Avalon River Cruise Reviews
The 493 Avalon River Cruise reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have traveled with Avalon. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
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We found our cruise guide Yvette quite rude & abrupt. And we weren't the only ones. The food was amazing, the cruise lovely. However, the changing of ships was a bit of a drag and a lost day. With damage to the second ship and repairs needed, we spent a fair bit of time against the wharf which was a shame. We thought the cruise should have finished read more perhaps in Nice for easy of onward travel. However in our case it wasn't a problem as we stayed on in Monaco and then onto Italy. Hannah at Global Journeys was most helpful with our booking.
Loved every minute of our river cruise 1
Magnificent Rivers of Europe
Lorraine Frendin, Australia, Jul 2014
As you will see from my ratings, I loved every minute of our river cruise and have no complaints whatsoever. In fact the tour exceeded my expectations. Would like to do another river cruise at some stage when finances allow!
A good, restful and interesting vacation 1
Magnificent Rivers of Europe
Ronald Trifunovich, Australia, Jul 2014
It was a wonderful experience and we thoroughly enjoyed being with Avalon on the Panorama. The ship was clean and comfortable and the crew very pleasant and obliging. It was a good, restful and interesting vacation. Thank you.
The scenery and locations were magnificent 1
The Blue Danube Discovery
Frank Gordon, Australia, Jul 2014
First contact was with Michelle and she gave me a prompt quote then made the booking. After this she kept us informed of the process and provided documentation when available from Avalon. Everything about the cruise was friendly and professional and the scenery and locations were magnificent. The stay at the hotels in Budapest and Prague were also wonderful. read more We did not take any of the non inclusive tours as we like to do our own thing!
Our experience with Global Journeys was great we could not fault anything. Yvonne our Consultant that booked everything for us was extremely helpful. The Cruise director, the Captain, all of the other staff were all very helpful you were always greeted with a smile. The Chef the kitchen staff and the waiters could not do enough for you. The food was read more excellent and great choice of meals. The guided tours were very informative and well organised. I would recommend the Avalon River Cruise to anyone that was interested in a relaxing holiday. You can do as little or as much as you want.
The only issue was when other ships double berthed next to our ship. This happened a number of times and our balcony/large windows could not be used as we were looking into the window of another ship! This was disappointing as we had paid for the top deck specifically to maximise the views of the river and to use the balcony/large windows. This is the read more only reason I have marked down the value for money as everything else about the cruise was great value for money. Other than this one issue we thoroughly enjoyed our tour. It was a wonderful experience.
We had a wonderful week on the Avalon Felicity, although we thought the onboard entertainment was weak. I only have one complaint and that is when we did a couple of land excursions and there was not enough time to look at things, one example being the Black Forest. I was most disappointed with that (not having enough time)...a beautiful shop which read more couldn't be looked around properly in the time we had. Nevertheless I would recommend Avalon, and hope to do another cruise another year. Georgie at Global Journeys was a great help to us.
Beautiful ship, an amazing river cruise 1
Magnificent Europe
Christine & Stephen Ireland, Australia, Jul 2014
We had an amazing river cruise with Avalon Waterways. The ship was brand new & beautiful. The cuisine on board was varied and offered choices for all diets. The staff just couldn't do enough for you. We would definitely travel with Avalon in the future. Our experience with Global Journeys was also excellent.
Thank you from two very happy travellers! 1
Burgundy & Provence (Northbound)
Sandra Rainer, Australia, Jul 2014
Had the most amazing time! The MS Scenery was brilliant and all the staff on the ship were more than willing to bend over backwards to assist and make their passengers happy. Mum and I had the trip of a lifetime. The scenery, the tours, the service on the ship was highly commendable. We did not want to come home! Thank you from two very happy travellers!
