Avalon Waterways has introduced new departures in Europe for the 2023 and 2024 seasons following its strongest first-quarter sales result ever.
The cruise line has reported a surge in bookings across France on the Seine and Rhône, to the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, to sell-out special interest cruises.
“Globally, we’ve just witnessed the biggest first quarter bookings swell in our history,” said Pam Hoffee, President of Avalon Waterways.
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“While the Rhine River is leading this wave of interest, our most popular destination for 2023 is France,” Hoffe added.
“We expect both the Seine and Rhône Rivers to sell out this year. And, thanks to an increased interest in longer journeys, we’re also enjoying a growing trend in two-week holidays, including 14- and 15-night river cruises that cover more ground like our Magnificent Europe and Grand France itineraries.”
According to Hoffee, Avalon is also experiencing a rise in off-season travel. The company’s Festive Season cruises are nearly sold-out for 2023 so the company has added two new cruises featuring some of Europe’s best Christmas Markets on the Danube, between Budapest and Vienna, in late November to provide cruisers more availability and options.
Hoffee noted that Wine-themed sailings are nearly sold out for 2023 so Avalon has added two additional departures that take cruisers along the Rhône River through Burgundy and Provence in early- and mid-November – reaching even more cruisers in the off-season.
Avalon Waterways is also extending its 2024 cruising season into November on the Seine and Rhône Rivers while also adding a plethora of additional departures on the Rhine and Danube Rivers, including more festive cruises.
The new 2023 and 2024 cruise departures are available to book now.