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Experience the World with Avalon Waterways
Avalon Waterways presents you with the means to experience Europe, Asia and South America in luxury, aboard one of its award-winning cruises. Avalon glides along some of the world’s most beautiful waterways and leads you ashore to see the wonders of regions brimming with history, culture and adventure.
Each comfortable home-away-from-home suite features floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows for you to experience the world less seen from the comfort of your bed. It’s an extraordinary place to call your own.
Great food feeds the soul, and Avalon presents you with the tastes of local delicacies, fresh regional wine, and produce. It’s an abundance of unrivalled foodie moments both on-board and ashore.
The crew are welcoming, friendly and approachable. The first-class service will make you feel comfortable without the formalities. Avalon Waterways is your ticket to a private oasis and unique vantage point for exploring and indulging.
Flavours of the World
From a quiet breakfast to an elegant dinner, Avalon’s talented chefs prepare a diverse range of delectable dishes using fresh local ingredients from the regions you’re exploring.
Choose from a series of on-board dining venues that best suits your mood. When the weather’s fine, Sky Grill provides al fresco dining complemented by the sights and sounds of your current surrounds. The glass-walled dining room is where you wine and dine over a four-course gourmet menu while taking in the sights at night.
For a change of pace, the Panorama Bistro features tasty variations of the night’s main fare, hand-prepared by the chef. Sip complimentary wine or beer as you dine from an ever-changing selection of appetisers, salads, soups, mains, sides, and desserts. Avalon frees your taste buds from the ordinary.
On an Avalon river cruise, you can enjoy an indulgent holiday without drifting from healthy habits. The Avalon Fresh options are created in collaboration with Austrian chefs Leo and Karl Wrenkh, who use healthy ingredients to create food with an international flair.
World-Class Wine
Meals aboard Avalon cruises are accompanied by a selection of free-flowing regional wine, handpicked by knowledgeable sommeliers to complement the delicious array of fresh and tasty food offerings. In between meals, guests can also participate in cheese, wine and chocolate pairings to further explore local flavours.
When disembarking, wine lovers are encouraged to take in the local wines. For the ultimate wine cruise, take a delightful journey through the rivers of the French Burgundy region to sample the famed Beaujolais wines and visit the medieval ruins nestled amongst the vineyards.
Sightseeing and Experiences
Avalon Waterways brings you the world exactly how you want it. Whether you’re seeking thrills, looking to explore and discover or a combination, there’s a cruise catered to you.
Hike to a hillside castle, kayak rivers and canals, or sign up for a jogging expedition through an ancient city. Avalon’s Active & Discovery cruises have all the tools and guidance you need to keep you on your toes.
Avalon Discovery excursions slows the pace and treats your curious side with a series of activities including chocolate making, language learning, culinary tours and art classes, all varying from region-to-region.
Or, if you want to take it easy, Avalon gives you the space to sip, relax and rejuvenate. No matter where you are, there’s something for every taste and pace.
Avalon Waterways is taking bookings for 2020. To explore the options, visit their website.