Luxury river cruise company Avalon Waterways has launched a month-long, double Qantas Points incentive giving travellers the opportunity to earn four Qantas Points per dollar (usually two Qantas Points) on all cruises booked by 3 April 2024.*
The Qantas Frequent Flyer (QFF) double points promotion will be available on all 2024 and 2025 departures, with bucket-list river cruise itineraries setting sail in Europe, Asia, South America and Egypt for agents to pick the perfect departure for their clients.
Whether travellers are seasoned river cruise pros or looking to dip their toes into the world of river cruising for the first time, agents will be able to help their clients earn double points on a range of river cruise itineraries for 2024 and 2025, including:
Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages
Earn from 22,168 Qantas Points per person*
Priced from $4,232 pp for 25 March 2025 departure, including a saving of $3,700 per couple **
Bid bonjour to the bountiful beauty of Bordeaux with a captivating eight-day cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers to delight in one of France’s most exquisite regions. While the landscapes and lush pastoral treasures are plentiful along the shores of the Garonne and Dordogne, Avalon elevates each immersive experience for a deeper discovery of the cultural and architectural treasures that recall the rich traditions of Southwest France.
Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro
Earn from 22,168 Qantas Points per person*
Priced from $5,857 pp for 9 April 2025, including a saving of $450 per couple **
Let the River Douro carry you through some of Portugal’s most legendary landscapes over this exquisite eight-day cruise. Climb aboard the newest addition to Avalon’s award-winning fleet of Suite ShipsSM – 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.
Romantic Rhine
Earn From 19,464 Qantas Points per person*
Priced from $3,906 pp for 23 March 2025 departure, including a saving of $3,000 per couple **
Explore one of Europe’s most legendary rivers on this eight-day cruise on the Rhine River that travels through the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland. Itinerary highlights start in the 700-year-old city of Amsterdam before sailing along the Rhine Gorge and hiking through the picturesque vineyards of Rudesheim, as well as visiting Heidelberg, Strasbourg and finally, Basel, to name a few.
Active & Discovery On The Seine
Earn from 26,424 Qantas Points per person*
Priced from $5,450 pp for 16 June 2025 departure, including a saving of $3,700 per couple **
History meets happiness in this nine-day Avalon Active & Discovery cruise on the Seine. Savour the castles, croissants, châteaux, and chèvre of fabulous France from Paris to Normandy.
*You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn points. Membership and points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions. Each Qantas Frequent Flyer member on the booking will earn 4 Qantas Points (usually 2 points) per AUD$1 spent on their portion of an eligible booking with Avalon Waterways. Bookings must be made between 7th March and 3rd April, 2024 (inclusive) to qualify. Qantas Points will not be allocated in respect of travellers who do not provide their Qantas Frequent Flyer details prior to departure. Eligible bookings include Avalon Waterways river cruises purchased using Australian Dollars, sold either through Avalon Waterways directly or via one of their booking agents. Members will not earn points if a booking is cancelled prior to departure. To earn Qantas Points, a member must add their Qantas Frequent Flyer number to their booking prior to departure. Points will be credited to the relevant Frequent Flyer account/s within 60 days post departure. Avalon Waterways Terms and Conditions apply.
