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Detailed Ship Information: The Avalon Expression's two full decks of suites feature Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. Enjoy fresh breezes and enchanting scenery from the comfort... Read More

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7 Night - Romantic Rhine (Southbound) (WAZ) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

2021 Sails: Oct 30, Dec 4

7 Night - Romantic Rhine (Northbound) (WZA) - Expression
Starting in Basel with stops in Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam

2021 Sails: Nov 27, Dec 11

7 Night - Romantic Rhine (Southbound) (WAZ) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

2022 Sails: Mar 29, Apr 12, May 10, Jun 7, Jun 21, Jul 5, Aug 2, Aug 16, Sep 13, Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25

7 Night - Romantic Rhine (Northbound) (WZA) - Expression
Starting in Basel with stops in Breisach, Strasbourg, Mainz, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam

2022 Sails: Apr 5, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 14, Jun 28, Jul 12, Aug 9, Aug 23, Sep 20, Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 1

7 Night - Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound) (WAW) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Arnhem, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Rhine Gorge, Mainz, Frankfurt

2022 Sails: Apr 26, May 24, Jul 19, Aug 30

7 Night - Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Northbound) (WWA) - Expression
Starting in Frankfurt with stops in Mainz, Boppard, Bonn, Dusseldorf, Arnhem, Amsterdam

2022 Sails: May 3, May 31, Jul 26, Sep 6

7 Night - Romantic Rhine (Southbound) (WAZ) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

2023 Sails: Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 6, Jul 4, Jul 18, Aug 15, Aug 29, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24

7 Night - Romantic Rhine (Northbound) (WZA) - Expression
Starting in Basel with stops in Breisach, Strasbourg, Mainz, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam

2023 Sails: Apr 4, Apr 18, May 2, May 30, Jun 13, Jul 11, Jul 25, Aug 22, Sep 5, Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 31

7 Night - Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Southbound) (WAW) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Dusseldorf, Rhine Gorge, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

2023 Sails: May 9, Jun 20, Aug 1, Sep 12

7 Night - Active & Discovery on the Rhine (Northbound) (WWA) - Expression
Starting in Basel with stops in Breisach, Strasbourg, Mainz, Koblenz, Dusseldorf, Amsterdam

2023 Sails: May 16, Jun 27, Aug 8, Sep 19

8 Night - Romantic Rhine with 1 Night in Amsterdam (Southbound) (WAZQ) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

2022 Sails: Mar 28, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 6, Jun 20, Jul 4, Aug 1, Aug 15, Sep 12, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24

8 Night - Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 1 Night in Amsterdam (Southbound) (WAWQ) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Arnhem, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Rhine Gorge, Mainz, Frankfurt

2022 Sails: Apr 25, May 23, Jul 18, Aug 29

8 Night - Romantic Rhine with 1 Night in Amsterdam (Southbound) (WAZQ) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

2023 Sails: Mar 27, Apr 10, Apr 24, May 22, Jun 5, Jul 3, Jul 17, Aug 14, Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 9, Oct 23

8 Night - Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 1 Night in Amsterdam (Southbound) (WAWQ) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Dusseldorf, Rhine Gorge, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel

2023 Sails: May 8, Jun 19, Jul 31, Sep 11

9 Night - Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (WAZ2) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, Lucerne

2021 Sails: Oct 30, Dec 4

9 Night - Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) (WZA3) - Expression
Starting in Lucerne with stops in Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam

2021 Sails: Oct 31

9 Night - Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (WAZ2) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, Lucerne

2022 Sails: Mar 29, Apr 12, May 10, Jun 7, Jun 21, Jul 5, Aug 2, Aug 16, Sep 13, Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25

9 Night - Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) (WZA3) - Expression
Starting in Lucerne with stops in Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mainz, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam

2022 Sails: Apr 3, Apr 17, May 15, Jun 12, Jun 26, Jul 10, Aug 7, Aug 21, Sep 18, Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 30

9 Night - Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (WAZ2) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, Lucerne

2023 Sails: Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 6, Jul 4, Jul 18, Aug 15, Aug 29, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24

9 Night - Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (Northbound) (WZA3) - Expression
Starting in Lucerne with stops in Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mainz, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam

2023 Sails: Apr 2, Apr 16, Apr 30, May 28, Jun 11, Jul 9, Jul 23, Aug 20, Sep 3, Oct 1, Oct 15, Oct 29

9 Night - Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (WAWE) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Dusseldorf, Rhine Gorge, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Lucerne

