Avalon Passion
Avalon Waterways are so passionate about their Suite Ships, they christened this one the Avalon Passion! The ship features free Wi-Fi, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, an elevator, and a Sky Deck with loungers, a whirlpool, and the Sky Bistro for al fresco lunches, ensuring a cruise experience filled with personal passions.
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Avalon Passion Reviews (56) View all 464 reviews of Avalon Passion from past clients of Global Journeys
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This was our third Avalon river cruise and we weren’t disappointed. Despite the itinerary being changed due to low water on the Danube. Avalon handled the situation well. Stayed in cabin 210 which was only a short walk to the main sections of the ship. Food and staff very good, though there appears to be less staff on board. Due to the low water we ...read more stayed 2 nights on the Avalon Impression docked in Budapest. We were then bused to Bratislava for our day tour there and continued on to Vienna to join our correct ship the Avalon Envision.
All crew were the same on each ship which helped with continuation. Avalon provided each passenger with cash to purchase lunch in Bratislava and also some free optional excursions as compensation. Tracey handled our booking very professionally, as always! Appreciated the updates on the changes. The team at Global Journeys are great and will continue to be our go to agents. They offer great value and a friendly and helpful team.
All crew were the same on each ship which helped with continuation. Avalon provided each passenger with cash to purchase lunch in Bratislava and also some free optional excursions as compensation. Tracey handled our booking very professionally, as always! Appreciated the updates on the changes. The team at Global Journeys are great and will continue to be our go to agents. They offer great value and a friendly and helpful team.
Travelled on Avalon View, an excellent vessel. Cabin and crew were great. Our river time was cut short by one day due to low water levels in the lower Danube but Avalon responded well with alternate arrangements. Transylvania extension was excellent, thanks to our local guide, Stefan.
We had a really great time from the very beginning with excellent service from Rachael in organizing our trip at relatively short notice. The boat looked new and was very clean, the crew were all fabulous and Daniella the Cruise Director was outstanding and always available to give advice and or support the passengers. The only downside was of course ...read more the low water levels in the upper parts of the Danube which prevented us from completing the journey in Nuremburg. This impacted every cruise company. Having said this, Avalon did an outstanding job adjusting the cruise by adding a few more stops along the way and through offering free excursions to compensate for the inconvenience - which in my view was minimal.
The food was excellent and we really enjoyed just sitting on the deck or in the cabin, and taking in the beautiful sites as we sailed along the Danube. We are not cruise junkies, but this exceeded our expectations and if we do take another trip, it will certainly be with Avalon.
The food was excellent and we really enjoyed just sitting on the deck or in the cabin, and taking in the beautiful sites as we sailed along the Danube. We are not cruise junkies, but this exceeded our expectations and if we do take another trip, it will certainly be with Avalon.
We recently completed a wonderful Amsterdam to Budapest cruise with Avalon along the Rhine, Maine and Danube rivers. Like many, this trip had been deferred, with credit, for two or more years. We soon began to realise how much we were again enjoying our experience of travel. A sense of normality returned and we gained a renewed love of such scenic and ...read more historic beauty as the castles along the Rhine and later in the Wachau Valley on the Danube.
The cities in Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary were alive and well with tourists beginning to return in numbers. A bubble of joy and happiness radiated on the faces of travellers and locals from the various cultures seemed delighted to welcome us to their environs. Covid precautions were sensibly in place but did not hamper the joie-de-vivre in our hearts. It felt so good to be ‘travel-alive‘ again.
The cities in Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary were alive and well with tourists beginning to return in numbers. A bubble of joy and happiness radiated on the faces of travellers and locals from the various cultures seemed delighted to welcome us to their environs. Covid precautions were sensibly in place but did not hamper the joie-de-vivre in our hearts. It felt so good to be ‘travel-alive‘ again.
Easy booking online, lovely crew, interesting places, and the food was great. Don’t arrive in Budapest too early as days off the ship were 3 prior to embarkation.
In Bucharest the Hilton Athenee Palace provided rooms of widely varying quality eg. Room 352 : Cracked hand basin; dirty, stained lounge chairs; torn, stained office chair; entrance carpet loose - a trip hazard. But some other rooms were 4 star. Perhaps a change of hotel would help. The Sofitel Chain Bridge Hotel in Budapest was the epitome of a first ...read more class hotel.
Onboard our breakfast and lunch meals were buffet and quite good. For evening meals, whilst the waiters were superb, food took forever and evening meals typically took 2 hours and sometimes longer. When two chefs quit on the same day, and it took an hour between the appetiser and the main course, the Maitre D' insisted that there was no problem. Hotel staff and crew were otherwise friendly and obliging.
