The Avalon Impression is a beautiful ship, but the staff and especially the cruise director (Bram Van Dyke) made the cruise a marvelous experience. We boarded early in Amsterdam and while our cabin was being serviced we borrowed the bicycles and rode around "bike city". Our cabin was ready at boarding time and a wonderful welcome aboard dinner afterward. The ship is spacious and beautifully ...
I have been on several ocean cruises but this was my first river cruise. My travel agent suggested the Avalon cruise to me as a great way to see a part of Europe. I have seen Europe before and recently spent time in Germany but this cruise gave me a whole new perspective of travel and seeing the sights. Land tours take you to the big cities and towns but river cruising gives you the opportunity ...
First time river cruise and after 20 plus Ocean cruises we decided to experience a River cruise. The embarkation was easy and even thou we arrived a little early we were located into the Lounge to await our rooms readiness. Our room was better than expected with a large bathroom and shower. Storage was adequate and we had a large she in the room.
We had 116 passengers onboard so not full ...
I chose to do a second riverboat cruise because I loved the first one of the Rhine River on Avalon and thought I would try the Danube. What I liked best was the attention to details. The cabin has a great bed.....great shower. Even the blow dryer is good enough so I don't have to bring my own. I like the robe and slippers since it means I don't have to pack those and there's never enough room ...
I chose Avalon because of their state rooms - wonderful to have the entire room become your balcony. I can’t say enough good about this trip! There was not one single flaw in the entire experience. It was absolutely wonderful and we will choose Avalon again! The ship was wonderful, the service fantastic and the food was delicious! I felt pampered the entire week. It was our first river ...
Great experience on Avalon Impression. Excellent cruise ship with great amenities and service. Crew and staff were outstanding and they went above and beyond in ensuring our trip was world class.
The food was exceptional. Breakfast was outstanding with wide choices and great service. Dinner was absolutely terrific with a 4-course selection and excellent wine pairings every single night. There ...
Had never visited these countries and the Danube River was recommended by friends. River cruising was definitely a unique way to travel. Embarkation and disembarkation went very smoothly. We loved the time spent on land beforehand (Budapest) and afterwards (Prague) also. The hotel we stayed at in Budapest (New York Palace) was much nicer than we expected and the hotel afterwards in Prague ...
A long time grammar school friend invited me on this cruise. She had taken the Rhine River cruise and recommended it. I normally travel with an adventure company to unusual places, so this was different for me. I do love traveling by river boats - I had done a much smaller cruise on the Amazon.
What I enjoyed was the relaxing movement, the food, the crew, the dining staff, the people that I ...
The ship, service and staff were amazing. We would definitely go again on Avalon. The small size of the ship that included guests and staff, allowed everyone the opportunity to get to know each other. The special service in each port to accommodate the "gentle walkers" allowed everyone on participate in a shore excursion at a level that was comfortable for them. Several of the members of the ...
This cruise was chosen because of our travel agent ‘s recommendation. We have cruised with Holland and Viking in the past and wanted to try Avalon. The cruise director Robert was excellent. He provided daily updates, answered questions and help make the journey pleasant every step of the way. Our cabin was clean and the housekeeping staff pleasant and accommodating. Also, the dining staff provided ...