2023 Sails: May 9, Jun 20, Aug 1, Sep 12

9 Night - Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne (WWAQ) - Expression
Starting in Lucerne with stops in Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mainz, Koblenz, Dusseldorf, Amsterdam

2023 Sails: May 14, Jun 25, Aug 6, Sep 17

10 Night - Romantic Rhine with 1 Night in Amsterdam & 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (WAZ5) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, Lucerne

2022 Sails: Mar 28, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 6, Jun 20, Jul 4, Aug 1, Aug 15, Sep 12, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24

10 Night - Romantic Rhine with 1 Night in Amsterdam & 2 Nights in Lucerne (Southbound) (WAZ5) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, Lucerne

2023 Sails: Mar 27, Apr 10, Apr 24, May 22, Jun 5, Jul 3, Jul 17, Aug 14, Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 9, Oct 23

10 Night - Active & Discovery on the Rhine with 1 Night in Amsterdam & 2 Nights in Lucerne (WAWY) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Dusseldorf, Rhine Gorge, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Lucerne

2023 Sails: May 8, Jun 19, Jul 31, Sep 11

11 Night - Romantic Rhine with Mount Pilatus, 1 Night in Lucerne & 3 Nights in Lake Como (Southbound) (WAZ1) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, Lucerne, Lake Como

2021 Sails: Oct 30, Dec 4

11 Night - Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Paris & 2 Nights in London (Northbound) (WZA4) - Expression
Starting in Basel with stops in Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam, Paris, London

2021 Sails: Nov 2

11 Night - Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Paris & 2 Nights in London (Northbound) (WZA4) - Expression
Starting in Basel with stops in Breisach, Strasbourg, Mainz, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam, Paris, London

2022 Sails: Apr 5, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 14, Jun 28, Jul 12, Aug 9, Aug 23, Sep 20, Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 1

2023 Sails: Apr 4, Apr 18, May 2, May 30, Jun 13, Jul 11, Jul 25, Aug 22, Sep 5, Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 31

13 Night - Romantic Rhine with Mount Pilatus, 1 Night in Lucerne, 3 Nights in Lake Como & 2 Nights in Milan (Southbound) (WAZ3) - Expression
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, Lucerne, Lake Como, Milan

2021 Sails: Oct 30, Dec 4

13 Night - Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne, 2 Nights in Paris & 2 Nights in London (Northbound) (WZA2) - Expression
Starting in Lucerne with stops in Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam, Paris, London

2021 Sails: Oct 31

13 Night - Romantic Rhine with 3 Nights in Paris & 3 Nights in London (Northbound) (WZA1) - Expression
Starting in Basel with stops in Breisach, Strasbourg, Ludwigshafen, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam, Paris, London

2021 Sails: Nov 2

13 Night - Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne, 2 Nights in Paris & 2 Nights in London (Northbound) (WZA2) - Expression
Starting in Lucerne with stops in Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mainz, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam, Paris, London

2022 Sails: Apr 3, Apr 17, May 15, Jun 12, Jun 26, Jul 10, Aug 7, Aug 21, Sep 18, Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 30

13 Night - Romantic Rhine with 3 Nights in Paris & 3 Nights in London (Northbound) (WZA1) - Expression
Starting in Basel with stops in Breisach, Strasbourg, Mainz, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam, Paris, London

2022 Sails: Apr 5, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 14, Jun 28, Jul 12, Aug 9, Aug 23, Sep 20, Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 1

13 Night - Romantic Rhine with 2 Nights in Lucerne, 2 Nights in Paris & 2 Nights in London (Northbound) (WZA2) - Expression
Starting in Lucerne with stops in Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mainz, Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam, Paris, London

2023 Sails: Apr 2, Apr 16, Apr 30, May 28, Jun 11, Jul 9, Jul 23, Aug 20, Sep 3, Oct 1, Oct 15, Oct 29

2023 Sails: Apr 4, Apr 18, May 2, May 30, Jun 13, Jul 11, Jul 25, Aug 22, Sep 5, Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 31

14 Night - Rhine & Rhone Revealed (Southbound) (WAL) - Expression and Poetry II
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, Macon, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Port St. Louis

2022 Sails: Mar 29, Apr 12, May 10, Jun 7, Jun 21, Aug 2, Aug 16, Sep 13, Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25

2023 Sails: Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 6, Jul 4, Jul 18, Aug 15, Aug 29, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24

15 Night - Rhine & Rhone Revealed with 1 Night in Amsterdam (Southbound) (WALQ) - Expression and Poetry II
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, Macon, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Port St. Louis

2022 Sails: Mar 28, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 6, Jun 20, Aug 1, Aug 15, Sep 12, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24

