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 1,012 holidays cruising on board the Avalon Passion

15 Days Amsterdam to Budapest

Operator: Avalon

From 8,923
Save 3,079

10 Days Amsterdam to Basel

Operator: Avalon

From 6,330
Save 2,356

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel

Operator: Avalon

From 3,945
Save 2,337

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam

Operator: Avalon

From 4,044
Save 2,338

Avalon Passion Reviews (61) View all 479 reviews of Avalon Passion from past clients of Global Journeys

4.7
AVG. RATING 4.7 / 5
61 Reviews
5 Star
72%
4 Star
21%
3 Star
7%
2 Star
1 Star
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.
Danube river cruise with Avalon     1 , New Zealand, May 2024
We did have an unfortunate start to our holiday. When we arrived at Auckland Airport & attempted to check in at Qatar airlines we were told our Travel Agent had cancelled our booking, after a two hour wait trying to sort this out & not being able to get hold of Global Journeys because it was a Sunday we eventually had to purchase two more tickets to ...read more Prague. We have been fully reimbursed by Global Journeys & thank them & Maisie for their quick response. We are still awaiting a full explanation as to why this happened.

The Avalon cruise from Prague to Budapest was fantastic & lived up to our expectations as we had previously cruised on the Rhine with Avalon & were well aware of their very high standards. The excursions available were varied & appeared to suit all passengers. The meals were as expected excellent & the activities & onboard entertainment were very well received by all. Our cruise director Daniela did an amazing job of organising the daily activities & keeping all passengers up to date with up & coming events. We meet some lovely people on board & shared many meal times & a few beers & wines with them.
Amsterdam to Budapest 5th May 2024   2 , 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.
Wonderful Cruise along the Danube.   1 , NSW, Australia, Apr 2024
Amazing tour from Bucharest to Budapest. The Transylvanian addition a must with some great scenery and castles. Daily tours were all included and full of fantastic sights and adventure. Avalon Ship and crew were excellent. Optional Serbian dinner in Belgrade was very disappointing. Food and service were below expected and overpriced for what it was. ...read more Better off doing your own dinner in a local restaurant if you wanted.
Would recommend this tour and booking through Global Journeys was easy.
Great short cruise     3 , 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.
Balkan Discovery + Transylvania   2 , NSW, Australia, Oct 2023
Travelled on Avalon View, an excellent vessel. Cabin and crew were great. Our river time was cut short by one day due to low water levels in the lower Danube but Avalon responded well with alternate arrangements. Transylvania extension was excellent, thanks to our local guide, Stefan.
Avalon Lower Danube   0 , NSW, Australia, Oct 2023
Excellent ship, meals, and crew. The river level became too low towards the end of the cruise, so we lost our second stop in Bulgaria and were diverted early to Romania. Our stop gap accommodation there was quite good and we got an extra day in Bucharest.
Danube Discovery with Budapest   2 , 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.

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 travellers 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
 
Deluxe Stateroom
Category E
 
Deluxe Stateroom
Category D
Indigo Deck (Level 1)
 
Panorama Suite
Category B
 
Panorama Suite
Category A
Sapphire Deck (Level 2)
 
Panorama Suite
Category P
 
Royal Suite
Royal Deck (Level 3)

Cabins

Deluxe Stateroom (Cat. E & D)

  • Deluxe Stateroom (172 sq ft)
  • Twin Windows
  • Comfort Collection Bed with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, woolen blankets & European style duvets
  • Private bathroom featuring full shower, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath amentities
  • Spacious three-door closets and easy under-bed luggage storage
  • Flatscreen satellite with movie channel
  • In-room safe, writing Desk/Vanity & direct-dial telephone
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access
  • Individual thermostat
  • Bathrobes & slippers

Panorama Suite (Cat. B, A & P)

  • Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11'- 50% larger than industry standard (200 sq ft)
  • Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
  • Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area
  • Comfort Collection Bed with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, woolen blankets & European style duvets
  • Private bathroom featuring full shower, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath amentities
  • Spacious three-door closets and easy under-bed luggage storage
  • Flatscreen satellite with movie channel
  • In-room safe, writing Desk/Vanity & direct-dial telephone
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access
  • Individual thermostat
  • Bathrobes & slippers

Royal Suite

  • Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11'- 50% larger than industry standard (300 sq ft)
  • Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
  • Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area
  • Comfort Collection Bed with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, woolen blankets & European style duvets
  • Private bathroom featuring full shower, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath amentities
  • Spacious three-door closets and easy under-bed luggage storage
  • Flatscreen satellite with movie channel
  • In-room safe, writing Desk/Vanity & direct-dial telephone
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access
  • Individual thermostat
  • Bathrobes & slippers

Avalon Passion Cruise Schedule All 1,012 cruise sailings by departure date on board Avalon Passion

