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 ...

Sail Date September 2019

drcarol

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

The Rhine and Moselle Northbound WZRA 90611

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - All

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 ...

Sail Date June 2019

kenny654

6 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Outstanding Cruise in Every Way

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

The cruise I was booked on was a Budapest-Luxembourg with land portions in Budapest and Paris included. Due to low water, numerous changes had to be made in the itinerary. The first was that we had to travel by ...

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Sail Date August 2018

Scott Robertson

1 Review Written

Rhine and Mosel River - Our first cruise ever was GREAT!

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

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 ...

Sail Date September 2018

Muffin68

1 Review Written

Loved all of it.

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

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 ...

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Sail Date September 2018

crsmith

1 Review Written

Great cruise on the Rhine and Mosel Rivers

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this cruise because it was 12 nights and visited the Rhine and Mosel Rivers. The ports were interesting and fun to explore. The included tours were well planned and allowed time for individual ...

Sail Date September 2018

carolina husker

7 Reviews Written

12 Helpful Votes

Perfect Rhine/Mosel river cruise cut a bit short

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

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 ...

Sail Date September 2018

evansjb58

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Very Picturesque Cruise

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

We chose this cruise because it combined the Rhine River (which we'd cruised before) with the Moselle River, with its scenic benefits. We were not disappointed! The scenery and excursions were excellent ...

Sail Date August 2018

ILVTTRVL

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

River Crusing Done to Perfection!

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

I chose Avalon Artistry II because I wanted a longer cruise that stopped at the particular ports I wanted to visit. Every port visit was orchestrated beautifully. Small group tours with options, knowledgeable local ...

Sail Date August 2018

Achatguy

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Love To Travel Globus (Avalon)

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

We picked beause of itinerary. Have been on bus trip to area before and wanted to try something different. We took an Avalon river cruise a couple years earlier and the entertinment was better along with talks ...

Sail Date July 2018

maureentf

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Best Ever

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

Perfect cruise for me, a solo traveler. Everything about this cruise and Avalon Waterways was the best I've ever experienced. The staff on board, the food, my stateroom was more than I expected. The ports and shore ...

Sail Date July 2018

Judi/Rick

1 Review Written

Avalon's Rhine River Cruise Outstanding

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

When Irma struck last fall, we had to change our all-inclusive, 60 passenger cruise to the British Virgin Islands, We chose Avalon's river cruise on the Rhine and Moselle Rivers,Having taken many cruise ship ...

Sail Date June 2018

Debby339

1 Review Written

Wonderful

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

Our 2nd cruise with Avalon and loved it as much as the first. We wanted to see the tulips and weren’t disappointed. The crew, the tours, the route and everything in between was superb. Can’t wait to book ...

Sail Date April 2018

Mal Miller

1 Review Written

River cruising at its best

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

Had previously cruised with Scenic so was interested to see how it compared. We travelled from Amsterdam to Basel and from the embarkation the experience more than lived up to our expectations. The food, service and ...

Sail Date October 2017

jimbob7

1 Review Written

Anniversary cruise

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

We wanted to include Paris and a river cruise for our 50th wedding anniversary. Avalon gave us a great deal on the air fare. I don't think we needed the travel insurance because our credit card would have covered ...

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Sail Date August 2017

joanlee69

1 Review Written

"Lifetime Dream come True"

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

My husband researched much data before choosing your cruise. In a word, "Fantastic". Nico, the pianist, help Jim practice for the song he wanted to sing to the assembled group on Captain's night. George and his ...

Sail Date August 2017

PatBel

1 Review Written

Our First European River Cruise

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

After researching various cruises, I chose Avalon Waterways because it seemed to offer the best itinerary and amenities for the money, and we weren't disappointed. Everything was wonderful. I have food sensitivities ...

Sail Date October 2017

mcwalk

1 Review Written

Relaxing and Educational

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

Provided us an opportunity to experience river cruising and to visit historical locations in the Netherlands and Belgium. Very interesting perspective of the WW1 battlefields in Belgium. The food was exce3llent and ...

Sail Date September 2017

bigsoup

1 Review Written

Rhine/Moselle Cruise 08/17

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

My wife and her sister cruised the Seine River on an Avalon boat, from Paris to Normandy in 10/16; they had such a wonderful experience that my wife booked this Avalon cruise for us. It was also a wonderful ...

Sail Date August 2017

froelire

1 Review Written

Outstanding Cruise Experience

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

My daugh ter, Paula Froelich, is a free -lance journalist. She wrote about Avalon, and she strongly recommended it to me and my sister and brother -in-law. We have had numerous cruises with a least a ...

Sail Date September 2017

medillon

1 Review Written

Vienna to Basel in Style and Grace through Bavaria

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

This well organized and thoughtfully planned cruise itinerary allowed time at the beginning to explore the culturally rich and historically important city of Vienna and thereafter offered a diverse and fascinating ...

Sail Date September 2017

El Raft

1 Review Written

Best cruise ever--everything was so beautiful -loved the accommodations and trip

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

Chose this because we wanted to have an itinerary that included both Paris and Amsterdam. Accommodations in Paris were wonderful and the ship itself was awesome. Cabins with Panorama view were the best --I am ...

Sail Date October 2016

dfishel

1 Review Written

12 Helpful Votes

A TRIP OF A LIFE TIME!!

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

It was 4am in the morning. My travel champion was in my driveway right on time. We loaded up my luggage and we were on our way to GRR to catch our United flight for a trip of a life time. We had a 10 hour lay ...

Sail Date October 2016

michaeltfl

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Great ship, great crew, great trip!

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

We weren't sure what cruise line to choose, sort of happened upon this one on the recommendation of a friend of a friend and were glad we did! The entire staff was friendly, the Cruise Director, Minka, was ...

Sail Date October 2016

fjvillani

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Our Fantastic Avalon Cruise

Avalon Artistry II

Europe - River Cruise

The ship is beautiful; the service is exemplary. We enjoyed tasty food that was presented extremely well, as well as many specialty drinks and local beers Our voyage included a terrific stay in Prague prior to our ...

Sail Date August 2016