avalon waterways

The Avalon Experience

Consider Yourself at Home

Your favorite chair. Your go-to snack. Your signature sip. You can’t help but feel at home aboard an Avalon Suite Ship®. Avalon cruisers know that feeling aboard our intimate Suite Ships—not as another face in the crowd or a number on a guest list. When you cruise with Avalon, there are certain words you’ll never hear on board. “Take a number” is simply not in our vocabulary. That’s because our staff—from captain to crew to housekeeping to chefs—know the meaning of ‘You First’ when it comes to worldclass service. With a 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio, you’ll enjoy personalized VIP treatment delivered with a relaxed luxury that’s never stuffy—just home, sweet home.  

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About Avalon Waterways

Bid bonjour to the bountiful beauty of Bordeaux! Cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers through one of France’s most exquisite regions famed for its legendary vineyards and wines. From regal castles to romantic wine cellars and chateaux to cathedrals and culinary delights of Southwestern France. Sweeten your Bordeaux cruise with itineraries that also include Paris and more delightful destinations. This is how we France!