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6
August
2025

Avalon Unwraps 2025 Seasonal Sailings from €2,379pp

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Limited Availability Remains for Autumn, Winter & Christmastime Cruises.

Avalon Waterways is inviting travellers to turn down the heat and turn up the charm with cruises to be enjoyed across Europe for the remainder of the year. From vineyard-clad valleys to twinkle-lit towns, Avalon’s autumn-to-winter cruises offer crowd-free, picture-perfect experiences – and there’s still limited space for 2025.

With some 2025 availability remaining Avalon Waterways is inviting cruisers to wrap up their year of travel on a river cruise.

Harvest Season Cruises (mid-October to mid-November):

Uncork autumn’s magic as Europe’s vines turn gold. Avalon’s wine-themed cruises pour on the charm with curated tastings, vineyard visits, golden light and fewer crowds. Sip, sail and savor your way through the season on these cruises:

  • Romantic Rhine for Wine Lovers – Southbound / Northbound
  • Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers – Westbound / Eastbound
  • Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers – Southbound / Northbound
  • The Rhine & Moselle for Wine Lovers – Northbound

Example package: Romantic Rhine for Wine Lovers from only €2,379 per person. Price based on two sharing a Deluxe Stateroom. Price includes economy return flights from Dublin, subject to airline availability. Price available for various sailings in October and November. Subject to availability. www.avalonwaterways.ie 

Autumn / Winter Cruises (November)

Not quite autumn. Not quite advent. Just quite perfect. Get on board an Avalon cruise – and enjoy the best of Europe’s rivers with fewer crowds. From castle towns to riverside villages, experience great fares and all the warmth wrapped in an unforgettable cruise!

  • Romantic Rhine (November sailings) – Southbound / Northbound
  • Danube Dreams (November sailings) – Westbound / Eastbound
  • Paris to Normandy (November sailings)
  • Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages (November sailings)

Example package: Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages from only €2,379 per person. Price based on two sharing a Deluxe Stateroom. Price includes economy return flights from Dublin subject to airline availability. Price available for various departure dates in 2025. Subject to availability. www.avalonwaterways.ie

Christmastime Cruises (Cruises Featuring Christmas Markets)

Step into a snow globe of gingerbread villages and glowing markets. Avalon’s beloved Christmas cruises still have select spots available for 2025. On these cruises expect mulled wine, cobblestone streets and warm memories from bow to stern:

  • Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine – Southbound / Northbound)
  • Christmastime on the Danube – Westbound / Eastbound)

Example package: Christmastime on the Danube from only €3,099 per person. Price based on two sharing a Panorama Suite. Price includes economy return flights from Dublin subject to airline availability. Price available for various sailings in 2025. Subject to availability. www.avalonwaterways.ie 

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