Avalon Unveils Extended Cruise Offerings for 2025

On the brink of the New Year, Avalon Waterways conducted a comprehensive survey termed "Wish List", targeting its previous cruisers to gauge their future travel inclinations. This survey garnered over 16,600 responses, unveiling a significant post-pandemic trend: a burgeoning desire among cruisers for more extended, immersive voyages. Responding adeptly to this emerging preference, Avalon is poised to test the waters with a slew of new cruises in 2025, spanning 10 days or more, aligning seamlessly with the surging interest and demand for such experiences.

A noteworthy revelation from the "Wish List" survey indicates that over half of Avalon Waterways' past cruisers (57%) expressed a keen interest in embarking on a two-week cruise for their next vacation, eclipsing the number opting for one-week trips by a notable 23 percent (23%). Moreover, an additional 10 percent (10%) expressed a preference for three-week options.

In response, Avalon Waterways is set to roll out 16 brand-new, elongated itineraries and enticing city-stay combinations tailored specifically for 2025. Avalon's enticing array of longer cruise offerings for 2025 is set to captivate travelers seeking enriching experiences:

Embark on the 10-day "The Netherlands in Bloom" voyage, departing to/from Amsterdam.

Discover the enchanting "Illuminations of the Danube" on a 10-day journey from Vilshofen to Budapest.

For those with a penchant for a two-week escapade:

Traverse "The Danube from Germany to Romania" on a 15-day expedition from Vilshofen to Oltenita.

Delight in the "Timeless Rivers of Europe: The Rhine & Seine" on a 15-day odyssey from Basel to Paris.

And for the intrepid voyagers with a three-week appetite:

Unravel the "European Masterpiece: The Rhine, Seine & Rhône Revealed" on a 22-day sojourn from Basel to Arles.

Chart a course "From Romania to the North Sea" on a 24-day voyage from Oltenita to Amsterdam.

Avalon Waterways' strategic pivot towards longer cruises for 2025 epitomizes its commitment to catering to the evolving preferences and aspirations of modern-day travelers, promising unforgettable journeys and experiences that transcend the ordinary.