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SHIP OVERVIEW

Part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Expression features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet.

  • CRUISES
  • STATISTICS

STATISTICS

  • Year Built

    2013
  • Year Refurbished

    2018
  • Year Entered Present Fleet

  • Country of Registry

  • Tonnage (GRT)

    5000
  • PAX (basis 2)

    166
  • Max Pax (inc. Uppers)

    168
  • Passenger Decks

    4
  • Number of Crew

    47
  • Officers' Nationality

  • Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality

STATEROOMS

  • Suites

    2
  • Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview

    16
  • Oceanview No Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview With Balcony

    0
  • Balconies

    65
  • Interior

    0
  • Accessible

    20
  • Total Number of Accommodations

    1000
  • SUITE
  • BALCONY
  • OCEANVIEW
  • INSIDE

Deck Plans

SHIP REVIEWS

OVERALL RATING

4.5

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Based on 2 reviews

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Mostly delightful

JULY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Pace

CONS

Dinner, bartenders, did not feature local wines.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

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).

SCORECARD

  • Staff

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  • Dining

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  • Entertainment

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  • Activities

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  • Cabins/Staterooms

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  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Netherlands and Germany on the Rhine

SEPTEMBER

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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.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

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.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

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  • Dining

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  • Entertainment

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  • Activities

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  • Cabins/Staterooms

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  • Itinerary/Ports

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  • Value

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