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You’ve always forged your own path…with your own distinct perspective of looking at the world. Avalon Waterways presents a river cruise experience with your unique style in mind-offering expansive views and wider perspectives. With river cruising’s only Open-Air BalconySM, these wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows open wider than any other in the industry, blurring the line between outside and in, forming a spacious seating area for six, and creating an open invitation to discover and dream. Even if you’re a seasoned traveler, you’ve never seen Europe like this.
Whether you’d like a romantic mini-break, an extended exploration, or something in between, with Avalon Waterways, you get to choose the river cruise that reveals the very best of Europe, Asia or South America.
What defines luxury? Is it the enjoyment of the good things in life, or is it simply having things just the way you prefer them? At Avalon Waterways, we navigate with both elegance and ease to deliver a “just right” experience – one that transports you at just the right pace, with just the right amenities, and just the right views. Along the legendary waterways of Europe, we balance enriching activities, included excursions, mouthwatering cuisine, and unmatched service to offer the perfect degree of relaxed indulgence. We call this the Avalon difference.
Approx 172 Square Feet Stateroom Amenities Include: Comfort Collection by Avalon Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Choice of soft or firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Hairdryer L’Occitane bath amenities Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels Alarm clock Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary bottled water In-room safe Individual climate control Modern Finishings Large mirror in bathroom
Approx 172 Square Feet Stateroom Amenities Include: Comfort Collection by Avalon Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Choice of soft or firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Hairdryer L’Occitane bath amenities Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels Alarm clock Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary bottled water In-room safe Individual climate control Modern Finishings Large mirror in bathroom
Approx 200 Square Feet Stateroom Amenities Include: Comfort Collection by Avalon Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Choice of soft or firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Hairdryer L’Occitane bath amenities Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels Alarm clock Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary bottled water In-room safe Individual climate control Modern Finishings Large mirror in bathroom
Approx 200 Square Feet Stateroom Amenities Include: Comfort Collection by Avalon Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Choice of soft or firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Hairdryer L’Occitane bath amenities Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels Alarm clock Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary bottled water In-room safe Individual climate control Modern Finishings Large mirror in bathroom
Approx 200 Square Feet Stateroom Amenities Include: Comfort Collection by Avalon Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Choice of soft or firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Hairdryer L’Occitane bath amenities Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels Alarm clock Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary bottled water In-room safe Individual climate control Modern Finishings Large mirror in bathroom
Approx 300 Square Feet Suite Amenities Include: Comfort Collection by Avalon Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Choice of soft or firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Hairdryer L’Occitane bath amenities Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels Alarm clock Make-up mirror Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary bottled water In-room safe Individual climate control Modern Finishings Large mirror in bathroom Marble countertops in bathroom Private cocktail party
In addition to the Avalon Poetry II® and Avalon Illumination®, the striking Avalon Impression? graced the waters of Europe’s Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers in 2014. Like its sister ship, the Avalon Expression®, the Impression features two full decks of Panorama Suites? with Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony?. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites? are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning facing the splendid passing scenery. Onboard amenities include an alternative dining option in the Panorama Bistro, an expanded fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the open-air bistro.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 443 feet
- Maiden Voyage: 2014
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 166
- Crew Nationality: European
- Officer Nationality: European
- Dining Staff Nationality: European
Ship Facilities
- Reception and Atrium – guest services and Cruise Director desk
- Panorama Lounge
- Bar
- Observation lounge – open-air lounge seating forward of Panorama lounge
- Club Lounge – intimate lounge of the rear of the ship
- Dining Room – main dining venue
- Panorama Bistro – light alternative dining
- Sky Bistro – al fresco grill station lunch venue
- Sky Deck – premium lounge chairs and shade awnings
- Sky Lounge – open-air seating
- Whirlpool – on Sky Deck
- Hair Salon
- Fitness Centre – running equipment, weights, yoga mats etc.
- Elevator
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 17 Oct '22 | Deggendorf, Germany |
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| 18 Oct '22 | Linz, Austria |
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| 19 Oct '22 | Ybbs, Austria |
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| 20 Oct '22 | Vienna, Austria |
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| 21 Oct '22 | Bratislava, Slovakia |
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| 22 Oct '22 | Budapest, Hungary |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
5 Night Cruise sailing from Deggendorf to Budapest aboard Avalon Impression.
DAY 1: DEGGENDORF, GERMANY (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Germany. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding Flights into Munich must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. EVENING CRUISE TO LINZ (D)
DAY 2: LINZ-, AUSTRIA
Legendary, Lovely Linz Visit the Adventure centre for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. Consider an Optional Excursion to visit Linz and its medieval square or join an Optional Guided Hike. Enjoy free time this morning in Linz, before a brief sailing to Mauthausen while having lunch. MAUTHAUSEN History Lessons and Modern-Day Devotion CLASSIC – Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery-the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR: CLASSIC – Join a sobering Guided Tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp, one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camps of WWII. Enjoy sailing on your way to Ybbs tonight. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN YBBS (B,L,D)
DAY 3: YBBS- WACHAU VALLEY
An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley CLASSIC – Visit the Lower Austrian little town of Ybbs. Admire the fine architecture of the Babenberger and its romantic old town. Relax on board and enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Krems. KREMS An Ancient Village and Vintages of the Wachau Valley DISCOVERY – Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR: CLASSIC – Join a guided walk to explore this small valley town, seemingly untouched by the new world. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B,L,D)
DAY 4: VIENNA
A Feast for the Soul in Vienna Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC – Explore the Habsburg empire with a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex -the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Optional tours today include a Guided Tour of magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence of Habsburg royalty. Alternatively you can choose to spend your free time strolling Austria’s famed Kartnerstrasse and stop in a local cafe to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel You may also choose to attend an Optional Excursion to a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA (B,L,D)
DAY 5: BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle CLASSIC – Take a Guided City Walk, including quaint streets of Old Town, Town Hall, and the royal coronation site of St. Martin’s Cathedral, OR: ACTIVE – Grab Nordic walking sticks and follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a Hike to Bratislava Castle which crowns the hilltop above. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BUDAPEST (B,L,D)
DAY 6: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)