Avalon Waterways Avalon Illumination Cruise Reviews for River Cruises to Europe - River Cruise
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Budapest to Amsterdam
"We chose Avalon for our first river cruise because of the itinerary, the amenities offered during the cruise and the cabin layout.
The ship was spacious and our cabin was very comfortable. I especially enjoyed..."Read More
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kcd1952
2-5 Cruises
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Age 60s
We chose Avalon for our first river cruise because of the itinerary, the amenities offered during the cruise and the cabin layout.
The ship was spacious and our cabin was very comfortable. I especially enjoyed the french balcony that allowed us to breath the fresh air and see the river sites clearly.
We particularly enjoyed the breakfast and lunch buffets and afternoon tea was a treat. ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
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Ctboone
First Time Cruiser
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Age 50s
We choose this cruise to be able to see as much as possible while in Europe. Everyone on the ship was very accommodating to all types of passengers. I think we all would agree that we were very fortunate to have an awesome cruise director, Danielle. But it doesn’t stop there, from housekeeping to dining room staff to bartenders I mean everyone was great. The ship is in tiptop shape and the rooms ...
Read MoreSail Date: August 2019
Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony
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TimmJ
2-5 Cruises
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Age 60s
This wasn't our first river cruise. We did the Rhine last year. Both vacations were amazing, but the Rhine wasn't as popular/crowded (fewer ships).
The Danube was high due to recent rainfall and bridge clearance was an issue. Avalon did a great job of working around difficult conditions.
The quality of the shore excursions depend, in large part, on the local guides. Many of the guides ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2019
Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom with Window
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Jebdenise
2-5 Cruises
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Age 60s
Great cruise with a company that made our trip so memorable. Cabin was very comfortable and staff was so helpful and friendly. Our ports and excursions were very informative. Since they were in the morning it left us ample time to explore on our own or just lounge on the deck. Extra excursions were very reasonably priced and enjoyable. Our excursion to 2 wineries and wine tastings was the ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2019
Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony
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canoe03
First Time Cruiser
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Age 60s
We traveled with another couple and chose December to experience Christmas Markets. Our vacation started with 3 days in Prague. The local tour guides were excellent. We joined the city tour, Terezin, and the Avalon-sponsored Czech dinner at a local hall. We toured on our own the last full day. We weren't able to embark at Nuremberg as planned because of low water. Instead we traveled to Nuremberg ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2018
Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony
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Paddyo1993
First Time Cruiser
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Age 50s
Our cruise down the Danube in December was truly a trip of a lifetime. The entire staff aboard the Avalon Illumination were amazing. We received first class treatment in a very relaxed, friendly and professional environment. The Christmas Markets and all the sites along the way were beautiful.
The Illumination was the prettiest boat on the river and was "decked out" for the holidays. ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2018
Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom with Window
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Roibert and Sandy
2-5 Cruises
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Age 70s
The Danube river was low therefore, we were bused to many of the destination we were originally supposed to cruise to and from. We were bused to Arnsdorf, Salzburg and to Regensburg, then again to Budapest, actually losing the last day on the boat and missing out again on river cruising. We were originally supposed to begin our cruise in Nuremberg, we which we did not get to see at all. Then to ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2018
Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony
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Pushpa Ramesh
2-5 Cruises
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Age 50s
My husband and myself chose to take Avalon Illumination -Danube river cruise from Budapest to Bucharest. This was our first river cruise and the first with Avalon. Two days before we traveled we got information from our agent that due to the low water levels in Danube the cruise route has been changed. There were options for us to either cancel, credit to a later date or take a revised cruise ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2018
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acethe1
6-10 Cruises
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Age 70s
Looked like a great vacation but cut short in Vienna do to low water level. We where to board the ship In Nuremberg but didn't , disappointed. Wanted to see the city. Staff on the ship where friendly and very good at their jobs. People on board seemed to be having a good time until we where notified the cruise would not be sailing south of Austria. Most peoples chose to end their trip and return ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2018
Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony
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suzbiggs
2-5 Cruises
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Age 70s
We had a great time with Avalon in China in 2017. We wanted to see the Danube and thought Avalon would be good again. They did not disappoint. The service was magnificent, the food very good, the tours were great. We enjoyed every minute of it.
We had plenty of time to explore Budapest and were able to store our luggage on board on embarkation day. The staff was so accommodating.
One ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2018
Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony
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