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Explore the world as a traveller, not a tourist, on a trip packed with inclusions. VIP experiences and first-class, insider encounters.

Cosmos is for those that adore the explore without breaking the bank. Hassle-free and flexible, you dream it and we create it.

You're a lone ranger but don't want to be completely alone. We'll help plan your itinerary and set you up with our friends. Less hassles, more amazing, that's Monograms.

Get personal. This is experiential river cruising, your way. From Europe to the Galapagos and Asia, Avalon is relaxed luxury with choices as many, and individual as you.

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Europe River Cruises

Germany

The Rhine and Rhône Rivers go hand-in hand like Avalon Waterways and relaxed luxury. Live it up on a stunning European river cruise in Germany. Drink in panoramic views while sailing through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, peppered with ancient castles perched precipitously on overhead cliffs. Meet Black Forest artisans, soak up the sophisticated melange of German and French culture in Strasbourg and be touched by the romance of Heidelberg. Say Guten Tag to Germany on our Rhine River Cruises.

Snapshot: Germany
Capital
Berlin
Currency
Euro
Official Language
German
Time Zone
UTC+1
Population
83 million
Drives on the
Right

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Cruises

15 days 5 Countries
MAGNIFICENT EUROPE
BUDAPEST   AMSTERDAM
From
AUD
$6037 $9437
Tour: WBA
MAGNIFICENT EUROPE

From Budapest to Amsterdam, and many exciting stops along the way, you’ll be immersed in the culture of Central Europe in a unique way on this timeless river cruise vacation. Your river cruise...

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6 days 2 Countries
THE HEART OF GERMANY
FRANKFURT   NUREMBERG
From
AUD
$2567 $3517
Tour: WFN
THE HEART OF GERMANY

Explore the heart of Germany on this European river cruise from Mainz to Nuremberg. You’ll visit a Main River village with a guided walk through a Bavarian village. Sail to Wurzburg—the “Pearl of the...

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8 days 4 Countries
ROMANTIC RHINE
AMSTERDAM   BASEL
From
AUD
$2049 $3893
Tour: WAZ
ROMANTIC RHINE

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits you on this exciting journey along the Rhine River, which takes you across Germany—and touches in Holland, France, and Switzerland! This magnificent river...

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9 days 1 Country
GERMAN GRANDEUR
BASEL   NUREMBERG
From
AUD
$2931 $4981
Tour: WZN
GERMAN GRANDEUR

Your picturesque European river cruise begins on the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland. You’ll sail to Breisach—with your choice of a visit to Badische Winzerkeller, or an excursion to the Black...

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8 days 1 Country
CENTRAL EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE
REMICH   NUREMBERG
From
AUD
$2870 $4920
Tour: WRN
CENTRAL EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE

This river cruise through central Europe will take you from Remich to Nuremberg on the Moselle, Rhine, and Main Rivers. Embark on your European river cruise in Luxembourg on the enchanting Moselle...

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15 days 4 Countries
RHINE & RHONE REVEALED
AMSTERDAM   PORT ST LOUIS
From
AUD
$8061 $9962
Tour: WAL
RHINE & RHONE REVEALED

Immerse yourself in French and German culture on this fabulous Europe river cruise holiday along the Rhine, Saône, and Rhône Rivers. The views will be spectacular so be sure to pack your camera so you...

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Highlights
Breisach
Germany’s Black Forest, well known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and cuckoo clocks.
Regensburg
Guided sightseeing will show you the Old Town Hall, the Porta Pretoria and many mansions with high towers denoting the status and wealth of their early owners.
Beer expert
A Beer Expert will travel with you on this cruise and will held lectures, tasting and will introduce you to food and beer pairing.
Cologne
Explore the city’s 'off the beaten track' spots, visit the Chocolate Museum or enjoy an escorted city walking tour.

Deals

2020 Europe Cruising offers
Save up to $6,800 per couple
2020 Taster cruises
Cruise Europe from $947 per person
2020 Europe Single Traveller Offer
No Single Supplement
2020 Exotics Cruising Offer
Save up to $4,200* per couple
2020 Asia Single Traveller Offer
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THE POSSIBILITIES ARE AS WIDE OPEN AS THE VIEWS.

From Europe to the Galapagos and Asia, cruise in relaxed luxury with Avalon Waterways with choices as unique as you. 

Glide away down the world’s most spectacular rivers, enjoying a unique vantage point from your own private oasis. Our floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows blur the line between where the world ends and your suite begins, allowing you to experience the world less seen from the comfort of your bed. This is experiential river cruising.

Rooms with a View
The window of opportunity to see and experience the world just got a whole lot wider. Beyond the widest views on the water is an open invitation to experience your destination in more ways, in exceptional ways, in your way.
Relaxed Luxury
Delight in the difference and comfort. Leaving the rules behind, but not the luxury. Our job is to bring you the world. Your job is to love it your way.
Unpack Once
An extraordinary place to call your own. A space to get into it, or away from it - to be with friends or retreat to where you can invite the view (but no one else) in.
Taste the World
Great food feeds your soul, fuels your passion, and shapes your memories. Taste decadent local delicacies, fresh regional wine and produce - Unrivalled foodie moments.