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Overview
A big part of a trip to Europe is tasting the beautiful cuisine of countries like France, Germany, and the Netherlands. With each stop on your cruise onboard Avalon Waterways’ Avalon Expression, you’ll get to visit the local bakeries, cafes, and treat shops.
Onboard you’ll also have regional food made with fresh, local ingredients. Avalon will delight you by bringing the area’s chefs, artists, experts, and musicians onboard the Avalon Expression to cook, sing and educate you. And mealtime is never too far away, there are always complimentary snacks available and local wines are served with the four and five-course dinner menus.
Quick Facts
Year Built
Refurbished
Wheelchair Accessible
Godmother
Passenger Capacity
Crew
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Sky Deck
Royal Deck
Sapphire Deck
Indigo Deck
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with French Balcony, Full shower with glass door, Writing desk, Vanity, Bed, Sink, Toilet, Sofa, Coffee table. Size: 258 sq.ft. Stateroom Amenities: • Comfort Collection by Aval...
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with French Balcony, Full shower with glass door, Writing desk, Vanity, Bed, Sink, Toilet. Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: • Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe be...
Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Two windows • Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens • European-style duvets • Choice of soft or firm pillows &bull...
Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Two windows • Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens • European-style duvets • Choice of soft or firm pillows &bull...
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Sep 7, 2022
5 out of 5 stars
Avalon Expression
Even though we were unable to cruise to our last port arrangements were made for excursions and other activities plus bus tour of Rhine gorge. Cabin was lovely and staff very helpful and friendly.
Pros: Enjoyed the biking and yoga, Kroller Muller Museum, Eberbach Vineyards, plus other excursions.
Cons: Not able to complete original itinerary due to low water levels.
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
4
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend Avalon Expression
Yes
Jul 31, 2023
4 out of 5 stars
Avalon Expression
Great pace and enjoyable itinerary. Dinner variety appeared fine but preparation was not great. Cool to warm, not hot, food served. When advising head waiter that chicken was dry, he stated “but you ordered chicken breast, so it will always be dry.” Bartenders couldn’t make a dry martini and baffled by certain orders. Addition there was a noticeable lack of Rhine Valley wines offered (a significant reason for choosing this itinerary).
Pros: Pace
Cons: Dinner, bartenders, did not feature local wines.
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
1
Food
3
Staff
5
Itinerary
4
Value
4
Overall
4
Recommend Avalon Expression
Yes
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Avalon Expression
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Budapest, Hungary
6 Sailings
May 28, 2026 - Sep 23, 2027
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Budapest, Hungary
7 Sailings
Jun 25, 2026 - Oct 19, 2027
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Avalon Expression
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Budapest, Hungary
1 Sailing
Oct 3, 2026
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Avalon Expression
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Prague, Czech Republic
2 Sailings
Jun 2, 2026 - Apr 5, 2027
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Avalon Expression
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Budapest, Hungary
5 Sailings
Jun 13, 2026 - Jul 31, 2027
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Avalon Expression
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Budapest, Hungary
2 Sailings
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 6, 2027
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Avalon Expression
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Budapest, Hungary
2 Sailings
Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 7, 2027
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Avalon Expression
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Budapest, Hungary
2 Sailings
Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 7, 2027
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Avalon Expression
From
Vilshofen, Germany
5 Sailings
Jun 18, 2026 - Sep 30, 2027
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Avalon Expression
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
6 Sailings
May 14, 2026 - Sep 9, 2027
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