Onboard our breakfast and lunch meals were buffet and quite good. For evening meals, whilst the waiters were superb, food took forever and evening meals typically took 2 hours and sometimes longer. When two chefs quit on the same day, and it took an hour between the appetiser and the main course, the Maitre D' insisted that there was no problem. Hotel staff and crew were otherwise friendly and obliging.
This was our second river cruise with Avalon and was just amazing. A 5 star floating hotel through the best parts of Europe! Incredible staff, who have the attitude of 'nothing is a problem' and do anything & everything to make your holiday the best. The food is amazing and be prepared to come off weighing more than when you started your cruise. The ...read more array/selection at every meal is extremely good, as is the selection of wines, beers etc. Our room was very comfortable and always serviced twice a day! Beautiful amenities are provided and all linen is very nice. Each town that we stopped in was incredible, as were the activities and extra options. We also had great entertainment on board too!
We were lucky enough to have Hannah Campbell help us again with our bookings and can’t thank her enough for the great and very professional job she did of organising our trip. Also the price of the trip, compared to other travel agencies, was very good. Highly recommend Global Journeys for all types of travel! Many thanks Hannah, you made our booking so easy and always kept us very well informed! Great job!
We were lucky enough to have Hannah Campbell help us again with our bookings and can’t thank her enough for the great and very professional job she did of organising our trip. Also the price of the trip, compared to other travel agencies, was very good. Highly recommend Global Journeys for all types of travel! Many thanks Hannah, you made our booking so easy and always kept us very well informed! Great job!
Best cruise I have been on. The staff were excellent, friendly and always helpful.The ship was great - rooms were much better than a large ocean cruise ship room. We all enjoyed the whole cruise and would have no hesitation in doing another trip with them.
Travelling from Budapest to Prague with Avalon Waterways via the Danube was a memorable experience. Our ship was the Avalon Passion built in 2016. The ship was clean and comfortable and the entire crew were friendly, polite and helpful and all spoke English to a competent level.
Our cruise director Bram held regular information sessions to keep ...read more us informed of what was in store for us the next day. The atmosphere aboard ship was relaxed with no need to wear formal dress for meals and guests were allowed to relax in the lounge, on the sun deck or in their cabins as they wished. We were very well fed with a wide variety to choose from for breakfast and several choices for lunch and dinner with the menu changing each day depending on the country we were travelling through.
At each stop along the way there were local guides on hand to show us the sights, with coaches included where necessary, and many optional tours available at reasonable prices. I can personally recommend the Hungarian wine tour, the Vienna food tour and the Prague dinner and folk show (a bit of a theme there). Stops on the cruise included Bratislava, Vienna, Durnstein, Melk, Linz , Passau and Regensburg.
My fellow passengers were a mixture of Australians, New Zealanders, Americans, Canadians, Chileans, Indians and other cultures. Among those I was able to share a meal and/or drink with were a Canadian fireman, an ex NFL player wearing a Super Bowl ring, a US attorney, a former miss Australia and other interesting fellow travellers.
Thanks to Hannah from Global Journeys for arranging my booking and keeping me informed when things were due both to and by me and overall making the process simple.
Our cruise director Bram held regular information sessions to keep ...read more us informed of what was in store for us the next day. The atmosphere aboard ship was relaxed with no need to wear formal dress for meals and guests were allowed to relax in the lounge, on the sun deck or in their cabins as they wished. We were very well fed with a wide variety to choose from for breakfast and several choices for lunch and dinner with the menu changing each day depending on the country we were travelling through.
At each stop along the way there were local guides on hand to show us the sights, with coaches included where necessary, and many optional tours available at reasonable prices. I can personally recommend the Hungarian wine tour, the Vienna food tour and the Prague dinner and folk show (a bit of a theme there). Stops on the cruise included Bratislava, Vienna, Durnstein, Melk, Linz , Passau and Regensburg.
My fellow passengers were a mixture of Australians, New Zealanders, Americans, Canadians, Chileans, Indians and other cultures. Among those I was able to share a meal and/or drink with were a Canadian fireman, an ex NFL player wearing a Super Bowl ring, a US attorney, a former miss Australia and other interesting fellow travellers.
Thanks to Hannah from Global Journeys for arranging my booking and keeping me informed when things were due both to and by me and overall making the process simple.
We were pleasantly surprised when we booked online and found that we were allocated our personal travel agent. This made the process really easy and pleasant. Our ship, the Avalon Passion, was new and offered comfort beyond our expectations. All staff were knowledgeable, courteous and helpful. Our fellow passengers were friendly and many made interesting ...read more table companions.
