Avalon Choice
No two travelers are alike--so, why on earth should you be expected to enjoy the same things? With more expertly led discovery options than any other cruise line, Avalon makes it possible for you to explore each port according to what intrigues you most.
With Avalon Choice personalized and included Active & DiscoverySM excursions and activities, you can experience each destination in the style and pace that’s best for you. Take in the classic sights, try local customs or culinary delights, or see each locale from new heights. Their Naturalists (in the Galápagos and the Amazon), Cruise Directors and Local Guides (in Europe), and special onboard guest lecturers bring each destination to life - from village to village or island to island. Stretch out on the Sky Deck to watch the world go by, or stretch your legs with yoga or a jog with your Avalon Adventure HostSM. Your pace, your preference.
Avalon’s expertise in each location is backed by award-winning tour leader, Globus—with more than 90 years of experience in showing the world to world travelers. With hundreds of staff on the ground, personalized service on board, and behind-the-scenes operation experts for vacations in over 75 countries around the world, we’re privy to the best included and optional excursions available.
Avalon Waterways transforms tourists into travelers and storytellers and helps them truly experience each destination with guided sightseeing in every port (complete with headsets), daily port lectures, VIP access into key destinations, no waiting in lines and great cultural immersion and storytelling thanks to highly skilled Cruise and Tour Directors.
Avalon has designed included excursions and onboard activities for a choice of experiences. They invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way.
CLASSIC
A local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations and the “must see” sites.
DISCOVERY
Inspiring and interactive hands-on activities designed to speak to your interests - you spend your day immersing yourself in the destination’s unique culture.
ACTIVE
Embark on energetic excursions keeping you in motion and on the go — from a guided jogging tour, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.
In addition, the selection of optional excursions allows you to personalize your experience to suit your individual interests, passions, and style. Or, enjoy plenty of free-time opportunities for independent adventures. Your Avalon Adventure HostSM is there to help with suggestions, and the exclusive AvalonGO mobile app brings it all to life.
Certified Local Guides
When it comes to showing you the world, they select the very best local guides—hand-selected professionals who are certified locally in each destination and selected by the Globus family of brands. The Certified Local Guides are recognized for their expertise, enthusiasm, and knowledge with insights only a local would know. They will lead you on engaging included sightseeing tours while delivering genuine, behind-the-scenes destination experiences. You'll enjoy the benefit from the use of personal headsets for sightseeing, which gives you the freedom to roam through some of Europe's most famous attractions without missing a moment of fascinating commentary.
MyAvalonSM
Avalon offers a great selection of optional shore excursions to help you further personalize your cruise. Whether it's a classical music concert in Vienna, a visit to a French winery, time at the colossal Romanian Parliament building in Bucharest, or a guided bicycle tour