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Avalon Expression Cruise Ship Overview

Set sail upon the glorious Avalon Expression, a spectacular display of resplendence, relaxation and comfort. Complete with a collection of crew members, amenities and fine design, your cruise is sure to be unforgettable both onshore and onboard. Let the gentle sway of Europe’s most revered rivers guide you on a journey unlike any other when you sail with Avalon Waterways.

Avalon Expression Statistics

  • Maiden Voyage
    2013
  • Rivers
    Danube, Rhine, Rhône, Saône
  • Passengers
    164
  • Crew
    47
  • Cabin Choice
    3
  • Length
    135m
  • Width
    11.4m

Avalon Expression Cruise Prices

River
Cruise Name
Duration
Departure
Price
Rhine
Tulip Time Cruise
7 nights
2nd Apr 2026
From £2,300 pp
Rhine
Tulip Time Cruise for Garden & Nature Lovers
7 nights
30th Apr 2026
From £2,800 pp
Rhine
Active & Discovery in Holland & Belgium
7 nights
7th May 2026
From £2,800 pp
Rhine, Danube
Magnificent Europe
14 nights
14th May 2026
From £5,684 pp
Danube
Illuminations on the Danube (Eastbound)
9 nights
4th Jun 2026
From £3,100 pp
Danube
Danube Symphony (Westbound)
5 nights
13th Jun 2026
From £2,170 pp
Danube
Danube Dreams (Eastbound)
7 nights
18th Jun 2026
From £2,800 pp
Rhine, Danube
Magnificent Rivers of Europe
14 nights
25th Jun 2026
From £3,500 pp
Rhine, Danube
Magnificent Europe
14 nights
9th Jul 2026
From £3,500 pp
Rhine, Danube
Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube
21 nights
9th Jul 2026
From £11,595 pp
Danube
Danube Dreams (Westbound)
7 nights
23rd Jul 2026
From £1,700 pp
danube, elbe
Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound)
9 nights
23rd Jul 2026
From £2,864 pp
Danube
Danube Dreams (Eastbound)
7 nights
30th Jul 2026
From £1,700 pp
Rhine
Active & Discovery in Holland & Belgium
7 nights
3rd Sep 2026
From £1,700 pp
Rhine, Danube
Magnificent Europe
14 nights
10th Sep 2026
From £5,284 pp
Danube
Active & Discovery on the Danube (Westbound)
7 nights
4th Oct 2026
From £2,908 pp
Danube
Danube Symphony (Eastbound)
5 nights
11th Oct 2026
From £2,350 pp
Rhine, Danube
Magnificent Rivers of Europe
14 nights
16th Oct 2026
From £6,377 pp
Rhine
Tim Vine on the Rhine, Where Laughter Flows as Freely as the River
7 nights
30th Oct 2026
From £1,800 pp
Rhine, Danube
German Grandeur for Beer Enthusiasts (Eastbound)
8 nights
6th Nov 2026
From £2,250 pp
Danube
Christmastime on the Danube
6 nights
14th Dec 2026
From £3,890 pp
Danube
Danube Dreams (Westbound)
7 nights
31st Mar 2027
From £1,700 pp
danube, elbe
Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound)
9 nights
31st Mar 2027
From £2,682 pp
Danube
Illuminations on the Danube (Eastbound)
9 nights
7th Apr 2027
From £2,500 pp
Danube
Danube Dreams (Westbound)
7 nights
28th Apr 2027
From £2,683 pp
danube, elbe
Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound)
9 nights
28th Apr 2027
From £3,262 pp
Danube
Danube Symphony (Eastbound)
5 nights
5th May 2027
From £2,529 pp
Rhine, Danube
Magnificent Rivers of Europe
14 nights
10th May 2027
From £5,726 pp
Rhine, Danube
Magnificent Europe
14 nights
24th May 2027
From £5,726 pp
Danube
Danube Symphony (Westbound)
5 nights
7th Jun 2027
From £2,453 pp
Danube
Danube Dreams (Eastbound)
7 nights
12th Jun 2027
From £2,959 pp
Danube
The Danube from Germany to Romania
14 nights
12th Jun 2027
From £5,991 pp
Danube
Danube Dreams (Westbound)
7 nights
19th Jun 2027
From £3,159 pp
danube, elbe
Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound)
9 nights
19th Jun 2027
From £3,738 pp
Rhine, Danube
Magnificent Rivers of Europe
14 nights
3rd Jul 2027
From £3,700 pp
Rhine, Danube
Magnificent Europe
14 nights
17th Jul 2027
From £3,700 pp
Danube
Danube Symphony (Westbound)
5 nights
31st Jul 2027
From £2,353 pp
Danube
Danube Dreams (Eastbound)
7 nights
5th Aug 2027
From £1,800 pp
Rhine, Danube
Magnificent Rivers of Europe
14 nights
26th Aug 2027
From £3,700 pp
Rhine, Danube
Magnificent Europe
14 nights
9th Sep 2027
From £5,726 pp
Danube
Danube Dreams (Westbound)
7 nights
23rd Sep 2027
From £3,463 pp
danube, elbe
Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound)
9 nights
23rd Sep 2027
From £4,042 pp
Danube
Danube Dreams (Eastbound)
7 nights
30th Sep 2027
From £3,463 pp
Danube
Active & Discovery on the Danube (Westbound)
7 nights
7th Oct 2027
From £3,463 pp
Danube
Danube Symphony (Eastbound)
5 nights
14th Oct 2027
From £2,605 pp
Rhine, Danube
Magnificent Rivers of Europe
14 nights
19th Oct 2027
From £4,850 pp
Rhine
Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Northbound)
4 nights
25th Nov 2027
From £2,201 pp
Rhine, Danube
Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg
9 nights
25th Nov 2027
From £4,748 pp
rhine, elbe, main, moselle
Christmastime from Basel to Nuremberg with 2 Nights in Prague
11 nights
25th Nov 2027
From £5,432 pp
Main
Christmastime from Basel to Vienna
15 nights
25th Nov 2027
From £7,798 pp
Danube
Christmastime in the Heart of Germany
5 nights
29th Nov 2027
From £2,633 pp
elbe, main
Christmastime in the Heart of Germany
7 nights
29th Nov 2027
From £3,318 pp
Danube
Christmastime from Frankfurt to Vienna
11 nights
29th Nov 2027
From £5,703 pp
Danube
Christmastime on the Danube
6 nights
4th Dec 2027
From £3,136 pp
Danube
Christmastime on the Danube
6 nights
10th Dec 2027
From £2,856 pp
Rhine
Tulip Time Cruise
7 nights
9th Apr 2026
Price on Request
Rhine
Tulip Time Cruise
7 nights
16th Apr 2026
Price on Request
Rhine
Tulip Time Cruise
7 nights
23rd Apr 2026
Price on Request
Danube
Danube Dreams (Westbound)
7 nights
28th May 2026
Price on Request
danube, elbe
Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound)
9 nights
28th May 2026
Price on Request
danube
The Danube from Romania to Budapest
9 nights
29th Jun 2026
Price on Request
danube
Danube Dreams (Westbound)
7 nights
6th Aug 2026
Price on Request
danube, elbe
Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Westbound)
9 nights
6th Aug 2026
Price on Request
danube
Danube Dreams (Eastbound)
7 nights
13th Aug 2026
Price on Request
Rhine, Danube
Magnificent Rivers of Europe
14 nights
20th Aug 2026
Price on Request
Danube
Danube Symphony (Westbound)
5 nights
24th Sep 2026
Price on Request
Danube
Danube Symphony (Eastbound)
5 nights
29th Sep 2026
Price on Request
danube, main
Christmastime on the Danube
6 nights
2nd Dec 2026
Price on Request
danube, main
Christmastime on the Danube
6 nights
2nd Dec 2026
Price on Request
danube, main
Christmastime on the Danube
6 nights
8th Dec 2026
Price on Request
Danube
Danube Symphony (Westbound)
5 nights
16th Apr 2027
Price on Request
danube
Danube Dreams (Eastbound)
7 nights
21st Apr 2027
Price on Request
danube
Danube Dreams (Eastbound)
7 nights
19th Aug 2027
Price on Request
rhine, moselle
Christmastime in Alsace & Germany (Northbound)
5 nights
25th Nov 2027
Price on Request
danube, main
Christmastime from Frankfurt to Vienna
12 nights
29th Nov 2027
Price on Request

