Pack Your Passion
Pack Your Passion
Avalon puts the “you” in “unique” with special interest themed river cruises that are suited to your pursuits.
Wherever you go, there you are! So don’t leave “you” out of your vacation. Pack your passions and cure your curiosities on your next river cruise vacation when you choose a themed cruise itinerary. These special departures from Avalon Waterways invite you to complement stories with stout, winding scenery with wine, palatial impressions with photography and fairytale villages with holiday festivities.
Holiday Joy and Jolly
Festive Time Cruises
Experience the holiday season the European way! Enjoy the jolly atmosphere on their festively decorated Suite Ship as you delight in the sights, smells, tastes and local traditions of Europe’s Christmas markets.
The World in Red & White
Wine Cruises
Whether you are a weekend-sipper or wannabe sommelier, it’s time to take a cruise where the river and Rieslings flow. On these wine cruises, vino-lovers of the world unite with the world’s most renowned winemakers on the rolling vineyards of Europe.
Adventure is Brewing
Beer Cruises
Pairing fascinating history with a beverage that goes just as far back in time, an Avalon beer cruise promises incredible scenery and visits to the greatest beer scenes in Europe.
Palate-Pleasing Fun
Culinary Cruises
From fondue to fromage, from croissants to crepes, France is home to food-lovers who love to share famous dishes and to dish over the stories behind authentic recipes.
Picture-Perfect
Photography Cruises
Focus your sights on the beauty, history, people and natural wonders of Europe on a picture-perfect cruise for photography enthusiasts. Whether you’re an accomplished photographer or an aspiring shutterbug, you’ll develop your skills through France.
Tip-Toe Through Tulips
Garden & Nature Cruises
With seasonal blossoms ready to burst, the fields of Holland and Belgium erupt in a spectacle of epic proportions in the springtime. Nature lovers will relish this ultimate garden party on an Avalon Garden & Nature cruise.
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Sheila Cannon, Chief Romance Designer at Carefree Romantic Vacations, helps couples turn their travel dreams into beautifully planned, deeply personal journeys. Since 2009, she has specialized in honeymoons, anniversaries, destination weddings, milestone celebrations, luxury cruises, and bucket-list adventures for travelers who want expert guidance and a seamless planning experience.
Having explored all seven continents and 95 countries, Sheila brings firsthand insight, practical destination knowledge, and a genuine love of travel to every itinerary she designs. Her recent travels have included luxury resort inspections in the Bahamas and Curaçao, an Azamara voyage from Barbados to Rio de Janeiro, a Tauck river cruise experience from Amsterdam, in-depth destination training in Greece with Travelive, and cruise exploration through Iceland, Greenland, Canada, French Guiana, and Brazil.
Sheila’s own love of travel was sparked by her honeymoon cruise, and that spirit continues to sha ...