Avalon Waterways has reported record breaking bookings and surging demand for its 2026 cruises on the back of a growing portfolio of experiences.

Avalon Waterways will introduce new on- and off-ship evening experiences for guests in 2026. The new Avalon After Dark series is a collection of “after hours” adventures. The program was announced in the United States overnight.

Avalon Waterways has officially launched its new Bordeaux river cruise experience, marking a significant milestone for the river cruise line.

Avalon Waterways is taking its Suite Ships to the next level with a comprehensive fleet-wide refresh of both interior and outdoor spaces designed to improve comfort, style, and connectivity.

Avalon Waterways is offering a new two-night Paris extension for free across select 2025 departures, for new bookings made between now and 18 April 2025*.

Avalon Waterways has started 2025 with a bang, reporting a record-breaking January as Aussies lock in their holiday plans with the river cruising operator.

The launch of a new consumer and trade integrated marketing campaign from Avalon Waterways aims to grow brand awareness and reignite its messaging amid a resurgent river cruise sector.

Avalon Waterways says it is poised to “smash sales goals” for 2025 following a record-breaking year in 2024.

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.

Globus has made a bold play at the intimately sized group touring trend, introducing more than 50 new Small Group Discovery tours, while making many of its legacy core trips available on a trimmed back capacity.

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 has unveiled new one-, two- and three-week sailings from Bordeaux that will commence in 2025. The new sailings on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers can be paired with multiple combinations that also include the Seine, Saône, Rhône and Rhine Rivers. Pam Hoffee, President of the river cruise operator, hinted at the addition of a new European waterway to LATTE when in Australia last October.