Aboard Avalon Passion with Avalon Waterways
Cruise Overview
Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary—stopping at some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way.
Visit Passau, Germany—called the “City of Three Rivers” at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers.
Take a guided walking tour to admire the Patrician houses and baroque St.
Stephen’s Cathedral.
In Linz, Austria, walk around the Hauptplatz, Austria’s largest medieval square.
Enjoy the magnificent views as your Danube River cruise takes you through the picturesque wine region of the Wachau Valley.
Stops include Melk to visit the magnificent Benedictine Abbey and Dürnstein to see the famous blue and white Stiftskirche and taste some of the local wines.
Vienna, the “City of Music,” makes an immediate impression with its lavish Hofburg Imperial Palace and neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House.
Enjoy a guided tour of this magical city and take time to explore on your own.
In Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, take a guided walk through the delightful Old Town and to the Gothic St.
Martin’s Cathedral.
In Budapest, the vibrant capital of Hungary, a local expert shows you all the must-see sights.
Then to round out this timeless European river cruise, take a stroll along Váci utca—the main shopping street, or take pictures from Fishermen’s Bastion for the best panoramic views of Budapest.
This Danube River cruise explores the legendary beauty and remarkable destinations you’ll never forget.
Cruise Itinerary
Aboard Avalon Passion
Launch Year: 2016 Length: 135 Width: 11.45 Currency: EUR Capacity: 166 Crew Count: 47 Deck Count: 4 Cabin Count: 84
We're so passionate about our Suite Ships, we christened this Suite Ship the Avalon Passion. Gracing Europe's waterways with style and relaxed luxury as only Avalon can deliver, the Avalon Passion lives up to its name. Avalon guests experience this passion for new discoveries aboard this home-away-from-home to find two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. Spanning 200 square feet, the Passion's Panorama Suites are 30% larger than the industry standard. It's the perfect place to stretch out on your window-facing Comfort Collection bed with the world at your feet. Host a private cocktail party in the spacious sitting area-comfortably accommodating six guests. On board, passengers enjoy free Wi-Fi access, complimentary computer use in public areas, a Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, an elevator, and an expansive Sky Deck with shade system, premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, deck games, and the delightful Sky Bistro for al fresco lunches of light grill fare. Pack your own passions and cruise your way on the Avalon Passion.
Avalon Passion Facilities
Avalon Passion Includes
Cabin Details
Avalon Waterways are pioneering the look of river cruising. Not only are the staterooms and views 30 percent larger than any other small ship in Europe, providing cruisers a renewed feeling of freedom and space, every component of the experience, from bed and bathroom positioning∘ and colour palette to storage space and sound-proof insulation, was wistfully designed for cruisers to ensure they enjoy all that river cruising has to offer.
