Avalon Waterways Reviews

It was our first river cruise and we will definitely be looking at going on another. Our cruise director and the staff were amazing! I can't say enough about how helpful and friendly everyone was. The ship had fantastic outdoor and indoor viewing spaces, the rooms were larger with more storage than we expected and the included activity choices were varied and a lot of fun. The food was good to very good and something was always available any time of the day but the vegetarian choices for dinners tended to be heavy on things like fried dumplings. However, the vegetarian lunch options were always plentiful and delicious. The active options were varied, fun and active not only physically but also culturally.

I thoroughly enjoyed every. Input eof the Outlander cruise. The crew was impeccable, the food was delicious and the ship itself was wonderful. I couldn't have asked for more. I took several of the walking tours that were offered and they were just right, not too long or strenuous. I have no complaints only kudos to Avalon.

Seems like we spent as much time in locks as cruising. Otherwise as advertised.

Have cruised with both Avalon and Viking. The Viking demographic on my trip was only older people mid to late 70s, and all American. The Avalon demographic was much more diverse in regard to age and nationality. People as young as 20, but average was about late 50s early 60s. Travelers from America, Canada, UK, New Zealand, and Australia.

Worst travel experience in my 50 years of traveling.

Avalon knows how to do a river cruise. It was everything and more.

If I could, I'd give 4.5 stars. Almost everything about the cruise was great. There were some things that were not as good as ocean cruising but that doesn't reflect on Avalon. Docking next to other boats largely negated the value of the french balcony. And not having access to the top deck many times was not ideal. The only knock on Avalon was sometimes mediocre food. But our tour director, Nancy, was terrific. The included city tours were well done and the extra tours were well worth the cost. They kept the tour group size fairly small which was a big plus and the buses were never crowded. All in all a great trip and we would definitely do Avalon again.

The service, the crew, the facilities were all top notch! I highly recommend Avalon for river cruising. I will book my next vacation with Avalon, no doubt!

Amazing trip from the ship, the staff, the food and the itinerary!!! Loved everything!!! Will definitely consider going on Avalon Waterways again!

A disappointment 1st day or we thought 1st day was a add on tour in Amsterdam of the windmills and this never happened. It was supposedly the day we arrived. Food was always good service great. Staff bent over backwards to please you. My wife and I enjoyed the experience and we will do another trip soon.

I cruised on Avalon four times now. I can't say enough how wonderful a cruise line it is. I will definitely cruise again.

The Avalon ship was beautiful. Our cruise director was warm, friendly, very organized and knowledgeable. The staff on the ship were top notch. I don't know how the ship could have been any better. The excursions were well planned, always prompt.

Not one negative....this cruise line is great!

Great cruise! I had a terrific week motoring up the Rhine with a wonderful crew and some friends I'd met aboard. Very comfortable, the food was gourmet and outstanding! I love every thing about this experience and highly recommend!

Virginia Bowers was awesome in helping us plan this trip!