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Detailed Ship Information: The Avalon Passion welcomes passengers to their home-away-from-home with two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform into a unique Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama... Read More

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5 Night - Christmastime from Budapest to Vienna
Starting in Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Budapest, Bratislava, Slovakia, Melk, Austria, Vienna, Vienna (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Nov 27

5 Night - Christmastime in the Heart of Germany
Starting in Nuremberg, Germany (Embarkation), Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Miltenberg, Frankfurt (Disembarkation)

2027 Sails: Dec 6

5 Night - Christmastime in the Heart of Germany
Starting in Frankfurt, Germany (Embarkation), Main River Village, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Nuremberg (Disembarkation)

2027 Sails: Dec 11

6 Night - Christmastime On the Danube (Westbound)
Starting in Vienna, Austria (Embarkation), Vienna, Melk / Grein, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Nuremberg (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Dec 2, Dec 14

6 Night - Christmastime On the Danube (Eastbound)
Starting in Nuremberg, Germany (Embarkation), Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Austria, Vienna, Vienna (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Dec 8

7 Night - Danube Dreams (Westbound)
Starting in Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Budapest, Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Durnstein / Wachau Valley, Linz, Schlogen Oxbow / Passau, Germany, Vilshofen (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Mar 29, Apr 12, Apr 26, May 10

7 Night - Danube Dreams (Eastbound)
Starting in Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau / Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Ybbs Excursion to Melk / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Bratislava, Slovakia, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Apr 5, Apr 19, May 3, May 17

7 Night - Balkan Discovery
Starting in Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Vukovar, Novi Sad, Serbia, Belgrade, Golubac / Donji Milanovac Excursion to Lepenski Vir / Iron Gates Gorge, Vidin, Bulgaria, Rousse / Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Excursion, Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Jun 23, Jul 8, Jul 23, Aug 7, Aug 22, Sep 6, Sep 21, Oct 6, Oct 21

7 Night - Tulip Time Cruise
Starting in Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation), Rotterdam, Antwerp, Belgium, Ghent, Middelburg, Holland, Willemstad AN, Amsterdam, Amsterdam (Disembarkation)

2027 Sails: Apr 1, Apr 8, Apr 15, Apr 22, Apr 29

2027 Sails: May 20, Jun 4, Jun 19, Jul 4, Jul 19, Aug 3, Aug 18, Sep 2, Sep 17

7 Night - Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers (Westbound)
Starting in Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Budapest, Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Durnstein / Wachau Valley, Linz, Schlogen Oxbow / Passau, Germany, Vilshofen (Disembarkation)

2027 Sails: Oct 30

7 Night - The Blue Danube Discovery
Starting in Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Krems / Wachau Valley, Passau, Germany, Regensburg, Roth Excursion to Nuremberg, Nuremberg (Disembarkation)

2027 Sails: Nov 15, Nov 29

7 Night - Festive Season On the Legendary Danube
Starting in Nuremberg, Germany (Embarkation), Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Disembarkation)

2027 Sails: Nov 22

8 Night - The Danube from Romania to Budapest
Starting in Oltenita, Romania (Embarkation), Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Excursion, Vidin, Iron Gates Gorge / Golubac, Serbia Excursion to Lepenski Vir, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Ilok, Croatia, Mohacs, Hungary Excursion to Pecs, Budapest (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: May 31, Jun 15, Jun 30, Jul 15, Jul 30, Aug 14, Aug 29, Sep 13, Sep 28, Oct 13, Oct 28

2027 Sails: May 27, Jun 11, Jun 26, Jul 11, Jul 26, Aug 10, Aug 25, Sep 9

9 Night - Illuminations On the Danube (Eastbound)
Starting in Vilshofen, Germany (Embarkation), Passau / Schlogen Oxbow, Linz, Austria, Melk / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Bratislava, Slovakia, Esztergom, Hungary, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Disembarkation)

2027 Sails: Nov 6

12 Night - Christmastime from Budapest to Frankfurt
Starting in Budapest, Hungary (Embarkation), Vienna, Austria, Vienna, Krems, Passau, Germany, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Nuremberg-excursion to Munich, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Miltenberg, Frankfurt (Disembarkation)

2027 Sails: Nov 29

14 Night - Magnificent Europe
Starting in Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge / Rudesheim, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Volkach, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest (Disembarkation)

2027 Sails: May 6, Oct 16

15 Night - The Danube from Romania to Germany
Starting in Oltenita, Romania (Embarkation), Rousse, Bulgaria Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Excursion, Vidin, Iron Gates Gorge / Golubac, Serbia Excursion to Lepenski Vir, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Ilok, Croatia, Mohacs, Hungary Excursion to Pecs, Budapest, Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria, Durnstein / Wachau Valley, Linz, Schlogen Oxbow / Passau, Germany, Vilshofen (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Jul 15

2027 Sails: Jun 11, Aug 10

21 Night - Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube
Starting in Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation), Amsterdam, Cologne, Germany, Rhine Gorge / Rudesheim, Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Volkach, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk / Wachau Valley, Vienna, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Serbia, Belgrade, Golubac / Donji Milanovac Excursion to Lepenski Vir / Iron Gates Gorge, Vidin, Bulgaria, Rousse / Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Excursion, Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)

2027 Sails: May 6

About Avalon Passion

The Avalon Passion welcomes passengers to their home-away-from-home with two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform into a unique Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than industry standard and ideal for stretching out and relaxing-or even throwing a private cocktail party for up to six adults in the spacious sitting area. On board, passengers enjoy free Wi-Fi access, complimentary computer use at the Internet Corner, a Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, a hair salon, elevator, and an expansive Sky Deck with shade system, premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, deck games, and the delightful Sky Bistro for al fresco lunches of light grill fare.

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