Avalon Waterways Amsterdam Cruise Reviews

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Great Time with a Hardworking Crew

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Panorama

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CRay8323
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

This was a Specialty Cruise- Festive Christmas Markets, which are a very important part of the European holiday tradition. This was our first time on Avalon and experiencing the markets. We arrived an extra day early in Amsterdam to be able to see the Van Gogh and Anne Frank Museums. This and the Zans Schans excursion and the 9 streets area, as well as the Winter Festival of Lights Cruise, were so ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Our 1st River Cruise

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Expression

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Arizona Budgies
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Two seniors from Phoenix in response to a bucket list item - never taken a river cruise before. Arrived 1 night prior to boarding after a frustrating flight experience. On boarding day Tu 10-24 arrived at the dock, met by an Avalon person on the sidewalk to help with luggage, checked it in and left for the Rijksmuseum to await cabin entry at 4pm. Ship parked at Amsterdam Tuesday night. Wed. ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom with Window


Rhine Cruise - Amsterdam to Basel

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Panorama

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Copona
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We had never been on a cruise of any kind before. My husband wasn’t fond of going on a sea cruise so we opted last minute for this river cruise with Avalon, one of the best decisions we’ve made in many years as it turned out! We were impressed with the customer focussed organisation and service provided by Avalon and its members of staff. To achieve such seamlessness indicates that this ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Great Trip with a Great Cruise Line

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Expression

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grbnjb1
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

This was our second Avalon cruise. We did the Saone and Rhone river cruise last year through Burgundy and Provence and had a great experience with Avalon so we decided to go with them again. There was also a $250.00 per person incentive for returning patrons. This cruise began in Amsterdam with stops in Cologne, Rudesheim, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Breach, Basel, and finally Lucerne. The ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


A wonderful time sailing down the Rhine

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Expression

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seamonkey922
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We have traveled extensively but are not cruisers. This was our first river cruise and, even though we were uncertain if we had made the right choice, Avalon exceeded our expectations in every way. The Expression is a beautiful ship and the number of guests made it easy to make new friends to share our experiences with. The active and discovery trip was a great choice. There were a number of ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom with Window


Second Avalon River cruise

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Expression

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USMMAalum
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

First Avalon cruise was on Danube. We wanted to sail the Rhine. This sailing fit our plans, and we were able to work a week in France before and a week in Switzerland after. Compared to 18 Salt Water cruises, river cruises are very busy. Up for breakfast, the daily excursions, back for cocktail hour, cruise director itinerary for upcoming days, dinner, maybe entertainment, bed and start again ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom with Window


Relaxing voyage, beautiful scenery and wonderful crew

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Tranquility II

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VeronicaK
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise because it featured both the Rhine Valley and the Moselle river and was for 11 days. We included a 2 day extension in Basel where we have friends, so it was an ideal itinerary. Both rivers are extremely scenic and we had some lovely stops including Trier, Cochem, Strasbourg, Bernkastel, Koblenz, Spayer etc. Most sightseeing tours, which were of a good quality, were included ...
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Sail Date: August 2023


Rhine Cruise

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Vista

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username72
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We chose this cruise specifically for traveling through Germany, our favorite food stop was Cologne, great sidewalk restaurants and cold beer, plenty to see very close to where the boat docked. The food quality and choices were beyond what we expected. The rooms were very nice and accommodating. Particularly enjoyed being able to open up the sliding doors and take in the view while sailing. A wide ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Rhine Cruise

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Expression

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Delica7
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

This has always been on my bucket list. A river Cruise was the ticket. The overall cruise on the Expression was fine. the cabins are nice and provide adequate room. The service and staff were all very nice. We were disappointed with the food. The selection and the quality were a bit below expectations. Great presentation but dinners were not to my liking. Lunches and breakfast were fine. ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Absolutely fantastic experience!

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Expression

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AHJ - South Wales
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

Initially I was in contact with the agent and gave her some basic general ideas of what we would like and she came up with this one which included a variety of activities to suit different needs within our small family group. The ship far exceeded our expectations (which I thought were high anyway!) and all the activities were very well arranged and facilitated. The weather was not too good ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


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