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Avalon Waterways Reviews

Avalon Waterways
All Ships
All Star Ratings
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*All reviews are by verified customers that have traveled by booking through a travel agent in the Avoya Network
“Magnificent Europe ”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Expression
Cruise Date: 07/04/2025
Destination: Europe
Fantastic trip! Service beyond expectations. Excellent food and dining choices. Excursions were varied with options for our group with different abilities. Only disappointment was having to change ships after 10 days because of water level in river, but this couldn't be helped. Otherwise, incredible trip!
Reviewed 7 days ago by Melanie
“Paris to Normandy and bback to Paris”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Tapestry II
Cruise Date: 07/08/2025
Destination: Europe
Everything was nice and the food was good
Reviewed 14 days ago by Thomas
“Paris to Normandy”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Tapestry II
Cruise Date: 07/01/2025
Destination: Europe
It was first-rate. The excursions were great, and the guides were super-knowledgeable. The food was top quality, and all of the crew were responsive and friendly. The only suggestion I have is that the evening talk about the next day's activities should stress the name-number of the pier where we will be docked so that it is very clear where a taxi should return us when we've been out exploring on our own.
Reviewed 21 days ago by Elaine
“Wonderful family trip”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Impression
Cruise Date: 07/23/2025
Destination: Europe
Avalon Impression Budapest to Prague was a wonderful trip.There were 6 of us, all family, ages 34 to 70, loved the ship and the shore visits even more. Staff was great, rooms big and very clean. Tour guides knowledgeable. No problems with water levels on the Danube. Our family loves castles, museums and pubs. We were able to do all that. Especially pre cruise in Budapest, we were there a few days early, stayed at D 8 Hotel. Post cruise a few days in Prague.
Reviewed 26 days ago by Laura
“First cruise, will definitely be back!”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Expression
Cruise Date: 05/01/2025
Destination: Europe
Best vacation ever! Avalon exceeded our expectations at every turn. The accommodations, the service, the food, the tours and the staff were all five star. Excellent across the board!
Reviewed 2 months ago by Michelle
1 Star
Ship: Avalon Impression
Cruise Date: 05/04/2025
Destination: Europe
Great in all ways!
Reviewed 3 months ago by Emma
“Cruise remarks”
3 Stars
Ship: Avalon Panorama
Cruise Date: 05/03/2025
Destination: Europe
1. I was quite disappointed with the food. I found it to be quite ordinary and some meal offerings were uninspiring and repetitive. Desserts were also quite ordinary! 2. We would have enjoyed more activities in the evening- games (trivia) and dance activities. 3. Rigid attendance to lunch and dinner times interfered with excursions.
Reviewed 3 months ago by Paula
“Rhine river”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Vista
Cruise Date: 05/01/2025
Destination: Europe
Had an amazing time.
Reviewed 3 months ago by Anne Marie
“Amazing Adventure ”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Vista
Cruise Date: 05/03/2025
Destination: Europe
Gorgeous weather, excellent service, delicious food and fun excursions on Avalon Vista from Amsterdam to Basel.
Reviewed 3 months ago by Deborah
“Tulip Time Cruise”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Expression
Cruise Date: 05/01/2025
Destination: Europe
The Avalon Tulip Time Cruise (May1-8) was fantastic. My husband and I enjoyed the daily excursions with wonderful guides, the meals, the evening entertainment, happy hour, and other events. The tour director on the ship was awesome. Everything was well organized. The room was comfortable and very clean. The staff were efficient and friendly. I would highly recommend.
Reviewed 3 months ago by Phyllis
“40th Anniversary ”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon View
Cruise Date: 04/11/2025
Destination: Europe
It was absolutely wonderful!
Reviewed 3 months ago by James
“Wonderful Trip”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Poetry II
Cruise Date: 04/05/2025
Destination: Europe
All I can say is that it was a magical trip. Wonderful crew and cruise director Melinda. Weather was perfect. Can’t wait for the next one.
Reviewed 3 months ago by Lady
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Tapestry II
Cruise Date: 04/07/2025
Destination: Europe
Reviewed 3 months ago by David
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Impression
Cruise Date: 04/06/2025
Destination: Europe
Reviewed 4 months ago by Dean
“Danube Cruise”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Passion
Cruise Date: 04/02/2025
Destination: Europe
Awesome experience! The small ship was a great venue for meeting new friends. Our travel agent, Stacy was super helpful.
