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Avalon Waterways’ Storyteller Series of cruises is welcoming a new name to its stellar list of presenters: Say hello to Graham McTavish, Scottish best-selling author and actor (think “Outlander,” “The Witcher,” “The House of Dragon” and the tongue-in-cheek “Men in Kilts: A Road Trip with Sam and Graham”), who you might also recognize from the cruise line’s latest marketing campaign. The extra attention from ad viewers, in fact, prompted Avalon to invite McTavish to host his own cruise.

“From special meet-and-greets to intimate lectures and performances, our Storyteller Series cruises are beyond words,” said Pam Hoffee, president of Avalon Waterways, in a press statement. “Hosted by celebrity authors, actors, artists and musicians, Avalon’s Storyteller cruises deliver scenic ports and riveting plots from history in legendary settings with insider stories from the artistic legends of today.”

“Our new advertising—featuring Graham—has made a big splash and we couldn’t be more thrilled that Graham said ‘yes’ to hosting a cruise in October 2024, providing fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend a week with their favorite storyteller,” added Hoffee.

McTavish will join your river-faring clients on the 8-day Active & Discovery on the Rhine adventure, part of the Storyteller Series. The aptly-named Kiltn’ It: Facts, Fiction & Fairytale Settings on the Rhine with Graham McTavish journey will board in Basel, Switzerland, and sail through France and Germany to its final destination in Amsterdam, Holland.

Details of the Avalon Waterways Storyteller Series Cruise

This journey with McTavish is the second Storyteller cruise to be announced for 2024.

Along with its unique attractions, the 8-day cruise also features your client’s choice of excursions, including an E-bike tour in the Black Forest or a visit to the local winery in Breisach; guided sightseeing in Strasbourg to take in La Petite France district, a culinary walk or a hike along the river; while in Mainz, a guided tour of the Heidelberg Castle with a tasting of local treats, a beer tour or a hike; and numerous other tours where they can be extra active or simply drink in the sights. The Avalon Vista features two decks of their signature Panorama Suites, with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into an open-air balcony.

For more information, visit avalonwaterways.com/storyteller.