Avalon Expression

Avalon Waterways takes a fresh approach to river cruising, built around panoramic views, immersive days ashore, and real comfort. Voyages run along the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhone, Mekong, Nile, and beyond, pairing elegant accommodations, excellent cuisine, and curated excursions for a journey that is both easy and enriching. The line's Suite Ships feature Avalon Panorama Suites with open-air balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows, so you take in the view from your own stateroom. Every detail is designed for a personal, immersive trip that balances relaxation with cultural discovery.

The Avalon Difference: Refined River Cruising

Avalon Waterways stands out for inventive ship design, flexible itineraries, and a focus on guest choice. Rather than a standard balcony that eats into the room, Avalon's Panorama Suites use wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows that open into an air balcony, giving you a wide, open connection to the passing landscape. Staterooms run 30% larger than the river-cruise standard, so comfort never gets squeezed.

Dining aboard Avalon is its own pleasure, with fresh, locally inspired cuisine served across several venues, from a casual bistro to elegant multi-course meals. Avalon's FlexDining approach lets you eat when and where you like, for a relaxed and personal experience.

Onshore, Avalon's Active & Discovery excursions let you pick between cultural, active, or leisurely outings at every stop. Whether you cycle along the Danube, explore historic castles, join a regional cooking class, or taste wine in a centuries-old vineyard, Avalon lets you travel your way.

A Curated Selection by Small Ship Travel

At Small Ship Travel we hand-pick the finest small-ship cruise experiences and hold each to high standards of comfort, authenticity, and personal service. After careful research and vetting, we chose Avalon Waterways as a partner in our collection of small-ship offerings.

With its commitment to refined cruising, inventive design, and enriching days ashore, Avalon fits our aim of delivering exceptional voyages. We are a small specialist agency, and we work closely with Avalon Waterways to build tailor-made itineraries so every part of your journey, from your first inquiry to the last day aboard, is handled with care.

Book with Confidence

As specialists in small-ship cruising, Small Ship Travel offers priority access, personal recommendations, and concierge-level service to improve your Avalon Waterways experience. From choosing the right itinerary to arranging pre- and post-cruise stays, private transfers, and shore excursions, we take care of every detail.

Experience Avalon Waterways with Small Ship Travel, where every voyage is designed to inspire and immerse. Contact us today to start planning your next river cruise.