Avalon River Cruises

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.
SHIP TYPE
River Ship
PASSENGERS
166
CREW
47
LAUNCHED
2016
REFURBISHED
N/A

Avalon Passion Cruises View all Choose from 893 vacations cruising on board the Avalon Passion

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest

Operator: Avalon

From 6,572
Save 1,189

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel

Operator: Avalon

From 2,413
Save 1,317

10 Days Amsterdam to Lucerne

Operator: Avalon

From 4,643
Save 901

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam

Operator: Avalon

From 2,752
Save 1,078

Avalon Passion Reviews (58) View all 481 reviews of Avalon Passion from past clients of Global Journeys

4.7
AVG. RATING 4.7 / 5
58 Reviews
5 Star
74%
4 Star
19%
3 Star
7%
2 Star
1 Star
Avalon Illumination Magic   1 , New Zealand, Apr 2025
What an amazing boat, crew and experience. From the welcome with a light lunch before a quick walk through Vilshofen before recording for check in and departure. While we had a small room in steerage, it was comfortable for our needs, bathroom perfect and petite. The only downfall of our room was lack of ventilation and sometimes there was an unpleasant ...read more smell. Other guests said the same. Food and drinks were plentiful and of high standards. Excursions were great when the local guides met expectations. The few that didn't meet expectations didn't get a tip, simple. Great that gratuities were included, as NZ isn't a tipping culture, this took a hassle away. The overall crew was fabulous with having great memories of having met them and knowing their stories. Bonus we made more friends 🧡
Danube Dreams   2 , NSW, Australia, Jun 2024
Absolutely wonderful trip. Loved every minute. The staff were so consistently cheerful and helpful. The Cruise Director was outstanding. Regarding embarkation - we were told we would be sent an email the day before to tell us the location of the ship, but it didn't come, which was a bit stressful. However, I emailed the ship early the same morning and ...read more was told the information.

The other suggestion I would have is to contact travellers a few weeks before, to ask for what they need after the cruise in terms of transport to airports, stations, whatever. I read a statement in the info that said not to have flights at Munich airport leaving before 8am. I assumed by that (wrongly) that there would be an automatic shuttle to the airport early in the morning. However, when I checked with the wonderful cruise director, she put me straight, and with difficulty managed to get me on a bus to the airport for my flight. Thanks again - amazing.
Amsterdam to Budapest 5th May 2024   3 , NSW, Australia, May 2024
It was the most wonderful, well organised trip. The luxury on the Avalon Passion was beyond our expectations.. the staff were all welcoming and helpful.. and the food always reflected the region you were passing through. The excursions gave you many options or you could just choose to relax with a coffee, hot chocolate, on board.
Great short cruise     4 , NSW, Australia, Oct 2023
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.
Danube Discovery with Budapest   3 , QLD, Australia, Jul 2022
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.
Travel Alive again     2 , VIC, Australia, May 2022
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.
Great tour   1 , NSW, Australia, Sep 2019
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.
Danube Black Sea to Budapest   4 , NSW , Australia, Sep 2019
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.
The only way to travel!   10 , NSW, Australia, Aug 2019
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!
Best river cruise   3 , NSW, Australia, Aug 2019
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.

Life On Board Avalon Passion What can you expect when cruising on board Avalon Passion

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.
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
Exclusive Meets Inclusive

Avalon features all the right inclusions which compliment your luxurious river cruise experience. Read more

Avalon Choice
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
Active & Discovery

Avalon's Active & Discovery river cruises offer activities for travelers with varying interests & for all energy and fitness levels. Read more

From View to Table
From View to Table

Savour regional cuisine and familiar favourites using the freshest local ingredients throughout your river cruise. Read more

Deck Plans

Ship Profile
D
Deluxe Stateroom
E
Deluxe Stateroom
Indigo Deck (Level 1)
A
Panorama Suite
B
Panorama Suite
Sapphire Deck (Level 2)
P
Panorama Suite
S
Royal Suite
Royal Deck (Level 3)

Cabins

River View

Deluxe Stateroom

Avalon's Deluxe Stateroom on the Indigo Deck offers 172 sq. ft. of elegant comfort. Featuring Comfort Collection Beds with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, European-style duvets, soft and firm pillows, and a choice of a queen-sized bed or two twins with nightly turn-down service. The stateroom includes two windows for natural light, a writing desk with a chair, and a full shower with a glass door.

