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Should You Take Your Grandchildren on a River Cruise?

Should you take your grandchildren on a river cruise? Learn when river cruising works for families, when it does not, and what to ask before booking. Read more

Water Levels and Your River Cruise: What Happens When Ships Cannot Sail as Planned?

River cruising offers one of the most enjoyable ways to experience Europe. You unpack once, travel through the heart of historic cities and scenic countryside, and often step ashore within walking distance of the places you came to see.

2028 Portugal River Cruise on the Douro

May 24, 2028 for 7 nights, hosted by Troy & Sue, Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro on the Avalon Alegria!

Hi Everyone! If you enjoy River Cruising, but you’ve already sailed the Danube and the Rhine, Read more

Tulip Time on Avalon Waterways 2028

April 6, 2028 for 7 nights hosted by Jane* (Max 20 guests) on the Avalon Panorama.

There is a moment in spring when a garden stops feeling like a garden and becomes a world of its own. Rows of Read more

India: The Maharaja Experience

March 9, 2028 for 13 nights, hosted by M&K (Max 22 guests) to India aboard Uniworld's Ganges Voyager II, to encounter India’s greatest treasures without having to navigate its complexity alone. Read more

Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine 2027

November 30, 2027 for 7 nights, hosted by Jane* (Max 16 guests) on the Avalon View. Southbound journey from Frankfurt, Germany to Basel, Switzerland.

Imagine gliding along the Rhine River as snow-dusted villages twinkle past your window, the scent Read more

European Christmas Markets

SOLD OUT. December 1, 2026 for 13 nights, hosted by Outlanders Bill & Nancy C.

*ask to join the waitlist by calling 843-279-0310; waitlists do clear quite regularly and if you don’t sign up you’ll never know!

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Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Mekong River Cruise, and Saigon

Our Vietnam & Cambodia Avalon Waterways Cruise was amazing!

In December we traveled by both land and on the Mekong River through these two fascinating countries. Cultural and historical immersion through food, history, and lifestyle provided an in depth Read more

River Cruise Bible

This is your guide to finding the river cruise that is exactly right for you. From Europe to Asia to the USA, there are many different cruise lines, often with vastly different pricing. The River Cruise Bible gives comprehensive comparisons between the major river cruise lines and explains what they share in common and how they differ. Arm yourself with this book to save money and ensure the best experience when booking your cruise. You will find out how to navigate tricky advertising gimmicks, which is the best river, how to properly book a river cruise... Read more

River Cruising Adventure for Active Travelers

Avalon Waterways has been rated in the top for river cruising. I recently got to experience a European river cruise on the Avalon Expression. I’m 37 and my friend is a very fit 58-year old, so we chose the Read more

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