SAVE WITH THE WAVE - Book before 2/16/18 for an additional $50 Onboard Credit* and up to $150 American Express Gift Card based upon total cost of cruise.**

Save up to $3,000 per couple on select 2018 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruises. (This includes combined with air-inclusive $250 Promo.)

PLUS receive up to $150 AMEX Gift Card from Avalon Waterways!

You've always forged your own path...with your own distinct perspective of looking at the world. Avalon Waterways presents a river cruise experience with your unique style in mind-offering expansive views and wider perspectives. With river cruising's only Open-Air BalconySM, these wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows open wider than any other in the industry, blurring the line between outside and in, forming a spacious seating area for six, and creating an open invitation to discover and dream. Even if you're a seasoned traveler, you've never seen Europe like this.

When you step onto Avalon European river cruises, your breath will be taken away by the magic that separates you from everyday life on dry land. You'll glide past imposing medieval castles, lush riverbank vineyards, and remarkable ancient wonders on your European river cruise. Every gentle bend of the river reveals another fascinating sight as your luxurious river cruise ship winds its way through scenic landscapes, delivering you right to where many of Europe's most celebrated cities were born. It is your time to sail along the Rhine, Main, Rhône, Danube, Moselle, Saône, & Seine Rivers of Europe.

Itinerary

Please work with your travel advisor to select a specific sailing for details on the itinerary.

 

About Avalon Waterways

Since we launched our very first ship in 2004, Avalon Waterways has invited you – our traveler – to be our muse. Thanks to you, we let imagination and a relentless desire to create a smart use of space, be our guide. The result? An incomparable river cruise experience, including one-of-a-kind Panorama Suites℠ – with innovative Open-Air BalconiesSM and beds facing the views – on the industry’s only Suite Ships®: Unequaled vessels that feature two full decks of 200- and 300-square-foot suites. On the spectacular ships of Avalon, “included” is one of our favorite words. Spacious outside staterooms with plenty of room to relax – included. Special touches like regional wines and beer at every onboard dinner – included. Complimentary Wi-Fi – included. The most shore excursions, led by Certified Local Guides – included. VIP entrance into must-see sites – included. Unique Local FavoritesSM designed to bring your destination to life – included. In addition to everything that is included, we also give you the freedom of Avalon Choice® – a different approach to river cruising that invites travelers to personalize their trip. Whether looking for a romantic mini-break, an in-depth 24-day exploration or something in between, with Avalon Waterways, you can choose the river cruise that reveals the very best of Europe, Asia, or South America– your way!

Travel Insurance

Allianz Global Assistance Travel Insurance

Once you've planned your trip, protect your vacation dollars and travel experience with travel insurance from Allianz Global Assistance trip protection plans and/or MedjetAssist. Allianz Global Assistance.

Allianz Global Assistance is a world leader in the travel insurance and assistance industry because they really do help people—anytime, anywhere. As a principal provider of travel insurance, Allianz helps our customers find solutions to any travel-related problem. Allianz Global Assistance is owned by Allianz SE, the world’s largest diversified insurance company. Thanks to the scale of their parent company, they can provide innovative products with worldwide coverage at a competitive rate.

Over 25 million travelers depend on Allianz every year to protect them while they’re away from home—and they take that role very seriously. That’s why they're dedicated to give our customers the help they need and the assistance benefits they deserve.

CLICK HERE to buy Allianz Global Assistance Travel Insurance online now or talk to one of our travel advisors about adding Allianz Global Assistance Travel Insurance to your vacation! 

MedjetAssist

MedjetAssist is the premier global air-medical transport membership program in the U.S. As a member, if you are hospitalized more than 150 miles from home, MedjetAssist will arrange comprenhensive medical transportation to the hospital of your choice, not just the nearest adequate facility. Peace of mind every time you travel!

Domestic air-medical transports average $25,000 and internationally, it can exceed $100,000 but not with the protection of Medjet. Annual memberships are only $260 for an individual or $395 for a family, and Short-Term membersgips start as low as $99. Multi-year, Corporate and Group memberships are also available.

The MedjetAssist Difference

  • Air-Medical transport is to the member's hospital of choice, including home hospital.
  • No "medical necessity" - Neither the attending physician nor the capability of the existing facility determines the merit of a transport.
  • No healtth questions for those under the age of 75. Diamond applications are available for individuals ages 75 to 85. Applications must be approved prior to departure.
  • For individuals age 85 and up, Platinum memberships are available. This program is available to AARP members only and protects the member while they travel internationally. A Platinum membership application is required and must be approved prior to departure.
  • No adventure travel exclusions; No natural disaster exclusions; No terrorism exclusions.
  • No dollar limits on evacuations; No deductibles; No co-pays; No claim forms.
  • Domestic as well as international protection.

