So disappointing! We had such high expectations!

Item: Avalon Passion
Rating: 3.5
Author: christine452907

Avalon Passion Cruise Review to River Cruises - Europe

christine452907

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 32

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5

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7 Night Danube Dreams - Eastbound (Vilshofen To Budapest)

Sail date: September 28, 2024

Ship: Avalon Passion

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 232

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 month ago

Review summary

Our first river cruise, and a pleasant introduction to Central Europe. Support staff was very good. Leadership was fair.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Totally fine and easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The ship was overall okay, not fabulous. No surprises or delights, but just decent food with nice people serving it.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

There are virtually no onboard activities on a river cruise.

Entertainment

Not much offered

Children's Programs

No kids on board

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

The waitstaff and housekeepers were pleasant, but we are used to a level of service and interest in customer satisfaction that wasn't met.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

It was all fine. We aren't snobs. It was cleaned and well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

It was as good as it gets on a river cruise.

Ship tip

If you are more familiar with ocean cruising, it is simply not the same.

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Ports of call

Vilshofen, Germany

3 out of 5

Boring

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Passau, Germany

4 out of 5

Interesting and lots to do nearby. In town walk was dull.

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Linz, Austria

5 out of 5

The Czesky Krumlov trip was outstanding, with a great guide. He was a former schoolteacher, and cared a great deal about historical accuracy and nuanced delivery.

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YBBS AN DER DONAU, AUSTRIA

4 out of 5

Durnstein castle was interesting. Richard the Lionheart was held there,

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Vienna, Austria

3 out of 5

Bad weather....so a nasty experience. Not a problem with the cruise. Vienna is a fabulous location and we love it. But the weather was truly nasty.

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Bratislava, Slovakia

3 out of 5

It was okay, and the guide was okay, but low energy.

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Budapest, Hungary

5 out of 5

What a fabulous city. So much history! Even though the weather was horrible, the captain cruised the Danube, and showed us sights.

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Disembarkation

3 out of 5

Uneventful

5 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing

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Gwbigdog 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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HeavySeas 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience

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cruising2004 1 month ago

Sorry you were disappointed with your cruise.

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javawoody 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing

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