Signature highlights
Two decks of Panorama Suites with floor-to-ceiling windows; window-facing beds; Sky Deck with whirlpool, lounge seating, games area, and Sky Bistro; covered observation lounge; elevator; complimentary Wi-Fi.
Avalon Expression
Avalon Expression is a 166-guest Avalon Waterways river cruise ship, in service since 2013. This page lists 79 upcoming departures across 79 itineraries in European River Cruises, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
Avalon Expression at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 26%
A small expedition-size ship at 2,775 gross tons — #380 of 520 ships we track. 17 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 35 minutes ago
Heading to: BudapestCurrently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Vilshofen (Disembarkation) — last stop Grein
Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)-Danube Bend
→ Visegrad
→ Vienna, Austria
→ Vienna
→ Krems
→ Grein
→ Vilshofen (Disembarkation)
Coming up
- Vilshofen an der Donau arrives Arrive end of cruise
0.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Avalon Expression
Avalon Expression is a 2013-built European river ship operated by Avalon Waterways. The 135-meter vessel carries up to 166 guests with 84 cabins and 47 crew. Its signature accommodation is the Panorama Suite, featuring wall-to-wall windows and a window-facing bed. Onboard facilities include a Sky Deck with whirlpool, Panorama Bistro, fitness center, observation lounge, elevator, and multiple indoor social spaces.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways
- Builder / shipyard
- Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Germany (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- MMSI
- 211605060
Onboard Experience
Dining
Main dining room, Panorama Bistro, and Sky Bistro provide full-meal and lighter outdoor dining options. Avalon also highlights specialty coffees, teas, and a 24-hour Club Lounge beverage station.
Entertainment
Observation and Panorama lounges, a covered lounge, Club Lounge, Sky Deck games area, and scenic river viewing are the principal onboard leisure spaces.
Staterooms & suites
The ship offers 67 suites and 16 deluxe staterooms, including 200-square-foot Panorama Suites and 300-square-foot Royal Suites. Panorama Suites use wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows and window-facing beds.
For families
Avalon’s European river ships are primarily designed for adult travelers and do not advertise dedicated children’s clubs or family entertainment facilities.
Pools, spa & wellness
Fitness center onboard, plus a Sky Deck whirlpool and outdoor lounge areas.
Accessibility
An elevator serves the ship’s passenger decks. Avalon describes the interior as non-smoking; detailed accessibility limitations should be confirmed directly with the operator before booking.
Environmental features
Avalon reports fleet-wide waste and recycling programs, water-saving measures, energy and emissions controls, and Green Award recognition for its European fleet.
History & sister ships
Other Rivership ships
Avalon Envision Avalon Waterways
Avalon Panorama Avalon Waterways · 2011
Avalon Visionary Avalon Waterways · 2012
Avalon Vista Avalon Waterways · 2012
Avalon Artistry II Avalon Waterways · 2013
Avalon Illumination Avalon Waterways · 2014
Avalon Impression Avalon Waterways · 2014
Avalon Poetry II Avalon Waterways · 2014
Avalon Siem Reap Avalon Waterways · 2015
Avalon Tapestry II Avalon Waterways · 2015
Avalon Tranquility II Avalon Waterways · 2015
Avalon Imagery II Avalon Waterways · 2016
Where Avalon Expression sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $587 | $504 | $573 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $529 | $447 | $538 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
Explore This Ship
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $6,389
· $639/night
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Next: Oct 6, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,614
· $561/night
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Next: Sep 25, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,820
· $482/night
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Next: May 4, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $5,042
· $504/night
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Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Rudesheim, Germany-Rhine Gorge +6 more
Next: Nov 6, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $4,575
· $458/night
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Next: May 10, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $5,824
· $529/night
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Next: Sep 10, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $5,149
· $468/night
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Next: May 3, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $5,822
· $529/night
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Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany-Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow +8 more
Next: Apr 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $7,519
· $684/night
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Next: Nov 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,106
· $464/night
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Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov, Brasov, Brasov-Bucharest-Oltenita (Embarkation) +8 more
Next: May 8, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $7,046
· $641/night
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Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Speyer, Germany Heidelberg Excursion +7 more
Next: Nov 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,435
· $453/night
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Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov, Brasov, Brasov-Bucharest-Oltenita (Embarkation) +9 more
Next: May 8, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $6,253
· $447/night
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Next: May 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $9,152
· $654/night
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Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion To Melk-Wachau Valley +11 more
Next: Jun 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $6,253
· $447/night
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine-Gorgerudesheim +11 more
Next: May 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $8,223
· $587/night
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Next: Oct 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $9,411
· $627/night
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Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion To Melk-Wachau Valley +12 more
Next: Jun 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $10,387
· $692/night
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Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Speyer, Germany Heidelberg Excursion +11 more
Next: Nov 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $7,438
· $496/night
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Oltenita, Romania (Embarkation), Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion, Vidin, Iron Gates Gorge-Golubac, Serbia Excursion To Lepenski Vir +12 more
Next: Jun 25, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $7,697
· $481/night
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Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest, Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion, Vidin +13 more
Next: Jun 24, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $10,160
· $598/night
