AVALON WATERWAYS —
Avalon boasts a large fleet of 19 sleek, state-of the art ships, coupled with exotic itineraries, and large luxurious staterooms featuring panorama windows and balconies. In addition to classic European river cruises, they offer upscale cruises on boutique ships along Asia’s great rivers: the Yangtze, Mekong, and Irrawaddy. Their Amazon cruises venture deep into the jungle where travelers view elusive wildlife, swim with pink dolphins, and visit native communities. Egypt cruises travel down the Nile, the lifeline of Egyptian civilization, where guests experience incredible sights, including ancient temples, tombs, and local villages. Theme cruises include: Jazz, Music, Opera, Art, Christmas, WWI, History, Beer, Wine, Culinary, Golf, and Wellness cruises! For land tours, Avalon has partnered with Globus – an award-winning tour company — offering the some of the best, all-inclusive land programs available. They also offer guided bicycle tours (on some cruises), headsets on tours, and many unique excursions. Onboard amenities include complimentary wi-fi, self-serve beverage stations, upscale bars serving premium spirits, fitness centers, libraries, hair salons, open-seating dining, and Sky Deck whirlpool (on European ships).