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Avalon Waterways Unveils Avalon After Dark

Image: The Avalon Envision in Budapest, Hungary. (photo via Avalon Waterways) (Photo Credit: (photo via Avalon Waterways))
Image: The Avalon Envision in Budapest, Hungary. (photo via Avalon Waterways) (Photo Credit: (photo via Avalon Waterways))
Sarah Kuta
by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 11:30 AM ET, Tue April 1, 2025

Avalon Waterways is introducing a new after-hours river cruising experience called Avalon After Dark.

Slated to debut in 2026, the new offering will include activities like overnight port stays in European cities, open-air Sky Grill dinners under the stars, live music in the Panorama Lounge, drinks on the Sky Deck and more.

Avalon is also unveiling a brand new bar menu featuring a line-up of premium and non-alcoholic cocktails developed by mixologist Martin Hudák.

“Sunsets don’t need to signal the end of the day’s adventure on a river cruise,” says Pam Hoffee, president of Avalon Waterways.

“Instead, we’re keeping the night alive with unforgettable experiences, from moonlit toasts on the Sky Deck to impromptu dance parties and late-night explorations made possible by overnight docking in legendary cities and settings," Hoffee continued.

“We’re re-writing the script for river cruising after hours. Avalon After Dark promises evenings worth staying up for," she added.


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Sarah Kuta

Sarah Kuta

Sarah Kuta is a writer and editor based in Longmont, Colorado. Her work has appeared in Travel+Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, AFAR, Food&Wine, Smithsonian magazine, National Geographic, Lonely Planet, Robb Report, the Toronto Star, the Denver Post and many other publications. Sarah has a degree in journalism from Northwestern University. She can be reached at [email protected]  You can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/kutasarah/ and https://twitter.com/SarahKuta

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