovács Nimród Winery.
Lights Down, Vibes Up.
At Avalon Waterways, we’re lighting up the night—and your vacation—with Avalon After Dark: a sparkling new lineup of after-hours experiences that prove some of the best stories begin at sunset. Starting in 2025 and expanding through 2026, Avalon After Dark invites you to linger longer, dance harder, dine alfresco and toast under the stars—because Europe is just as magical after hours.
Picture this …
Sky Deck Soirées
Feast under the stars with our new Sky Grill dinners [available on warm weather cruises]. These special evenings provide a deliciously open-air dining experience where fresh flavors and sunset views are always on the menu. Our expanded Sky Deck drink service also means more cocktails, more moonlight, more yes, please.
Twilight Toasts
We’ve partnered with award-winning mixologist Martin Hudák to raise the bar—literally. From a selection of complimentary drinks during Happy Hour to next-level nightcaps, and themed nightly specials, you’re invited to sip your way through a new lineup of premium and zero-proof cocktails for a night to remember.
Lounge Vibes that Last
When the sun goes down, the Panorama Lounge heats up. We're talking live music, karaoke, trivia nights and impromptu dance parties that’ll have you swaying, singing and savoring the moment. Awaken your inner night owl and dust off your dancing shoes to celebrate in style. After all, your Comfort Collection bed can wait a while!
Moonlit Ports & Midnight Pubs
Overnight docking in Europe’s best cities means more time to explore legendary locales after dark. With Avalon After Dark, you’re invited off the beaten path and into the heart of local nightlife:
- Budapest: Raise a glass at a ruin bar or take in the glowing Buda Castle skyline.
- Vienna: Catch a classical concert or chase a late-night Sachertorte.
- Amsterdam: Seek out a speakeasy or chill to candlelit jazz.
- Rüdesheim: Meander through the Drosselgasse’s cozy wine taverns.
- Avignon: Stroll past the illuminated Palais des Papes or dine in a starlit square.
Ready to Shine After Sunset?
Avalon After Dark is re-writing the script on river cruise evenings. It’s spontaneous. It’s social. It’s sensational. And it’s only on Avalon Waterways. Because the day may be for sightseeing, but the night? That’s for storytelling.
The Avalon Vista's two full decks of suites feature two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. Enjoy seamless views from your Comfort Collection bed that faces the window. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the space to entertain in your private sitting area or just relax and enjoy the passing vistas. Onboard amenities include a Fitness Center, complimentary computer use in public areas and Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and the delightful Sky Bistro. Sweeping views are yours to enjoy on the Avalon Vista!
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Sky Lounge |
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Navigation Bridge |
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Sky Grill |
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Whirlpool |
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Premium Lounge Chairs and Shade Awnings |
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Deck Game Area |
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Observation Lounge |
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Panorama Bistro |
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Panorama Lounge |
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Bar |
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Reception |
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Adventure Center |
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Lobby |
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Elevator |
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Club Lounge |
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Galley |
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Dining Room |
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Fitness Center |
NOTES
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- Christmas markets generally operate from late November until the third week of December.
Consider Yourself at Home
Your favorite chair. Your go-to snack. Your signature sip. You can’t help but feel at home aboard an Avalon Suite Ship®. Avalon cruisers know that feeling aboard our intimate Suite Ships—not as another face in the crowd or a number on a guest list. When you cruise with Avalon, there are certain words you’ll never hear on board. “Take a number” is simply not in our vocabulary. That’s because our staff—from captain to crew to housekeeping to chefs—know the meaning of ‘You First’ when it comes to worldclass service. With a 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio, you’ll enjoy personalized VIP treatment delivered with a relaxed luxury that’s never stuffy—just home, sweet home.
The Avalon Difference
Welcome Aboard! - Avalon at Your Service
From your first welcome to our final wave goodbye, your Avalon staff and crew are at your service to ensure an extraordinary cruise experience. From Captain to Cruise Director to crew members, we deliver first-rate service that’s second to none.
How Suite it Is - Your View is Ready
From our spacious, award-winning Panorama Suites to expansive Royal Suites to comfortably appointed Deluxe Staterooms, you'll drift away with innovative amenities and thoughtful details designed for the sweetest of Suite Ship® dreams.
Cruise Your Way - Avalon Choice
Avalon casts cookie-cutter cruising overboard with more choices on board and on shore. From starting sooner or staying longer—you choose how you cruise with a variety of itineraries and Avalon Choice excursions that are perfect for you.
Exploring. Engaging. Elevating. - Active & Discovery Cruises
Avalon Active & Discovery cruises are packed with included excursions for classic history lovers, cultural discovery seekers, and active-minded explorers. Choose from a variety of included Classic, Active, and Discovery excursions that speak to you.
