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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Beautiful Trip Down the Rhine

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Vista

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MinneMum19340
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

This was a trip that had been postponed for three years due to Covid, so we were excited to finally set sail down the Rhine. Pre-embarkation communication was chaotic and disorganized, leading to some stressful moments, but that smoothed out as we got underway. We were in Amsterdam at the peak time for Keukenhof Gardens, when they have their annual Flower Parade, so visiting the park was one of ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Expanded Cruise provides perfect vacation!

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TinaTravel
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Sailing with Avalon definitely was the perfect experience. Making new friends during cocktail hour and dining with them provided us with the ultimate opportunity to learn from friends in other countries. This cruise provided an extra night in Amsterdam and allowed us to visit both Keukenhof Gardens and the Anne Frank House (pre-plan 6 weeks prior as tickets are limited.) We upgraded our cabin ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Excellent experience - especially for families & those with mobility issues

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Avalon Vista

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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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Traveled with disabled person


Highly recommended

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BernardU
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

This was a southbound Rhine cruise from Amsterdam to Basel. It was our first river cruise, chosen because it would be a new experience, but also because of the ports of call, which looked very interesting. The ship was great; very clean, cabins roomy, modern and to a high spec., excellent air conditioning. All of the crew/staff that we encountered were very friendly and helpful. The food ...
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Sail Date: April 2022


Bucket List

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Vista

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Callyfrog
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

It was a chance to see several places within a short amount of time in places I have always wanted to visit. Also, I wanted a short (7days) trip to try out river cruising to see if it was a travel method that I would enjoy. I was impressed on all counts. The stops along the river gave you a good sample of the area. The ship was amazing from well appointed, clean, comfortable rooms, amazing ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony



Special Diets & Excursions

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Vista

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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


Romantic Rhine Cruise

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Avalon Vista

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Geoffcw1
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

Arrived in Amsterdam a day early to walk around and adjust to the time change. That worked well, but not enough time to do Amsterdam justice. The cruise far exceeded our expectations. The cabin was comfortable and always clean, the cabin arrangement was great and you could wake up in the morning a watch the country-side go by. The staff was always looking to help, whether answering questions, ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Panorama Suite with French Balcony


Romantic Rhine Southbound

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Vista

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z39bounder
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

The ship it was built in 2012 and it still looked brand new, our cabin was spacious and well equipped. We arrived on 12 July 2019 and checked into the Movenpick Hotel, Amsterdam City Center, the next morning to Breakfast and finally closed up all our bags ready to board the Avalon Vista to get settled. We had breakfast and prep for our Amsterdam Canal Cruse plus a walking tour, every day there ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Stateroom with Window

Traveled with disabled person


Most amazing vacation in years

Review for a Europe - River Cruise Cruise on Avalon Vista

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streck
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

This is the way to travel. Everything taken care of, great friendly and hard working staff. Amazing crew guiding the ship, excellent tour director and unbelievable chef. Food so good it could have been a foody cruise. Very good selection of stops and gorgeous scenery. The Vista is a beautiful and clean ship that was a pleasure to be aboard. We are sold on this as as a way to discover a ...
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Sail Date: July 2019


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