With a commitment to the guest experience and a focus on providing opportunities for guests to infuse interests and passions into each cruise, Avalon Waterways sets the bar high for river cruising. Here are the reasons why Avalon Waterways is the best river cruise line.

Voted by people – Avalon Waterways was hailed as the best river cruise line by USA Today 10Best readers. Avalon Waterways has been providing unique and unforgettable experiences for its guests for years and is loved by passengers.

Owns the best cruise ship – The company’s Suite Ship, the Avalon Envision, christened in 2019 by best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert, was also named the best cruise ship in the river cruise category.

Panorama Suites – The company unveiled its award-winning Suite Ship design to guests in 2011, now available fleetwide. The design features two full decks of 200-square-foot Panorama Suites with beds facing the largest views and widest-opening windows in river cruising.

100% guest-focused – Avalon Waterways is committed to providing guests with an alternative to the traditional cruise experience, is not only rewarding and it’s inspired us to continue to elevate cruising from start to finish.

Sails away from the ordinary – With its Active & Discovery cruises now available on every major waterway in Europe, increasing its offerings by 600 per cent. These one-of-a-kind itineraries allow guests to choose from a selection of included “Active,” “Discovery,” and “Classic” excursions every day, providing untethered and full opportunities for guests to infuse interests and passions into each cruise.

Avalon Waterways’ focus on guest experience has paid off with this recent recognition as the best river cruise line by USA Today 10Best readers. With its commitment to providing unique and unforgettable experiences for its guests, Avalon Waterways continues to set the bar high for river cruising.