Avalon Waterways
Panorama Suites: the river cabin reinvented
Part of the Globus family of brands, Avalon Waterways pioneered the Panorama Suite — open-air French balconies running the full width of the room, beds turned to face the view. Active and Discovery excursion programmes plus a strong included-extras bundle make Avalon a perennial favourite for travellers who don't want to sit still.
Where Avalon Waterways sails from
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Why a Avalon Waterways voyage?
Six reasons we recommend this line to the right kind of traveller.
Panorama Suites change how river cabins feel
Floor-to-ceiling windows that slide all the way open across one full wall — and the bed turned 90° to face them. Wake up and the view is the whole room. Standard on every Suite Ship Avalon has built since 2011.
Active and Discovery excursions every day
Three excursion tracks per port: Classic (walking/sightseeing), Active (cycling, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding), and Discovery (cooking lessons, behind-scenes craft workshops). All included — choose any combination.
European rivers + Mekong + Galápagos
Same European core (Rhine, Danube, Rhône, Moselle, Douro, Seine) plus the Mekong on AvalonAngkor, and a partnership operation in the Galápagos. The Galápagos product is two small ships — a different experience to Europe river but same Globus group quality.
Globus family means strong logistics
Avalon is part of Globus, one of the largest escorted-tour groups globally. Pre- and post-cruise land extensions are seamless — same-quality hotels, transfers, guides as their land tours. Particularly strong for cruise-plus-land combinations.
Might not be for you if…
No cruise line is for everyone. Here's where Avalon Waterways might not fit. We'll point you elsewhere if so.
You want fully all-inclusive drinks
Wine, beer and soft drinks are included at lunch and dinner. Outside meal hours, drinks are paid extras. For full-bar all-inclusive, look at Scenic or Uniworld.
You want very large suites
Panorama Suites are well-designed but still 200 sq ft (river ships are constrained by lock dimensions). For larger river suites, Scenic and Uniworld both offer 300+ sq ft Royal/Owner suites.
You want a vibrant evening scene
River cruising is quiet at night by design. Avalon has a lounge with live piano and the occasional local cultural performance — but no nightclub, no shows. Dinner-and-conversation is the format.
Meet the Avalon Waterways ships
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What you actually do all day
What's included in your fare
Every Avalon Waterways fare bakes these in.
All meals
Breakfast, lunch, dinner + Sky Bistro casual venue
Drinks with meals
Wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
Daily excursions
Classic / Active / Discovery — pick any combination
Bicycle and Nordic walking poles
Loaned on board, no charge
WiFi
Included shipwide
Port-charges and gratuities
Pre-paid gratuities option; port charges always included
Good to know
Quick answers about Avalon Waterways
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