Aboard Avalon View with Avalon Waterways
Cruise Overview
This Danube River cruise at Christmastime delights with the shining sights and sounds of the holiday season.
Experience the beautiful traditions of the festive season amid 14th-century architecture and towns virtually unchanged since Roman times.
Walk down narrow cobblestone streets lined with beautiful patrician houses and Christkindlmarkt stalls alight with glowing atmosphere of three beautiful countries.
Sail through a winter wonderland and revel in the Advent season as each town is festively decorated, offering holiday wares and delicious fare to warm the heart.
Board your ship in Nuremberg, Germany, and visit this 1000-year-old city with a Local Guide.
Browse Nuremberg’s Christmas market—one of Europe’s oldest.
Be sure to try the city’s traditional gingerbread!
Next, visit Regensburg—the only German city not bombed during WWII.
Here, you’ll taste some of Germany’s famous beers and sausages.
Next stop is Passau, known for its narrow winding streets lined with patrician houses, and the magnificent Italian baroque St.
Stephen’s Cathedral which forms a perfect backdrop for the delightful Christkindlmarkt.
In Melk, visit Austria’s majestic Benedictine Abbey, and enjoy a traditional Austrian cookie tasting as you cruise through a winter wonderland from the Wachau Valley to romantic Vienna.
Here, where Christmas markets are scattered around the city, enjoy a culinary walk through the markets to taste some of the local traditional specialties.
Your European Christmas river cruise vacation ends in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, with guided sightseeing and free time to explore one more Christmas market and buy one-of-a-kind gifts.
Cruise Itinerary
Aboard Avalon View
Launch Year: 2020 Length: Width: Currency: EUR Capacity: Crew Count: Deck Count: Cabin Count:
As the newest addition to our fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon View certainly lives up to its name! With the youngest fleet of ships offering the widest views on Europe's waterways, The View continues our outstanding commitment to relaxed luxury. Passengers can choose from two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. The 200-square-foot Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, with Avalon's signature window-facing "Beds with a View." Onboard amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, an Adventure Center for bikes and active gear, and an Avalon Adventure Host to assist with active excursions and activities. Enjoy exceptional onboard cuisine, including Avalon Fresh menu options, premium coffee and spirits, and versatile FlexDining venues, including the casual Panorama Bistro, al fresco Sky Grill, or elegant glass-walled Dining Room. Library books, cards, and board games are favorites in the Club Lounge, and our Observation Lounge affords the perfect vantage point to watch the world go by. The expansive Sky Deck beckons with a whirlpool, premium lounge chairs, shade system, and deck games-against a backdrop of Europe's most spectacular views!
Avalon View Facilities
Avalon View Includes
Cabin Details
Passengers can choose from two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling Panoramic Windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. The 200-square-foot Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, with Avalon's incomparable window-facing "Beds with a View".