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Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany-Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow +14 more
Next: Jun 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $10,271
· $604/night
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Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion To Melk-Wachau Valley +14 more
Next: Jun 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $8,557
· $475/night
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Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov, Brasov, Brasov-Bucharest-Oltenita (Embarkation) +15 more
Next: Jun 22, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $8,446
· $469/night
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Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest, Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion, Vidin +15 more
Next: Jun 24, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $11,020
· $580/night
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Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany-Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow +16 more
Next: Jun 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $9,306
· $465/night
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Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov, Brasov, Brasov-Bucharest-Oltenita (Embarkation) +17 more
Next: Jun 22, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $11,554
· $550/night
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim +18 more
Next: Apr 20, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $11,813
· $537/night
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim +19 more
Next: Apr 20, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $12,673
· $528/night
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim +21 more
Next: Apr 20, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $2,868
· $717/night
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Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Speyer, Germany Heidelberg Excursion +1 more
Next: Nov 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,329
· $666/night
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Next: Nov 27, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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· $606/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $706/night
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Next: Nov 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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· $703/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $649/night
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Next: Dec 14, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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· $678/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $581/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $560/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $578/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $578/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $568/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $586/night
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1 upcoming departure
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1 upcoming departure
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· $611/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $479/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $639/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $639/night
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Next: Sep 26, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,951
· $707/night
Ports of Call
Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion To Melk-Wachau Valley +4 more
Next: Jun 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $4,476
· $639/night
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Next: Apr 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,051
· $436/night
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Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion To Melk-Wachau Valley +4 more
Next: Jul 25, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $3,701
· $529/night
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1 upcoming departure
From $3,351
· $479/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $876/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $527/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $554/night
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· $495/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $527/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $705/night
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1 upcoming departure
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1 upcoming departure
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1 upcoming departure
From $4,584
· $573/night
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Next: Dec 12, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $3,987
· $498/night
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Oltenita, Romania (Embarkation), Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion, Vidin, Iron Gates Gorge-Golubac, Serbia Excursion To Lepenski Vir +5 more
Next: May 11, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,163
· $520/night
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Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Rudesheim, Germany-Rhine Gorge +5 more
Next: Nov 6, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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· $667/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $581/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $636/night
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Next: Sep 17, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $5,700
· $633/night
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Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany-Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow +6 more
Next: Jun 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,800
· $422/night
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Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany-Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow +6 more
Next: Jul 23, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,100
· $456/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $581/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $477/night
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1 upcoming departure
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1 upcoming departure
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· $472/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $564/night
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1 upcoming departure
From $5,075
· $564/night
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Next: Sep 10, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $6,297
· $700/night
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Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Speyer, Germany Heidelberg Excursion +6 more
Next: Nov 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Avalon Expression FAQ
What flag does Avalon Expression sail under?
Avalon Expression is registered in Germany.
How many passengers does Avalon Expression hold?
Avalon Expression carries about 166 guests with roughly 47 crew.
How old is Avalon Expression?
Avalon Expression entered service in 2013.
How big is Avalon Expression?
At 2,775 gross tons and 135 m long, Avalon Expression is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 26% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.