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Avalon Impression

Avalon Waterways
67 upcoming departures  ·  67 itineraries

Avalon Impression is a 166-guest Avalon Waterways river cruise ship, in service since 2014. This page lists 67 upcoming departures across 67 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.

✓ Travelers who prioritize river views from their cabin ✓ Couples seeking spacious suites on a small ship ✓ Active travelers wanting bikes and a fitness center
67 itineraries · from $2,829 ● Where is it now?
Class Rivership
Built 2014
Gross Tonnage 2,775
Guests 166
Crew 47
Length 135.0 m
Beam 12.0 m
Decks 4
Cabins 84
Max speed 12.0 kn
Flag Switzerland
Guests per crew 3.5
Space ratio 17

Avalon Impression at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 25%

A small expedition-size ship at 2,775 gross tons — #416 of 566 ships we track. 17 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Travelers who prioritize river views from their cabin
  • Couples seeking spacious suites on a small ship
  • Active travelers wanting bikes and a fitness center
  • Guests who prefer relaxed dining over formal cruise routines
  • Adults looking for a quiet, intimate shipboard atmosphere

Think twice if you want

  • Families seeking dedicated children’s facilities
  • Travelers wanting theatrical entertainment or nightlife
  • Passengers needing fully accessible river-cruise operations
  • Guests who prefer large pools and extensive resort amenities
  • Travelers seeking many specialty restaurants

Live Position ● 27 minutes ago

Heading to: Amsterdam

Currently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights)

The live position is about 725 km from this itinerary’s ports, so the scheduled voyage above may be out of date. The map shows where the ship actually is.

Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation) → Budapest → Bratislava, Slovakia → Vienna → Durnstein-Wachau Valley → Linz → Vilshofen (Disembarkation)
0.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Avalon Impression

Avalon Impression is a 135-metre European river Suite Ship launched in 2014 for Avalon Waterways. The four-deck vessel carries up to 166 guests with a crew of about 47 and is designed around spacious Panorama Suites, many with Avalon’s Open-Air Balcony concept. Passengers have access to multiple dining venues, a fitness area, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a Sky Deck with loungers and a whirlpool. The ship primarily serves as a comfortable base for European river exploration rather than as a destination resort.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Avalon Waterways
Builder / shipyard
Scheepswerf Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands
Registry / flag
Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
HE7450
MMSI
269057454

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Two full decks of Panorama Suites, a spacious Sky Deck, Open-Air Balcony-style panoramic windows, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a Panorama Bistro.

Pools, spa & wellness

A fitness center and Sky Deck whirlpool are provided, along with outdoor loungers for relaxation.

Environmental features

Avalon identifies the European fleet, including Avalon Impression, as part of its responsible-cruising program, citing energy-efficiency, waste-reduction, recycling, and water-conservation measures.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 3

Panorama Bistro Panorama Lounge Observation Lounge Club Lounge Bar Adventure Center Reception Lobby Royal Suite Panorama Suite

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official Avalon Impression deck plans from Avalon Waterways →

Cabins & suites

Suite 81% Other 19%
CategoryTypeCabinsSizeSleepsDecks
Royal SuiteBooking code S or RS; includes a wall-to-wall panoramic window that opens as an Open-Air Balcony. Suite 2 300 sq ft 2 3
Panorama SuiteBooking codes A and B on Sapphire Deck and P on Royal Deck; categories have panoramic windows that open as an Open-Air Balcony. Suite 65 200 sq ft 2 2, 3
Deluxe StateroomBooking codes D and E; fixed high-level windows rather than opening panoramic windows. Other 16 172 sq ft 2 1

Compare all 3 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

8 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Panorama Dining Room Included
Deck 2
The main dining room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Panorama Bistro Included
Deck 3
A casual venue offering lighter meals and afternoon tea.
Sky Grill Included
Deck 4
An open-air Sky Deck venue used for light al fresco lunches and grilled selections.

Bars & lounges

Panorama Lounge Varies
Deck 3
A main social lounge with panoramic views and bar service.
Observation Lounge Varies
Deck 3
A forward-facing lounge beside the Panorama Bistro with broad river views.
Club Lounge Included
Deck 3
A lounge with a 24-hour self-service station for specialty coffee, tea and snacks.
Sky Lounge Varies
Deck 4
An open-air Sky Deck lounge area with bar service.
Bar Included
Deck 3

All 12 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

  1. 2014Entered service, built by Scheepswerf Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands.
  2. 2025The ship received Avalon’s fleet refresh, including updated public-space decor, a redesigned Sky Deck, an enhanced Observation Lounge, upgraded fitness equipment, improved connectivity and additional bicycles.

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 Expression Avalon Waterways · 2013 Avalon Illumination 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 Impression sails, month by month

Oct
26		 Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27
European River Cruises 0 5 6 0 0 5 6 3 5 0 3 0
From / night 0 $524 $527 0 0 $513 $606 $486 $447 0 $461 0

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in March 2028 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Budapest58× Vienna55× Vilshofen an der Donau28× Bratislava River27× Linz25× Regensburg25× Nuremberg22× Passau21× Wachau Valley21× Belgrade19× Novi Sad19× Prague19×

Explore This Ship

Jump from Avalon Impression sailings into the broader destination network with cruise line and region hub pages.

