Avalon Waterways

Europe’s Infamous Rivers: How to Pick the Best

River cruising has fast become a popular way to experience some of Europe’s most treasured cities, offering travellers the chance to unpack just once. They call home to a luxurious suite on board modern and […]

Six Aussies robbed on the Amazon Discovery

Six Australians have been robbed by bandits in a horrific attack on a tourist cruise boat in the Amazon. A number of tourists from Australia, New Zealand and the US were onboard the Amazon Discovery […]

River cruise lines sailing on despite flooding in France

River cruise lines are charging ahead despite the flooding of the Seine River in France. Only a small number of itineraries and ships have been impacted by the severe floods which even shut Paris’ Lourve. […]

The truth behind those river cruise cancellation stories

It was the cruise complaint that made front page news around the world – an Australian couple launched a class action against Scenic after claiming a European river cruise became a coach tour due to […]

10 must-visit European castles

From Dracula to Downton Abbey, the castles of Europe have inspired many fictional tales, and they have plenty of their own fascinating stories to tell, too. One of the best ways to see them is on a […]

Isabela II

Overview: Isabella II made her debut in 2000. She sails the Galápagos Islands Accommodation: She has 21 staterooms. The classic cabin is approximately 139 square feet and includes; a bed; a sink; a shower; and […]

Century Legend

Overview: Century Legend made her debut in 2013. She sails in Yangtze River and employs 150 crew members. Accommodation: She has 156 staterooms and 40 suites. The deluxe stateroom is 226 square feet and includes […]

Century Paragon

Overview: Century Paragon made her debut late 2012 and is one of the newest ships on the Yangtze. Accommodation: She has 156 staterooms and 40 suites. A deluxe stateroom is 226 square feet and includes; […]

MS Kasr Ibrim

Overview: MS Kasr Ibrim was built in 1997. She is named after the ancient citadel on Lake Nasser, the only Nubian monument that still exists in its original location. She sails in Egypt. Accommodation: She […]

Avalon Luminary River Cruise, Part 7: Maastricht & Floriade

We stepped straight off the decks of Avalon Luminary and into our walking tour of Maastricht.

Avalon Luminary River Cruise, Part 6: Antwerp & Brussels, Belgium

Our Avalon river ship docked almost in the heart of Antwerp, the second-largest city in Belgium and the second-argest seaport in Europe.

Avalon Luminary River Cruise, Part 5: Belgium

After our usual buffet breakfast we boarded our coaches for a short ride to the city centre of Ghent.