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Avalon Illumination

Avalon Waterways

34 upcoming departures · 37 itineraries

Class Rivership

Built 2014

Guests 166

Crew 47

Length 135.0 m

Beam 11.5 m

Decks 4

Cabins 83

Max speed 12.0 kn

Live Position ● 2 weeks ago

Heading to: ATLNZ

Currently on: 7 Nights Northern Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Ghent, Belgium — last stop Middelburg

Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation) → Middelburg → Ghent, Belgium → Brussels → Antwerp → Rotterdam, Holland → Amsterdam → Amsterdam (Disembarkation)

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About Avalon Illumination

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.

Ship at a Glance

Operator: Avalon Waterways
Builder / shipyard: Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands
Registry / flag: Switzerland
Call sign: HE7453
MMSI: 269057453

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

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.

Dining

Dining facilities include a main dining room, Panorama Bistro, and Sky Bistro for light alfresco meals. Avalon describes the Panorama Bistro and Sky Bistro as alternative light-dining options.

Entertainment

Entertainment is centered on the Panorama Lounge, covered observation lounge, Club Lounge, Sky Deck game area, and scenic outdoor relaxation spaces rather than large theatrical venues.

Staterooms & suites

Avalon lists 67 Panorama Suites and 16 Deluxe Staterooms. Panorama Suites are available in approximately 200 square feet, while Royal Suites measure approximately 300 square feet.

Pools, spa & wellness

The ship has a fitness center and a Sky Deck whirlpool, along with premium outdoor lounge chairs and shaded relaxation areas.

Accessibility

An elevator serves the passenger decks. Avalon identifies the interior and staterooms as non-smoking.

Environmental features

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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Itineraries & Sailings

Ports of Call

Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany-Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow +8 more

Next: Sep 1, 2026

1 upcoming departure

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Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov, Brasov, Brasov-Bucharest-Oltenita (Embarkation) +8 more

Next: Apr 9, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Budapest, Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria +11 more

Next: Jun 15, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine-Gorgerudesheim +11 more

Next: Jun 29, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Budapest, Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria +11 more

Next: Aug 4, 2026

1 upcoming departure

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Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim +11 more

Next: Aug 1, 2026

1 upcoming departure

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Oltenita, Romania (Embarkation), Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion, Vidin, Iron Gates Gorge-Golubac, Serbia Excursion To Lepenski Vir +11 more

Next: May 12, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest, Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion, Vidin +12 more

Next: May 11, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov, Brasov, Brasov-Bucharest-Oltenita (Embarkation) +14 more

Next: May 9, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation), Speyer Excursion To Heidelberg, Strasbourg, France, Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest +1 more

Next: Dec 18, 2026

1 upcoming departure

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Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Budapest, Bratislava, Slovakia, Melk, Austria +2 more

Next: Nov 26, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Linz, Austria, Ybbs-Wachau Valley, Vienna +2 more

Next: May 27, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria, Krems-Wachau Valley +2 more

Next: Aug 15, 2026

1 upcoming departure

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Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria, Krems-Wachau Valley +2 more

Next: Nov 14, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Nuremberg, Germany (Embarkation), Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg +2 more

Next: Dec 13, 2026

1 upcoming departure

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Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Embarkation), Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria +3 more

Next: Aug 14, 2026

1 upcoming departure

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Vienna, Austria (Embarkation), Vienna, Melk-Grein, Passau +3 more

Next: Dec 13, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Embarkation), Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria +3 more

Next: Nov 13, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Munich, Germany, Munich, Munich-Vilshofen (Embarkation), Linz, Austria +4 more

Next: May 25, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Vukovar, Novi Sad, Serbia, Belgrade +4 more

Next: Apr 20, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)-Danube Bend, Visegrad, Vienna, Austria, Vienna +4 more

Next: Jun 1, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Budapest, Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna +4 more

Next: May 20, 2027

1 upcoming departure

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Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Budapest, Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna +4 more

Next: Mar 21, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion To Melk-Wachau Valley +4 more

Next: Aug 20, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion To Melk-Wachau Valley +4 more

Next: Jun 8, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Prague-Nuremberg, Germany (Embarkation), Nuremberg +4 more

Next: Dec 11, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Embarkation)-Danube Bend, Visegrad, Vienna, Austria +5 more

Next: May 31, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Oltenita, Romania (Embarkation), Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion, Vidin, Iron Gates Gorge-Golubac, Serbia Excursion To Lepenski Vir +5 more

Next: Apr 12, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Embarkation), Vukovar, Novi Sad, Serbia +6 more

Next: Apr 19, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany-Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow +6 more

Next: Jun 6, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Budapest, Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna +5 more

Next: Oct 24, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany-Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow +6 more

Next: Oct 15, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest, Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion, Vidin +6 more

Next: Apr 11, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Melk-Wachau Valley +6 more

Next: Sep 3, 2026

1 upcoming departure

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