Moonlight Memories - Avalon After Dark
We’re lighting up the night—and your vacation—with Avalon After Dark: a sparkling new lineup of after-hours experiences that prove some of the best stories begin at sunset. Who says river cruising ends when the sun dips below the horizon?
It’s All in the Details - Avalon Amenities
It’s the little things that add up to a big, beautiful experience on each Avalon river cruise. Thoughtful little touches combine to create big impressions that are at the heart of everything we do on board our Avalon Suite Ships®.
Chef’s Kiss. Culinary Bliss! - Onboard Dining Delights
Dig into delicious where fresh, local ingredients inspire each fantastic dish. From regional flavors and traditional favorites—culinary excellence is served morning, noon, and night with a variety of venues and mouthwatering menus.
First in Glass - Onboard Libation Creations
From creative cocktails and mocktails to locally sourced, regional wines to complimentary happy hours, afternoon tea service, round-the-clock coffee to go and a healthy selection of H2O, there’s no shortage of reasons to celebrate on an Avalon cruise.
To Your Health - Avalon Wellness
While Avalon shares the heart and soul of each destination, your heart and soul are also in view! From healthy dining options to a healthy doses of fitness activities, Avalon makes it easier than ever to follow your health-minded pursuits.
Everything You Want. Nothing You Don't.
Why pay extra for the experiences you came for? With Avalon, the best parts of cruising aren’t upsold – they’re already yours. That's the Avalon difference. From the glass of wine in your hand to the Wi-Fi on your phone, from the sunrise yoga class to the storybook castle on your afternoon e-bike ride – it’s all built in. No nickel-and-diming. No surprises. With us, the best memories aren’t add-ons, they’re included.
Free Spirited Sips
Wine, beer, and soft drinks are always included at lunch and dinner. Plus, enjoy complimentary Happy Hour every night (except the first) with wine, beer, and specialty cocktails – even zero-proof options designed by award-winning mixologist Martin Hudák. And when you want something cozy or indulgent, the Club Lounge is open 24/7 with complimentary specialty teas and coffees.
Free Style Dining
No fixed seating. No forced schedules. With FlexDining® you choose when, where, and how you eat. Elegant four-course dinners in glass-walled dining rooms. Breezy Sky Deck barbecues or al fresco lunches and dinners. Petite plates in the Panorama Bistro. Breakfast in bed with river views. Afternoon teatime with pastries. Sweet treats and savory bites—always available in the Club Lounge. All included.
Free to Explore
Avalon Choice® Excursions offers you an average of 22 included excursions to experience the world – from castle hikes and chocolate workshops, city tours to kayaking trips. Plus bikes and e-bikes are free to use when you want to wander on your own.
Free to Move
Wellness is also included with Avalon. From yoga to stretching classes led by Adventure Hosts, to enhanced fitness centers with new equipment, to bikes and e-bikes ready for every port – Avalon makes it easy to keep your body and spirit in motion.
Free Connection
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi via Starlink, free infotainment systems in every stateroom with 50+ free movies, and the AvalonGO app to keep you informed and on course before and during your cruise.
Free to Dream
Every room is exterior facing and comes with a view, plus Comfort CollectionSM beds, Egyptian cotton linens, marble bathrooms, and L’Occitane® products. Most guests enjoy a Panorama SuiteSM with a wall-to-wall Open-Air Balcony® and beds that face the passing landscapes. Would you like your coffee with one complimentary castle or two?
Free to Play (And Stay Up Late)
Daylight isn’t the end of the adventure. With Avalon After DarkSM, your evenings sparkle with live music, trivia, dance parties, and themed events. Add in al fresco dinners on the Sky Deck, late-night cocktails, and overnight stays in legendary cities – or free movies in the comfort of your Panorama Suites and you’ll find the nights shine as brightly as the days.
Farm-to-fork fare
Fresh and local. While you take in the bountiful views, our innovative chefs bring the local bounties to your plate.
- Breakfast: Fresh brews and panoramic views are served with countless sunrise selections including towers of super foods and made-to-order specialties.
- Lunch: Refuel for your adventures with regional treats and homemade sweets—from out-of-this-world specialty dishes to down-to-earth favorites you crave.
- Dinner: Whether you opt for a sumptuous four-course dinner or a lighter tasting menu, hand-crafted excellence is always on the menu.
Turning the tables on cruise dining.
Avalon Fresh: The heart-healthy menu everyone loves.
With our exclusive Avalon Fresh menu, you can take an indulgent cruise without drifting from your healthy habits. From eye-opening juices at breakfast to artfully crafted salads at lunch to high-protein plates at dinner, Avalon Fresh options—including vegetarian and vegan specialties—are available at every meal so you can guiltlessly partake in creative cuisine without sacrificing great taste.
Soup's On! On Your Time.