Avalon Expression – Live Ship Locations & Routes

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Trustpilot Reviews

Reviews From Avalon Expression Ship Customers

“Terrific cruise through and through, we had a blast the whole time. The ship was great and we really enjoyed meal times. Overall smashing holiday.”

Misty and Redmond Arinton, Chester, Cheshire

Avalon Expression FAQs

Is seasonal cuisine provided during mealtimes?

Yes, seasonal cuisine will be made available to you at mealtimes.

Does the ship contain a Fitness Centre?

Yes, the ship does have a Fitness Centre.

Can I smoke onboard?

You cannot smoke in the interior of the ship, including areas such as suites, staterooms and communal areas.

Avalon Expression River Cruise Deals

Avalon Waterways
Departure: Mar to Nov
VISITING: Amsterdam – Holland Cologne – Germany Rüdesheim Mainz and Heidelberg, Germany Strasbourg, France Breisach and the Black Forest, Germany Basel, Switzerland
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 1,700 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure: Mar to Nov
VISITING: Basel Breisach / Black Forest Kehl / Strasbourg Mainz / Heidelberg Rüdesheim / Koblenz Cologne Amsterdam
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 1,700 pp
SAVE 52%
7 Nights

Danube Dreams (Eastbound)

Avalon Waterways
Departure: Apr to Nov
VISITING: Vilshofen (EMBARK) Passau (Scholgan Oxbrow) Linz Ybbs (excursion to Wachau Valley – Dürnstein) Vienna Bratislava Budapest Budapest (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 1,550 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Mohacs Ilok / Novi Sad Belgrade Golubac / Donji Milanovac (excursion to Lepenski Vir) Vidin Rousse (excursions to Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi) Oltenita / Bucharest (DISEMBARK) Bucharest
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 2,474 pp
SAVE 54%
7 Nights

Danube Dreams (Westbound)

Avalon Waterways
Departure: Mar to Nov
VISITING: Budapest Bratislava Vienna Dürnstein / Ybbs / Melk Linz Schlogen Oxbow / Passau Vilshofen
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 1,550 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure: Apr to Oct
VISITING: Oltenita Rousse / Veliko Tarnovo Vidin Golubac / Donji Milanovac Belgrade Novi Sad Ilok / Vukovar Mohacs / Pecs Budapest
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 2,250 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure: Nov to Dec
VISITING: Budapest Bratislava Vienna / Melk Vienna
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 2,401 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure: January
VISITING: Basel Breisach / Black Forest Strasbourg Mainz / Heidelberg Rüdesheim / Koblenz Cologne Amsterdam
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM Price on Request
Avalon Waterways
Departure: January
VISITING: Amsterdam Cologne Rüdesheim Mainz / Heidelberg Strasbourg Breisach / Black Forest Basel
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM Price on Request
Avalon Waterways
Departure: Apr to May
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARKATION) Rotterdam Antwerp Ghent Middelburg Willemstad Amsterdam Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 2,300 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure: April
VISITING: Amsterdam Rotterdam Antwerp Ghent Middelburg / Veere Willemstad
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 2,800 pp
AmaWaterways
Departure: Apr to Jun
VISITING: Amsterdam Cologne Rüdesheim Wertheim Wurzburg Eltmann Nuremberg Regensburg Passau Melk Vienna Budapest
BENEFITS: Free FlightsOverseas TransfersSip & Sail Cocktail Hour
FROM £ 6,161 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure: May to Oct
VISITING: Budapest (EMBARK) Budapest Bratislava Vienna Durnstein / Wachau Valley / Melk Passau Regensburg Roth (excursion to Nuremberg) Bamberg Volkach Würzburg Miltenberg Rüdesheim / Rhine Gorge Cologne Amsterdam Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 3,500 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure: May to Aug
VISITING: Oltenita (EMBARK) Rousse (excursions to Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi) Vidin Donji Milanovac / Iron Gates Gorge (excursion to Lepenski Vir) Belgrade Novi Sad Ilok / Vukovar Mohacs (excursion to Pecs) Budapest Bratislava Vienna Durnstein / Wachau Valley / Melk Linz Schlogen Oxbow / Passau Vilshofen (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 5,618 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure: May to Aug
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARK) Amsterdam Cologne Rhine Gorge / Rüdesheim Miltenberg Würzburg Volkach Bamberg Roth (excursion to Nuremberg) Regensburg Passau / Linz Melk / Wachau Valley / Vienna Vienna Budapest Vukovar / Ilok Novi Sad Belgrade Golubac / Donji Milanovac (excursion to Lepenski Vir) Vidin Rousse (excursion to Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi) Oltenita (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM £ 8,357 pp
Avalon Waterways
Departure: May
VISITING: Oltenita (EMBARK) Rousse (excursions to Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi) Vidin Donji Milanovac / Iron Gates Gorge (excursion to Lepenski Vir) Belgrade Novi Sad Ilok / Vukovar Mohacs (excursion to Pecs) Budapest Bratislava Vienna Durnstein / Wachau Valley / Melk Passau Regensburg Roth Bamberg Volkach Würzburg Miltenberg Rüdesheim / Rhine Gorge Cologne Amsterdam Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
BENEFITS: Flights & Transfers Inc.All InclusiveDaily Excursions
FROM Price on Request
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