Signature highlights
Two full decks of Panorama Suites feature 200-square-foot layouts and beds positioned toward the river-facing windows. The Sky Deck includes a whirlpool, shade awnings, premium lounge seating, games, and the Sky Grill.
Avalon Vista
Avalon Vista is a 166-guest Avalon Waterways river cruise ship, in service since 2012. This page lists 41 upcoming departures across 41 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.
Live Position ● 10 hours ago
Heading to: BASLE, CHCurrently on: 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Amsterdam, Holland — last stop Cologne
Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation)
→ Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest
→ Kehl Excursion To Strasbourg, France
→ Mainz, Germany Excursion To Heidelberg
→ Rudesheim-Rhine Gorge
→ Cologne
→ Amsterdam, Holland
→ Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
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Moored
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Avalon Vista
Avalon Vista is a 135-meter European river cruise ship carrying up to 166 guests in 83 accommodations. Its signature Panorama Suites use wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows to create an open-air-balcony effect, while four passenger decks provide multiple lounges, dining venues, and outdoor viewing areas.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways
- Builder / shipyard
- Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7381
- IMO number
- 9587025
- MMSI
- 269057381
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining includes the glass-walled Panorama Dining Room, casual Panorama Bistro, and al fresco Sky Grill. Avalon also offers FlexDining and Avalon Fresh menu choices, including vegetarian and vegan selections.
Entertainment
Passenger spaces include the Panorama Lounge, Observation Lounge, Sky Lounge, Club Lounge, bar, library-style seating, games, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The ship emphasizes scenic viewing and destination-focused river travel rather than large-scale production entertainment.
Staterooms & suites
The ship offers 16 Deluxe Staterooms, 67 Panorama Suites, and 2 Royal Suites. Panorama Suites are approximately 200 square feet, while Royal Suites are approximately 300 square feet.
For families
Avalon Vista is designed primarily for adult-oriented river cruising and does not advertise dedicated children's facilities. Families can use the open viewing areas, lounges, and included bicycles or active-excursion equipment where available.
Pools, spa & wellness
A Fitness Center, Sky Deck whirlpool, premium loungers, and active-excursion support provide the principal wellness facilities. The ship does not advertise a full-service spa or swimming pool.
Accessibility
An elevator serves the passenger decks, and the ship has broad public lounges and dining areas. The operator does not publish a dedicated accessible-cabin specification on the current ship page.
Environmental features
Avalon describes its European fleet as operating under responsible-cruising programs focused on energy use, emissions, waste reduction, recycling, and water conservation; the fleet has received Green Award recognition.
History & sister ships
Other Rivership ships
Avalon Envision Avalon Waterways
Avalon Panorama Avalon Waterways · 2011
Avalon Visionary Avalon Waterways · 2012
Avalon Artistry II Avalon Waterways · 2013
Avalon Expression 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 Vista sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $544 | $530 | $689 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $641 | $436 | 0 | $529 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $5,750
· $523/night
Ports of Call
Lake Maggiore, Italy, Lake Maggiore, Lake Maggiore Excursion To Lake Como, Lake Maggiore-Lucerne, Switzerland +8 more
Next: Jun 13, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $6,275
· $570/night
Ports of Call
Lake Como, Italy, Lake Como, Lake Como-Lucerne, Switzerland, Lucerne-Swiss Alps-Basel (Embarkation) +7 more
Next: Dec 12, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $9,807
· $892/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 5, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $5,650
· $514/night
Ports of Call
Lake Como, Italy, Lake Como, Lake Como-Lucerne, Switzerland, Lucerne-Swiss Alps-Basel (Embarkation) +7 more
Next: May 18, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $8,228
· $748/night
Ports of Call
Lake Como, Italy, Lake Como, Lake Como-Lucerne, Switzerland, Lucerne-Swiss Alps-Basel (Embarkation) +7 more
Next: Oct 27, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $10,975
· $998/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $6,020
· $547/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 9, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $6,329
· $575/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 7, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $7,521
· $684/night
Ports of Call
Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Speyer, Germany Heidelberg Excursion +7 more
Next: Nov 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $7,171
· $652/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,979
· $544/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 10, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $5,350
· $486/night
Ports of Call
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim +6 more
Next: May 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $15,475
· $1,032/night
Ports of Call
Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Speyer, Germany Heidelberg Excursion +11 more
Next: Nov 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $8,570
· $571/night
Ports of Call
Arrive In Zurich, Switzerland, Zurich-Biel/Bienne-Neuchatel-Geneva, Geneva, Geneva-Evian Les Bains, France-Gruyeres, Switzerland-Broc-Gruyere Area +12 more
Next: May 14, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $9,390
· $552/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,093
· $773/night
Ports of Call
Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation), Speyer Excursion To Heidelberg, Kehl Excursion To Strasbourg, France, Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest +1 more
Next: Dec 14, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $4,500
· $1,125/night
Ports of Call
Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Speyer, Germany Heidelberg Excursion +1 more
Next: Nov 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,529
· $706/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,429
· $686/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $4,825
· $804/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 11, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $3,547
· $591/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 29, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $5,425
· $904/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 5, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $4,278
· $611/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $4,951
· $707/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $4,951
· $707/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 9, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,076
· $582/night
Ports of Call
Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Kehl Excursion To Strasbourg, France, Ludwigshafen Heidelberg Excursion +4 more
Next: Dec 2, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $3,101
· $443/night
Ports of Call
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim +4 more
Next: May 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,701
· $529/night
Ports of Call
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Germany, Koblenz-Rhine Gorge +4 more
Next: Jul 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,051
· $436/night
Ports of Call
Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Kehl Excursion To Strasbourg, France, Ludwigshafen, Germany Excursion To Heidelberg +4 more
Next: May 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $4,178
· $597/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $6,114
· $764/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 5, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $5,514
· $689/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 9, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $4,236
· $530/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 27, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $6,020
· $669/night
Ports of Call
Lucerne, Switzerland, Lucerne, Lucerne-Swiss Alps-Basel (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest +6 more
Next: Nov 30, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,900
· $544/night
Ports of Call
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Germany, Koblenz-Rhine Gorge +5 more
Next: Apr 29, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,300
· $478/night
Ports of Call
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim +5 more
Next: Mar 4, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $5,773
· $641/night
Ports of Call
Next: Apr 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $4,120
· $458/night
Ports of Call
Lucerne, Switzerland, Lucerne, Lucerne-Swiss Alps-Basel (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest +6 more
Next: Jun 1, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $9,600
· $1,067/night
Ports of Call
Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Speyer, Germany Heidelberg Excursion +6 more
Next: Nov 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $6,422
· $714/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,675
· $631/night
Ports of Call
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Germany, Koblenz-Rhine Gorge +5 more
Next: Jul 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
Avalon Vista FAQ
What flag does Avalon Vista sail under?
Avalon Vista is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Avalon Vista hold?
Avalon Vista carries about 166 guests with roughly 47 crew.
How old is Avalon Vista?
Avalon Vista entered service in 2012.