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Avalon Waterways

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Avalon Passion — cabins, decks, dining & sailings

3 cabin types · 4 decks

Avalon Passion is Avalon Waterways's cruise ship — 3 cabin types across 4 decks, sailing Europe, Western Europe and Danube. NestCruise is advisor-led — no fares, no booking fees: share your dates and an advisor prices your exact sailing at no cost.

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How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Avalon Passion sailing, typically within 24 hours.

Sailings aboard Avalon Passion

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  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Balkan Discovery

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Budapest → Vukovar → Ilok → Novi Sad +7 more

    7 nights · 5 departures

    Port-rich · 11 ports

    Jun 2026 – Aug 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Bucharest

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Budapest → Vukovar → Ilok → Novi Sad +8 more

    8 nights · 5 departures

    Port-rich · 12 ports

    Jun 2026 – Aug 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    The Danube from Romania to Budapest

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Oltenita → Ruse → Vidin → Donji Milanovac +8 more

    8 nights · 5 departures

    Port-rich · 12 ports

    Jun 2026 – Aug 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest & 1 Night in Bucharest

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Budapest → Vukovar → Ilok → Novi Sad +8 more

    9 nights · 5 departures

    Port-rich · 12 ports

    Jun 2026 – Aug 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Bucharest → Oltenita → Ruse → Vidin +9 more

    9 nights · 5 departures

    Port-rich · 13 ports

    Jun 2026 – Aug 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Transylvania

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Budapest → Vukovar → Ilok → Novi Sad +10 more

    10 nights · 5 departures

    Port-rich · 14 ports

    Jun 2026 – Aug 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 1 Night in Budapest

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Bucharest → Oltenita → Ruse → Vidin +9 more

    10 nights · 5 departures

    Port-rich · 13 ports

    Jun 2026 – Aug 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest, 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Transylvania

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Budapest → Vukovar → Ilok → Novi Sad +10 more

    11 nights · 5 departures

    Port-rich · 14 ports

    Jun 2026 – Aug 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Bucharest → Sinaia → Brasov → Oltenita +11 more

    11 nights · 5 departures

    Port-rich · 15 ports

    Jun 2026 – Aug 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest, 2 Nights in Transylvania & 1 Night in Budapest

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Bucharest → Sinaia → Brasov → Oltenita +11 more

    12 nights · 5 departures

    Port-rich · 15 ports

    Jun 2026 – Aug 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Christmastime in the Heart of Germany

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Nuremberg → Bamberg → Würzburg → Miltenberg +1 more

    5 nights · 2 departures

    Port-rich · 5 ports

    Dec 2027View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Vienna → Melk → Grein → Passau +2 more

    6 nights · 2 departures

    Port-rich · 6 ports

    Dec 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Christmastime in the Heart of Germany with 2 Nights in Prague

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Prague → Nuremberg → Bamberg → Würzburg +2 more

    7 nights · 2 departures

    Port-rich · 6 ports

    Dec 2027View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Tulip Time Cruise

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Amsterdam → Rotterdam → Antwerp → Gent (Ghent) +3 more

    7 nights · 2 departures

    Port-rich · 7 ports

    Apr 2027View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Christmastime on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound)

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Vienna → Melk → Grein → Passau +3 more

    8 nights · 2 departures

    Port-rich · 7 ports

    Dec 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Magnificent Europe

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Amsterdam → Cologne → Rhine Gorge, Germany → Rüdesheim +12 more

    14 nights · 2 departures

    Port-rich · 16 ports

    May 2027 – Oct 2027View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    The Danube from Romania to Germany

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Oltenita → Ruse → Vidin → Donji Milanovac +16 more

    15 nights · 2 departures

    Port-rich · 20 ports

    Jul 2026 – Jun 2027View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Bucharest → Oltenita → Ruse → Vidin +17 more

    16 nights · 2 departures

    Port-rich · 21 ports

    Jul 2026 – Jun 2027View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest & 2 Nights in Prague

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Bucharest → Oltenita → Ruse → Vidin +19 more

