Avalon River Cruises

Romantic Rhine Reviews

68 Romantic Rhine reviews from past travellers that booked with Global Journeys.
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Cruise was perfect for us 2 , NT, Australia, Aug 2015
The 8 day cruise was perfect for us. Anything longer I believe would have been too much. In retrospect I should have booked the cruise at the end of our travels instead of in the middle as it would have been a good way to unwind after a very busy sight-seeing two weeks in Italy.
Very memorable experience 0 , NSW, Australia, Jun 2015
Every day was minutely scheduled to get the most out of the day. Mostly travellers were older people and many found the early starts tiring. I think the younger ones who drank and partied the night before were even objecting to the early starts. Otherwise it was a very memorable experience.
Most enjoyable and certainly to be recommended 0 , WA, Australia, May 2015
The Avalon Luminary is a fine river ship which provided ample room in the public areas to relax and move about. The cabin we had was on deck 2 with a French balcony and it was a good size for two with well laid out facilities and ample storage. All the staff on board were excellent and responsive to our every request. The food was excellent and there ...read more was never any shortage either for the breakfast buffet or the al a carte lunches and dinners. The included shore excursions were well organised and the guides were, for the most part, very knowledgeable. One slight disappointment, and not the fault of the cruise line or captain and crew, was that due to the low level of many bridges and the numerous locks we passed through, the sky deck was only open for use for the first day and the last two. This meant that for 10 of the 13 days this area was unavailable. The only other issue was, for an Australian, the beer was almost always never served as cold as we would have liked. Regardless of these two minor issues, the cruise was most enjoyable and certainly to be recommended.
Loved the fact that there were so many included tours 0 , WA, Australia, Apr 2015
As the ship was only on its second cruise, everything was beautiful and new. The decor was modern and lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful, although one passenger was quite distressed when she hurt herself getting off the ship and no one from the ship offered to help her.

