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Flexible travel options

 A choice of flexible travel options

Think of Avalon as your one-stop river cruise holiday shop. Rather than spending hours researching flight options to fit in with your holiday dates, let us handle everything – ensuring you substantial savings and peace of mind. All your travel can be arranged beforehand. That includes outbound and return flights; transfers to and from the airport; transfers to the first hotel or river cruise ship; and transfers back to the airport.

Of course, we’re happy to let you arrange your own air travel and transfers if you prefer. Simply speak to reservations at the time of booking – as some restrictions may apply.

Great prices without the hassle

As a completely independent river cruise operator, Avalon isn’t tied to any one airline and can negotiate the lowest possible airfares with the world’s finest carriers.

Holidays via Eurostar | Door-to-Door Home Pick-up service | Airport Hotels and Parking
Lounge Pass - Relax in a VIP lounge | UK Airports and Airlines

Holidays via Eurostar

Eurostar offers high standards of comfort and service, travel in style from the moment you board. All carriages are fully air-conditioned and all seats have a footrest and reading lamp. Standard class passengers can purchase snacks, light meals and drinks at the buffet bar carriages. Alternatively you can upgrade to Leisure Select and enjoy:-

  • Dedicated carriage exclusively for Leisure Select customers
  • Complimentary glass of champagne to welcome you on board
  • Complimentary 3 course meal with wine served at your seat
  • Newspapers and magazines available

Supplements start from £110 per person return, subject to availability. Please call us for further details.

Eurostar travel from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet is available on the following cruises:

  • Paris to Normandy’s Landing Beaches
  • Burgundy & Provence
  • Windmills, Vineyards & Paris

Door-to-Door Home Pick-up service

For your convenience and comfort we include a home pick-up service so you can start your river cruise holiday in style.

  • This service is available if you live within 75 miles of your international departure airport or Eurostar station
  • The Executive cars are all equipped with air-conditioning*
  • The car is exclusively for you and your travelling companions
  • You will be collected from your home and taken to the terminal entrance, on your return you will be met in the arrivals area
  • Experienced drivers will also load and unload your luggage

If you live further than 75 miles by road from the airport or station you can still take advantage of the service by paying for the excess mileage at £1.60 per car, per mile. Mileage is calculated using the quickest route on route.rac.co.uk. The service is only applicable to the UK mainland.

Airport Hotels and Parking

If you have an early morning departure or a late arrival time back in the UK, why not book an airport hotel? We have fantastic deals on a range of hotels at all main UK airports, often these include a week’s free parking. Alternatively save up to 60% on airport parking by pre-booking.

Lounge Pass - Relax in a VIP lounge

From as little as £13.50 per person, you can relax in an airport lounge while waiting for your flight.

UK Airports and Airlines

We are pleased to work with some of Europe's best-known airlines, including British Airways, from a choice of regional airports for added convenience.

*One car per booking. Car make/model may vary.