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Avalon Waterways Tour & Trip Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
1,815 Reviews
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Excellent
1,559
Great
145
Average
48
Disappointing
16
Terrible
47

Value

4.7

Guide

4.7

Activities

4.7

Lodging

4.7

Transport

4.7

Meals

4.7

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crezet kickartz

Feb 2025

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My husband and I went on our first trip from Amsterdam to Basel. It was so great and as it was my first big OE the sights were very breath-taking.

The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lo...

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James Allen

Jan 2025

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Great Staff

The staff was interactive, polite, and memorable. We were lucky enough to have met and interacted with the staff on 2 different boats. Avalon handled the necessary c...

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Janis Lloyd

Jan 2025

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Avalon consistency—good!

Cabins always great. Food very good. I wish there were semi-dry white wine offered at dinner. (Rieslings, not dry). Christmas market in Colmar was not enjoyable, way...

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Ashley Everett

Jan 2025

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The whole experience of Avalon: 10/10

The crew, the boat, the service, the food, and especially our favorite waiter- Gino- were the BEST! I would highly recommend this ship and cruise line to anyone! I h...

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Norman J Romagosa

Jan 2025

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Avalon is #1

The crew was impeccable and offered the best service possible. The vessel was very clean and modern and the food was very good. Most of the excursions were very in...

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Burt Heacock

Dec 2024

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Great crew

Great crew! Beautiful boat. Excellent shore excursions. Beautiful scenery on the Danube.

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Carole Hilmer

Dec 2024

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Excellent staff care

Excellent staff to care for our wishes and needs. From room ser...

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Loverna Suratos

Dec 2024

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Cruising Through a Storm

What is a better way to know how good a team is than to challenge it with a crisis? We booked a short anniversary trip of the Danube from Vienna to Budapest exactly...

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Jeanna Hagen

Dec 2024

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Make the time to TAKE THIS TRIP!

From the add on itinerary in Lake Como to the last day in Amsterdam, our Avalon Waterways Rhine Valley trip was amazing. Incredible staff from each point of contact...

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Tam

Dec 2024

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Our Avalon cruise was absolutely…

Our Avalon cruise was absolutely perfect! I was impressed with all the staff, who gave the trip an extra boost! Everyone was so attentive to our every need! And our ...

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Alice

Dec 2024

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Very comfortable cruise line

Very comfortable cruise line. Excellent accommodations and food. Wine expert on board gave informative talks and the wine tastings were very good. Excursions during ...

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KD

Dec 2024

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Our first river cruise

We chose the Romantic Rhine cruise and were not disappointed! We enjoyed every minute, the ship, the tours, and the food! We are now planning a second cruise for thi...

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Barbara

Dec 2024

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Avalon is the best

I have traveled with Avalon four times. I have to say I have never even had the smallest complaint on any of my trips. Each trip has been wonderful. I do hope to tr...

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Bill Morrow

Dec 2024

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Cruising the Seine

Captain and team were amazing and made us feel right at home. Room was very nice and comfortable. Excursions were amazing with great tour guides. The only thing we e...

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Linda Nauerth

Dec 2024

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SEASONED SOLO TRAVELER!

This was the first time I'd traveled on a "new" ship - The Alegria. Very nice! The "Happy Hour's" were fantastic! Do not think I've ever had better! Great food ...

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customer

Dec 2024

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Avalon Experience

We were a party of 6. We have all agreed, Avalon made this trip a memorable one. Two weeks total with one week cruising. From the cleanliness of the ship to the stel...

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Andrea Lewis

Dec 2024

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Superb Experience

We've sailed on Avalon Waterways twice, our most recent trip sailing on the Seine River, to and from Paris, France (Paris to Normandy) with three nights in London, U...

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Lin DV

Dec 2024

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Wonderful company!

The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. They took care of our needs before we knew we needed something! Meals were delicious and plentiful. Everything was w...

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Jeanne

Dec 2024

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Excellent trip

Our cabin was comfortable and well appointed, food was wonderful and a life threatening allergy was dealt with very well, all staff were friendly, and the excursions...

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Douglas Brann

Dec 2024

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The people

The people. Every staff member we encountered was fantastic.

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