Avalon Waterways is inviting travellers to turn down the heat and turn up the charm with its Cosy Cruise Collection – cool getaways bundled into Europe’s most crowd-free, picture-perfect and magical months. From vineyard-clad valleys to twinkle-lit towns, Avalon’s autumn-to-winter cruises offer a cooler kind of cruise – and there’s still limited space for 2025.
“Cosy cruising is finding its moment,” said Chris Hall, managing director Asia Pacific, Globus family of brands. “Travellers are increasingly seeking out comfort, warmth and authentic experiences, with the added benefit of more breathing room. Our harvest, off-season and Christmas cruises deliver that and more. They’re immersive, indulgent and provide unforgettable memories – and luckily for our guests, there’s still spaces available on trips taking place at the end of the year.”
With some 2025 availability remaining – especially on off-season cruises – the collection invites cruisers to wrap-up their year of travel with Avalon.
Harvest Season Cruises (mid-October to mid-November):
Uncork autumn’s magic as Europe’s vines turn gold. Avalon’s wine-themed cruises pour on the charm with curated tastings, vineyard visits, golden light and fewer crowds. Sip, sail and savour your way through the season on these cruises:
- Romantic Rhine for Wine Lovers – Southbound / Northbound
- Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers – Westbound / Eastbound
- Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers – Southbound / Northbound
- The Rhine & Moselle for Wine Lovers – Northbound
Off-Season Cruises (November)
Not quite autumn…. Not quite advent… Get on board an off-season cruise – and enjoy the best of Europe without the crowds. From castle towns to riverside villages, experience the cosier side of the continent with fewer lines, lower fares (up to 35 per cent less than peak season) and all the warmth wrapped in an unforgettable cruise:
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- Romantic Rhine (November sailings) – Southbound / Northbound
- Danube Dreams (November sailings) – Westbound / Eastbound
- Paris to Normandy (November sailings)
- Bonjour Bordeaux (November sailings)
Christmastime Cruises (Cruises Featuring Christmas Markets)
Step into a snow globe of gingerbread villages and glowing markets. Avalon’s beloved Christmas cruises still have select spots available for 2025. On these cruises with limited space, expect mulled wine, cobblestone streets and warm memories from bow to stern:
- Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine – Southbound / Northbound)
- Christmastime on the Danube – Westbound / Eastbound)
With unmatched Suite Ship views, immersive excursions and room to breathe, Avalon’s Cosy Cruise Collection is redefining what it means to cruise in style – and in season.
