SUITE SALE - Last Minute 2026 River Cruise Deals From Heathrow
booking window: March 5, 2026 through June 30, 2026
travel window: March 5, 2026 through November 20, 2026
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Luxury River Cruises
Face it. We’ve redefined River Cruising.
No other fleet of river cruise ships offers you a view of the world like Avalon. Relax in spacious Panorama Suites, where beds actually face the floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows - so you can fall in love with every heart-melting view. Aboard our award-winning Suite Ships - awarded Best River Cruise Line and Best Cabins by Cruise Critic – you’ll enjoy bigger experiences and smaller crowds.
From your choice of daily excursions to complimentary Happy Hour cocktails, included gratuities and our guest-to-crew ratio of 3:1, you’ll discover that when it comes to the little touches, we think big.
Uncover the best river cruise deals with Avalon Waterways.
Select 2026 Heathrow Flight-Inclusive River Cruises from £1,999pp
booking window: March 19, 2025 through December 31, 2026
travel window: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Select 2027 Heathrow Flight-Inclusive River Cruises from £1,999pp
booking window: December 14, 2025 through December 31, 2026
travel window: January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027
Our fixed-price packages include flights, gratuities, excursions and more.
*Includes round-trip economy flights on selected departures from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham and Edinburgh. Departures from Newcastle, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow are available at a supplement. Look out for the "FLY FROM £299" tag in the dates and prices section of your selected itinerary.
Avalon is #1 for a reason. We don’t go with the flow. We lead it – with ships, service, and experiences that keep the awards coming year after year.
THE AVALON ADVANTAGE: SMALL SHIPS. BIG MOMENTS.
Smaller Ships
Aboard our award-winning Suite Ships, “crowd pleasing” is not in our vocabulary. Instead, we set our sights on pleasing you with thoroughly modern, best-in-class ships averaging just 150 guests–or less. Smaller is a bigger idea in giving you the space, the time, and the personalised attention you deserve. The days of crowded cruising? That ship has sailed!
Bigger Experiences
Less crowds. More wow! On shore, Avalon keeps things personal with smaller excursion groups. That means front-row access to landmarks, richer connections with Local Guides, and deeper dives into culture, history, and hidden corners. We don’t just check the boxes. Avalon unlocks larger-than-life moments in smaller, smarter, and more intentional ways.
Wide open wonder.
It doesn’t get any suiter.
Enjoy the perfect blend of elegance and ease – where little touches are bold, gestures are grand and the views even grander. There’s a reason our ships are the critics’ darlings and favorites among our most discerning guests. Our boutique-hotel-inspired Panorama Suites feature the industry’s only Open-Air Balconies with the widest-opening windows in cruising and decadent Comfort Collection beds that face the ever-changing scenery.
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Let’s Dish
Dining without rules. With FlexDining®, you choose when, where, and how you eat – al fresco on the Sky Deck, cozy in the Panorama Bistro, or breakfast in bed with a view. Menus spotlight local flavors, seasonal ingredients, and Avalon Fresh® creations. Every bite is discovery, served your way.
Raise a Glass
Cheers come standard here. From complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks with meals to daily Happy Hour and mixologist-crafted cocktails, Avalon keeps the good times flowing. Specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and BeWell water stations keep you refreshed day and night.
After Dark
Who says the day has to end at sunset? Avalon After Dark brings live music, Sky Grill dinners, rooftop cocktails, Karaoke, trivia, and dance parties to life. With overnight stays in legendary cities, you’re invited to linger longer and shine brighter beneath the stars–both on board and on shore!
Mind. Body. River.
Stay fit. Stay centered. Stay you. From yoga on the Sky Deck and Adventure Host activities, fully equipped fitness centers, and energizing biking and hiking excursions, Avalon covers the bases for fitness-minded adventure. Get your fill of heart-healthy menus and heart-pumping venues with a balance between holiday and vitality in a variety of free-wheeling ways.
Freedom Flows Here
Travel isn’t one-size-fits-all. With Avalon, you call the shots. Choose your style with Avalon Choice excursions or go your own way with help from your onboard Adventure Host. Add themed cruises, celebrity-hosted Storyteller sailings and seasonal escapes and no two journeys look alike. Bike through vineyards. Paint with locals. Wander at will. Freedom isn’t extra – it’s everything.
At Your Service
When it comes to service, your dedicated Avalon staff and crew see more than a sea of faces aboard our Suite Ships. Thanks to our 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio, your particular preferences are a pleasure to serve. From Cruise Director to Adventure Host to room attendants, we pride ourselves on anticipating your needs, sharing local secrets, and making you feel at home each moment along the way.
AVALON CHOICE
Cruise with the Whim in Your Sails.
As you set sail on the world’s most legendary waters, you’re free to chart your course with a collection of the most intriguing experiences that speak to you – both on board and on shore. With the wind in your hair, whim in your heart, and as many as 28 included excursions on your cruising itinerary, you hold the compass to point in any direction you choose.