Avalon Waterways Unveils New Storyteller Cruise
Avalon Waterways has announced a new Storyteller Series cruise for 2024: Kiltn’ It: Facts, Fiction & Fairytale Settings on the Rhine with Graham McTavish.
The 8-day, Active & Discovery on the Rhine departure will transport travellers through craggy cliffs and under storied medieval castles, along quaint, cobblestone villages and through the lofty landscapes of Switzerland, France, Germany and Holland on the Rhine River – a setting where every hour is story hour.
Pam Hoffee, president of Avalon Waterways, said: “From special meet-and-greets to intimate lectures and performances, our Storyteller Series cruises are beyond words. 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.”
The latest Storyteller to be announced – Graham McTavish – is not only known for his roles in “Outlander,” “The Witcher,” “House of the Dragon” and “Men in Kilts: A Road Trip with Sam and Graham,” he is also the best-selling author of Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other.
But that’s not all. McTavish is currently the face of Avalon Waterways’ “Cruising. Elevated” advertising campaign.
McTavish observes that: “Rivers have shaped our destiny since the dawn of time. As humans, we are drawn to them. Civilizations have been built around them and they have become part of our collective memories. A river tells a story, not just through its history – one of my passions – but through sharing in its flow. Joining this Avalon Active and Discovery Cruise will allow us all to share in that flowing story that we will help to write together. I hope you can join me.”
As the unofficial spokesperson for the company, McTavish has gotten a lot of attention from ad viewers. With hundreds of comments across social media like “He’s great. Now I want to go on a river cruise,” “If Mr. McTavish is part of the crew, I’ll go” or “Wouldn’t it be great if he did a storyteller cruise? Hint. Hint. Avalon” – Avalon Waterways has taken the cue, inviting McTavish to host his very own Storyteller cruise.
Said Hoffee: “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.”