The bathroom is designed with a large mirror, a lighted makeup mirror, a premium hairdryer, and L'Occitane bath products. Ample storage is provided with spacious three-door closets and under-bed luggage space. Modern amenities include a flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels and over 50 free movie options, an alarm clock, a direct-dial telephone, an in-room safe, individual climate control, USB ports and complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi.

Balcony

Panorama Suite

Avalon's Panorama Suite, located on the Sapphire and Royal Decks, offers 200 sq. ft. of elegant space with a wall-to-wall panoramic window that transforms into an Open-Air Balcony. It features Comfort Collection Beds with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, European-style duvets, soft and firm pillows, and a choice of a queen-sized bed or two twins with nightly turn-down service.

The suite includes a six-person sitting area with a sofa, coffee table, writing desk, and chair. The bathroom is designed with marble countertops, a large mirror, a lighted makeup mirror, a full shower with a glass door, and L'Occitane bath products. Additional amenities include a flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels and over 50 free movie options, an alarm clock, a direct-dial telephone, a premium hairdryer, a well-stocked minibar, complimentary filtered water, an in-room safe, individual climate control, USB ports, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Spacious three-door closets and under-bed luggage storage provide ample space, ensuring a luxurious and comfortable onboard experience.

Suite

Royal Suite

Avalon's two Royal Suites on the Royal Deck offer 300 sq. ft. of the most spacious and luxurious accommodations on board. Each suite features a wall-to-wall panoramic window that opens to an Open-Air Balcony, allowing for breathtaking views. Comfort Collection Beds come with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, European-style duvets, soft and firm pillows, and a choice of a king-sized bed or two twins with nightly turn-down service.

The suite includes a six-person sitting area with a sofa, coffee table, writing desk, and chair. The elegant bathroom boasts marble countertops, double sinks, a large mirror, a lighted makeup mirror, and a full shower with a glass door, along with premium L'Occitane bath products. Additional amenities include a flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels and over 50 free movie options, an alarm clock, a direct-dial telephone, a premium hairdryer, a well-stocked minibar, complimentary filtered water, an in-room safe, individual climate control, USB ports, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Spacious three-door closets and under-bed luggage storage ensure ample space, providing a refined and comfortable onboard experience.

Avalon Passion Cruise Schedule All 893 cruise sailings by departure date on board Avalon Passion

