Avalon Affinity Review
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transfer to ship-- We spent 3 days in Vienna before we took a cab from our hotel to the to the hotel where we were to meet and then transfer to ship. Avalon staff greeted us at the ship and showed us to our cabins. Our luggage arrived soon after we had boarded. The passengers were mainly from Australia and England , a few Canadians and a few Americans. Everyone was very friendly even tho many of the Aussies came in a large group who knew each other. Probably most of the passengers were traveling with other people they knew.
Cabin-- Our cabin was very efficient. It was clean with nice bedding and a robe and bottled water for our use. Our luggage fit under the bed. ( 2 larger pieces and 2 carry ons. The bathroom was very modern with plenty of storage. The closet held all of our clothes without a problem. The television worked and there were a large selection of movies to choose from with no additional fee. We enjoyed the patio doors which opened up to a railing as there was no balcony. They allowed us to have a spacious area to view the passing scenery.
Food---Breakfast and lunch were both buffets which were excellent as there were many choices. For breakfast a chef was making omelets and for lunch the head chef made pasta dishes. Dinner was not as impressive. We think this was because the kitchen is quite small. Service at dinner was very slow at times. We ate with various passengers and we would comment on the slow service. Another time we were at a table for 4 and I ordered the fish and the other 3 a beef selection that they were not able to cut up nor eat. There was fresh fruit cut up and sliced for breakfast and slices for lunch. There was always whole fruit at the buffets and fruit in the back coffee area. Wine was freely served at dinner while coffee when asked for did not arrive so gave up ordering. We usually left with out coffee in evening and went up to the lounge area to the coffee machine. I am not a wine drinker and enjoy coffee with dinner or with dessert. I know I am in the minority as most everyone including my husband enjoyed his wine.