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Active & Discovery

No two travellers are alike – so Avalon would never expect you to enjoy the same cruise experiences as everyone else. Untethered and full of included options, our exclusive Active & Discovery cruises offer the widest array of energising and engaging excursions, so you can customise your cruise to suit your own personal taste and pace. Avalon Waterways’ collection of one-of-a-kind Active & Discovery cruises take place on the Upper & Lower Danube, Rhine & Rhône, Seine and Moselle Rivers, and in Holland and Belgium.

Active: Engaging Experiences

Everyone likes to watch the passing scenery. For those who fancy themselves in the scene, Avalon offers a host of expert-guided, yet self-powered excursions in the centre of it all. You might find yourself leisurely pedalling around an ancient village, peacefully paddling down a legendary river, or tranquilly traipsing through a storied vineyard. From light hiking to speedier strolls, these included excursions get the juices and the imagination flowing.

Discovery: Interactive Pursuits 

For those who believe that life is about trying new things, Avalon presents an inspiring selection of interactive excursions created for the different kind of “doer.” These hands-on experiences include joining a painting class in an art studio, creating your own signature confection at a chocolate factory, or tasting fresh oysters at a local oyster farm. Regional traditions come to life as you shift from observer to participant in a variety of creative outings. 

ACTIVE & DISCOVERY RIVER CRUISES THROUGH EUROPE

Everyone travels to see new things, but many travel to do new things as well. With our Active & Discovery river cruises, Avalon offers activities for travellers with varying interests and for all energy and fitness levels. From action-packed experiences and interactive discoveries, to traditional sightseeing, you can tailor a trip to suit your interests and pace.

Highlights

Schlogen Oxbow
Take a guided hike along the Danube's Schlögen Oxbow and see a dramatic landscape created over the centuries.
Wine Tasting
Enjoy an interactive wine tasting experience.
Cooking class
Try your hand at a cooking class and learn how to create delicious local delicacies.
Vineyards
Take a guided tour of some of the best producing wine regions of the world.
Free time
Revel in the free time and flexibility to make your own discoveries.

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Cruises

ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE
AMSTERDAM   BASEL
8 days,4 Countries
$4637
From
USD
$3637
Tour: WAW
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE
Fairytale settings await on every Rhine River cruise, but an Active & Discovery cruise with Avalon immerses you in new, interactive ways. As you glide from untouched villages to touching cities...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE
BUDAPEST   VILSHOFEN
8 days,3 Countries
$4237
From
USD
$2987
Tour: WBL
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE
Why dip your toes in the Danube when you can explore and adore its landmarks, legends, customs and cuisine in the most interactive ways? Avalon’s Active & Discovery cruises on the Danube invite...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE SEINE
PARIS   PARIS
9 days,1 Country
$4860
From
USD
$3610
Tour: WHPP
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE SEINE
With a delicious menu of culturally immersive experiences, an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise on the Seine serves up joie de vivre at every port. History meets happiness as you decide how to savour...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY IN HOLLAND & BELGIUM
AMSTERDAM   AMSTERDAM
8 days,2 Countries
$4137
From
USD
$3137
Tour: WAD
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY IN HOLLAND & BELGIUM
There’s no better way to spring into action and catapult into culture than on an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise to the Netherlands and Belgium. Belgian chocolate workshop, classic paintings, and...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHONE
ARLES   LYON
8 days,1 Country
$4537
From
USD
$3287
Tour: WLY
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHONE
Provence presents the ultimate field of dreams with row upon row of bursting purple haze. With its abundant menu of immersive experiences from Lyon to Arles, an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise along...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE SEINE
PARIS   PARIS
9 days,1 Country
$5059
From
USD
$3809
Tour: WPHP
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE SEINE
With a delicious menu of culturally immersive experiences, an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise on the Seine serves up joie de vivre at every port. History meets happiness as you decide how to savour...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE
BASEL   AMSTERDAM
8 days,4 Countries
$4237
From
USD
$2987
Tour: WWA
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHINE
Fairytale settings await on every Rhine River cruise, but an Active & Discovery cruise with Avalon immerses you in new, interactive ways. As you glide from untouched villages to touching cities...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHONE
LYON   ARLES
8 days,1 Country
$4537
From
USD
$3287
Tour: WYL
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE RHONE
Provence presents the ultimate field of dreams with row upon row of bursting purple haze. With its abundant menu of immersive experiences from Lyon to Arles, an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise along...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE MOSELLE
REMICH   FRANKFURT
8 days,2 Countries
$4237
From
USD
$3237
Tour: WRF
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE MOSELLE
Crisp Rieslings. Smooth lagers. Perfect pilsners. There’s much to toast on an Avalon Active & Discovery cruise along the Moselle. Starting with the number of interactive ways cruisers, choosers and...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE FROM SERBIA TO ROMANIA
BELGRADE   BUCHAREST
8 days,4 Countries
$4092
From
USD
$3092
Tour: WKOY
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE FROM SERBIA TO ROMANIA
Every great story answers the five “Ws” – the who, what, when, where, and why. An Avalon Active & Discovery cruise puts the emphasis on the how. By offering the most diverse selection of interactive...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE LOWER DANUBE
BUCHAREST   BELGRADE
8 days,4 Countries
$4163
From
USD
$3163
Tour: WOKY
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE LOWER DANUBE
Looking for countless ways to experience four of the most fascinating European countries along the Lower Danube? Avalon’s Active & Discovery cruises present a diverse range of hands-on adventures that...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE
VILSHOFEN   BUDAPEST
8 days,2 Countries
$4436
From
USD
$3186
Tour: WLB
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE
Why dip your toes in the Danube when you can explore and adore its landmarks, legends, customs and cuisine in the most interactive ways? Avalon’s Active & Discovery cruises on the Danube invite...
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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE (SISTER HAZEL)
BUDAPEST   VILSHOFEN
8 days,3 Countries
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Tour: WBLA
ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE (SISTER HAZEL)
Sister Hazel’s Euro-Hang II: A Cruise Celebrating Sister Hazel‘s 30th Anniversary. Calling all “Hazelnuts!” You’re invited on a cruise that promises a “Champagne High!” Set sail on an Avalon Suite...
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