Starts Days Name Itinerary From
Friday
04 Jul 2025
12 Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps with Lake Como & Lucerne (Northbound) Lake Como to Amsterdam 6,127
Saturday
05 Jul 2025
15 Magnificent Europe Amsterdam to Budapest 7,719
Saturday
05 Jul 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague (Eastbound) Prague to Budapest 4,738
Monday
07 Jul 2025
8 Danube Dreams (Eastbound) Vilshofen to Budapest 4,109
Tuesday
08 Jul 2025
8 Danube Dreams (Westbound) Budapest to Vilshofen 4,109
Tuesday
08 Jul 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague (Westbound) Budapest to Prague 4,738
Tuesday
08 Jul 2025
8 Romantic Rhine Basel to Amsterdam 4,209
Sunday
13 Jul 2025
11 Active & Discovery on the Danube with Budapest & Prague (Westbound) Budapest to Prague 5,047
Sunday
13 Jul 2025
9 Active & Discovery on the Danube with Budapest (Westbound) Budapest to Vilshofen 4,418
Sunday
13 Jul 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague (Eastbound) Prague to Budapest 4,738
Monday
14 Jul 2025
8 Active & Discovery on the Danube (Westbound) Budapest to Vilshofen 4,109
Monday
14 Jul 2025
10 Active & Discovery on the Danube with Prague (Westbound) Budapest to Prague 4,738
Tuesday
15 Jul 2025
8 Romantic Rhine Amsterdam to Basel 4,209
Tuesday
15 Jul 2025
8 Danube Dreams (Eastbound) Vilshofen to Budapest 4,109
Friday
18 Jul 2025
12 Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps with Lake Como & Lucerne (Northbound) Lake Como to Amsterdam 6,127
Saturday
19 Jul 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague (Eastbound) Prague to Budapest 4,738
Monday
21 Jul 2025
8 Danube Dreams (Eastbound) Vilshofen to Budapest 4,109
Tuesday
22 Jul 2025
8 Romantic Rhine Basel to Amsterdam 4,209
Friday
25 Jul 2025
15 Magnificent Europe Amsterdam to Budapest 7,719
Monday
28 Jul 2025
16 Magnificent Rivers of Europe Budapest to Amsterdam 8,049
Tuesday
29 Jul 2025
8 Romantic Rhine Amsterdam to Basel 4,209
Friday
01 Aug 2025
12 Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps with Lake Como & Lucerne (Northbound) Lake Como to Amsterdam 6,127
Tuesday
05 Aug 2025
8 Romantic Rhine Basel to Amsterdam 4,209
Friday
08 Aug 2025
8 Danube Dreams (Westbound) Budapest to Vilshofen 4,109
Friday
08 Aug 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague (Westbound) Budapest to Prague 4,738
Sunday
10 Aug 2025
12 Illuminations on the Danube with Prague (Eastbound) Prague to Budapest 6,098
Tuesday
12 Aug 2025
15 Magnificent Europe Amsterdam to Budapest 7,719
Tuesday
12 Aug 2025
8 Romantic Rhine Amsterdam to Basel 4,209
Tuesday
12 Aug 2025
10 Illuminations on the Danube Vilshofen to Budapest 5,469
Wednesday
13 Aug 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague (Eastbound) Prague to Budapest 4,738
Wednesday
13 Aug 2025
20 The Danube from Germany to Romania with Prague, Bucharest and Transylvania Prague to Bucharest 10,196
Wednesday
13 Aug 2025
18 The Danube from Germany to Romania with Prague & Bucharest Prague to Bucharest 9,446
Friday
15 Aug 2025
8 Danube Dreams (Eastbound) Vilshofen to Budapest 4,109
Friday
15 Aug 2025
15 The Danube from Germany to Romania Vilshofen to Oltenita 8,618
Friday
15 Aug 2025
16 The Danube from Germany to Romania with Bucharest Vilshofen to Bucharest 8,817
Friday
15 Aug 2025
18 The Danube from Germany to Romania with Bucharest and Transylvania Vilshofen to Bucharest 9,567
Friday
15 Aug 2025
12 Romantic Rhine with Swiss Alps with Lake Como & Lucerne (Northbound) Lake Como to Amsterdam 6,327
Tuesday
19 Aug 2025
8 Romantic Rhine Basel to Amsterdam 4,409
Wednesday
20 Aug 2025
7 Danube Symphony with Budapest (Westbound) Budapest to Vilshofen 3,128
Wednesday
20 Aug 2025
9 Danube Symphony with Budapest & Munich (Westbound) Budapest to Munich 3,977
Thursday
21 Aug 2025
10 Balkan Discovery with Budapest & Bucharest Budapest to Bucharest 4,987
Thursday
21 Aug 2025
12 Balkan Discovery with Budapest, Bucharest and Transylvania Budapest to Bucharest 5,737
Thursday
21 Aug 2025
6 Danube Symphony (Westbound) Budapest to Vilshofen 2,849
Thursday
21 Aug 2025
8 Danube Symphony with Munich (Westbound) Budapest to Munich 3,698
Friday
22 Aug 2025
8 Balkan Discovery Budapest to Oltenita 4,509
Friday
22 Aug 2025
9 Balkan Discovery with Bucharest Budapest to Bucharest 4,708
Friday
22 Aug 2025
11 Balkan Discovery with Bucharest and Transylvania Budapest to Bucharest 5,458
Sunday
24 Aug 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague (Eastbound) Prague to Budapest 5,138
Tuesday
26 Aug 2025
8 Danube Dreams (Westbound) Budapest to Vilshofen 4,509
Tuesday
26 Aug 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague (Westbound) Budapest to Prague 5,138
Cruise Content
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