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.
Avalon Impression
Avalon Impression is a 166-guest Avalon Waterways river cruise ship, in service since 2014. This page lists 69 upcoming departures across 69 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 Impression 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 ● 24 minutes ago
Heading to: AmsterdamCurrently on: 14 Nights Europe Cruise (14 nights) — En route to Miltenberg — last stop Wurzburg
Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation)
→ Budapest
→ Bratislava, Slovakia
→ Vienna, Austria
→ Durnstein-Wachau Valley
→ Passau, Germany
→ Regensburg
→ Bamberg
→ Wurzburg
→ Miltenberg
→ Rudesheim-Rhine Gorge
→ Cologne
→ Amsterdam, Holland
→ Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
Coming up
10.0 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
Dining
Main dining is supplemented by the Panorama Bistro and seasonal light al-fresco offerings at the Sky Bistro. Avalon’s published materials describe included meals and selected beverages, but onboard service details can vary.
Entertainment
The ship emphasizes scenic cruising and relaxed social spaces, including the Sky Deck and lounge areas, rather than large-scale theatrical entertainment.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has approximately 84 cabins, including Royal Suites, Panorama Suites, and Deluxe Staterooms. Panorama Suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows designed to open toward the river view.
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.
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 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
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| European River Cruises | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| From / night | $569 | $524 | $527 | 0 | 0 | $513 | $589 | $486 | $447 | 0 | $461 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
Explore This Ship
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $4,570
· $457/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jul 18, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $6,089
· $609/night
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Next: Apr 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,589
· $559/night
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Next: Jun 5, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,575
· $458/night
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Next: Jul 24, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $6,622
· $602/night
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Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany-Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow +8 more
Next: May 17, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $6,299
· $573/night
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Next: Oct 27, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,899
· $445/night
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Next: Jul 17, 2028
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: Jul 22, 2028
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: Jul 22, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $8,630
· $719/night
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Next: Dec 9, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $6,803
· $486/night
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Next: May 28, 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: Jun 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $9,960
· $711/night
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Next: Oct 13, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $9,229
· $659/night
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Next: Dec 7, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $7,638
· $509/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: Aug 9, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $7,897
· $494/night
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Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest, Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion, Vidin +13 more
Next: Aug 8, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $8,646
· $480/night
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Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest, Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi Excursion, Vidin +15 more
Next: Aug 8, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $8,757
· $487/night
Ports of Call
Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov, Brasov, Brasov-Bucharest-Oltenita (Embarkation) +15 more
Next: Aug 6, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $9,506
· $475/night
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Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov, Brasov, Brasov-Bucharest-Oltenita (Embarkation) +17 more
Next: Aug 6, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $10,454
· $498/night
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim +18 more
Next: Aug 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $9,954
· $474/night
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim +18 more
Next: Jul 4, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $10,213
· $464/night
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim +19 more
Next: Aug 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $11,073
· $461/night
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim +21 more
Next: Aug 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,821
· $764/night
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Next: Nov 24, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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· $581/night
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Next: Jun 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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· $566/night
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Next: Mar 26, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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· $736/night
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Next: Dec 16, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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· $578/night
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Next: Dec 5, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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· $763/night
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Next: Dec 5, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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· $640/night
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Next: Nov 29, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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· $539/night
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Next: Jun 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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· $648/night
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Next: Nov 29, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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· $526/night
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Next: Mar 26, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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· $540/night
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1 upcoming departure
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· $550/night
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Next: Jun 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,851
· $407/night
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Next: Mar 28, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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· $707/night
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Next: Oct 29, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,451
· $636/night
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Next: Jun 6, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $3,101
· $443/night
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Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion To Melk-Wachau Valley +4 more
Next: Apr 4, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,951
· $707/night
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Next: Apr 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $4,030
· $576/night
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Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion To Melk-Wachau Valley +4 more
Next: Nov 3, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $4,701
· $672/night
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Next: Oct 27, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $4,551
· $650/night
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Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion To Melk-Wachau Valley +4 more
Next: Apr 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $4,430
· $633/night
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Next: Oct 27, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $4,951
· $707/night
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Next: Dec 2, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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· $493/night
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Next: Jul 18, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,428
· $633/night
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Next: Dec 14, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,589
· $574/night
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Next: Nov 29, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $4,182
· $523/night
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Next: Jun 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $4,107
· $513/night
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Next: Mar 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,710
· $464/night
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Next: Jul 18, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,840
· $605/night
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Next: Jun 5, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $5,340
· $668/night
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Next: Apr 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $4,214
· $527/night
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Next: Dec 3, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $5,264
· $658/night
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Next: Dec 3, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $3,987
· $498/night
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: Jul 25, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $3,850
· $428/night
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Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany-Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow +6 more
Next: Apr 2, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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· $400/night
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Next: Mar 28, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $5,700
· $633/night
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Next: Oct 29, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $4,039
· $449/night
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Next: Jul 17, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $5,200
· $578/night
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Next: Jun 6, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $5,300
· $589/night
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Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany-Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow +6 more
Next: Apr 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,119
· $569/night
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Next: Oct 27, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $5,700
· $633/night
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Next: Apr 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $4,719
· $524/night
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Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Regensburg, Germany-Vilshofen (Embarkation), Passau-Schlogen Oxbow +6 more
Next: Nov 1, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $5,700
· $633/night
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Next: Nov 30, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $5,550
· $617/night
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Next: Oct 27, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $5,873
· $653/night
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Next: May 19, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $4,246
· $472/night
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Next: Jul 24, 2028
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
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 26% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.