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Avalon Waterways Avalon Artistry II Cruise Reviews
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"Friends of ours asked if we would like to go on a river cruise with them. Having never been on one, and not a fan of being on a ship with thousands of people, I was a little hesitant. However, when I found how many..."Read More
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Review for Avalon Artistry II to Europe - River Cruise
rnevrly
First Time Cruiser
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Age 50s
Friends of ours asked if we would like to go on a river cruise with them. Having never been on one, and not a fan of being on a ship with thousands of people, I was a little hesitant. However, when I found how many we would be cruising with on this ship, I said yes....and I'm glad I did. The staff was amazing. The minute we arrived, even before stepping on the ship, the staff made us feel special. ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2019
Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony
Review for Avalon Artistry II to Europe - River Cruise
Tootyizac
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Age 70s
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We chose this cruise because it covered a lot of Europe and we liked the 14 day length of the cruise. We also liked the idea of having one room for the entire trip as opposed to bus touring where you have multiple hotel rooms. When we arrived, a crew member met us as soon as we exited our cab. She insisted on taking our bags. That was the beginning of a wonderful (first experience) river cruise. ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with Window
Review for Avalon Artistry II to Europe - River Cruise
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Azpattio
2-5 Cruises
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Age 70s
Have used Avalon Waterways on previous trips. This was by far a dream cruise!
Beautiful ship....to excellent staff! Easy access to all ports....Carrier buses were excellent.
The food was just outstanding and delicious. Embarkation and disembarking went extremely well and very organized. Service staff was always helpful and willing to serve.
I would use Avalon Waterways again and have ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony
Review for Avalon Artistry II to Europe - River Cruise
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gsavadov
2-5 Cruises
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Age 60s
My wife and her elderly parents booked Avalon Waterways Blue Danube Discovery Cruise. This was intended to be a "trip of a lifetime" for my 88-year-old mother-in-law. My father-in-law, who is 90, had been saving for years to make her dream a reality. Despite spending nearly $8,500, this dream, was instead a nightmare.
While they were still healthy enough to participate in such an adventure, my ...
Read MoreSail Date: August 2019
Review for Avalon Artistry II to Europe - River Cruise
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YukonO2
2-5 Cruises
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Age 70s
This cruise along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers was spectacular! The food was phenomenal. So much to choose from. Buffet style for breakfast and lunch. A menu for dinner. Excursion choices were great. Port of calls were great. So many new places to explore. We went north, starting in Switzerland and ending in Amsterdam. Maria was our social director. Very knowledgeable! She helped my husband out ...
Read MoreSail Date: June 2019
Review for Avalon Artistry II to Europe - All
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drcarol
2-5 Cruises
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Age 70s
I had experienced three other Avalon Cruises and thoroughly enjoyed every one. I'm hooked!
The ship, room, service, food, entertainment, excursions, and crew were all exceptional! Cruise Director, Maria Pascual, made it the best cruise yet! She accommodated the needs and wishes of everyone with her beautiful smile and "will do" attitude! Every excursion was outstanding! Ayu and Monika were ...
Read MoreSail Date: June 2019
Review for Avalon Artistry II to Europe - River Cruise
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Chinook06
First Time Cruiser
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Age 70s
We did a lot of homework before choosing Avalon Waterways. We read reviews of a number of different companies offering river cruises in Europe, and Avalon came out the clear winner. As first time river cruise folks we had no idea what to expect. Our first day on the boat set the tone for the next twelve days. Were were greeted, pampered, fed, and treated like royalty in every respect throughout ...
Read MoreSail Date: June 2019
Cabin Type: Royal Suite with French Balcony
Review for Avalon Artistry II to Europe - River Cruise
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carolina husker
6-10 Cruises
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Age 60s
Our third river cruise on Avalon. First two went so well, we didn't want to risk another line. Again, we were not disappointed. Avalon is very consistent with their ships, policies, activities, excursions, meal service, etc. We knew what to expect. With a few exceptions, everything was well organized, including the ship repositioning and busing resulting from low water levels on the Rhine. ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2018
Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony
Review for Avalon Artistry II to Europe - River Cruise
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Scott Robertson
First Time Cruiser
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Age 60s
After talking with a few friends about river cruises, we selected Avalon because it met all of our objectives and value. The ship was wonderful, the cabin and bathroom were large and well appointed, two dining options were provided at lunch and dinner - offering a quite, lighter meal when desired. The staff and crew were wonderful. We experienced a river water level issue toward the end of our ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2018
Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony
Review for Avalon Artistry II to Europe - River Cruise
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Muffin68
2-5 Cruises
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Age 70s
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Had a very good time. Loved all the places we stopped and everything I saw. The tours were well planned and really liked the use of the receivers. You could walk at your own pace and still hear everything the guide was saying. Our tour director Vlad was great. His talks the night before the ports were very helpful and having a map of each stop was valuable. The food was fantastic and never had a ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2018
Cabin Type: Outside Stateroom with French Balcony
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