Dinner's Ready (Or Breakfast & Lunch) When You Are.
Avalon's Flex Dining® puts a whole new meaning to "Where should we eat?" with your choice of when and where you dine on board. Mix it up with a variety of menus and venues without the strict schedules that cut into your fun. Dine in style in your ship's spacious and elegant glass-walled Panorama Dining Room or mix it up with bite-sized delights in the cozy Panorama Bistro. Al fresco dining more your style? Grab a complimentary picnic basket for a tasty takeaway on shore, pull up a chair for an al fresco lunch on the observation deck, or savor sizzling selections atop the Sky Deck with specialties served hot off the Sky Grill! Need an afternoon nosh? Be our guest for elegant tea service each afternoon in the Panorama Bistro to satisfy your sweet tooth!
The Brilliance Behind Each Dish.
Executive Chef Krisztián Restás
The master behind our menus.
For more than two decades, Executive Chef Krisztián Restás has been on an epic epicurean journey across Europe and European waterways. Since joining Avalon Waterways in 2013, Chef Restás has stirred, seared and sauteed his way from Traveling Chef to Executive Chef, gracing every menu with his worldly experiences, regional authenticity, and procuring the freshest and highest-quality local ingredients.
Karl and Leo Wrenkh
Healthy dishes with a dash of brotherly love.
Karl and Leo Wrenkh, raised in the first high-quality vegetarian restaurant in Austria and founders of the Wrenkh Vienna Culinary School, created our exclusive Avalon Fresh menu so you can partake in regional delicacies while keeping your healthy habits. Using the freshest ingredients from local farms and suppliers, Karl and Leo have created guilt-free, gourmet recipes with a dash of innovation and a smidgen of surprise.
The Foods You Love…Minus Ingredients that Don’t Love You Back
Our Avalon kitchens are designed to cater to your dietary sensitivities with ease. In fact, you’re invited to share any restrictions or preferences with us on day one so that we may make your dining experience worry free and wonderful! Dig in to a variety of delicious options at every meal to accommodate your unique dietary requirements, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, or other special dishes prepared upon request to accommodate any sensitivities or allergies to keep you feeling great!
Our menus are complete with allergen labels, indicating which dishes include the following ingredients: gluten, milk products, eggs, peanuts, fish, crustaceans, lupines, nuts, sulfur dioxide and sulfites, celery, mustard, sesame seed, soy, and mollusks.
Happiness Flows!
Refresh. Energize. Celebrate. However you choose to quench your thirst for adventure or relaxation, our cup runneth over with delicious beverage options to wet your whistle!
Wine Crews
We proudly pour local wines produced by the best regional vineyards in the countries through which we sail. From the Rieslings of the Moselle to the robust vintages of Germany’s Rhine Valley, to the sparkling bubbles on the Seine, happiness flows from vine to table on an Avalon cruise.
Signature Cocktails
We take celebrating seriously on an Avalon Suite Ship®. So we’ve partnered with world-renowned mixologist Martin Hudák who has created a collection of signature cocktails served exclusively on our Avalon fleet. Enjoy festive “mocktails” to toast your cruise as well!
Free Happy Hour
You're invited to join us in the Panorama Lounge for complimentary Happy Hour to lift a glass (and your spirits) on us. Enjoy select beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails during Happy Hour. You’ll find the perfect libation to lift your spirits while surrounded by an amazing view and new friends.
Toast to Every Meal
Celebrate every meal! Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks are served with lunch and dinner, as well as sparkling wine with breakfast. Welcome and farewell cocktails with sparkling wine and canapés are served for a bon voyage with jolly good fellows that nobody can deny!
Something's Brewing!
Our cup runneth over with coffees, teas, juices, and treats to power your day and unwind your evening. From lattes to lemonade, Earl Grey to essence-infused water, and cappuccinos to cookies, you’ll find your favorite pick-me-up at your fingertips in our 24/7 Club Lounge.
Water, Water Everywhere
Tap into our eco-friendly water stations to fill your reusable water bottle with an array of beWell™ Essences like Green Hope, Herb Happinez, and Pink Positive nutrient-infused H2O. Of course, clear or sparkling water is always in style. Forgot your water bottle? Take one of ours!
Unpack Your Passions on a Wine- or Beer-Lover's Cruise!
Special Interest Cruises
Cruise with a certified sommelier on a wine-lover’s cruise, complete with tastings, food pairings, and visits to legendary cellars and vineyards of Europe. Or raise a stein on a beer-enthusiast cruise with a certified beer expert to toast some of Europe’s best-loved biergartens and regional breweries.
The Masters of Their Craft.
Martin Hudák
Mixing-it-up with a world-renowned Mixologist.
