Chose Avalon at the Cruise Show in Glasgow last year because they offered quality river cruising at the price we wanted to pay. We elected for the 14 day European River Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. It transpired to be everything and more that Avalon promised. From the moment we were picked up by John, our allocated driver, in an E Class Mercedes to the end when we were met by John, the same driver, with a 7 Series BMW, the holiday was high quality. As it was a special occasion, we opted to pay extra for one of the Royal Suites on the Royal Deck and it was everything that Avalon promised. The dining on board was excellent as was the service. The included excursions were well thought out and good quality and Joost, our cruise director helpful and meticulous. The Avalon Expression was immaculately clean and the public rooms well furnished. Overall, we had a thoroughly enjoyable time on board, meeting some very nice people of different nationalities. The majority of passengers were Australian and New Zealanders with some Americans and Canadians. There were a few English and I believe we were the only Scots on the trip! I would definitely select Avalon for any future River Cruise, as in a word, they were quality..
Everything that was promised and more.