Life on Board Avalon Passion What can you expect when cruising on board Avalon Passion
Avalon Passion
Float along Europe's most famous waterways in relaxed luxury aboard one of Avalon's award-winning Suite Ships. Read more
Our Vision. Your View.
With the only Open-Air Balconies in river cruising, experience Europe with a view like no other in a Panorama Suite. Read more
Exclusive Meets Inclusive
Avalon features all the right inclusions which compliment your luxurious river cruise experience. Read more
Avalon Choice
Personalise your cruise to make it your own with Avalon Choice. Select whichever included excursions interest you the most. Read more
Active & Discovery
Avalon's Active & Discovery river cruises offer activities for travellers with varying interests & for all energy and fitness levels. Read more
From View to Table
Savour regional cuisine and familiar favourites using the freshest local ingredients throughout your river cruise. Read more
Deck Plans
Deluxe Stateroom
Category E
Category E
Deluxe Stateroom
Category D
Category D
Panorama Suite
Category B
Category B
Panorama Suite
Category A
Category A
Panorama Suite
Category P
Category P
Royal Suite
Cabins
Deluxe Stateroom (Cat. E & D)
- Deluxe Stateroom (172 sq ft)
- Twin Windows
- Comfort Collection Bed with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, woolen blankets & European style duvets
- Private bathroom featuring full shower, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath amentities
- Spacious three-door closets and easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite with movie channel
- In-room safe, writing Desk/Vanity & direct-dial telephone
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Individual thermostat
- Bathrobes & slippers
Panorama Suite (Cat. B, A & P)
- Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11'- 50% larger than industry standard (200 sq ft)
- Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
- Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area
- Comfort Collection Bed with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, woolen blankets & European style duvets
- Private bathroom featuring full shower, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath amentities
- Spacious three-door closets and easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite with movie channel
- In-room safe, writing Desk/Vanity & direct-dial telephone
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Individual thermostat
- Bathrobes & slippers
Royal Suite
- Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11'- 50% larger than industry standard (300 sq ft)
- Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
- Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area
- Comfort Collection Bed with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, woolen blankets & European style duvets
- Private bathroom featuring full shower, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath amentities
- Spacious three-door closets and easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite with movie channel
- In-room safe, writing Desk/Vanity & direct-dial telephone
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Individual thermostat
- Bathrobes & slippers
Avalon Passion Cruise Schedule All 949 cruise sailings by departure date on board Avalon Passion
| Starts | Days | Name | Itinerary | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 30 Apr 2024 | 8 | Romantic Rhine | Basel to Amsterdam | 5,614 |
| Thursday 02 May 2024 | 8 | Danube Dreams | Budapest to Vilshofen | 5,753 |
| Thursday 02 May 2024 | 10 | Danube Dreams with Prague | Budapest to Prague | 6,582 |
| Wednesday 15 May 2024 | 11 | Active & Discovery on the Danube with Budapest and Prague | Budapest to Prague | 7,157 |
| Wednesday 15 May 2024 | 9 | Active & Discovery on the Danube with Budapest | Budapest to Vilshofen | 6,285 |
| Thursday 16 May 2024 | 8 | Active & Discovery on the Danube | Budapest to Vilshofen | 5,892 |
| Tuesday 21 May 2024 | 8 | Danube Symphony with Munich | Munich to Budapest | 5,560 |
| Tuesday 21 May 2024 | 9 | Danube Symphony with Munich and Budapest | Munich to Budapest | 5,952 |
| Thursday 23 May 2024 | 13 | The Danube from Romania to Budapest with Transylvania | Bucharest to Budapest | 8,959 |
