AVALON WATERWAYS
Experience the Magic of River Cruising
AVALON WATERWAYS
Since 1928, when we first began enlightening curious travelers from a rowboat across Lake Lugano, we’ve been committed to unveiling the world to those seeking greater meaning and memories – all while protecting its people, places, and traditions for generations to come. As a Swiss family-owned company, our legacy is rooted in connection, care, and curiosity – values that have guided us for nearly a century.
Although we ensure our guests travel without worries, our concerns are many – including our own footprint on the globe and respecting the paths of other people and cultures that make this world such a fascinating place.
Join Hidden Destinations Travel and the Globus family of brands, as it approaches its centennial birthday. We invite you to join AVALON’s celebration of heritage, history, culture, customs, and respect for others and our planet.
Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro
8 Days from Porto to Porto
Like a blue ribbon threading through the green Douro Valley, the River Douro carries you through some of Portugal’s most legendary landscapes. Meaning “River of Gold,” the Douro River lives up to its name by revealing priceless gems along sloping vineyards and sleepy villages where rugged landscapes have been tamed for centuries to produce a bounty of wines and cuisine. Welcome aboard the newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships® – the AVALON AlegriaSM to be swept away by Douro’s timeless treasures and traditions, family farms and fevered Fado music, and mouth-watering culinary creations in the world’s oldest demarcated wine region.
THE AVALON EXPERIENCE
AVALON Alegria
As the newest addition to our fleet of Suite Ships, the AVALON Alegria certainly lives up to its name, meaning happiness, which flows from stem to stern on this 262-foot ship. Choose from 14 deluxe staterooms or 37 Panorama Suites® with a spacious capacity of just 102 passengers. Choose from two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. The 200-square-foot Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, with AVALON’s signature window-facing “Beds with a View.”
AVALON Suite Fleet
Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi throughout the ship
Panoramic windows throughout the ship
Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director
Sky Deck with pool, shade awnings and premium lounges
Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day
Elevator
Non-smoking interior and staterooms.
Amenities
Onboard amenities include complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, a Fitness Center, an Adventure Center with complimentary active gear, and an AVALON Adventure Host to assist with active excursions and on board fitness classes and activities.
Excursions
Lose the crowd with smaller groups on shore to explore each destination with a personal expert Local Guide. Smaller is better with limited excursion group sizes (averaging just 24 guests) for bigger, up-close and personal experiences in fascinating destinations for larger-than-life insights and inspirations that go beyond the guidebooks. AVALON brings you closer to grand history and great cultures in a big way—only smaller!
Exceptional Dining
Enjoy exceptional onboard cuisine, including AVALON Fresh® menu options, premium coffee and spirits, and versatile FlexDining venues, including the casual Panorama Bistro, al fresco Sky Grill, or elegant glass-walled Dining Room.
Outdoor Areas
Stretch out on the Sky Deck with a swimming pool, premium lounge chairs, and shade system to relax while sailing through some of the most spectacular views!
