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Avalon Vista

Avalon Waterways
44 upcoming departures  ·  44 itineraries

Avalon Vista is a 166-guest Avalon Waterways river cruise ship, in service since 2012. This page lists 44 upcoming departures across 44 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.

✓ Scenery-focused river cruisers ✓ Travelers wanting unusually large suites ✓ Couples preferring intimate ships
44 itineraries · from $2,851 ● Where is it now?
Class Rivership
Built 2012
Guests 166
Crew 47
Length 135.0 m
Decks 4
Cabins 83
Flag Switzerland
Guests per crew 3.5

Avalon Vista at a glance

Best for

  • Scenery-focused river cruisers
  • Travelers wanting unusually large suites
  • Couples preferring intimate ships
  • Passengers who enjoy casual included dining
  • Guests who value panoramic public spaces

Think twice if you want

  • Families seeking children’s facilities
  • Travelers wanting many specialty restaurants
  • Passengers needing an accessible stateroom
  • Guests seeking a full-service spa
  • Travelers preferring large resort-style pools

Live Position ● 6 hours ago

Heading to: KEHL, DE

Currently on: 11 Nights Europe Cruise (11 nights) — En route to Lake Como — last stop Lake Como

Lake Como, Italy → Lake Como → Lake Como → Lake Como-Lucerne, Switzerland → Lucerne-Swiss Alps-Basel (Embarkation) → Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest → Kehl Excursion To Strasbourg, France → Mainz, Germany Excursion To Heidelberg → Rudesheim-Rhine Gorge → Cologne → Amsterdam, Holland → Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
Coming up
  1. Como
  2. Como
  3. Basel
0.0 knots Moored

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

About Avalon Vista

Avalon Vista is a 135-meter European river cruise ship carrying up to 166 guests in 83 accommodations. Its signature Panorama Suites use wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows to create an open-air-balcony effect, while four passenger decks provide multiple lounges, dining venues, and outdoor viewing areas.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Avalon Waterways
Builder / shipyard
Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands
Registry / flag
Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
HE7381
IMO number
9587025
MMSI
269057381

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Two full decks of Panorama Suites feature 200-square-foot layouts and beds positioned toward the river-facing windows. The Sky Deck includes a whirlpool, shade awnings, premium lounge seating, games, and the Sky Grill.

For families

Avalon Vista is designed primarily for adult-oriented river cruising and does not advertise dedicated children's facilities. Families can use the open viewing areas, lounges, and included bicycles or active-excursion equipment where available.

Pools, spa & wellness

A Fitness Center, Sky Deck whirlpool, premium loungers, and active-excursion support provide the principal wellness facilities. The ship does not advertise a full-service spa or swimming pool.

Accessibility

An elevator serves the passenger decks, and the ship has broad public lounges and dining areas. The operator does not publish a dedicated accessible-cabin specification on the current ship page.

Environmental features

Avalon describes its European fleet as operating under responsible-cruising programs focused on energy use, emissions, waste reduction, recycling, and water conservation; the fleet has received Green Award recognition.

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 Vista deck plans from Avalon Waterways →

Cabins & suites

Suite 81% Oceanview 19%
CategoryTypeCabinsSizeSleepsDecks
Royal SuiteCategory S. Suite 2 300 sq ft 2 3
Panorama SuiteCategories A, B and P; wall-to-wall panoramic windows open to an Open-Air Balcony. Suite 65 200 sq ft 2 2, 3
Deluxe StateroomCategories D and E; two fixed windows. Oceanview 16 172 sq ft 2 1

Compare all 3 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

11 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 alternative dining venue serving lighter fare and regional specialties.
Sky Grill Included
Deck 4
An outdoor venue serving light meals and refreshments on the Sky Deck.

Bars & lounges

Bar Varies
Deck 3
The main lounge bar serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

All 12 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

  1. 2012Entered service, built by Den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands.
  2. 2024Avalon Vista received fleet-refresh enhancements including updated public spaces, outdoor areas, observation lounge, fitness room and Sky Deck furniture.

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Where Avalon Vista 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 1 6 3 0 0 0 0 6 2 2 0 0
Northern Europe 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
From / night $876 $486 $764 0 0 0 $614 $407 $571 $529 0 0

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in May 2027 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Breisach am Rhein30× Basel30× Rüdesheim am Rhein25× Kehl24× Amsterdam20× Cologne River20× Ludwigshafen am Rhein20× Nuremberg17× Frankfurt Am Main13× Bamberg11× Würzburg11× Vienna10×

