Santa & Mrs claus river cruise
March 28-April 6, 2028
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Christmas Performers, we invite you to experience something truly exceptional. Join us on a handcrafted, storybook European adventure built just for you.
Travel with friends
Europe travel can be intimidating. Traveling with friends is a great way to see and do new things inside the comfort of a group. Plus, enjoy the community of other Santas & Mrs Clauses!
see amazing sites
Cathedrals, castles, museums, Spring tulips, Black Forest, and stunning scenic sailing. See 4 countries within 10 days!
experience christmas joy in the off season
Our trip will be sprinkled with Christmas magic. More details to come!
Netherlands
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germany
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France
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Switzerland
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Netherlands 〰️ germany 〰️ France 〰️ Switzerland 〰️
Where we are going:
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Amsterdam
Canals, tulips, galleries, shops, and more
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Colonge
Take a bike ride like the locals, Guided Walking Tour of important Jewish heritage sites, visit Cologne’s Gothic cathedral, enjoy a glass of Kölsch pale lager.
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Rhine gorge/ Rüdesheim
Sail through the Rhine Gorge and see ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water, visit Rüdesheim
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Heidelberg
Visit to Schwetzingen Palace or Heidelberg Castle. Afternoon cruise to Kehl.
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Strasbourg
Fall in love with the magical La Petite France District, take in Strasbourg’s stunning gothic cathedral, or visit the historic Maginot Line—the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France.
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Black Forest
E-bike Tour through the magical Black Forest, tour of historic farm & how people lived in the Black Forest up to 600 years ago, visit the storybook town of Colmar.
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Lucerne
Disembark your Avalon ship and take a motorcoach transfer in the heart of Swiss Alps for 3 nights
Stateroom Options
deluxe stateroom
172 sq. ft.
Bottom deck. A practical and cost-effective way to sail.
panorama suite
200 sq. ft.
Middle and top decks. Wall to wall window that opens, creating a open air french balcony.
royal suite
300 sq. ft.
Top decks. Separate master king bedroom and spacious living room area. Note: There are only two Royal Suites onboard.
frequently asked questions:
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Prices begin at $4,950.00 per person for the deluxe staterooms and $7,049.00 per person for panorama suites.
Trip deposit is $250 per person plus the cost of travel insurance. Monthly payment installments are available.
Final payment is due by December 29, 2027.
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Your cruise cost
Taxes & fees
Most excursions
Travel Protection Insurance
All meals onboard, including beer & wine at lunch & dinner.
Starlink WiFi
Prepaid gratuities for onboard crew & Cruise Director
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Cost of airfare, some premium excursions, and gratuities for guides and drivers.
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Absolutely not! Our cruise is open to everyone!
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I wish everyone could river cruise, but that isn’t the reality. Unlike the US, Europe is not required to make buildings wheelchair accessible. This means you really need to be able to walk and climb stairs. Elevators are often available, but never a guarantee. River cruises are strict about no power scooters. The gangways are too narrow to get them on the ship and there isn’t any space to store them.
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Our river cruise is casual! Dinners are country club casual. No need to pack your sport jacket or long gown!
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Sea sickness is very uncommon on river cruises. The rivers are calm and boats move slowly without ocean waves.
What others are saying about our 2026 cruise
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"Lizzy's organizational skills are impressive
She did an AMAZING job of preparing us for the trip with her informative Webinars and also by making herself readily available by phone and/or email to answer any lingering questions. We flew in to Budapest confident and prepared for all of our trip's awaiting adventures! Her Christmas "touches" to our Avalon Adventure were WONDERFUL: the onboard Christmas Market; the private Christmas shopping opportunity at a beautiful Christmas Shop in Budapest; the Christmas Surprise in a Viennese Park; and the Singing Performance of Silent Night outside the Chapel in Salzburg all made for magically, memorable moments...” - Sherrie, PA
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"First time out of the country
and everything went smoothly.” -Donna, TN
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"Lizzy went over and above
to make sure we were informed and had the info we needed . All the plans and activities made the trip so very memorable. What could have been a disastrous vacation (because of weather conditions) became an adventure with memories we will treasure.” -Marsha, GA
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“The trip was well planned and orchestrated.
Lizzy is a real pro and an excellent representative for Avalon. She prepared my wife and I with lists, webinars and individual attention if it was needed. Cruise Director Tony deserves huge kudos as they worked together to make the experience exceptional. The trip was well planned, flexing when we needed and the Christmas Surprises, the vendors on board, the Claus Singers in the Vienna park stroll, the visit to the Silent Night Chapel were delightful… The crew on our first boat were without a doubt, wonderful, accommodating and so happy we were there. To a person they made our stay exceptional… We certainly will keep Avalon, Tony and Lizzy on our radar for future adventures River cruising.” -Chuck, PA
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"Avalon went out of your way to ensure that we had a fabulous vacation!
The Christmas in the Park carols were absolutely my favorite moment! What a special surprise. Thank you so much! It was wonderful to meet you and your family. We will be watching for 2028!” -Donna, CA
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"Avalon took such good care of us.
Our travel planner, Lizzy Meeks, planned our events with a special touch. We were treated with Christmas carolers, songs, special treats and group photos. Our group of Santas and Mrs Clauses made our trip especially happy and fun. The food and services of the Avalon crew were top notch. We would certainly consider going again.” -Margaret, TN