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	Discounts for Repeat Travelers For frequent travelers of the Globus family of brands, you're able to take advantage of a Welcome Back Credit of up to $250 per person, to use towards your next Globus vacation!
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	The Welcome Back Credit will be awarded upon completion of Globus family of brands vacations. Credit amount can only be applied to the land/cruise or cruise only portion of a new Globus family of brands vacation (excluding Escapes by Globus, 2020 Oberammergau, select Cosmos tours, Monograms City Getaways, and Custom/Charter vacations). Credit is not redeemable for cash, non-refundable deposit, airfare, transfers, travel insurance, prepaid gratuities, pre/post nights, or optional excursions and is non-transferrable. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Valid for all participating Globus family of brands offices. Additional restrictions may apply.

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	Offer is valid only for new bookings made, under deposit and discount applied, through December 31, 2024, on select 2024 Avalon Waterways Active & Discovery river cruise. Receive the standard prepaid cruise gratuities included for the full length of the cruise portion of the vacation. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between now and December 31, 2024, for travel now through December 31, 2024. Combinable with Welcome Back credits and applicable consumer brand promotions only. Applies to new 2024 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Not applicable to groups or custom tours. Full cancellation penalties will apply. May be withdrawn at any time. Every effort has been made to produce this information accurately; we reserve the right to correct errors.

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Avalon Waterways

What better way is there to cruise to exotic destinations than with Avalon Waterways, an award-winning, fairly young cruise line that provides spacious accommodations, flawless service, exceptional shore excursions, affordable land packages, and a wide range of ethereal dining options to those who want to travel in style?

With its creation in 2004, Avalon Waterways has brought much innovation to the river cruising industry with its introduction of Open-Air Balconies, its Silent Drive System, and its Avalon Fresh dining options as well as the contemporary and Avalon Poetry's Fitness Center

comfortable design of their ships. As partners with Globus and Monograms, two of their independent travel sister companies, Avalon Waterways can truly provide you with an incredible traveling experience to Europe, Asia and South America.

Shore Excursions

Avalon Waterways offers more unique discovery options (over 120 itineraries) than any other cruise line, and thanks to its award-winning land program and expert Certified Local Guides, you’re sure to have an unforgettable adventure.

With daily port lectures, VIP access to key destinations and optional guided bicycle tours, as well as the ability to set your own pace for the guided tours, you can customize your time onshore to a way that best suits you. Guided sightseeing is available in every port and you have three paces to choose from: leisurely, traditional or independent:

Leisurely sightseeing is a great way to see the highlights of the destination in an unhurried manner.
With traditional sightseeing, you can visit a larger number of sites at a slightly faster pace. Both of these pace options are led by a certified local guide who will share his or her knowledge with you.
Independent sightseeing enables you to explore at your own pace, picking and choosing what you see and where you go, without missing out on the guide’s valuable knowledge thanks to the headsets that Avalon Waterways provides.

No matter what pace you choose, you can expect to find yourself immersed in hands-on local culture – for example, you could enjoy a German-inspired lunch of authentic sausage and beer or sample wines that were produced at a local vineyard. If an absolute in-depth vacation is what you’re Avalon Waterways Specialist

seeking, you may be able to combine your Avalon Waterways cruise with a land package by Globus or Monograms.

Cultural enrichment doesn’t end once you step back onto your ship, either. Depending on where you travel to, there will be different experts and specialists onboard, as well as special guest lecturers, who will pass on their specialized knowledge to you through Avalon’s seemingly limitless onboard enrichment program

Avalon Waterways also offers a limited selection of interesting and unique special interest cruises aboard their intimate vessels, extending you the opportunity to mingle with others that share a similar passion, and to learn more through presentations by experts while on the cruise. The topics of some of their theme cruises are: Wine; Music; Art & Impressionists; Festive & Christmas; Oberammergau Passion Play; and Garden & Nature. Contact us for more information.

American Discount Cruises & Travel, an official Avalon Waterways Specialist, is proud to offer huge discounts on all Avalon Waterways cruises booked with us. Backed by our "Low Price Guarantee," and powered by our team of expert travel agents, we're sure to exceed your expectations when booking your next Avalon Waterways river cruise!

Your dream vacation is just one click or call away. Don’t miss out on the exclusive savings and limited-time deals you’ll get by booking with us. Contact us now to start instantly saving on your next voyage aboard Avalon Waterways.

Why Choose Avalon Waterways?

