AVALON WATERWAYS LAUNCHES 2013 CRUISE SEASON

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LITTLETON, Colorado – February 1, 2012 – Award-winning Avalon Waterways is inviting travelers to discover and experience a different kind of cruise for 2013 travel. A cruise where relaxation and exhilaration live side-by-side. A cruise that is inspired from beginning to end. One that’s inclusive. In other words, Avalon Waterways is giving travelers – and agents – the chance to book unparalleled 2013 cruise experiences today at an unbeatable value.

The 2013 Avalon Waterways preview includes the line’s most popular European river cruises, ranging from five to 24 days, as well as its newest Southeast Asia itinerary, 14-day Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong River. Full details for cruise vacations to South America, Asia and Egypt (for 2013) will be available in April.

Popular Avalon Waterways European itineraries available for early booking are:

- Taste of the Danube, priced from $999 (excluding air)

- Paris to Normandy’s Landing Beaches, priced from $2,399 (excluding air)

- Romantic Rhine, priced from $2,229 (excluding air)

- Windmills, Vineyards & Paris, priced from $3,179 (excluding air)

- The Legendary Danube, priced from $2,099 (excluding air)

- Tulip Time Cruise, priced from $2,329 (excluding air)

Early Booking Promotions: In addition to offering travelers – and agents – a preview of 2013, Avalon Waterways is providing them Three Ways to Save!

1. Save $1,000 per couple on select 2013 Europe itineraries and departures *

2. Save $500 per couple on 2013 Europe itineraries**

3. Save $300 per couple on 2013 Asia, Egypt or Galapagos cruises

*Book a select 2013 Europe Avalon Waterways vacation to receive $500 off per person on the cruise/land only price. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between February 1, 2012 and June 26, 2012 for travel in 2013. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer, other than Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2013 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

** Book a 2013 Europe Avalon Waterways vacation to receive $250 off per person on the cruise/land only price or book a 2013 Asia, Egypt or Galápagos Avalon Waterways vacation to receive $150 off per person on the cruise/land only price. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between February 1 and September 18, 2012 for travel in 2013. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer, other than Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2013 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.