On the cusp of the New Year, Avalon Waterways distributed a “Wish List’ survey to past cruisers asking them to share future travel interests and plans. With more than 16,600 responses, one new, post-pandemic trend the company revealed is that cruisers want longer, more in-depth getaways. Avalon is testing the theory that “life is better on a boat” in 2025 with a boatload of new cruises that set sail for 10+ days to meet both interest and demand.

Another Day, Another Country. More than half of Avalon Waterways’ past cruisers (57%) said they’d like to book a two-week vacation for their next cruise. That’s 23 percent (23%) more than those who said they will be booking a one-week trip. According to the new “Wish List” results, another 10 percent (10%) said they’re looking at three-week options. Avalon Waterways is responding with 16 NEW, longer itineraries and city-stay combinations for 2025.

Cruising through life

Samples of new, longer cruise offerings from Avalon in 2025 include: 

10+ Days: 

• NEW The Netherlands in Bloom (10 days, to/from Amsterdam) 
• NEW Illuminations of the Danube (10 days, from Vilshofen to Budapest)

Two Weeks: 

• NEW The Danube from Germany to Romania (15 days, from Vilshofen to Oltenita) 
• NEW Timeless Rivers of Europe: The Rhine & Seine (15 days, from Basel to Paris)

Three Weeks: 

• NEW European Masterpiece: The Rhine, Seine & Rhône Revealed (22 days, from Basel to Arles) 
• NEW From Romania to the North Sea (24 days from Oltenita to Amsterdam) 

Several of Avalon’s new, longer cruise options also invite cruisers to add pre- and post-cruise stays in destinations like Lucerne, Nice and Prague.