Starts Days Name Itinerary From
Sunday
30 Mar 2025
8 Romantic Rhine Amsterdam to Basel 5,629
Sunday
30 Mar 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague Prague to Budapest 6,436
Tuesday
01 Apr 2025
8 Tulip Time Cruise Amsterdam to Amsterdam 5,629
Tuesday
01 Apr 2025
8 Danube Dreams Vilshofen to Budapest 5,479
Wednesday
02 Apr 2025
8 Danube Symphony with Munich Munich to Budapest 5,418
Wednesday
02 Apr 2025
9 Danube Symphony with Munich and Budapest Munich to Budapest 5,842
Friday
04 Apr 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague Prague to Budapest 6,736
Friday
04 Apr 2025
6 Danube Symphony Vilshofen to Budapest 4,130
Friday
04 Apr 2025
7 Danube Symphony with Budapest Vilshofen to Budapest 4,555
Sunday
06 Apr 2025
8 Danube Dreams Vilshofen to Budapest 5,779
Sunday
06 Apr 2025
8 Romantic Rhine Basel to Amsterdam 5,779
Tuesday
08 Apr 2025
8 Tulip Time Cruise Amsterdam to Amsterdam 5,779
Tuesday
08 Apr 2025
8 Danube Dreams Budapest to Vilshofen 5,779
Tuesday
08 Apr 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague Budapest to Prague 6,736
Sunday
13 Apr 2025
6 Danube Symphony Budapest to Vilshofen 4,730
Monday
14 Apr 2025
8 Danube Dreams Budapest to Vilshofen 5,929
Monday
14 Apr 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague Budapest to Prague 6,886
Tuesday
15 Apr 2025
8 Tulip Time Cruise Amsterdam to Amsterdam 5,779
Friday
18 Apr 2025
10 Illuminations on the Danube Vilshofen to Budapest 7,729
Saturday
19 Apr 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague Prague to Budapest 6,886
Monday
21 Apr 2025
8 Danube Dreams Vilshofen to Budapest 5,929
Tuesday
22 Apr 2025
8 Danube Dreams Budapest to Vilshofen 6,079
Tuesday
22 Apr 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague Budapest to Prague 7,036
Tuesday
22 Apr 2025
8 Romantic Rhine Basel to Amsterdam 6,079
Sunday
27 Apr 2025
8 Danube Dreams Budapest to Vilshofen 6,229
Sunday
27 Apr 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague Budapest to Prague 7,186
Sunday
27 Apr 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague Prague to Budapest 7,186
Tuesday
29 Apr 2025
8 Tulip Time Cruise Amsterdam to Amsterdam 6,229
Tuesday
29 Apr 2025
8 Danube Dreams Vilshofen to Budapest 6,229
Monday
05 May 2025
11 Active & Discovery on the Danube with Budapest and Prague Budapest to Prague 7,957
Monday
05 May 2025
9 Active & Discovery on the Danube with Budapest Budapest to Vilshofen 7,000
Tuesday
06 May 2025
8 Active & Discovery on the Danube Budapest to Vilshofen 6,529
Sunday
11 May 2025
8 Danube Dreams Budapest to Vilshofen 6,679
Sunday
11 May 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague Budapest to Prague 7,636
Sunday
11 May 2025
8 Danube Symphony with Munich Munich to Budapest 6,318
Sunday
11 May 2025
9 Danube Symphony with Munich and Budapest Munich to Budapest 6,742
Tuesday
13 May 2025
16 Magnificent Rivers of Europe Budapest to Amsterdam 12,827
Tuesday
13 May 2025
6 Danube Symphony Vilshofen to Budapest 5,030
Tuesday
13 May 2025
7 Danube Symphony with Budapest Vilshofen to Budapest 5,455
Tuesday
13 May 2025
8 Romantic Rhine Basel to Amsterdam 6,529
Sunday
18 May 2025
8 Danube Dreams Budapest to Vilshofen 6,679
Sunday
18 May 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague Budapest to Prague 7,636
Sunday
18 May 2025
10 Illuminations on the Danube Vilshofen to Budapest 8,629
Tuesday
20 May 2025
8 Romantic Rhine Basel to Amsterdam 6,529
Friday
23 May 2025
10 Danube Dreams with Prague Prague to Budapest 7,636
Sunday
25 May 2025
8 Danube Dreams Vilshofen to Budapest 6,679
Monday
26 May 2025
11 Active & Discovery on the Danube with Budapest and Prague Budapest to Prague 8,107
Monday
26 May 2025
9 Active & Discovery on the Danube with Budapest Budapest to Vilshofen 7,150
Tuesday
27 May 2025
15 Rhine & Rhone Revealed Amsterdam to Arles 13,800
Tuesday
27 May 2025
17 Rhine & Rhone Revealed with French Riviera Amsterdam to Nice 15,193
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from Avalon River Cruises. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.