The cabins were spacious and comfortable. We loved the fact that ...read more there were so many included tours that you didn't really have to do optional tours unless they were of special interest. We did the Keukenhof garden tour, because it was the right time for the tulips. Despite some showers, it was a spectacular visit and well worth the money.
Very enjoyable 1 , WA, Australia, Apr 2015
Very enjoyable. Knowledgeable guides and interesting excursions. A great way to meet new people from all corners of the earth. The timing of meals and excursions were perfect to ensure a really good balance. Missed a quiz night though.
Relaxing trip with excellent staff 0 , NSW, Australia, Apr 2015
It was very relaxing you could do as much as you want or as little as you wanted. Staff were excellent and friendly.
Very enjoyable time from beginning to end 0 , QLD, Australia, Apr 2015
Holiday exceeded our expectations. Organised trips away from the ship were marvellous and would not have been possible were we doing it on our own . Very enjoyable time from beginning to end.
Cruise was like being on a floating 5 star hotel 2 , Australia, Sep 2014
This 13 day cruise was the highlight of a 6 week holiday I had with my sister. It was like being on a floating 5 star hotel with the most excellent service from competent, friendly staff, from the kitchen to the crew on board who hooked us up with ropes whenever we docked. The cabin was well appointed with the most comfortable beds and linen alike. ...read more Every night was a good sleep which is paramount when away from your own bed. In room facilities were excellent, everything was pristine, modern and clean. The days were filled with exciting tours in each country we visited and 9 out of 10 tour guides were well versed in the history of each place we visited, were well spoken, considerate and had a great sense of humour. The nights were all about socialising, dining and drinking. The food in the dining room was plentiful with a variety of dishes to suit all palettes. Breakfast in the dining room was something to look forward to every morning. Even vegetarian and those gluten intolerant were catered for. Local wines were on offer of an evening and the menu was varied over the course of the cruise. Upon your return to your cabin after dinner, your bed was turned down, dressing gown laid upon the bed together with the next days schedule and a yummy chocolate. Oh, and the TV screen had a picture of a glowing fireplace with classical music playing in the background. Water and audio headsets (whispers) were provided for every tour off ship. Tours were either included or optional and each night an information session was held including where and what time to meet your coach, a little about each port, culture and tips by our Tour Co-ordinator (Gerome) who we all wanted to take home with us. A real gem, genuine with a wealth of knowledge, and more than willing to assist with any concerns. Downtime when cruising along one of the three main rivers meant you could sit up front or back of the ship or up top on the sun deck to relax and catch up on reading, socialising or uploading your great camera shots. Well, these are just some of the things but I can't give everything away. You will just have to find out for yourself. Enjoy!
Magnificent river cruise 0 , Australia, Sep 2014
I just want to say that the river cruise my sister Jenny and I did with Avalon last month from Amsterdam to Vienna was magnificent. From the first step of arriving at the Movenpick Hotel to the end of the cruise was unbelievable. The staff were all incredible. The hospitality unbelievable. The food was spectacular not to mention the scenery. Our cruise ...read more director Jerome was excellent. Nothing was too difficult for him. His knowledge and professionalism excellent. We had the most amazing trip. I cannot thank you enough for organising this for Jenny and myself. I am planning another river cruise for three years down the track with my husband. Not sure where we will go but you will be my first port of call. Can you please send my gratitude to Avalon and inform them that we were totally thrilled. Value for money. Our rooms were always clean and service from all areas of staff excellent.
What a fantastic trip 0 , Australia, Sep 2014
Our first ever trip to Europe and first ever river cruise. What a fantastic trip we had. The Avalon Visionary and all the crew made this one of the best ever holidays we have ever done. Full marks to Avalon for providing an excellent service. Wish we could have spent more days on the boat. Global Journeys handled our booking in an excellent manner. ...read more Thank you Michelle for your attention to our booking. Great service.
Everything was very good 0 , Australia, Sep 2014
We enjoyed the holiday on the cruise ship. Everything was very good, the ship was excellent, the crew were very helpful and our cabin was kept spotless during our stay on board. The food was excellent, but as usual too much. However, although we are 65 years old, we believe that we are still too young to be going on another one of this type of trip. ...read more We believe that we were probably the youngest and most active people on this cruise. Most of the other passengers were older Americans, and we found them to be very loud and annoying. They were very slow moving, and took forever to get on the buses, on the boat, getting a meal, getting off the bus, etc. We found it very hard to engage with many of the other passengers at meal times, and really only enjoyed a couple of evening meals when we sat with a couple of British people. The Americans were also part of some type of University Alumni, and had their own program of activities. We have never been on a trip like this before and did not know what to expect, and that is why we deliberately booked a shorter cruise. Friends of ours have been on River Cruises and told us that we would enjoy it, and we only booked on their recommendation. We actually booked 6 months before the trip, and found very few berths left on any cruise ship. Due to our inexperience we didn't realise how much impact the other passengers would actually have on our total enjoyment of the trip. Looking at the photos of all your tour consultants I can see that you are are very young and attractive. I am convinced that if any of you had have been on the cruise we went on you would have similar comments to ours about this trip. (GJ. Thanks...I think :) I will make sure we only employ older and more unattractive consultants in the future to even things out! Yours is the first review that we have received regarding displeasure at the mix of nationalities onboard an Avalon river cruise, so my guess is that a lot of the cabins on this departure had been snapped up by a US Alumni?)
A fabulous time 0 , Australia, Aug 2014
We had an amazing time, a bit of a mix up on the first day so missed out on one of the included excursions, but otherwise fantastic. Staff were so courteous and helpful and we just had a fabulous time.
A great experience 0 , Australia, Aug 2014
Staff were excellent particularly dining room, nothing was a problem. A great experience would recommend the trip. The concept of travelling and seeing without the need to pack and move on was excellent, my sort of tourism.
We all had a great time 0 , Australia, Aug 2014
Thank you Michelle for the efficient service we received organising the Country Roads of Ireland trip which my niece Catherine and myself enjoyed in August. We had a little rain but that is to be expected in Ireland, the tour group was a good mix of Aussies, Canadian & US. Katie Vaughan our tour director and Eugene the driver were excellent and Katie ...read more was very knowledgeable on the history of Ireland. If anyone books a tour of Ireland and is lucky enough to have Katie and Eugene they won't be disappointed. My trip with Avalon Waterways went very smoothly down the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel. I was very dubious about travelling on my own, but I need not have worried, I met some lovely ladies doing the same thing and we all had a great time and made lifelong friends in the process.
Day trips were very well organised and enjoyed by all 0 , Australia, Aug 2014
I thoroughly enjoyed the Romantic Rhine trip from Amsterdam to Basel in Switzerland. I was very dubious because I was travelling on my own, but I need not have worried because everyone on board made me feel welcome. The day trips from the ship were very well organised and enjoyed by all. My cabin steward was very efficient and nothing was a bother to ...read more her. All in all it was a great 8 days with wonderful scenery. The transfer from the airport to the hotel run very smoothly and the transfers from the hotel to the ship on embarkation was very well organised.
I enjoyed the experience very much 0 , Australia, Aug 2014
This was our first river cruise so I didn't know what to expect, but I enjoyed the experience very much. The crew was very friendly and professional. Andrej our cruise guide was energetic, organised entertaining and knowledgeable. The food was excellent and we enjoyed the Avalon Felicity and met some nice people while still being able to enjoy some ...read more quiet dinners along the way. Overall a great experience and we are planning to do another cruise and it would be hard to better our experience with Avalon. Thanks to Georgie Walpole who organised our flights/accommodation and river cruise bookings. Great & friendly service all round.
Pretty good overall experience with Global Journeys 0 , Australia, Jul 2014
The overall experience with Global Journeys was rated pretty good only because my emails were often not answered on a timely basis. On several occasions, I had to send follow up emails or call to get a response. However, when they were answered, all the necessary & required information I asked for was addressed. It would have been nice to get an acknowledgement ...read more email so I know my queries are being looked into as then I know my email/query has not gotten lost.
Loved it 0 , Australia, Jun 2014
Loved it. Crew were very accommodating and pleasant. Would highly recommend this cruise and the Global Journeys experience to anyone. (Ed. Thanks Cheryle for letting us plan your holiday again!)
Crew were excellent in all respects 0 , Australia, Jun 2014
We had some privately arranged before-and-after travel and we've only just returned hence the delay in this feedback. We were on 'Felicity' from Amsterdam to Basel. The crew were really excellent in all respects. The accommodation was very comfortable - the bed and pillows were great! The food and beverages were generally excellent - although bacon ...read more charred black is hardly healthy. Most of the guides for the optional tours were really good. Some negatives - seemed no logic in how cabins were allocated - we noticed that some passengers with disabilities were located a long way from the lift. Despite being advised that gratuities for crew had been pre-paid there seemed to be subtle pressure to pay additional amounts. Also, subtle pressure to provide gratuities for the optional tours - which were not cheap. Avalon seemed to have a very precise timetable for departure and arrivals and it's a pity this couldn't have been made available months before the cruise. Finally, travel by taxi from Schiphol to Movenpick and from Felicity to our Basel hotel was considerably cheaper than the price quoted for transfers by Avalon. Also, why the focus on transfer to Zurich airport when Basel-Mulhouse has a modern airport served by several airlines?
The best holiday ever 0 , Australia, Jun 2014
This was the best holiday ever - can't say enough great food, great staff, fantastic bed. We did not do any of the options and there still wasn't enough time in the day - loved it.
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