Reviewed 4 months ago by Laura
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Expression
Cruise Date: 04/03/2025
Destination: Europe
Reviewed 4 months ago by Narumol
“Romantic Rhine River Cruise”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Panorama
Cruise Date: 03/26/2025
Destination: Europe
Our River Cruise along the Rhine exceeded our expectations. We started with a stay at Lake Como, traveled to Lucerne Switzerland, with stops in France, Germany and Amsterdam. Our travel advisor Penny helped us plan every step of the way answering all of our many questions and assisting us with our extensions in Amsterdam and Paris. Adrian, our cruise director added to our amusement with his friendliness and wit! He was very organized and helpful throughout. The Panorama was a gorgeous ship with fabulous accommodations (larger than expected), incredible food and service beyond imagination. We
Reviewed 4 months ago by Carol
“Fabulous trip!”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Passion
Cruise Date: 04/04/2025
Destination: Europe
We loved everything about our trip-the food, the staff and crew on the Passion, the tours we took-all tremendous! We highly recommend this trip!
Reviewed 4 months ago by Nancy
“Avalon View Rhine River Cruise”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon View
Cruise Date: 03/30/2025
Destination: Europe
Loved the cruise. We were very fortunate to be able to make it the whole way in the Rhine. The captain told us that at one point on the river there was just 12” of water between the bottom of our ship and the bottom of the river. We met a couple from North Carolina while we did the boat tour around Lake Lucerne. They had been on a Viking cruise and their ship had to turn around at Strasbourg and go back to Worms, Germany because of the water levels. They then had to go either by bus or train to either Basel or Lucerne, so they never made it to Breisach and the Black Forest which was one of my
Reviewed 4 months ago by Mary
“Dr. Rosemary Malone”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Alegria
Cruise Date: 03/23/2025
Destination: Europe
Cruise was wonderful! Staff were amazing. Recommending it to family and friends.
Reviewed 4 months ago by Rosemary
“Sailing on the Rhine”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Panorama
Cruise Date: 12/15/2024
Destination: Europe
Another great cruise! I chose Avalon once again because of their professionalism, comfort and always joyful smiles. I would give my second experience another 5 stars. Everything from the service, food,excursions and wonderful atmosphere I find hard to beat. Getting ready to book another excursion with Avalon. I want to also thank my wonderful Avalon travel agent Colleen Baez, who has made these cruises possible for me with a wealth of knowledge and professionalism.
Reviewed 7 months ago by Charles
“A Great Adventure”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Impression
Cruise Date: 12/15/2024
Destination: Europe
Our 6 night cruise stopped in Vienna Austria - Melk Austria - Passau Germany - Regensburg Germany and Nuremberg Germany - the Avalon Ship Impression certainly left an impression on us in a great way. The staff was wonderful to work with and the food was delicious. The accommodations were top notch and we loved the intimate experience. Thank you Avalon for doing it right! The tours in each city were very enjoyable and very organized. Our Cruise Director Mihai was the perfect person to keep us informed and motivated - and had such nice surprises for us - Elena our Hotel Manager looked after
Reviewed 7 months ago by Donna
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Expression
Cruise Date: 12/08/2024
Destination: Europe
Wonderful work by the crew. They were top notch.
Reviewed 7 months ago by Mark
“Great Itinerary”
5 Stars
Ship: Avalon Panorama
Cruise Date: 12/07/2024
Destination: Europe
This was my first river cruise, and I was thrilled with the trip. I added the optional extension that included one extra day in Amsterdam before the cruise, and three extra days afterward in Switzerland and Como, Italy. Avoya took care of all of the details and I was able to put all of my energy into experiencing Christmas in five countries. With only 154 other passengers, it was a personal and intimate ship experience.
Reviewed 7 months ago by Judith
“Again Passion Christmas Market Cruise”
4 Stars
Ship: Avalon Passion
Cruise Date: 12/10/2024
Destination: Europe
Working with my travel agent Connie was a 5 star rating. I wasn’t impressed with the service or food on Avalon. I have been on Viking so I do have a comparison. The tours were good. Our Marriott hotel in Prague was excellent.
Reviewed 7 months ago by Penny
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