Cruise Line Category: Premium River

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Avalon Waterways reimagines the river cruising experience by focusing entirely on bringing the world closer to you. Their innovative Suite Ships feature signature Panorama Suites, which are 30% larger than the industry standard and boast wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows. I love how these massive windows glide open to transform your entire stateroom into an exclusive Open-Air Balcony, allowing you to enjoy the fresh river breeze without sacrificing any precious cabin floor space. They’ve even thoughtfully configured their Comfort Collection beds to face the window, ensuring that the very first thing you see when you open your eyes each morning is a brand-new, picture-postcard view of Europe, Asia, or South America.

Beyond the innovative design of their ships, what I find truly exceptional is their flexible approach to your time onshore. Through the Avalon Choice programme, you're never locked into a predictable, cookie-cutter routine. Whether you want to enjoy a classic guided tour of historical landmarks, immerse yourself in local culture through a hands-on discovery class, or get your blood pumping on an active hiking or biking excursion, they give you the freedom to shape your days. Onboard, this relaxed luxury continues with local flavours featured at every meal, complimentary regional wines and beers at lunch and dinner, and an incredibly attentive 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio that guarantees you’ll always feel like a welcome guest rather than a number.