All Avalon Waterways port guides European River Cruises cruises

Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $6,089 · $609/night
Ports of Call
Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Embarkation)-Danube Bend, Visegrad, Vienna, Austria +6 more
Next: Apr 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $5,589 · $559/night
Ports of Call
Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Embarkation)-Danube Bend, Visegrad, Vienna, Austria +6 more
Next: Jun 5, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $4,570 · $457/night
Ports of Call
Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Vukovar, Novi Sad, Serbia, Belgrade +7 more
Next: Jul 18, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $4,575 · $458/night
Ports of Call
Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest, Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion, Vidin +7 more
Next: Jul 24, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $6,622 · $602/night
Ports of Call
Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany-Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow +8 more
Next: May 17, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $6,299 · $573/night
Ports of Call
Budapest, Hungary, Budapest, Budapest (Embarkation), Vienna, Austria +7 more
Next: Oct 27, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $4,899 · $445/night
Ports of Call
Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Embarkation), Vukovar, Novi Sad, Serbia +8 more
Next: Jul 17, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $5,106 · $464/night
Ports of Call
Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov, Brasov, Brasov-Bucharest-Oltenita (Embarkation) +8 more
Next: Jul 22, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $5,435 · $453/night
Ports of Call
Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov, Brasov, Brasov-Bucharest-Oltenita (Embarkation) +9 more
Next: Jul 22, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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All 67 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 10, 2026Nov 17, 20267 Nights Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
Nov 15, 2026Nov 24, 20269 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise9European River CruisesBook →
Nov 17, 2026Nov 24, 20267 Nights Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
Nov 24, 2026Nov 29, 20265 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise5European River CruisesBook →
Nov 29, 2026Dec 5, 20266 Nights Europe Cruise6European River CruisesBook →
Dec 3, 2026Dec 11, 20268 Nights Europe Cruise8European River CruisesBook →
Dec 3, 2026Dec 11, 20268 Nights Europe Cruise8European River CruisesBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 11, 20266 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise6European River CruisesBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 11, 20266 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise6European River CruisesBook →
Dec 11, 2026Dec 19, 20268 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise8European River CruisesBook →
Dec 11, 2026Dec 17, 20266 Nights Europe Cruise6European River CruisesBook →
Mar 24, 2027Apr 1, 20278 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise8European River CruisesBook →
Mar 24, 2027Mar 31, 20277 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
Mar 26, 2027Apr 1, 20276 Nights Europe Cruise6European River CruisesBook →
Mar 26, 2027Mar 31, 20275 Nights Europe Cruise5European River CruisesBook →
Mar 31, 2027Apr 9, 20279 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise9European River CruisesBook →
Apr 5, 2027Apr 14, 20279 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise9European River CruisesBook →
Apr 7, 2027Apr 14, 20277 Nights Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
Apr 27, 2027May 5, 20278 Nights Europe Cruise8European River CruisesBook →
Apr 27, 2027May 7, 202710 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise10European River CruisesBook →
Apr 28, 2027May 7, 20279 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise9European River CruisesBook →
Apr 28, 2027May 5, 20277 Nights Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
May 17, 2027May 28, 202711 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise11European River CruisesBook →
May 19, 2027May 28, 20279 Nights Europe Cruise9European River CruisesBook →

Showing the next 24 of 67 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Avalon Impression FAQ

What flag does Avalon Impression sail under?

Avalon Impression is registered in Switzerland.

How many passengers does Avalon Impression hold?

Avalon Impression carries about 166 guests with roughly 47 crew.

How old is Avalon Impression?

Avalon Impression entered service in 2014.

How big is Avalon Impression?

At 2,775 gross tons and 135 m long, Avalon Impression is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 25% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

Is there a dress code on Avalon Impression?

There is no formal onboard dress code. Comfortable daytime clothing is appropriate; dinner is generally casual, with collared shirts and slacks commonly worn.

Is dining included on Avalon Impression?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, with dining available in the Panorama Dining Room, Panorama Bistro and selected Sky Deck offerings. Wine and beer with lunch and dinner, soft drinks, and specialty coffees and tea are also included under Avalon’s standard European river-cruise provisions.

Are gratuities included?

Gratuities for wait staff at included meals are covered. Gratuities for the ship’s crew, Cruise Director, guides and drivers are discretionary unless specifically included in the booking terms.

Does Avalon Impression have Wi-Fi?

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout European Avalon ships. Connectivity can vary while sailing, and access details are provided on board.

Is Avalon Impression wheelchair accessible?

Avalon makes reasonable efforts to accommodate travelers with disabilities, but accessibility is limited by the ship, gangways, ports and excursions. Personal assistance is not provided, and mobility needs should be disclosed before booking.

Are children allowed on Avalon Impression?

Children under eight are not accepted. The ship has no dedicated children’s facilities or children’s activities.