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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
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Maiden Voyage 2013 -
Rivers Danube, Rhine, Rhône, Saône -
Passengers 164 -
Crew 47 -
Cabin Choice 3 -
Length 135m -
Width 11.4m
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Avalon Expression Cabins
Avalon Expression Cruise Prices
River
Cruise Name
Duration
Departure
Price
rhine, danube, main
From Romania to the North Sea
23 nights
9th Aug 2025
From £12,365 pp
rhine, danube, main
From Romania to the North Sea
23 nights
9th Aug 2025
From £12,365 pp
rhine, danube, main
From Romania to the North Sea
23 nights
7th Oct 2025
From £12,521 pp
danube, main
Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)
6 nights
29th Nov 2025
From £3,955 pp
danube, main
Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)
6 nights
11th Dec 2025
From £3,756 pp
danube, main
Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)
6 nights
17th Dec 2025
From £2,638 pp
rhine
Tulip Time Cruise for Garden & Nature Lovers
7 nights
30th Apr 2026
From £2,718 pp
rhine, danube, main
Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube
21 nights
9th Jul 2026
From £7,597 pp
rhine, moselle
Active & Discovery in Holland & Belgium
7 nights
3rd Sep 2026
From £2,830 pp
danube, main
Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)
6 nights
2nd Dec 2026
From £3,083 pp
danube, main
Christmastime on the Danube (Westbound)
6 nights
8th Dec 2026
From £2,963 pp
danube, main
Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)
6 nights
14th Dec 2026
From £2,705 pp
rhine, danube, main
Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube
21 nights
8th May 2025
Price on Request
rhine, danube, main
Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube
22 nights
8th May 2025
Price on Request
danube, main
The Danube from Germany to Romania
14 nights
26th Jul 2025
Price on Request
rhine, danube, main
From Romania to The North Sea
25 nights
8th Aug 2025
Price on Request
rhine, danube, main
Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube
21 nights
1st Sep 2025
Price on Request
rhine, danube, main
Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube
22 nights
1st Sep 2025
Price on Request
rhine, danube, main
From Romania to The North Sea
25 nights
6th Oct 2025
Price on Request
rhine, danube, main
From Romania to The North Sea
25 nights
6th Oct 2025
Price on Request
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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:
Apr to
Dec
VISITING: Amsterdam – Holland Cologne – Germany Rüdesheim Mainz and Heidelberg, Germany Strasbourg, France Breisach and the Black Forest, Germany Basel, Switzerland
AVG PER PERSON*
£
1,460
Avalon Waterways Departure:
Apr to
Dec
VISITING: Basel Breisach / Black Forest Kehl / Strasbourg Mainz / Heidelberg Rüdesheim / Koblenz Cologne Amsterdam
AVG PER PERSON*
£
1,700
Avalon Waterways Departure:
Apr to
Nov
VISITING: Vilshofen (EMBARK) Passau (Scholgan Oxbrow) Linz Ybbs (excursion to Wachau Valley – Dürnstein) Vienna Bratislava Budapest Budapest (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
1,700
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
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,842
Avalon Waterways Departure:
Apr to
Nov
VISITING: Budapest Bratislava Vienna Dürnstein / Ybbs / Melk Linz Schlogen Oxbow / Passau Vilshofen
AVG PER PERSON*
£
1,598
Avalon Waterways Departure:
May to
Oct
VISITING: Oltenita Rousse / Veliko Tarnovo Vidin Golubac / Donji Milanovac Belgrade Novi Sad Ilok / Vukovar Mohacs / Pecs Budapest
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,250
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,114
Avalon Waterways Departure:
December
VISITING: Basel Breisach / Black Forest Strasbourg Mainz / Heidelberg Rüdesheim / Koblenz Cologne Amsterdam
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,994
Avalon Waterways Departure:
VISITING: Amsterdam Cologne Rüdesheim Mainz / Heidelberg Strasbourg Breisach / Black Forest Basel
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,491
Uniworld 
Departure:
January
VISITING: Amsterdam (EMBARKATION) Rotterdam Antwerp Ghent Middelburg Willemstad Amsterdam Amsterdam (DISEMBARK)
AVG PER PERSON*
Price on Request
Avalon Waterways Departure:
Apr to
May
VISITING: Amsterdam Rotterdam Antwerp Ghent Middelburg / Veere Willemstad
AVG PER PERSON*
£
2,718
AmaWaterways 
Departure:
Apr to Jun
VISITING: Amsterdam Cologne Rüdesheim Wertheim Wurzburg Eltmann Nuremberg Regensburg Passau Melk Vienna Budapest
AVG PER PERSON*
Price on Request
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)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
3,500
Avalon Waterways Departure:
May to
Jul
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)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
5,621
Avalon Waterways Departure:
May to
Jul
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)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
7,597
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)
AVG PER PERSON*
£
8,988
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