    18 nights · 2 departures

    Port-rich · 23 ports

    Jul 2026 – Jun 2027View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Bucharest → Sinaia → Brasov → Oltenita +19 more

    18 nights · 2 departures

    Port-rich · 23 ports

    Jul 2026 – Jun 2027View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest, 2 Nights in Transylvania & 2 Nights in Prague

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Bucharest → Sinaia → Brasov → Oltenita +21 more

    20 nights · 2 departures

    Port-rich · 25 ports

    Jul 2026 – Jun 2027View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Budapest → Bratislava → Melk → Vienna

    5 nights · 1 departure

    Balanced · 4 ports

    Nov 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Nuremberg → Regensburg → Passau → Melk +1 more

    6 nights · 1 departure

    Balanced · 5 ports

    Dec 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Festive Season on the Legendary Danube

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Nuremberg → Regensburg → Passau → Linz +4 more

    7 nights · 1 departure

    Port-rich · 8 ports

    Nov 2027View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers (Westbound)

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Budapest → Bratislava → Vienna → Dürnstein +6 more

    7 nights · 1 departure

    Port-rich · 10 ports

    Oct 2027View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    The Blue Danube Discovery

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Budapest → Vienna → Krems → Wachau Valley Austria +4 more

    7 nights · 1 departure

    Port-rich · 8 ports

    Nov 2027View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Christmastime on the Blue Danube Discovery

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Budapest → Vienna → Krems → Melk +3 more

    7 nights · 1 departure

    Port-rich · 7 ports

    Nov 2027View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Christmastime on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound)

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Prague → Nuremberg → Regensburg → Passau +2 more

    8 nights · 1 departure

    Balanced · 6 ports

    Dec 2026View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    Festive Season on the Legendary Danube with 2 Nights in Prague

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Prague → Nuremberg → Regensburg → Passau +5 more

    9 nights · 1 departure

    Port-rich · 9 ports

    Nov 2027View details →
  • Avalon PassionEurope

    Avalon Waterways

    The Blue Danube Discovery with 2 Nights in Budapest

    Aboard Avalon Passion

    Budapest → Vienna → Krems → Wachau Valley Austria +4 more

    9 nights · 1 departure

    Port-rich · 8 ports

    Nov 2027View details →

Cabins & decks

  • Royal Suite

    Royal Suite

    Suite

    Room Features Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 50 free movie options Alarm clock Make-up mirror Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary filtered water In-room safe Individual climate control Elegant, contemporary design Large mirror in bathroom Marble countertops in bathroom Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony 6-person sitting area Full shower with glass door Writing desk and chair Lighted makeup mirror Sofa Coffee table Double sinks Complimentary Wi-Fi USB Ports One King-Sized Bed or Two Twins

  • Panorama Suite

    Panorama Suite

    Suite

    Room Features Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 50 free movie options Alarm clock Make-up mirror Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary filtered water In-room safe Individual climate control Elegant, contemporary design Large mirror in bathroom Marble countertops in bathroom Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony 6-person sitting area Full shower with glass door Writing desk and chair Lighted makeup mirror Sofa Coffee table Complimentary Wi-Fi One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins USB Ports

  • Avalon Deluxe Stateroom

    Avalon Deluxe Stateroom

    Stateroom

    Room Features Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 50 free movie options Alarm clock Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary filtered water In-room safe Individual climate control Elegant, contemporary design Large mirror in bathroom Two windows Full shower with glass door Writing desk and chair Lighted makeup mirror Complimentary Wi-Fi One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins USB Ports

Deck plans

  • Sky Deck

    Sky Lounge (1) · Navigation Bridge (2) · Sky Grill (3) · Whirlpool (4) · Premium Lounge Chairs and Shade Awnings (5) · Deck Game Area (6)

  • Royal Deck

    Observation Lounge (7) · Panorama Bistro (8) · Panorama Lounge (9) · Bar (10) · Reception (11) · Aventure Center (12) · Lobby (13) · Elevator (14) · Club Lounge (15) · Cat. P Panorama Suites · Royal Suites

