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Avalon Illumination

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Overview

Avalon Waterways' Avalon Illumination offers all the amenities of a high-class hotel in Europe, including a hair salon, fitness center, and bar, but it provides even more. One of the standout features is that the ship takes you from town to town, with your cruise director also serving as an expert tour guide. Additionally, the Avalon Illumination functions as a five-star restaurant, serving hot breakfasts in the morning and four or five-course dinners at night, accompanied by complimentary regional wines. Lunch menus include a range of options, from local delicacies to typical American comfort food, and there are also tea times and tastings held throughout the day.

Quick Facts

Year Built

2014

Refurbished

-

Wheelchair Accessible

No

Godmother

Deborah Hutton

Passenger Capacity

166

Crew

47

Passenger to Crew Ratio

3.52

Deck Plans

Sky Deck

Royal Deck

Sapphire Deck

Indigo Deck

Staterooms

Royal Suite
Royal Suite

on

Royal 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...

Panorama Suite
Panorama Suite

on

Royal Deck

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...

Panorama Suite
Panorama Suite

on

Sapphire Deck

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...

Panorama Suite
Panorama Suite

on

Sapphire Deck

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...

Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom

on

Indigo Deck

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...

Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom

on

Indigo Deck

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...

Avalon Illumination Cruises

Danube River and Vilshofen town.
Up to $7,000 Off 2027 Europe River Cruises*+ 2 more offers
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7-night Danube Dreams (Westbound) Cruise From Budapest, Hungary

Budapest
Bratislava
Vienna
Duernstein
Linz
Passau

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Budapest, Hungary

9 Sailings

Mar 21, 2027 - Nov 14, 2028

Published prices from

$3,051

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Old Stone Bridge and Regensburg Cathedral.
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7-night Festive Season On The Danube Dreams With 2 Nights In Prague (Eastbound) Cruise/Land Package From Prague, Czech Republic

Prague
Regensburg
Passau
Linz
Wachau Valley
Vienna
Bratislava
Budapest
+2 more

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Prague, Czech Republic

1 Sailing

Nov 19, 2028

Published prices from

$4,500

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Hungarian Parliament Building on Danube River.
Avalon Waterways

7-night Festive Season On The Danube Dreams (Eastbound) Cruise From Vilshofen, Germany

Passau
Linz
Wachau Valley
Vienna
Bratislava
Budapest

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Vilshofen, Germany

1 Sailing

Nov 21, 2028

Published prices from

$3,751

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A historic view of the Baba Vida Fortress, a medieval castle with thick stone walls and towers, a major landmark in Vidin, Bulgaria, under a blue sky.
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21-night Iconic Rivers Of Europe - The Rhine, Main & Danube With 1 Night In Bucharest And 2 Nights In Transylvania Cruise/Land Package From Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam
Cologne
Rhine Gorge
Rudesheim
Miltenberg
Wurzburg
Volkach
Bamberg
Nuremberg
Regensburg
Passau
Linz
Melk
Wachau Valley
Vienna
Vienna
Budapest
Budapest
Vukovar
Ilok
Novi Sad
Belgrade
Golubac
Donji Milanovac
Vidin
Rousse
Oltenita
Brasov
Brasov
Sinaia
Bucharest
+25 more

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

1 Sailing

Sep 17, 2028

Published prices from

$13,273

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A cityscape of Mainz, Germany, from across the Rhine River, showcasing historic buildings, the distinctive cathedral, and green parkland along the waterfront.
Avalon Waterways

7-night Christmastime On The Romantic Rhine With 2 Nights In Lucerne (Southbound) Cruise/Land Package From Frankfurt, Germany

Mainz
Cologne
Rhine Gorge
Rudesheim
Ludwigshafen
Strasbourg
Breisach
Basel
Lucerne
+3 more

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Frankfurt, Germany

1 Sailing

Dec 11, 2028

Published prices from

$5,520

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A scenic view of Miltenberg, Germany, with the Main River winding through the town, a prominent church with twin spires in the foreground, and lush green hills in the distance.
Avalon Waterways

21-night Iconic Rivers Of Europe - The Rhine, Main & Danube Cruise From Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam
Cologne
Rhine Gorge
Rudesheim
Miltenberg
Wurzburg
Volkach
Bamberg
Nuremberg
Regensburg
Passau
Linz
Vienna
Melk
Wachau Valley
Vienna
Budapest
Budapest
Vukovar
Ilok
Novi Sad
Belgrade
Golubac
Donji Milanovac
Vidin
Rousse
+20 more

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

1 Sailing

Sep 17, 2028

Published prices from

$12,154

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A scenic view of Miltenberg, Germany, with the Main River winding through the town, a prominent church with twin spires in the foreground, and lush green hills in the distance.
Avalon Waterways

5-night Christmastime In The Heart Of Germany Cruise From Nuremberg, Germany

Nuremberg
Bamberg
Wurzburg
Miltenberg

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Nuremberg, Germany

1 Sailing

Dec 6, 2028

Published prices from

$3,679

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Belgrade Fortress at twilight.
Avalon Waterways

15-night The Danube From Romania To Germany With 1 Night In Bucharest, 2 Nights In Transylvania & 2 Nights In Prague For Wine Lovers Cruise/Land Package From Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest
Sinaia
Brasov
Brasov
Brasov
Bucharest
Rousse
Vidin
Golubac
Belgrade
Novi Sad
Ilok
Vukovar
Baja
Budapest
Budapest
Bratislava
Vienna
Duernstein
Wachau Valley
Ybbs an der Donau
Linz
Passau
Vilshofen
Regensburg
Prague
Prague
+21 more

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Bucharest, Romania

2 Sailings

Oct 5 - Oct 20, 2028

Published prices from

$9,456

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Little Venice houses on river in Bamberg.
Avalon Waterways

5-night Christmastime In The Heart Of Germany With 2 Nights In Prague Cruise/Land Package From Prague, Czech Republic

Prague
Prague
Nuremberg
Bamberg
Wurzburg
Miltenberg

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Prague, Czech Republic

1 Sailing

Dec 4, 2028

Published prices from

$4,428

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Belgrade Fortress at twilight.
Avalon Waterways

15-night The Danube From Romania To Germany With 1 Night In Bucharest & 2 Nights In Transylvania For Wine Lovers Cruise/Land Package From Bucharest, Romania

Bucharest
Sinaia
Sinaia
Brasov
Brasov
Brasov
Brasov
Bucharest
Rousse
Vidin
Golubac
Belgrade
Novi Sad
Ilok
Vukovar
Baja
Budapest
Budapest
Bratislava
Vienna
Duernstein
Wachau Valley
Linz
Passau
+18 more

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Bucharest, Romania

2 Sailings

Oct 5 - Oct 20, 2028

Published prices from

$8,707

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
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