| Thursday 23 May 2024 | 14 | The Danube from Romania to Budapest with Transylvania and Budapest | Bucharest to Budapest | 9,351 |
| Thursday 23 May 2024 | 22 | The Danube from Romania to Germany with Transylvania and Prague | Bucharest to Prague | 15,811 |
| Thursday 23 May 2024 | 20 | The Danube from Romania to Germany with Transylvania | Bucharest to Vilshofen | 14,984 |
| Thursday 23 May 2024 | 6 | Danube Symphony | Vilshofen to Budapest | 4,370 |
| Thursday 23 May 2024 | 7 | Danube Symphony with Budapest | Vilshofen to Budapest | 4,762 |
| Saturday 25 May 2024 | 11 | The Danube from Romania to Budapest | Bucharest to Budapest | 7,907 |
| Saturday 25 May 2024 | 12 | The Danube from Romania to Budapest with Budapest | Bucharest to Budapest | 8,299 |
| Saturday 25 May 2024 | 18 | The Danube from Romania to Germany | Bucharest to Vilshofen | 13,931 |
| Saturday 25 May 2024 | 20 | The Danube from Romania to Germany with Prague | Bucharest to Prague | 14,760 |
| Tuesday 28 May 2024 | 8 | Danube Dreams | Budapest to Vilshofen | 6,031 |
| Tuesday 28 May 2024 | 10 | Danube Dreams with Prague | Budapest to Prague | 6,860 |
| Tuesday 04 Jun 2024 | 8 | Danube Dreams | Budapest to Vilshofen | 6,031 |
| Tuesday 04 Jun 2024 | 10 | Danube Dreams with Prague | Budapest to Prague | 6,860 |
| Tuesday 04 Jun 2024 | 11 | Active & Discovery on the Danube with Budapest and Prague | Budapest to Prague | 7,296 |
| Tuesday 04 Jun 2024 | 9 | Active & Discovery on the Danube with Budapest | Budapest to Vilshofen | 6,424 |
| Wednesday 05 Jun 2024 | 8 | Active & Discovery on the Danube | Budapest to Vilshofen | 6,031 |
| Thursday 06 Jun 2024 | 10 | Balkan Discovery with Budapest and Bucharest | Budapest to Bucharest | 6,706 |
| Friday 07 Jun 2024 | 9 | Balkan Discovery | Budapest to Bucharest | 6,313 |
| Friday 07 Jun 2024 | 11 | Balkan Discovery with Transylvania | Budapest to Bucharest | 7,367 |
| Sunday 09 Jun 2024 | 10 | The Blue Danube Discovery with Budapest | Budapest to Nuremberg | 6,735 |
| Sunday 09 Jun 2024 | 12 | The Blue Danube Discovery with Budapest and Prague | Budapest to Prague | 7,564 |
| Tuesday 11 Jun 2024 | 8 | The Blue Danube Discovery | Budapest to Nuremberg | 6,031 |
| Tuesday 11 Jun 2024 | 10 | The Blue Danube Discovery with Prague | Budapest to Prague | 6,860 |
| Sunday 16 Jun 2024 | 10 | The Legendary Danube with Prague | Prague to Budapest | 6,721 |
| Tuesday 18 Jun 2024 | 8 | Danube Dreams | Budapest to Vilshofen | 5,892 |
| Tuesday 18 Jun 2024 | 10 | Danube Dreams with Prague | Budapest to Prague | 6,721 |
| Tuesday 18 Jun 2024 | 8 | The Legendary Danube | Nuremberg to Budapest | 5,892 |
| Wednesday 19 Jun 2024 | 6 | Danube Symphony | Budapest to Vilshofen | 4,023 |
| Sunday 30 Jun 2024 | 10 | Danube Dreams with Prague | Prague to Budapest | 6,721 |
| Monday 01 Jul 2024 | 16 | Magnificent Europe with Amsterdam | Amsterdam to Budapest | 12,089 |
| Tuesday 02 Jul 2024 | 15 | Magnificent Europe | Amsterdam to Budapest | 11,585 |
| Tuesday 02 Jul 2024 | 8 | Danube Dreams | Vilshofen to Budapest | 5,892 |
| Tuesday 09 Jul 2024 | 8 | Danube Dreams | Budapest to Vilshofen | 5,892 |
| Tuesday 09 Jul 2024 | 10 | Danube Dreams with Prague | Budapest to Prague | 6,721 |
| Tuesday 06 Aug 2024 | 8 | Danube Dreams | Budapest to Vilshofen | 5,892 |
| Tuesday 06 Aug 2024 | 10 | Danube Dreams with Prague | Budapest to Prague | 6,721 |
| Friday 16 Aug 2024 | 13 | The Danube from Romania to Budapest with Transylvania | Bucharest to Budapest | 8,889 |
| Friday 16 Aug 2024 | 14 | The Danube from Romania to Budapest with Transylvania and Budapest | Bucharest to Budapest | 9,281 |
| Friday 16 Aug 2024 | 22 | The Danube from Romania to Germany with Transylvania and Prague | Bucharest to Prague | 16,020 |
| Friday 16 Aug 2024 | 20 | The Danube from Romania to Germany with Transylvania | Bucharest to Vilshofen | 15,193 |
| Sunday 18 Aug 2024 | 10 | Danube Dreams with Prague | Prague to Budapest | 6,860 |
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from Avalon River Cruises. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.
Cabin images are sourced from Avalon River Cruises. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.
