Air Canada Vacations adds Avalon to cruise menu

Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is expanding its cruise portfolio through a new partnership with Avalon Waterways.

The partnership brings Avalon’s fleet of 16 ships into ACV’s cruise offering, giving travellers another option for exploring destinations by water.

“The addition of Avalon Waterways to our cruise portfolio gives our customers another inspiring way to discover the world,” said Nino Montagnese, vice president at Air Canada Vacations, in a press release.

“Avalon Waterways’ distinctive river cruise experiences complement our commitment to offering Canadian travellers more choice, memorable journeys and exceptional ways to explore each destination.”

Avalon’s river cruises combine planned itineraries with opportunities for guests to experience local culture, history and scenery along the way.

To mark the new partnership, ACV has introduced a limited-time incentive for travel advisors.

Until Oct. 4, advisors who book an eligible Avalon Waterways vacation cruise package with Air Canada Vacations can earn $100 in bonus commission.

The offer applies to new individual bookings made between Sept. 9 and Oct. 4, 2026, for select sailings departing between Sept. 9, 2026, and Dec. 31, 2027

Bookings also come with ACV’s Cruise Promise, which includes the benefits of its Vacation Promise along with cruise-specific features.

On select cruise lines, customers can secure their booking with a $50 deposit per person. ACV also says that if a ship is delayed or a customer misses their cruise due to a flight issue, travellers will be rebooked on the next available flight to catch up with the ship.

Flights booked as part of the program are refundable with no deposit required, while ACV also offers a lowest-airfare guarantee.

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