Eighteen senior leaders from Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), including Graham “Skroo” Turner, and their travelling companions were welcomed aboard Avalon Waterways’ newest ship the Avalon Alegria, on the Douro River in July.

Avalon Waterways christened its 15th Suite Ship in Europe last Thursday, 28 March 2024, in Pinhão, Portugal. American actress and comedian, Cheri Oteri, officially christened the new ship, Avalon Alegria, as Godmother on the Douro River.

Avalon Waterways’ Australian Ambassador, Melissa Doyle, has shared her favourite Avalon Waterways adventures, top tips and reasons why her “first river cruise ticked more boxes than expected”, as travellers look forward to setting sail in 2024, whether river cruise first-timers or seasoned pros alike.

Actress and comedienne, Cheri Oteri, has been revealed as the Godmother for Avalon Waterways’ new ship on the Douro River, debuting in March 2024. Widely known for the rise of female entertainers on Saturday Night Live in the US, Oteri will christen Avalon Alegria in an international ceremony on 28 March 2024 in Pinhão, Portugal.

Avalon Waterways will make its Douro debut with a new itinerary in Portugal and Suite Ship – Avalon Alegria – in 2024, the cruise line has confirmed today [Friday 16 September 2022].