Basel to Europe Avalon Waterways Avalon Vista Cruise Reviews

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Avalon Vista in port at Cologne, Germany
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Top deck, shores of the Netherlands
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This was a carousel in Strasboug France near the cathedral.
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One of the castles we passed while sailing on the upper deck.
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Amazing Romantic Rhine.

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JoyMBee
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

Our travel agent suggested Avalon to us. It was our first cruise as we had never had any interest in an ocean cruise. We stayed two nights in Zurich precruise and one night in Amsterdam at the end. We had the pre and post hotel rooms booked through Avalon. Transfers were included except the last one back to the airport in Amsterdam. We were booked at the Raddison Blue at Zurich airport and ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


First time cruisers!

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jcdagarfield
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

Review - This was the perfect first time cruise for us! We celebrated 50th Anniversaries with our friends! We thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary that Avalon chose for us to enjoy the Rhine River. They covered every detail which made every day a great experience. We were thankful Avalon considered all details of keeping the cruising community safe with accessible hand sanitizing stations and a ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Almost But Not Quite

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raslq
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

In comparison to Uniworld or Ama our cruise didn't sparkle - it was good but not special. Staff did their jobs but for the most part that is all they did - no real sense of a 'can do' hospitality vibe. Food was good but not memorable. Breakfast buffets offered numerous options but were basically the same each morning. Lunches offered three choices each day with the option for a burger or ...
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Sail Date: June 2023

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Excellent experience - especially for families & those with mobility issues

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TLSLP1
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We initially chose Avalon primarily because it was one of the few highly rated river cruise lines that allowed children. We traveled with a family of 10, which included one person with mobility issues (uses wheelchair but can walk short distances) and one teen. Our trip was the "Romantic Rhine" (northbound). Rooms: We booked 4 of the basic staterooms & one of the panorama suites. The open-air ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

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dpehan
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

I eat Gluten Free for medical reasons and the Chef and his entire staff were very accommodating. This was very appreciated and I had a great dining experience. The dinner menu was marked with all the available gluten free items along with separate choices if these weren't to my liking. I had no trouble choosing from the menu each night. Breakfast and lunch offered enough choices that were ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom with Window


First River Cruise -- but probably not our last

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DianePrentice
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

As strange as it sounds, this cruise was actually a late addition to our European trip. We had booked an ocean cruise that started and ended in Amsterdam last year and, since the cost of the flight from Canada was significant, we allowed ourselves some extra time (two weeks plus) in Europe beforehand to see and do other things. We had previously considered a river cruise and the Rhine ...
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Sail Date: May 2019


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