MedJet Q&A:

Q: What would happen if you became hospitalized because of illness or injury during your next trip? How would you manage getting back to your home hospital or another hospital of your choice… close to your family, trusted physicians, and in-network insurance?

A: With Medjet it would be easy because you would have the peace of mind knowing you have an unsurpassed team of professionals that would arrange for an air-medical transport back to the hospital of your choice, regardless of medical necessity. All you pay is your membership fee for this comprehensive protection.

Terms & Conditions

*$50 Onboard Credit
Clients who engage in communication with a Travelink, American Express Travel advisor via phone and/or email communication between 1/2/2018-1/26/2018 are eligible to receive a $50 Onboard Credit from Travelink when a cruise vacation with a total value greater than $2,000 is booked and a deposit is made by 2/16/2018 with a Travelink travel advisor. The onboard credit will be applied directly to the client's account onboard the ship after final payment is received. Any major brand cruise line Travelink, American Express Travel can book is eligible for this promotion.

SAVE WITH THE WAVE incentives ARE combinable with cruise line promotions and incentives, however, these specials ARE NOT combinable with American Express Card Cruise Privileges Program. If you are an American Express employee, SAVE WITH THE WAVE incentives ARE NOT combinable with your Discount Programs.

**American Express Gift Card
Clients who book a cruise vacation between 1/2/2018 ­- 2/28/2018 with a Travelink, American Express Travel advisor on one of the major cruise lines listed below are eligible to receive an American Express Gift Card according to the following tier structure. The cruise portion of the vacation must exceed $3,000 to qualify for the incentive. All dollars booked over $3,000 (cruise, pre/post hotel, air) will count towards the total incentive clients can earn.

American Express Gift Card Bonus Offer for cruises with a total value of:
$3,000-$5,000 = $75 AMEX Gift Card
$5,001-$7,500= $100 AMEX Gift Card
$7,501+ = $150 AMEX Gift Card

The cruise vacation must be booked on one of the following cruise lines: AmaWaterways, Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Holland American Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Seabourn, Silversea, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, Windstar, or Disney Cruise Line. (NOTE: While Viking Cruise Line is a partner of ours, their policies do not allow us to add Gift Card's as a special promotion and are therefore not included in our offer.)

All categories and rates are subject to availability and will be confirmed at time of booking. This offer is not valid for online bookings. Final payment due dates are dependent on sailing date chosen. Gift Cards will be distributed with final documents.

SAVE WITH THE WAVE incentives ARE combinable with cruise line promotions and incentives, however, these specials ARE NOT combinable with American Express Card Cruise Privileges Program. If you are an American Express employee, SAVE WITH THE WAVE incentives ARE NOT combinable with your Discount Programs.

Book a select air-inclusive 2018 or 2019 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise to receive up to $1,250 per person off the cruise/land or cruise only price and $250 per person air-credit. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between January 3 and February 20, 2018 for travel on select departures in 2018 or 2019. Not applicable to instant purchase air, custom tours or on TBA space. Combinable with other promotions available on the select list of departures. Applies to new 2018 or 2019 bookings only and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Air must be purchased through Avalon in conjunction with a Europe vacation. Cruise only packages may require additional overnight stays at passenger's expense. Air Credit will apply to the per person air price and is non-transferable. An additional $300 non-refundable deposit is required for air booked in conjunction with a land vacation. Once ticketed, airline reservations subject to change/cancellation penalties of between $300 per ticket and 100% of ticket price; air tickets may not be eligible for frequent flyer mileage/point accrual; stopover costs are additional. Promotional discounts do not carry forward on changed air bookings however other promotions at time of change may be available. Once airfare is confirmed, with full air and land deposit received, air-inclusive price is guaranteed. We reserve the right to ticket passengers upon receipt of full land and air deposit. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply; visit www.iflybags.com for more details. Availability of promotional prices are limited and may be restricted to specific flights, class of service, travel dates or length of stay. Additional restrictions apply; see our Travel Terms & Conditions for details. Air tickets are non-commissionable. Offer reliant on space availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time. Offer is available from participating GFOB offices only. CST#2017032-20.