Avalon Illumination is a 166-guest Avalon Waterways river cruise ship, in service since 2014. This page lists 86 upcoming departures across 86 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.
Currently on: 9 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise (9 nights) — En route to Vilshofen (Disembarkation)-Regensburg-Prague, Czech Republic — last stop Linz
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Avalon Illumination is a 2014-built European river cruise ship operated by Avalon Waterways. Designed as an Avalon Suite Ship, it carries up to 166 guests and features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows that create an open-air balcony effect. Passenger facilities include a Sky Deck with whirlpool and lounge areas, Panorama Bistro, fitness center, observation lounge, dining room, elevator, and complimentary onboard Wi-Fi.
The ship’s signature feature is its 200-square-foot Panorama Suites, whose wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows provide an open-air balcony effect. The four-deck layout also includes a Sky Deck, observation lounge, Panorama Lounge, and Panorama Bistro.
The ship has a fitness center and a Sky Deck whirlpool, along with premium outdoor lounge chairs and shaded relaxation areas.
An elevator serves the passenger decks. Avalon identifies the interior and staterooms as non-smoking.
Avalon identifies its European fleet, including Avalon Illumination, as holding Green Award status and describes fleet-wide efforts involving energy efficiency, emissions reduction, waste recycling, and water conservation.
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| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Decks |
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| Deluxe StateroomCategories D and E. | Oceanview | 16 | 172 sq ft | 1 |
| Panorama SuiteCategories A, B and P; category A is on the forward Sapphire Deck, category B on the aft Sapphire Deck, and category P on the Royal Deck. The panoramic window wall opens to create an Open-Air Balcony. | Balcony | 65 | 200 sq ft | 2, 3 |
| Royal SuiteCategory S. | Suite | 2 | 300 sq ft | 3 |
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | $547 | $602 | 0 | 0 | $528 | $525 | $510 | $447 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Avalon Illumination is registered in Switzerland.
Avalon Illumination carries about 166 guests with roughly 47 crew.
Avalon Illumination entered service in 2014.
Avalon describes onboard attire as casual. Dinner is generally more polished casual, with collared shirts and slacks common, while formalwear is not required.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included on board. On European cruises, sparkling wine is included with breakfast, and wine and beer are included with lunch and dinner; soft drinks, coffee, tea and filtered water are also available without a separate charge.
Wi-Fi is complimentary on Avalon’s European ships, including Avalon Illumination. Signal quality can vary while sailing.
Avalon makes reasonable attempts to accommodate disabled and mobility-impaired travelers, but individual assistance cannot be guaranteed. Travelers should confirm their specific requirements with Avalon before booking.
Avalon does not accept children under eight years old and does not provide special children’s activities or dedicated children’s facilities on its ships.
