My husband chose this cruise line based on the active excursions offered and reviews offered about the cruise line. This was our first River Cruise and so we really didn't know what to expect. We arrived several days early, stayed with family and adjusted to the time change before ever boarding the ship. If possible, I highly recommend arriving early so on your very first day, you're ready to ...
First European river cruise and I'd do Avalon again. Loved the Rhine and the castles we saw along the way. Food and service were top notch. I felt bad for the people who just got off a flight and had to nap in the lounge since the cabins weren't available till 4PM. They ran a full size bus for just 6 passengers to get us from FRA to the boat. That was unexpected but appreciated. Hendrik, ...
We had been on large cruise ships before and wanted to try a smaller, river cruise. This cruise did not disappoint. The staff was wonderful and very knowledgeable. The ship was just the right size so you didn't get lost trying to find things. They "no specific seating" at meals was great for getting to meet a lot of people. The food was delicious and dining room staff top-notch! There ...
We wanted to do something special for our 50th anniversary and saw the discovery cruise. It was great. Everything was planned for us. We had no worries. The towns and tours were great and most days were saw 2 places a day. The ship was so special and took excellent care of us. We got to hike, bike and do things on our own. At the end we spent 2 extra days in Amsterdam. We enjoyed our time ...
Because it promised active excursions. Have been on an Avalon cruise before and knew we would have a wonderful experience (plus no children on board). Everything goes smoothly. Wonderful food. Enjoy the fact that there is only one sitting for dinner and we can sit anywhere and with anyone.
What was especially wonderful is that even though we could not get into our rooms when we arrived, we ...
We have been on numerous ocean cruises and this was our first River Cruise. The two are very different and a River cruise is perfect for us at this time in our lives. I loved the daily tours, the cities were absolutely beautiful. Our tour guides were very knowledgable and entertaining. The food on the boat was delicious. I was sure I gained at least 10lbs but was surprised I only gained three. ...
