Avalon Waterways Avalon Expression Cruise Reviews

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Very pampered

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Expression

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tacoma82
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We wanted to experience the Christmas Markets in various cities. Except for the tragedy in Strasbourg, we got our wish. The bus tour to the Black Forest was interesting , but rather long. That was modified from the original due to the changes needed not visit Strasbourg. Meals were excellent with very attentive service. The room was quite nice - we enjoyed the bed facing the river, and the ...
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Sail Date: December 2018

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Beautiful ship, lovely river

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HAP83
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

Embarkation was easy, and our room was lovely. The shore excursions were more scripted than I usually care for, but for travelers who want to spend less time figuring it out on their own it would be perfect. The service onboard was great. The crew were hilarious, and made you feel like you were with friends even though they were new. They were friendly and helpful. The food onboard was ...
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Sail Date: December 2018

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Exceeding expectations up the Danube!

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The Steeles
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Our cruise was a themed cruise, Beer Enthusiast, and started in Budapest ending in Prague. Our flights, to / from, were arranged through Avalon on Lufthansa. The connections worked out great without a lot of layover time. The transfer to the ship from the airport was very easy. The registration kiosk at the airport provided us with essential information and could not have been any nicer. ...
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Sail Date: November 2018

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Should you cruise the Danube on Avalon?

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lynpat
6-10 Cruises • Age 20s

We booked this trip over a year ago and then suddenly it was time to go. We were notified that the water on the Danube was low and it could adversley effect our itinerary but we decided to go ahead either way. We had added an extra night in Prague before the cruise so we arrived on Monday morning at the Prague Hilton. The hotel is very large and extremely efficient, although the staff is far ...
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Sail Date: October 2018

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Wonderful cruise loaded with beauty and history.

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RFiacco
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Avalon delivered a top notch vacation and attended to every detail to give us a most memorable and stress free vacation. The hotels in Budapest and Prague were superior. The cruise director, Sabine, worked tirelessly to ensure everyone's concerns were properly addressed. Despite historically low water levels on the Danube, Avalon did everything they could to make our vacation pleasurable. ...
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Sail Date: October 2018

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Excellent cruise despite low water challenge on the Danube

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marymcgol
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

We left Budapest on October 5th and after a relaxing day of cruising, we arrived in Vienna around dinner time on the 6th. We were very fortunate to be able to navigate this stretch of the river; I believe that some cruisers had to be bussed to Vienna the next week. We enjoyed a day and a half in Vienna and when we boarded the Expression around 8:00pm on the second night, we found a letter ...
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Sail Date: October 2018

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


A wonderful cruise, despite riding buses for the first part

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jbeuks
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Because of the low water situation on the Danube, our intended 14-day cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest became four nights in hotels, three days on buses, and 10 nights on the beautiful Avalon Expression. But I'm pleased to report that Avalon took very good care of us. The price adjustment that they gave because of the changes was more than fair, the hotels that they substituted in for the first ...
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Sail Date: September 2018

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


High Satisfaction Despite Low Water Levels

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kathyrose
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

Imagine our disappointment when we learned that our much anticipated cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest could not be offered as promised due to record low, drought- induced river water levels. However, the amazing staff at Avalon, especially our cruise director Jerome, managed to provide us with an lovely trip despite Mother Nature's non-cooperation. Our ship was stuck in Passau, and the Avalon ...
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Sail Date: September 2018

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Amazing adult get away

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Andyman346
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

My wife and I chose the river cruise on the Danube because we wanted a relaxed and luxurious way to see Europe. We were not disappointed. Everything was wonderful from the comfortable accommodations, the wide variety of delicious foods, the friendly and helpful staff who remembered our names and preferences, and the exciting adventures on the land excursions. We chose Avalon based on the ...
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Sail Date: September 2018

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Anniversary Cruise on the Danube

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Runnerfran58
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We took this cruise to celeberate our 30th wedding anniversary. Several friends had used Avalon and were please so that helpe us make our decision. Our accomodations in Budapest, on the ship, and Prague were exceptional. Due to low water levels some parts of our time on the ship had to be adjusted. Our cruise director, Isabell, did an amazing job of keeping us informed of changes. Avalon went ...
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Sail Date: July 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom with Window


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