2023 Sails: Mar 27, Apr 10, Apr 24, May 22, Jun 5, Jul 3, Jul 17, Aug 14, Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 9, Oct 23

16 Night - Rhine & Rhone Revealed with 2 Nights in Nice (Southbound) (WALE) - Expression and Poetry II
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, Macon, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Nice

2022 Sails: Mar 29, Apr 12, May 10, Jun 7, Jun 21, Aug 2, Aug 16, Sep 13, Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25

2023 Sails: Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 6, Jul 4, Jul 18, Aug 15, Aug 29, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24

17 Night - Rhine & Rhone Revealed with 1 Night in Amsterdam & 2 Nights in Nice (Southbound) (WALY) - Expression and Poetry II
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, Macon, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Nice

2022 Sails: Mar 28, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 6, Jun 20, Aug 1, Aug 15, Sep 12, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24

2023 Sails: Mar 27, Apr 10, Apr 24, May 22, Jun 5, Jul 3, Jul 17, Aug 14, Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 9, Oct 23

18 Night - Rhine & Rhone Revealed with 2 Nights in Aix-en-Provence & 2 Nights in Nice (Southbound) (WAL1) - Expression and Poetry II
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, Macon, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Aix-en-Provence, Nice

2022 Sails: Mar 29, Apr 12, May 10, Jun 7, Jun 21, Aug 2, Aug 16, Sep 13, Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25

2023 Sails: Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 6, Jul 4, Jul 18, Aug 15, Aug 29, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24

19 Night - Rhine & Rhone Revealed with 1 Night in Amsterdam, 2 Nights in Aix-en-Provence & 2 Nights in Nice (Southbound) (WAL3) - Expression and Poetry II
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, Macon, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Aix-en-Provence, Nice

2022 Sails: Mar 28, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 6, Jun 20, Aug 1, Aug 15, Sep 12, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24

19 Night - Rhine & Rhone Revealed with 2 Nights in Nice & 3 Nights in Barcelona (Southbound) (WAL2) - Expression and Poetry II
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, Macon, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Nice, Barcelona

2022 Sails: Mar 29, Apr 12, May 10, Jun 7, Jun 21, Aug 2, Aug 16, Sep 13, Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25

2023 Sails: Mar 27, Apr 10, Apr 24, May 22, Jun 5, Jul 3, Jul 17, Aug 14, Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 9, Oct 23

2023 Sails: Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 6, Jul 4, Jul 18, Aug 15, Aug 29, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24

20 Night - Rhine & Rhone Revealed with 1 Night in Amsterdam, 2 Nights in Nice & 3 Nights in Barcelona (Southbound) (WAL4) - Expression and Poetry II
Starting in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Mainz, Strasbourg, Breisach, ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, Macon, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Nice, Barcelona

2022 Sails: Mar 28, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 6, Jun 20, Aug 1, Aug 15, Sep 12, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24

2023 Sails: Mar 27, Apr 10, Apr 24, May 22, Jun 5, Jul 3, Jul 17, Aug 14, Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 9, Oct 23

About Avalon Expression

The Avalon Expression's two full decks of suites feature Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. Enjoy fresh breezes and enchanting scenery from the comfort of your suite. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning facing the splendid passing scenery. Onboard amenities include an expanded fitness center, Internet corner, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and the delightful open-air bistro.

Ship Amenities:
Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows
Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
Sky Deck with shade awnings
Wi-Fi access
Expanded fitness center
Non-smoking interior
Elevator
Elegant, contemporary design throughtout
Outside Viewing Deck
Headsets for all guided shore excursions in Europe
English-speaking crew
Sightseeing with a Certified Local Guide
Cruise Director
Onboard lectures, activities & nightly entertainment
Revolutionary engineering
Room service available featuring Continental breakfast and beverages
Sky Deck Whirlpool
Internet Corner
Hair salon (manicures available)
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Relax and enjoy onboard movie nights
Complimentary use of iPad mobile digital devices
Biking excursions available in Amsterdam and Durnstein
Alternate dining experience with local specialties and lighter fare in the Panorama Bistro
Behind-the-scenes ship tour
Choice of excursions - Leisurely, Traditional or Essential Sightseeing options
Complimentary maps and use of Nordic walking sticks
Culture & Cruise onboard experiences with local chefs, entertainers, artisans and experts
Expanded "on-demand" in-room entertainment
Guest Services is available to recommend, reserve and further personalize your cruise
Panorama Bistro
Sky Deck Game Area

Avalon Expression Itineraries