Slovakian mixologist Martin Hudák has shaken and stirred his way through more than 50 countries, claiming champion titles at numerous international cocktail competitions while serving crafty concoctions at Europe’s most coveted watering holes, including London’s Savoy Hotel. Hudák is also a globally recognized author and entrepreneur, founding the Ginger Mania microbrewery and Sydney’s famous Maybe Sammy cocktail bar.
Nimród Kovács
Avalon Proudly Pours...
One example of remarkable regional wines you can sip, swirl, and savor on board our Danube River cruises is produced in the Hungarian wine region of Eger by master vintner, Nimród Kovács. Once a young refugee from Communist Hungary, this scholar-turned-entrepreneur studied winemaking with U.S. growers in California before returning to his native Hungary—home to the award-winning Kovács Nimród Winery.
Lights Down, Vibes Up.
At Avalon Waterways, we’re lighting up the night—and your vacation—with Avalon After Dark: a sparkling new lineup of after-hours experiences that prove some of the best stories begin at sunset. Starting in 2025 and expanding through 2026, Avalon After Dark invites you to linger longer, dance harder, dine alfresco and toast under the stars—because Europe is just as magical after hours.
Picture this …
Sky Deck Soirées
Feast under the stars with our new Sky Grill dinners [available on warm weather cruises]. These special evenings provide a deliciously open-air dining experience where fresh flavors and sunset views are always on the menu. Our expanded Sky Deck drink service also means more cocktails, more moonlight, more yes, please.
Twilight Toasts
We’ve partnered with award-winning mixologist Martin Hudák to raise the bar—literally. From a selection of complimentary drinks during Happy Hour to next-level nightcaps, and themed nightly specials, you’re invited to sip your way through a new lineup of premium and zero-proof cocktails for a night to remember.
Lounge Vibes that Last
When the sun goes down, the Panorama Lounge heats up. We're talking live music, karaoke, trivia nights and impromptu dance parties that’ll have you swaying, singing and savoring the moment. Awaken your inner night owl and dust off your dancing shoes to celebrate in style. After all, your Comfort Collection bed can wait a while!
Moonlit Ports & Midnight Pubs
Overnight docking in Europe’s best cities means more time to explore legendary locales after dark. With Avalon After Dark, you’re invited off the beaten path and into the heart of local nightlife:
- Budapest: Raise a glass at a ruin bar or take in the glowing Buda Castle skyline.
- Vienna: Catch a classical concert or chase a late-night Sachertorte.
- Amsterdam: Seek out a speakeasy or chill to candlelit jazz.
- Rüdesheim: Meander through the Drosselgasse’s cozy wine taverns.
- Avignon: Stroll past the illuminated Palais des Papes or dine in a starlit square.
Ready to Shine After Sunset?
Avalon After Dark is re-writing the script on river cruise evenings. It’s spontaneous. It’s social. It’s sensational. And it’s only on Avalon Waterways. Because the day may be for sightseeing, but the night? That’s for storytelling.
About Avalon Waterways
Here, the Possibilities are as Wide Open as the Views
Travelers looking to explore the world can let its legendary rivers guide them. For those who want more from every journey, there is Avalon Waterways. Our Suite Ships feature one of a kind Panorama Suites with the widest opening windows in river cruising, the industry’s only Open Air Balcony, and beds facing the views. Beyond our wall to wall, floor to ceiling windows is a world ready to explore at the pace travelers prefer. With Avalon Waterways, travelers are invited to be choosers.
Nearly a Century of Experience
Selecting an Avalon vacation means choosing expertise, passion, and thoughtful design. Our story began almost a century ago when Antonio Mantegazza began sharing the beauty of Lake Lugano with visitors. What started with a single rowboat in 1928 has grown into a global name in travel. Today, Avalon continues that legacy with award winning river cruises known for relaxed luxury, choice, and exceptional views. Recent honors include recognition from Cruise Critic and USA Today for overall quality and guest satisfaction.
About Avalon Waterways
Here, the Possibilities are as Wide Open as the Views
Travelers looking to explore the world can let its legendary rivers guide them. For those who want more from every journey, there is Avalon Waterways. Our Suite Ships feature one of a kind Panorama Suites with the widest opening windows in river cruising, the industry’s only Open Air Balcony, and beds facing the views. Beyond our wall to wall, floor to ceiling windows is a world ready to explore at the pace travelers prefer. With Avalon Waterways, travelers are invited to be choosers.
Nearly a Century of Experience
Selecting an Avalon vacation means choosing expertise, passion, and thoughtful design. Our story began almost a century ago when Antonio Mantegazza began sharing the beauty of Lake Lugano with visitors. What started with a single rowboat in 1928 has grown into a global name in travel. Today, Avalon continues that legacy with award winning river cruises known for relaxed luxury, choice, and exceptional views. Recent honors include recognition from Cruise Critic and USA Today for overall quality and guest satisfaction.
