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Avalon Waterways Gourmet Food Cruises Reviews

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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First time Danube River cruise; eastbound from Germany to Budapest

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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Everglades
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We had already spent a week in Germany, so this cruise originated near the Germany-Austria border and continued east through Austria, Slovakia, and terminated in Budapest, Hungary. This was our first river cruise. The positives: 1) beautiful ship, with luxurious public spaces 2) first class accommodations (the cabin was much larger than an ocean cruise ship) 3) excellent service ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony


Fantastic vacation!

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Panorama

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Thanks mom and dad
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Our first river cruise after many big sea cruises, and it was fantastic! Avalon did everything top notch. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and went out of their way to make sure that everything was great. Floating down the river was so relaxing and the scenery was beautiful. Our cabin was on the top floor and the view from it was great, especially from the bed facing the window ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Highlights of Holland/Belgian Cruise

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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Asdflkjh
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

My father fought in the Battle of the Bulge during WW2. I was interested in history of Belgium as well as a river cruise..unlimited.. food, liquor, friends, Didn't know about availability of Avalon tour to Bastogne. Found out about it when I returned.... disappointed. Really liked Walonia.... history of region. Not so much Amsterdam. Weather was fine. We got what we paid for. Wanted ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony


Wunderbar! A Holiday Like No Other

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Panorama

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Frankie Avalon
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

My wife and I were really keen to try river cruising as had never considered that type of holiday previously. We love our European city breaks and this seemed an excellent way to see several cities and places of interest without the need for multiple flights. Plus the Romantic Rhine covers 4 countries which is a great bonus. Am now absolutely hooked on river cruising as the best way to travel! ...
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Sail Date: October 2022

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Well planned excursions, good food, superb service & great scenery on Avalon Panorama

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Panorama

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ighten
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We chose Avalon Panorama for our first ever river cruise. We flew from the UK to Basel, stayed the night before in St Louis & joined the ship next day. The staff were super friendly & within a few minutes of arriving we were told our cabin was ready for us. We unpacked & quickly returned for the lunch being served in the upstairs lounge. We had a very tasty lasagne, a vegetarian rice dish was ...
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Sail Date: October 2022


Superlative in every aspect

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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hughc59
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Having visited Germany frequently over the years for both business and pleasure, it had always been a wish of mine to cruise the Rhine and this year my wife and I eventually got the opportunity to do so. A bit of research and price comparisons showed Avalon to be the front runner for us in quite a crowded market, and what a perfect choice it turned out to be! Every aspect of the cruise - ship, ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony


Almost Back to Normal

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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coyboy1971
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We chose the Rhine for the opportunity to see the castles of the middle Rhine gorge and the Lorelei, and it did not disappoint. That was among the best scenic cruising days I've ever experienced. The ship is spotless and feels new. Many new crew members in the dining room, so service was a bit slow and uneven, but this is to be expected as rosters are rebuilt. Food ranged from spectacular ...
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Sail Date: May 2022

Cabin Type: Royal Suite with French Balcony


What a wonderful first time river cruise experience

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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REJS
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

My partner and I saw the advert in the newspaper and were attracted by the price, which was a lot lower than normal. We contacted the agent and booked. The only complaint I have is that we had to fly from Heathrow Airport which added £146 to our travel costs. Gatwick would have been a pleasure by comparison. The cruise itself was an absolute pleasure. The ship (Avalon Visionary) is beautiful, the ...
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Sail Date: April 2022

Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony


A Regal time on the Rhine

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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jimbochicago
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We decided to meet with some old friends for a cruise, and we had had a great experience with Avalon on a cruise years ago. Like clockwork, we met aboard the Visionary, a river cruise ship with great style and accommodations. Immediately, we were catered to with a staff of unfailingly courteous and cheerful people. There were hot towels waiting for us at the end of each day's excursion, along with ...
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Sail Date: April 2022


Flowers, art, and fairy tales

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Visionary

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Tia Loco
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Belgium and the Netherlands are particularly beautiful in the Spring when daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, muscari, and primroses are in bloom. I went on this cruise primarily to visit public parks, private gardens, commercial bulb fields, and specialty gardens. All of these, particularly the Keukenhof Gardens, were wonderful but there was so much more! Everyday in the ports, I felt as if I were ...
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Sail Date: March 2022


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