Personalized Service
When cruising with Avalon Waterways, you’ll discover that their level of personalized service is unmatchable. From the second you step aboard you will be embodied with a welcoming spirit from your cabin steward all the way to the ship’s captain and everyone in between. Whether you want to order breakfast room service, throw a private suite cocktail party or enhance your cruise by purchasing an Avalon Poetry's Dining Room

Avalon Celebration Package, you can count on Avalon Waterways’ staff to be professional, approachable and impeccably helpful.

Inspired Dining
When it comes to cuisine, Avalon Waterways is devoted to serving up fresh, flavorful and locally-inspired dishes overseen by executive chef Joerg Penneke. From the Welcome Dinner all the way to the Farewell Gala Dinner, you can enjoy unique and exquisite plates such as green pea cappuccino soup and fillet de perche as well as traditional Western favorites like French onion soup, salmon and Caesar salad. You will also discover fresh and healthy options thanks to Avalon Fresh, including vegetarian and vegan selections.

There are many dining venues and options to choose from. Breakfast is available as early as 6 a.m. (with a late-riser option at 8:30 a.m.) and night fare is available all the way up until around 10:30 p.m. Most ships offer al fresco and light lunches at the bistros, extravagant four-course meals in the main dining room, continental breakfasts, lunch buffets, and a la carte dining as well as afternoon tea with sweet refreshments. All venues are free, so the choice is simply up to you. With breakfast, you can enjoy complimentary juice and sparkling wine, followed by complimentary soft drinks, beer and professionally-selected wines with lunch and dinner.

Inspired Accommodations
Accommodations aboard all Avalon Waterways ships are the ultimate ticket to relaxation and their goal is to make you feel as free as possible, rather than confined. The minimum stateroom size on all Avalon Waterways ships is 172-square feet. On every Suite Ship, you’ll discover that the 200-square foot Panorama Suites are 30% larger than the average river cruising stateroom. 70% of the beds on the Avalon Europe fleet face the window so that you can truly relax and enjoy the passing countryside.

12 of the fleet’s ships feature two full decks of suites with Open-Air Balconies, which are wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows that measure 11’x7’ and enable you to invite the weather in rather than leave the comfort of your stateroom. These windows are the only of their kind in all of river cruising. Every stateroom and suite are tastefully designed with endless features and amenities that will make you feel like you’re staying in a five-star luxury hotel.

What's Included?
With Avalon Waterways, you’ll find many great onboard amenities right at your fingertips. There is complimentary wi-fi throughout the ships so you can easily stay in touch with others back home. If you’re looking to kick back and relax, you can take advantage of the covered observation lounges or have fun on the top decks where you will find shade awnings, premium lounges, whirlpools and game areas.

You’ll also discover a fitness center, hair salon, library, club, main lounge and self-serve coffee, tea and hot chocolate station on every ship. Finally, you are invited to enjoy local onboard entertainment, which usually consists of local dance and music performances. If you need anything, you can count on the friendly English-speaking crew and your Cruise Director, who are ready to help you with anything you need.

Casual, yet Elegant
Although their ships and accommodations are quite elegant, there is a fairly casual dress code on an Avalon Waterways cruise. For instance, during dinner, casual attire such as open-neck shirts, slacks and dresses are just fine. However, coats and ties may be worn if you would like to do so, and there are typically a couple of dressy (but not formal) evenings during the cruise (such as the Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Dinners).

What's New for Avalon Waterways?

Avalon Waterways added two new 36-guest Suite Ships to its fleet, including Avalon Saigon, which will sail along the Mekong River, in 2018. Avalon Saigon features 18 245-square foot suites with Open-Air Balconies and Comfort Collection Beds. Additionally, Avalon Waterways plans to add 16 new Christmas cruise itineraries, ranging from 5 to 15 days, for its 2018 Suite Ship voyages.

Avalon Waterways has been continually adding new vessels to their ever-expanding young fleet of luxury river cruise ships. 2015 debuts included Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Tapestry II, and Avalon Myanmar. This followed the 2014 debuts of Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Impression, Avalon Illumination, and Avalon Siem Reap.

Two new vessels joined the Avalon Waterways fleet in 2013. Avalon Artistry II launched with the same elegance and tradition of her sister ship, Avalon Artistry. Avalon Expression also debuted during 2013. Both ships offer a nice var Avalon Felicity

iety of river cruise itineraries in Central Europe.

A couple of sister ships to Avalon Panorama, Avalon Visionary and Avalon Vista are excepted to debut during the Spring of 2012 for Avalon Waterways. Both ships will offer cruises in the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers.

