Avalon Passion

Max Passengers: 164
Ship Type: River Cruise Ship
Operated by: Avalon Waterways/ Globus Family of Brands

Ignite your passion for sightseeing aboard the Avalon Passion ship, a stunning 443-foot vessel known for river cruises on the Danube and other waterways in Europe. Every trip on the Passion is a pleasure with premium dining options, beautifully designed common spaces, and Avalon’s signature Panorama Suites featuring huge sliding windows that turn each living space into a personal open-air balcony.

Plug/ Voltage type Onboard: Europe Type C

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Staterooms & Suites

Aboard the Avalon Passion cruise ship, 67 out of the 83 accommodation options are suites.

Panorama Suites (200 square feet) and Royal Suites (300 square feet) are at least 30% bigger than industry standards, giving guests the luxury of a comfortable sitting area for relaxing, enjoying outdoor views, or even hosting private cocktails. Suites also feature the brand’s innovative wall-to-wall panoramic windows that passengers can open to create a floating balcony overlooking the idyllic European scenery.

Cozy and well-designed, the 17 Deluxe Staterooms (172 square feet) onboard offer comfortable accommodations with windows on the cruiser’s Indigo Deck.

All Avalon Passion suites and staterooms feature:
- Comfort Collection Beds
- European-style duvets, soft and firm pillows, and extra blankets
- Choice of bed configuration
- Individual climate control
- Full-size bathroom with shower, toilet, and large mirror
- Hairdryer
- L’Occitane bath products
- Spacious 3-door closets with shelves
- Alarm clock
- Direct-dial telephone
- Vanity and lighted makeup mirror
- USB ports

For more information on the ship’s accommodations, take a peek at the Avalon Passion deck plans above or contact one of our Adventure Life trip planners.

Avalon Passion Amenities

Besides world-class service from an English-speaking crew and cruise director, this elegant ship benefits from top-notch dining, recreational, and lounging facilities.

Fun & Relaxation: The Sky Deck is a sweeping space with deluxe lounge chairs, deck games, and a whirlpool, along with an open-air bistro. Other lounge areas on Passion include the covered Observation Lounge, Club Lounge with all-day complimentary refreshments, and the cozy Panorama Lounge.

Fitness & Wellness: Fitness buffs will appreciate the state-of-the-art equipment in the onboard Fitness Center. Passengers can visit the Avalon Adventure Center for bikes, walking sticks, yoga mats, binoculars, and other active gear for onboard and onshore excursions.

Onboard Dining: Expect delicious meals on Avalon travels, from ala carte breakfasts in your room to the daily lunch buffet. Healthy options are provided, including no-meat fare for vegetarians and vegans. Head to the spacious Dining Room for delicious sit-down meals, while the Sky Grill on the Sky Deck is ideal for breezy al fresco lunches.

Modern Conveniences: The Avalon Passion ship is well-equipped to host modern travelers with amenities like free Wi-Fi, complimentary computer use in public areas, and an elevator for easy access to all the decks.

Avalon Passion Itineraries

Some of the best Danube river cruise experiences are aboard the Avalon Passion. This year, the Avalon Passion trips include routes to Deggendorf and Budapest. And at the end of the year, the Avalon Passion ship will embark on Christmas cruises on the Danube River. Discover vibrant Christmas markets and medieval traditions in Austria and Germany when you go on this unique holiday river cruise aboard Passion.

Ship Information

Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Ship Type: River Cruiser/Canal Boat
Line Class: River Cruise
Year Built: 2016
Capacity: 164 passengers
Decks: 4
Length: 443 ft
Outside Cabins: 83
Number of Crew: 47

About Avalon Waterways

The Avalon Waterways is a reputable river cruise company with a wide range of ships that includes the Avalon Panorama, Avalon Poetry II, Avalon Imagery II, and Avalon Envision.

These innovative vessels are built for the best river cruising destinations in the world, such as the ancient Nile River in Egypt, the romantic Rhine River in Europe, and the vast wilderness of the Peruvian Amazon. And with first-rate staterooms and suites, passengers are assured of the finest experience on Avalon travels.

Moreover, Avalon Waterways ensures passengers enjoy a vacation tailored exactly to their tastes. A wide range of Classic, Discovery and Active excursions through Avalon Choice ensures travelers can pick the onshore activities to join, while FlexDining choices allow them to customize their onboard dining experience.

Avalon Passion Ship Reviews

Since joining the Avalon fleet of Suite Ships in 2016, Avalon Passion has garnered plenty of positive reviews from passengers who enjoyed the ship’s comfortable suites and attentive staff. Many of the guests are especially happy with the onshore excursions due to Avalon’s well-planned itineraries, smooth-sailing transfers, and knowledgeable English-speaking tour guides.

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The trip was terrific with great planning on your part. Most of the adventures were not mainstream and somewhat off the beaten path which made it especially enjoyable!! We felt taken care of and you all were readily available to respond to questions and issues. I would highly recommend your company and friends have already expressed interest based on our pictures and excitement.

Gale Cantor

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