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Itineraries & Sailings

11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $5,650 · $514/night
Ports of Call
Lake Como, Italy, Lake Como, Lake Como-Lucerne, Switzerland, Lucerne-Swiss Alps-Basel (Embarkation) +7 more
Next: May 18, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $11,200 · $1,018/night
Ports of Call
Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation), Main River Village, Wurzburg, Bamberg +7 more
Next: Dec 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $5,750 · $523/night
Ports of Call
Lake Maggiore, Italy, Lake Maggiore, Lake Maggiore Excursion To Lake Como, Lake Maggiore-Lucerne, Switzerland +8 more
Next: Jun 13, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $6,275 · $570/night
Ports of Call
Lake Como, Italy, Lake Como, Lake Como-Lucerne, Switzerland, Lucerne-Swiss Alps-Basel (Embarkation) +7 more
Next: Dec 12, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $9,807 · $892/night
Ports of Call
Vienna, Austria (Embarkation), Vienna, Melk-Grein, Passau +7 more
Next: Dec 5, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights N/A Cruise

European River Cruises
From $6,020 · $547/night
Ports of Call
Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation), Mainz, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim +6 more
Next: Dec 9, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Western Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $6,329 · $575/night
Ports of Call
Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim +6 more
Next: Nov 7, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Western Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $10,606 · $964/night
Ports of Call
Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion To Black Forest, Strasbourg, France, Speyer, Germany Heidelberg Excursion +7 more
Next: Nov 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Western Europe Cruise

European River Cruises
From $9,871 · $897/night
Ports of Call
Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Prague-Nuremberg, Germany (Embarkation), Nuremberg +8 more
Next: Dec 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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All 44 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Oct 31, 2026Nov 7, 20267 Nights Western Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
Nov 7, 2026Nov 18, 202611 Nights Western Europe Cruise11European River CruisesBook →
Nov 7, 2026Nov 14, 20267 Nights Western Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
Nov 27, 2026Dec 5, 20268 Nights Europe Cruise8European River CruisesBook →
Nov 27, 2026Dec 5, 20268 Nights Europe Cruise8European River CruisesBook →
Nov 29, 2026Dec 5, 20266 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise6European River CruisesBook →
Nov 29, 2026Dec 5, 20266 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise6European River CruisesBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 13, 20268 Nights Eastern Europe Cruise8European River CruisesBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 11, 20266 Nights Europe Cruise6European River CruisesBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 16, 202611 Nights Europe Cruise11European River CruisesBook →
Apr 2, 2027Apr 11, 20279 Nights Northern Europe Cruise9Northern EuropeBook →
May 8, 2027May 15, 20277 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
May 12, 2027May 29, 202717 Nights Europe Cruise17European River CruisesBook →
May 14, 2027May 29, 202715 Nights Western Europe Cruise15European River CruisesBook →
May 18, 2027May 29, 202711 Nights Europe Cruise11European River CruisesBook →
May 22, 2027May 29, 20277 Nights Western Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
May 29, 2027Jun 5, 20277 Nights Western Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
May 29, 2027Jun 9, 202711 Nights Western Europe Cruise11European River CruisesBook →
Jun 11, 2027Jun 26, 202715 Nights Western Europe Cruise15European River CruisesBook →
Jun 12, 2027Jun 26, 202714 Nights N/A Cruise14European River CruisesBook →
Jul 10, 2027Jul 19, 20279 Nights Western Europe Cruise9European River CruisesBook →
Jul 10, 2027Jul 17, 20277 Nights Western Europe Cruise7European River CruisesBook →
Nov 30, 2027Dec 9, 20279 Nights Western Europe Cruise9European River CruisesBook →
Nov 30, 2027Dec 11, 202711 Nights Western Europe Cruise11European River CruisesBook →

Showing the next 24 of 44 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Avalon Vista FAQ

What flag does Avalon Vista sail under?

Avalon Vista is registered in Switzerland.

How many passengers does Avalon Vista hold?

Avalon Vista carries about 166 guests with roughly 47 crew.

How old is Avalon Vista?

Avalon Vista entered service in 2012.

What is the dress code on Avalon Vista?

Dress is generally casual, including in the dining room, although guests may choose slightly dressier clothing for evening meals.

Is dining included on Avalon Vista?

Meals in the Panorama Dining Room, Panorama Bistro and Sky Bistro are included in the standard fare. Selected drinks are included with meals, while other beverages may be charged.

Is Wi-Fi included on Avalon Vista?

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout Avalon’s European ships, including Avalon Vista. Signal strength can vary while sailing.

Are children allowed on Avalon Vista?

Avalon does not accept children under eight years old and does not provide dedicated children’s activities or facilities on its ships.

Does Avalon Vista have accessible cabins?

Avalon states that it makes reasonable efforts to accommodate mobility-impaired travelers, but the ship does not provide fully wheelchair-accessible staterooms.

Is there a fitness center on Avalon Vista?

Yes. The Fitness Center is on the Indigo Deck and includes exercise equipment and a stretching area.