  • Sapphire Deck

    Galley (16) · Dining Room (17) · Cat. A & B Panorama Suites

  • Indigo Deck

    Fitness Centre (18) · Cat. D & E Deluxe Staterooms

Ship facts

Entertainment

  • Club Lounge
  • Panorama Lounge & Bar
  • Reception
  • Observation Lounge
  • Library

Wellness

  • Fitness Centre
  • Hairdressing Salon
  • Deck Games Area

Enrichment

  • Active Excursions
  • Discovery Excursions
  • Classic Excursions
  • Avalon Adventure Center

Good to know

Accessibility

Avalon Waterways makes reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled and mobility impaired travellers but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so. Because we cannot provide individual assistance to travellers in many situations, and most of our transportation services are not equipped with wheelchair ramps, we recommend that you view our terms and conditions for details and contact us to learn more.

Age Restriction

In our many years of cruising experience, we have found that children under the age of eight typically are too young to fully enjoy a cruise vacation. Because of this and for the safety and enjoyment of all passengers, we do not accept children under eight years of age. In addition, please note that there are no special arrangements or activities for children on our ships.

Special Dietary Requirements

We know that some travellers may have specific dietary requests. Unfortunately, dietary requirements cannot be guaranteed on our vacations. We make our best effort to accommodate your requests, but our vessels, as well as hotels and restaurants, may not be able to manage specific diet requirements. Dietary requirements should be advised at time of booking and we ask that you also discuss these with your Hotel Manager upon embarkation.

Dress Code

Your comfort is our first concern. Onboard and onshore dress codes are casual. Please bring comfortable walking shoes for sightseeing. Dinner attire is casual—open-neck shirts and slacks for men; slacks, skirts, or dresses for ladies. Coats and ties may be worn if preferred. The Welcome and Farewell Dinners in Europe are dressy, but not formal. On the Mekong, Amazon, and Galápagos, dress attire, including coats and ties, is not recommended due to the warm, humid climate.

Smoking Policy

All ships have non-smoking interiors. Smoking is permitted only in a designated outdoor area of each ship.

Internet Access

All Avalon ships in Europe have complimentary Wi-Fi available. On the Mekong, complimentary Wi-Fi access is available in the Panorama Lounge. The signal is not always reliable, as you will be cruising through remote areas. To access the ship's Wi-Fi Internet network, you will be given a PIN number at reception to use on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device. Wi-Fi is not available in the Amazon or Galápagos.

Air Conditioning & Heating

All rooms on the ships are air conditioned and heated. All ships have individual controls in the staterooms.

Laundry

Laundry service is available on board for a modest fee. Check the price list in your stateroom. Clothes cannot be dry cleaned on board. For safety reasons, we ask that passengers do not iron their clothes in the staterooms as this is a safety hazard. Onboard laundry service will press your clothes for a fee. Laundry service is not available in the Galápagos.

Medical Facilities

Due to the proximity to land, onshore medical services can be called rapidly. On Amazon and Galápagos ships, first-aid-trained staff is available.

Sustainable Travel

Avalon is committed to minimizing its impact on the environment and to reducing its dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations. Avalon maintains a policy of "Leave Only Footprints and Take Only Photos." Our staff and major service providers strive to ensure that no removal of any natural or cultural artifacts or materials occurs to ensure each environment looks and functions the same before and after our visit. Our cruise directors educate passengers on our "do no harm" code of conduct to ensure passenger compliance.

Freedom Included. Rules not allowed.

Regional wine and beer with lunch and dinner. Complimentary continental breakfast served in your room. Onboard cultural presentations and local entertainment. Onshore excursions with expert Local Guides. A choice of Avalon FlexDining® menus and venues on board to dine when and where you like. Round-the-clock cappuccinos. Free Wi-Fi. Adventure Center with gear and guidance to explore your way. Avalon Adventure Host℠ to direct or accompany you on active pursuits. Also included? Freedom. The freedom to enjoy river cruising your way. You’re not like everyone else. Why should your river cruise be like everyone else's?

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Ship facts from NestCruise data, verified Jun 2026.