In 2011, Avalon Waterways debuted a truly innovative river cruise ship, Avalon Panorama. This magnificent vessel was a new class of ship, and was billed by Avalon as being the river cruise industry's first "Suite Ship" (as it has two full decks of suites). This ship features 64 newly designed Panorama Suites, each with 200-square feet (30% larger than the industry standard) of living space and a wall-to-wall panoramic window. When opened, this floor-to-ceiling window is be nearly 11' x 7', and transforms the entire suite into the industry's first Open-Air Balcony!

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Avalon Artistry II

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• Inaugural Year: 2013
• Passenger Capacity: 128
• Crew: 35
• All staterooms have an oceanview
• French balcony in 70% of staterooms

• Switzerland, The Netherlands, Austria, Hungary, Germany, France, and more

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Avalon Envision - NEW SHIP!

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• Inaugural Year: 2018
• Passenger Capacity: 85
• Crew: 47
• Length:443 feet

• Berlin, Budapest, Prague

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Avalon Expression

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• Inaugural Year: 2009
• Passenger Capacity: 166
• Crew: 47
• 30% larger suites
• Most staterooms are suites

• Switzerland, The Netherlands, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, and more

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Avalon Illumination

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• Inaugural Year: 2014
• Passenger Capacity: 166
• Crew: 47
• One of Avalon's latest "Suite Ships"
• Sister ship to Avalon Illumination

• Hungary, Austria, Germany, Romania, Czech Republic, The Netherlands, and more

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Avalon Imagery II - NEW SHIP!

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• Inaugural Year: 2016
• Passenger Capacity: 130
• Crew: 37
• All suite ship
• Wall-to-wall panoramic windows

• Switzerland, The Netherlands, Austria, Hungary, Germany, France, and more

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Avalon Impression

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• Inaugural Year: 2014
• Passenger Capacity: 166
• Crew: 47
• One of Avalon's latest "Suite Ships"
• Staterooms are a minimum of 172 sq. ft.

• The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Germany, and more

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Avalon Panorama

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• Inaugural Year: 2011
• Industry's first "Suite Ship"
• Length: 443 feet
• Crew: 47
• 200 square-foot Panorama Suites

• Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Hungary, The Netherlands, and more

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Avalon Passion - NEW SHIP!

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• Inaugural Year: 2016
• Passenger Capacity: 85
• Crew: 47
• Length: 443 feet

• Amsterdam, Berlin, Bucharest, Budapest, Prague, Vienna

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Avalon Poetry II

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• Inaugural Year: 2014
• One of Avalon's "Suite Ships"
• Length: 361 feet
• Crew: 37
• 200 square-foot Panorama Suites

• France, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Austria, and more

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Avalon Saigon - NEW SHIP!

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• Inaugural Year: 2018
• Passenger Capacity: 36
• Crew: 24
• Length: 195 feet

• Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap

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Avalon Siem Reap - NEW SHIP!

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• Inaugural Year: 2015
• Passenger Capacity: 36
• Crew: 24
• 245 sq. ft. staterooms
• Length: 195 feet

• Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River

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Avalon Tapestry II - NEW SHIP!

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• Inaugural Year: 2015
• Passenger Capacity: 128
• Crew: 37
• New addition to Avalon's "Suite Ships"
• Staterooms are minimum of 172 sq. ft.

• France

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Avalon Tranquility II - NEW SHIP!

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• Inaugural Year: 2015
• Passenger Capacity: 128
• Crew: 37
• One of Avalon's "Suite Ships"
• Length: 361 feet

• Rhine & Rhone Rivers

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Avalon Visionary

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• Inaugural Year: 2012
• One of Avalon's "Suite Ships"
• Length: 361 feet
• Crew: 35
• 200 square-foot Panorama Suites

• Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, The Netherlands, France,
and more

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Avalon Vista

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• Expected Debut: Spring 2012
• One of Avalon's "Suite Ships"
• Length: 443 feet
• Crew: 47
• 200 square-foot Panorama Suites

• Switzerland, Germany, France, Czech Republic, Hungary, and more

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Delfin III - NEW SHIP!

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• Inaugural Year: 2015
• Passenger Capacity: 44
• Crew: 24
• Length: 168 feet

• Lima

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Ganges Voyager - NEW SHIP!

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• Inaugural Year: 2015
• Passenger Capacity: 56
• Crew: 56
• Length: 185 feet

• Cochin, Delhi

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Treasure of Galápagos

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• Inaugural Year: 2009
• Passenger Capacity: 16
• Crew: 10
• Length: 102 feet

• Lima, Quito

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