Budapest to Europe - River Cruise Avalon Waterways Reviews

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Us in front of our favourite River cruise
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A Magical Christmas Market Cruise!

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon View

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RoJiRa
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

I had recently heard of a Christmas Market Cruise and was looking forward to such a unique experience. It surpassed anything that I had imagined and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a different type of trip. The Avalon ship was so special; it was beautifully maintained and expertly staffed. My room was immaculate and thoughtfully designed: a lot of storage, a huge bathroom and a ...
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Sail Date: November 2023


We sailed from Budapest west along to beautiful Danube

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Passion

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AKH2023
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

I always wanted to sail the Danube and my husband and Avalon made this dream come true. It was a beautiful trip and we we so lucky to be sailing with Avalon. The ship was beautiful and beautifully run. The staff were attentive and helpful and the talk’s informative. The food was outstanding. The lounge was spacious and everything was so clean and well looked after. The reception staff were ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony



West bound Danube River Cruise

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Paulacbaldwin
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We booked this river cruise one month out for October. Not sure we would even be able to get a room. Our travel agent (Affordable Tours) found us one on the Avalon line. We had room and worried that it was not a good spot, being as it was the first one). It turned out to be a great location. Next to the main lobby and restaurants. He had us go a week later for a great cruise rate. The ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Avalon Tranquility II

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sancello
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s

I traveled with my mother and this was my first ever river cruise experience. We had such a lovely time. The crew was absolutely amazing. we really enjoyed meeting and speaking with them as they were all so nice and helpful. The housekeepers were fantastic and kept the rooms looking great. We enjoyed all the waiters/waitresses at meal times. They were very attentive and answered any and every ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


First Time On a River Cruise

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Nevik
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

This was our first time taking a cruse so we wanted to avoid all the hustle of a large cruise ship and too many people. We chose the Avalon waterways cruise because it was an American based company and easy to work with. We did book through Vacations to Go and received a discount. Overall, between Avalon and Vacations to Go, everything was covered in the overall process of booking the cruise and ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with Window


Sailing on the Danube with a trip extension to Neuschwanstein Castle

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

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L Harold
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This river cruise was our 5th with Avalon and we have never been disappointed. The ship was really nice and the cabin comfortable and well appointed. We love that the entire side of the cabin facing the river was all glass so that you get a full view of the scenery as you sail along, and that the bed faces the window. The bathroom, while small (as expected), was quite workable and beautifully ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony


Great crew, interesting excursions

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kip36
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We had a great time, we met interesting people both on the cruise and on the excursions. The guides made time for questions, added interest with personal stories and experiences. Yes, the communist era, made some disappointing architecture and left behind people full of life striking out to make a better country. After a full day of events, the vessel was a great welcome and the staff helped ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Traveled with disabled person


A beautiful journey with so many options!

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Envision

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Gila Medic
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We were initially searching for a Danube river cruise company (our dream vacation for over a decade) that did not present any unnecessary obstacles such as vaccination cards, etc...(Kudos to Avalon for trusting its travelers to be responsible and in preserving their privacy!) We finally settled on Avalon based on weeks of research and reading reviews. Where do I start? The ship: ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


All of the good reviews were true.

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Ju60
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

My wife and I are seasoned ocean cruisers but this was our first river cruise. I really wasn’t sure if I would like being on a much smaller ship on a river. I read lots of the reviews before the cruise and convinced myself that this was going to be good. I was right. Everything they said would happen did. The plane landed in Budapest and sure enough we were met and transferred to the ship with no ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


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