We had sailed on Avalon 8 years ago and since they have upgraded their food to a A from a B+ i We had a suite which was huge for a River Boat but even the regular rooms had a set up that made you feel like you were out on a balcony the entire time. There were floor to ceiling triple sliders and with the bed facing the windows it really opened up the room. The itinerary was excellent and they ...
We have wanted to take a European river cruise for years and 2023 was the year! The 14 day cruise took us to many interesting places and allowed us to take our time and leverage the travel time to and from Europe. The ship was wonderful, and the service was excellent. Daniella, the cruise director was wonderful and made the voyage so very interesting with her cheery, attentive attitude and vast ...
The times worked out well, and we liked the itinerary. The stops along the way were lovely and even when it was raining, we could still do a lot. It was helpful that the cruise director would go over the itinerary the night before. It was nice having different tour options for people with different ability levels. I noticed that there was assistance for those people who needed it. It was very ...
This cruise line was recommended to us by Fox World Travel. We wanted to cruise during Tulip Time.
We were extremely pleased with Avalon Impression. The ship, crew, and everyone involved in making the cruise possible were excellent. The food was out of this world. Every meal was a pleasure. Happy hour every night was enjoyable.
Karolien Cazenier, Cruise Director, was the highlight of the ...
When thinking through how to summarize the amazing week I just experienced on my Avalon cruise I figured I would share some of the highlights that made this cruise memorable! The Avalon crew knew me by name! The meals, where you could experience local favorites while trying the included wine and beer for lunch and dinner. The stateroom is filled with your closest friends and new companions you met ...
This is my first river cruise so I don’t have a comparison with any other cruise line.
I started with an optional 3 days in Prague where I had an excellent guide. In fact, on all the excursions I went on the local guides they use were excellent.
I met the ship in Linz and embarkation went without a hitch. My cabin was comfortable and very clean. I was traveling by myself so can’t answer ...
Avalon never misses an acceptable value.
Service is impeccable. Rooms are shining with cleanliness. Linens are superb.
Unfortunately, this is not enough when you consider the price one pays per day.
Cruise plan was uninspired (as an understatement).
The stateroom was no less than claustrophobic. Taking a shower required acrobatic qualifications.
Smoking areas were on the same end of ...
We chose this cruise because it was a great way to see eastern European destinations that we wanted to see. Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. We enjoyed the range of excursions from active to more sedentary.The river cruise offered the opportunity to unpack once and be in one room for 7 days as opposed to a different hotel every night. Finally, we felt well cared for by cruise staff who gave us ...
This was our first, but not out last, river cruise. My husband and I loved everything about cruising with Avalon. It's interesting to hear people talk about other lines. We would choose Avalon again without hesitating.
The service was GREAT.
We might go for an upper cabin next time. It's true that you don't spend so much time in your room, but I did not realize that the room would be below ...
We chose this cruise initially because we wanted to have at least two days in Vienna. And, because we could not book our cruise until late summer, this was our best option. But what serendipity! It was a wonderful experience on the beautiful Avalon Impression. Our vivacious cruise director Maria was very informative and took excellent care of everyone. We appreciated the multiple included ...
