Avalon Illumination Cruise Reviews - Reviews

Very worthwhile and a different experience than trips from Amsterdam to Budapest. Bucharest is remarkable 30 years after its "revolution." Do not be surprised by the economic condition of Bulgaria but beautiful country-side.

Our cruise was cancelled.  No fault of Avalon.  What was their fault, however, was the appalling circumstances that followed.  We were put on a bus trip.  Hotels were below standard and not 5 star as promised.  Locations were away from decent restaurants and certainly not within walking distance for elderly patrons.  We were given money for food, however, we had to pay for taxis to get to restaurants.  Avalon discriminated against the US/European groups in favor of the Asians.  We were put into a substandard Hilton whilst they were put into the Kempinski,  We were totally ripped off.  Our money was taken under false pretenses.  We will never ever even think about Avalon or indeed any river cruise again.

Service was excellent, cabin arrangement and bathroom were well laid out, food was very good.  All in all wonderful cruise.  The only negative was the tour in Serbia. Serbia guide was very vocal about United States Politics which was in very poor taste. 

Ship caters to every need. Crew couldnt be more helpful. Only con I can say is the limited menu however it is understandable due to the limited size