Avalon Waterways Suite Ship on the Danube in the heart of a European city

Avalon Waterways Group River Cruises

Beds that face the view, wide-open Panorama Suites and a new city each morning — an Avalon Waterways group river cruise brings your family, club or friends together on Europe’s great rivers.

Avalon Waterways is known for its Suite Ships and signature Panorama Suites — the widest opening windows in river cruising, with beds turned to face the river. For groups, that distinctive product becomes even better value: book roughly eight or more staterooms together to unlock reduced group fares, a complimentary tour-conductor berth as the group grows, and private touches like a welcome reception — all coordinated by one dedicated specialist. Whether it’s a family reunion, an alumni or club trip, or friends traveling together, we handle cabins, dining, payments and shore plans end to end.

Why Book an Avalon Waterways Group?

Group rates & savings

Groups of roughly 8 cabins or more unlock reduced fares and value you won’t find booking solo.

Tour-conductor credits

Earn a complimentary “tour conductor” berth for your organizer as your group grows.

Private events & amenities

Cocktail parties, dedicated dining, onboard credit and welcome gifts arranged for your group.

A dedicated specialist

One specialist coordinates cabins, dining, payments and shore plans end to end.

Where Avalon Sails

Avalon Waterways river ship docked in a historic European riverfront town

Danube

Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava and the Wachau Valley.

Rhine & Moselle

Castles, Cologne, Strasbourg and the Rhine Gorge.

Rhône & Seine

Provence and Lyon; Paris to Normandy on the Seine.

Douro & beyond

Portugal’s wine valley, plus the Mekong, Nile and Galápagos.

Popular Avalon Group Sailings

Danube — Budapest to Nuremberg or Passau
Rhine — Amsterdam to Basel aboard the Suite Ships
Rhône — Provence & the flavors of southern France
Seine — Paris, Giverny & Normandy
Douro, Christmas-market & active “Avalon Choice” departures

Ready to plan your Avalon Waterways group?

Tell us your group size, river and dates and we’ll unlock Avalon group value — reduced fares, tour-conductor credits and private amenities. Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from a river cruise specialist.

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Avalon Waterways Group Cruises — Frequently Asked Questions

How many cabins make an Avalon group?

Group benefits typically begin around 8 staterooms; the more suites your group books, the more value — reduced fares and a complimentary tour-conductor berth — you unlock.

What makes Avalon Waterways different?

Avalon’s Suite Ships feature Panorama Suites with the widest opening windows in river cruising and beds facing the view, plus flexible “Avalon Choice” excursions from classic to active.

Which rivers can our Avalon group cruise?

The Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Rhône, Saône, Seine and Douro in Europe, plus the Mekong, Nile and Galápagos further afield. A specialist matches the river to your group.

How do I get an Avalon group quote?

Share your group size, preferred river and dates and request up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from a river cruise specialist who will coordinate the whole group.