Avalon Waterways offers river cruises in Europe and other parts of the world, combining destination-focused sightseeing with the convenience of returning to the same ship throughout the journey.
The cruises below are currently featured by Escape World Travel. River-cruise itineraries can differ considerably in destinations, sightseeing choices, pace, walking, and the amount of free time available, so it is worth looking beyond the river or cruise length when deciding which journey may be the best fit.
Joseph’s Upcoming Avalon Waterways Cruise
Romantic Rhine — Southbound
8 Days | Amsterdam to Basel | Cruise WAZ
I’ll be traveling on this itinerary October 25 through November 3, 2026. I’ve previously cruised the Danube twice with Avalon, and I’m looking forward to experiencing the Rhine route firsthand and sharing practical observations after I return.
Romantic Rhine travels from Amsterdam to Basel along one of Europe’s best-known river routes. The itinerary combines historic cities, Rhine scenery, and several opportunities to experience destinations through Avalon’s included sightseeing choices.
Paris to Normandy
8 Days | Paris to Paris | Cruise WPP
This Seine River cruise begins and ends in Paris while exploring Normandy along the way. The itinerary combines Paris with destinations such as Rouen, the Normandy region, and opportunities to visit historic sites including the Normandy beaches. It may appeal to travelers who want French history, culture, and river scenery without changing hotels throughout the journey.
Balkan Discovery
8 Days | Budapest to Oltenita | Cruise WBO
Balkan Discovery follows the lower Danube from Budapest toward Romania, traveling through parts of Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. The itinerary includes cities, smaller communities, and scenic stretches such as the Iron Gates, making it quite different from the better-known upper Danube routes through Austria and Germany.
Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River — Northbound
13 Days | Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap | Cruise WHSI
This Southeast Asia journey combines a Mekong River cruise with time in Vietnam and Cambodia. The itinerary gives travelers the opportunity to experience cities, villages, cultural sites, and life along the Mekong while also including major destinations such as Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
It is a very different river-cruise experience from the European routes featured elsewhere on the Escape World Travel website and may appeal to travelers looking for a more immersive cultural journey in Southeast Asia.
Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro
8 Days | Porto to Porto | Cruise WCC
This Portugal river cruise explores the Douro Valley from Porto, combining vineyard country, historic towns, and Portuguese culture with the convenience of returning to the same ship throughout the journey. The itinerary also includes an excursion into Spain, with sightseeing options in Salamanca, giving travelers a chance to experience both Portugal and Spain on one river cruise.
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