Avalon Waterways: Prepaid gratuities on select river cruises

The Offer

Get a free prepaid gratuities on select 2025 Avalon Active & Discovery River Cruises when you book now with Cruiseable. Avalon Waterways is one of our premier luxury river cruise partners with all-inclusive pricing. See Europe in grand style on an Avalon sailing! Offer applies to select sailings throughout 2025.  

Redefining river cruising

Avalon Waterways has redefined cruising by going against the current and away from the ordinary. One step aboard these modern, luxurious Suite Ships with the grandest views in cruising and it’s easy to see how the tides are changing. Welcome to a new wave in cruising. Welcome aboard Avalon Waterways.

Why Avalon Waterways?

The best things in life are free. Floating through time and timeless scenery is no doubt one of the most luxurious ways to see the world. Yet on an Avalon cruise, they believe the greatest luxury is freedom – the freedom to wake up to a world of possibilities, the freedom to personally design your days of discovery and the freedom to pursue your passions at your desired pace. Avalon goes beyond the one-size-fits-all itineraries and traditional sightseeing of other cruise lines to offer engaging new ways to see the Old World.

The whim-powered cruising philosophy paired with an exciting menu of included Avalon Choice excursions allows you to take full advantage of “me” time and free time without charging you extra. And to complement this free-to-be-and-see cruising style, Avalon also offers complimentary happy hour, bicycles and a host of other freebies and goodies you won’t find on other cruise ships. Whether you’re contemplating a break from classic cruising or another river cruise line, come learn the ropes of Avalon where there are no strings attached.

All-inclusive pricing

Avalon fares are all-inclusive. Your fare comes with the following:

• Accommodations in spacious Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall windows and open-air balconies.

• Meals on board, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner with regional specialties and complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner.

• Daily shore excursions included at each port, often with multiple activity levels (e.g., Classic, Discovery, Active) and local guides for immersive cultural experiences.

• Beverages, with wine, beer, and soft drinks included with meals.

• Wi-Fi access is free shipwide.

• Gratuities for cruise staff are complimentary on select sailings.

• Airport transfers are ncluded with air booked through Avalon.

European destinations await

Here are just a couple of the numerous itineraries available for this special offer:

9 night Danube Dreams with 2 nights in Prague and land tour

Starting in Prague with stops in Budapest, Vienna

Sailing aboard Tranquility II  

Sail dates: Sept. 25, Oct. 7, 2025

7 night Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux & Charming Villages

Bid bonjour to the bountiful beauty of Bordeaux with a captivating cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers to delight in one of France’s most exquisite regions.

Sailing aboard Artistry II  

Roundtrip → Bordeaux

Sail dates: Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 2025

Ready to book? Call Cruiseable

Call us for the full list of European river cruises available under this offer, to take advantage of free gratuities — and to lock in the maximum savings and all the perks. We work for you for free. Call a Cruiseable travel consultant at 1-877-322-3773 or email [email protected]. Ask the reservation agent to check promo code: TLNPPGAW25.

Terms and conditions

Book a select 2025 Avalon Waterways Active & Discovery River Cruise (excluding Storyteller sailings) and get the standard prepaid cruise gratuities included for the full length of the cruise portion of the vacation. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between now and December 31, 2025, for travel commencing by December 31, 2025. Combinable with Welcome Back credits and applicable consumer brand promotions only. Cannot be combined with multiple agency/account specific promotions. Applies to new 2025 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Not applicable to groups or custom tours. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply; Contact our agency for details. May be withdrawn at any time. Sailing dates and exclusive amenities, are current at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Amenities apply to 1st and 2nd passenger only. Offers are subject to availability, at time of booking, and may be altered or withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and amenities will be confirmed at time of booking. Cancellations, refunds, and penalties are imposed by the cruise line. Amenities are specific to this cruise line and must be booked by one of our travel advisors.