Avalon Waterways Avalon Visionary Romantic Cruises Reviews

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View of the Parliament Building in Budapest from the river
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View of Danube River and Budapest
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Optional bike trip in Austria
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Docked at Linz, Austria
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Wonderful Trip, Made Better with a Few of Our Own Deviations from the Itinerary

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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Annebar1
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

We had a great time on our brief cruise of the Rhine for the Christmas in Alsace tour. To save money and time, we booked our own flights and we ended up adding a night before and after the cruise on our own. I'm glad we did because we had the opportunity to tour the Christmas markets of Zurich and Frankfurt as an extra bonus. The Visionary ship was nicely appointed and the crew was very ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony


Busy Trip with Lots to See

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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gerryv85234
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Bucket list trip to see Budapest & Prague for my wife & I, we have taken 4 ocean liner cruises but this was our first river cruise. We arrived in Budapest the day before the cruise started & we arranged for Avalon to transfer us from the airport to the hotel. The morning of our trip departure Avalon had a bus shuttle us & many other passengers from the hotel to the Visionary ship. Check in went ...
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Sail Date: June 2019

Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony


Fantastic voyage

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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cdlangwell
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

What a fabulous trip! Ship and crew were great. I was disappointed that the top deck was closed for so long as I was planning/hoping to spend most of my time up there. I understand WHY (height of the bridges & locks) but would suggest starting the cruise in Bamberg maybe? The canal from N'berg to Bamberg was less than spectacular. That would allow for more time in the cities which were all ...
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Sail Date: July 2018

Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony


Inspiring first-time river cruise

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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S&Satsea
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

A Danube River cruise was on our bucket list, Avalon provided the perfect itinerary, and did not disappoint. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. All staff members were courteous and knowledgeable. Our cruise director Niko was one of the best we have ever had. He thoroughly explained what we could expect each day, patiently answered all questions, and never tried to "sell" an ...
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Sail Date: May 2018

Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony


Beautiful Ship, Wonderful Vistas

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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labeggins
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

The Avalon Visionary is much nicer than other ships to which we had access due to the double and sometimes triple docking at ports along the way. The clean, Scandinavian aesthetics most evident in the salon were reminiscent of a large living room compared to the overly decorated, glam interiors of the other ships. The crew was delightful, the cruise director capable and the excursions and ...
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Sail Date: May 2018

Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony


The noise level

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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RubieHill
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

The ship was unbearably noisy in the dining room and the large lounge. So much so that a conversation could not be had. And yes the Captain knows this and agrees something needs to done to rectify the problem. Cabin was great, love the French doors. Dining was good, food not exceptional. Noise level spoiled the dining experience. Entertainment was very good, But, again, the noise level ...
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Sail Date: May 2018

Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony


Very nice ship, very nice Moselle/Rhine/Main cruise, OK pre-cruise services

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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NC Garden Traveler
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We took the cruise-only portion of the Paris to Prague cruise. We spent several days on our own in Paris, then took the TGV to Luxembourg City and then the public bus to Remich that dropped us off within 100 ft of the ship (the bus fare was $2 - a bargin!). The hotel manager met us at the bottom of the gangway and took care of our bags. We were in Room 208 on the Sapphire Deck. The design and ...
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Sail Date: May 2017


Quite Nice

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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LJYYJ
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

The hotel in Prague pre-cruise was excellent. The Intercontinental hotel is definitely 5 stars. The bus transportation to Nuremburg was good, not great, the organization at the hotel for pickup could have been better. The ship itself was quite nice, the public rooms were well equipped and bright and airy and very modern. The room we had was on the bottom deck but it was fine. The beds are very ...
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Sail Date: September 2015


Great River Cruise On Avalon Visionary May 2015

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david46
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was our first river cruise. We started our cruise in Amsterdam on May 2 2015. We went to the Movenpick Hotel city center on Saturday to check in and take an optional "Flower time in Tulip Land" The Keukenhof Flower Exhibition.The gardens are very big and beautiful. We were there just at the right time because all the Tulips were in bloom. Coach transfer to the MS AVALON VISIONARY after the ...
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Sail Date: May 2015


Danube River Cruise: Nuremberg to Budapest

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PJames
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

The Avalon Visionary is a lovely ship boat. Our 200-level portside cabin was excellent. The "French Balcony" is fantastic. Staff and crew are extremely friendly and accommodating. When there was too much sun at dinner, I started to pull down the blinds. A waitress came running up to pull them down. She said, "We're supposed to do everything for our guests." Don't worry," I said, smiling, "I ...
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Sail Date: July 2013

Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony


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