The Magnificent Europe exceeded my expectations. Andrea our tour guide was outstanding and very helpful and went out of her way to provide extra information. She was always happy, beautifully presented and really enjoyed her job. All the staff on the ship were courteous, helpful and friendly. The food was sensational. Presentation and service five read more star. We were very happy with our stateroom, and had plenty of room, except there was no where to put our bags. The towns and cities we visited were all interesting and the shore excursions very informative. We took about 6 optional extra excursions as well and they were all good. The entertainment brought on board on a number of occasions was a very high standard. Sergio our resident pianist/singer was pretty boring though. Our Tour Consultant Hannah was not very helpful and had somewhat automated responses - she would not even send us a brochure, saying Global Journeys were an online agency (Ed. Sorry Carolyn, that's our policy, we don't post out brochures because all the information - plus a whole lot more - is available on our website) . Overall a fabulous experience and I would not have any hesitation in recommending an Avalon river cruise.
The overall trip was wonderful. The only thing that was a little disappointing was the assumption that we were all incapable of much physical exercise, as the pace of the various onshore trips was excruciatingly slow at times. One of the best trips from our point of view was the opportunity to get on a bicycle and ride along the riverside.
We joined the group in Bucharest after doing our own thing in Istanbul and going to Gallipoli , which the add on to the cruise didn't offer, also we had been to Istanbul previously and done all the tourist sites, Blue Mosque, Cistern, Topkapi Palace etc. Upon joining the group we were made very welcome. The cruise went very well, shore excursions very read more good, maybe a bit too much emphasis on the history of the countries, a lot of which is not absorbed at the time, and the many war's that they have been involved in. The main criticism that we have of Avalon and probably the Cruise Director is that there was no Wi-Fi available for the entire cruise which made it hard to keep in contact with family at home. Other than that the cruise experience in that region of the Danube was excellent, we have now seen from 'zero miles' to Amsterdam , which we did with 'Scenic', this was just as good.
Visited many historic and interesting towns 3
Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)
Phillip Purvis, Australia, Jul 2014
Enjoyed the Avalon River cruise, visited many historic and interesting towns. The hotels in Paris and Monte Carlo at the start and end of the tour were good and many of the optional sightseeing tours on offer provided the opportunity to see the French countryside and wine growing areas.
Would certainly use Global Journeys again in the future 1
The Blue Danube Discovery
Rosemary Benkemoun, Australia, Jul 2014
We were very pleased with your courteous and reliable service and would certainly use Global Journeys again in the future. We had a beautiful comfortable cabin on Avalon Poetry ll. The service, food and included excursions were generally very good and our cruise director was charming and enthusiastic.
Pretty good overall experience with Global Journeys 1
Romantic Rhine
Choon Quek, 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.
Everything about the cruise was perfect with VIP treatment the whole way. The staterooms were comfortable and provided every need. The meals were a real treat and of fine restaurant quality. The crew were attentive, friendly and dedicated to ensuring you had everything you needed. Best holiday I have had in years.
Really enjoyed our first river cruise 1
Magnificent Rivers of Europe
Judith Tunningley, Australia, Jul 2014
We really enjoyed our first river cruise. Quality of service was excellent, meals were excellent and of course the views were magnificent along the Danube, Mainz and Rhine.
Everything was as expected 1
Chris & Coralie Parker, Australia, Jun 2014
Having thoroughly enjoyed our cruise (from Basel to Amsterdam on the Rhine and Moselle rivers) with Avalon Waterways in 2013, we were interested to see if this journey a year later would live up to expectations. Everything was indeed as expected, the quality of the suite accommodation, the friendliness of all staff and crew, the variety and quality read more of meals and wines supplied. It all just blended together to provide an extremely comfortable holiday experience. Avalon have developed a very effective operational formula, which they apply equally and effectively across all of their cruising packages, and it works, it works extremely well! If you're contemplating this type of European holiday, check out others' experiences with Avalon Waterways, you won't be disappointed.
From our first contact with Global Journeys we have been very impressed by the service, the prompt response to any questions and the help we received booking our trip. Our cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest on board Avalon Panorama was amazing, the staff on the ship were fantastic, always smiling, friendly and willing to help. Because we were Global read more Journeys members we were welcomed to the ship with special memento's and a beautiful fruit bowl in our stateroom. Our consultant Georgie was helpful and professional at all times. We will certainly be travelling with Global Journeys again.
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!)
