The episode follows Mark Beretta’s Avalon Waterways journey along the Rhône and Rhine rivers, showcasing two itineraries agents can recommend to clients: Burgundy & Provence and Romantic Rhine.
Missed the premiere? Watch the catch-up episode for a closer look at the destinations and experiences along both rivers, then enter the competition for your chance to take home a little French indulgence.
For clients inspired to follow in Beretta’s footsteps, Avalon has an exclusive Ports to Paradise offer. Bookings made from 10–30 October 2026 receive one free pre- or post-cruise hotel night on eligible 2027 Romantic Rhine and Burgundy & Provence cruises.
Agents should use promo code P2P when booking. The offer is combinable with all current promotions, giving clients an extra night to settle in before boarding or extend their stay after the cruise.
FEATURED CRUISES
The eight-day Burgundy & Provence itinerary travels from Lyon to Arles, with cruise fares from $7,210 per person, twin share in a Panorama Suite*.
Food, wine and French history feature throughout the journey. Clients can explore Lyon’s architectural district by bike with a local guide, sample the region’s Chardonnay at a castle in Mâcon and join a walking tour through medieval Tournon.
Further south, the itinerary takes in the historic buildings of Viviers and Avignon’s Palais des Papes. In Arles, clients can try their hand at painting like Van Gogh or visit the Roman Amphitheatre.
For those drawn to castles, wine towns and a journey through several countries, the eight-day Romantic Rhine cruise sails from Amsterdam to Basel, with Fly & Cruise packages from $7,710 per person, twin share in a Panorama Suite*.
A guided canal cruise introduces Amsterdam’s waterways, while Cologne offers a guided bike ride or free time to enjoy a Kölsch pale lager. Sailing through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge is another highlight, followed by the chance to visit Johannisberg Castle and sample Riesling in Rüdesheim.
The journey also includes Strasbourg, where clients can explore with a local guide, and the Black Forest, with a choice of an e-bike outing or a visit to the Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum.
Watch the episode for some fresh selling inspiration, share it with clients planning a European river cruise and enter Avalon’s competition for your chance to win the $550 L’Occitane gift pack.
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Watch the catch-up episode and view the cruise offer here.
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