Europe River Cruises by Avalon Waterways®

Europe River Cruises

When you step on to an Avalon Waterways river cruise, your breath will be taken away by the magic that separates you from everyday life on dry land. You’ll glide past imposing medieval castles, lush riverbank vineyards, colorful native wildlife, and remarkable ancient wonders on your European river cruise. Every gentle bend of the river reveals another fascinating sight as your luxurious river cruise ship winds its way through scenic landscapes, delivering you right to where many of Europe’s most celebrated cities were born.

Europe River Cruises

Seine River Cruises by Avalon Waterways®

At 485 miles, the Seine is the second-longest river in France. It runs northwest from Burgundy, passes through Paris, and eventually empties into the English Channel at Le Havre. The scenery will not disappoint river cruisers who are excited about the romance of Paris. In addition to seeing the masterpieces of the Louvre and architectural marvels like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame cathedral, the Seine river has 37 picturesque bridges in Paris alone! The famous Rive Gauche (Left Bank) is one of the most romantic districts in the city. A Seine river cruise through France is ideal for art, history & wine lovers.
Seine River Cruises

Rhone River Cruises by Avalon Waterways®

Running through France and Switzerland at approximately 505 mi (813 km) long, the Rhone is the only major European river that flows directly into the Mediterranean Sea. An important inland trade and transportation route since Greek times, the Rhone River flows south to the Mediterranean, winding through the orchards and vineyards of the fertile Rhone Valley. Of all the French rivers, the Rhone has the largest water flow due to its Alpine characteristics. See France at its scenic best on a charming Rhine river cruise.

Rhone River Cruises

Rhine River Cruises by Avalon Waterways®

Take a Rhine river cruise on one of Europe's most legendary rivers. Flowing from the Swiss Alps of Switzerland, through Germany, and to Holland’s North Sea, the Rhine River is most famous for its legendary Lorelei rock and the imposing medieval castles that line its banks. Sail through cities like Amsterdam, Cologne, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, & Basel on a Rhine river cruise.

Rhine River Cruises

Moselle River Cruises by Avalon Waterways®

Flowing through France, Luxembourg, and Germany, the Moselle River is known for its picturesque medieval castles and excellent wines, such as Riesling, Elbling, Müller-Thurgau and Kerner. A Moselle river cruise is a remarkable vacation that introduces you to Central Europe via its waterways.

Moselle River Cruises

Main River Cruises by Avalon Waterways®

Winding across Central Germany, the Main River is formed by the joining of the Red Main and the White Main, meeting the Rhine River at the town of Mainz. The Main-Danube canal, which joins the Main River and Danube River, stretches for a length of 106 miles from Bamberg to Regensburg, with a total of 16 locks, making it possible to travel via river cruise ship from the North Sea to the Black Sea.

Main River Cruises

Danube River Cruises by Avalon Waterways®

As Europe’s second-longest river and a vital means of transportation for 2,000 years, the Danube is the only major European river to flow from west to east. The Danube river rises in Germany’s Black Forest and flows through or along the borders of 10 countries – Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania, where it divides into an expansive delta, the northernmost branch of which continues along the border of Ukraine and Moldova, before entering the Black Sea. The Main-Danube canal, which joins the Main and Danube rivers and which stretches for a length of 106 miles from Bamberg to Regensburg in Germany, with a total of 16 locks, has made it possible to travel by river cruise ship from the North Sea to the Black Sea.

Danube River Cruises