Avalon View is a 166-guest Avalon Waterways river cruise ship, in service since 2019. This page lists 49 upcoming departures across 49 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.
A small expedition-size ship at 2,775 gross tons — #416 of 566 ships we track. 17 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 9 Nights Western Europe Cruise (9 nights) — En route to Kehl Excursion To Strasbourg, France — last stop Mainz Excursion To Heidelberg
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Avalon View is a 166-passenger European river ship built around Avalon Waterways’ Panorama Suite concept. Its 83 accommodations include two decks of spacious suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows and beds facing the river. The four-deck ship combines an intimate atmosphere with a fitness center, Adventure Center, Observation Lounge, Club Lounge, Sky Deck whirlpool and multiple dining areas. It operates on European waterways and entered passenger service in April 2022 after its planned launch was delayed.
Panorama Suites feature approximately 200-square-foot interiors, beds facing the windows and Avalon’s Open-Air Balcony design. Public spaces include an Observation Lounge, Club Lounge, Sky Deck with whirlpool, Adventure Center and elevator.
Avalon’s European river cruises are oriented toward adults and destination-focused travel rather than family resort-style facilities. There is no dedicated children’s recreation area reported for Avalon View.
A fitness center is available onboard, and the Sky Deck includes a whirlpool, shaded loungers and open-air relaxation space.
The ship has an elevator serving its principal decks. Detailed accessible-cabin and mobility specifications were not found in the reviewed sources.
Avalon describes a largely paperless onboard experience and fleet-wide reductions in single-use plastics and paper waste. These environmental practices are operator-level claims rather than ship-specific certifications.
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| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
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| Deluxe StateroomCategories D and E; fixed, non-opening windows. Category D is aft and Category E is forward. | Oceanview | 16 | 172 sq ft | 2 | 1 |
| Panorama SuiteCategories A, B and P; wall-to-wall panoramic windows open to an air-balcony. Category A is forward on Sapphire Deck, Category B is aft on Sapphire Deck, and Category P is on Royal Deck. | Balcony | 65 | 200 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Royal SuiteCategory S; French-balcony-style opening panoramic windows. | Suite | 2 | 300 sq ft | 2 | 3 |
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | $567 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $436 | $496 | $517 | 0 | $559 | 0 | 0 |
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Avalon View is registered in Switzerland.
Avalon View carries about 166 guests with roughly 47 crew.
Avalon View entered service in 2019.
At 2,775 gross tons and 135 m long, Avalon View is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 25% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
No formal dress code applies onboard. Dinner attire is generally casual, although some guests dress up for celebratory events; shore excursions may require more conservative clothing.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, along with the ship’s FlexDining options such as the Dining Room, Panorama Bistro and Sky Grill. Wine and beer with lunch and dinner, sparkling wine with breakfast, and soft drinks are also included under Avalon’s standard European program.
Gratuities for included meals are covered, but gratuities for the ship’s crew, Cruise Director, guides and drivers are not included in the standard trip price and are discretionary.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on Avalon’s European Suite Ships. Avalon notes that connection reliability can vary while cruising through remote areas.
The ship has an elevator, but Avalon states that accessibility accommodations are limited and individual assistance cannot generally be provided. Travelers with mobility needs should contact Avalon before booking.
Avalon does not accept children under eight years old on its cruises, and the ships do not provide special children’s activities or arrangements.
