Avalon Vista Review
I thought I had found a good riverboat cruise line. Now I have. It's Avalon.
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I did not take this cruise to london and went west from budapest to amsterdam. it all started in budapest. i arrived one day early, just in case the luggage didn't appear on my british air flight from miami arriving on september 25. It gave me time to meet a friend who took me on a walking tour and we had the greatest sweet and coffee on this little side street.
I stayed at the marriott hotel and had a view of a lifetime...facing the bridge and every famous building in budapest! the next day the meeting locale was at the intercontinental hotel, also on the river that separates buda from pest. i believe that the only negative of the entire trip, looking back at this point.. Was on the first day with avalon and took place at the get-together meeting at the intercontinental. the luggage was checked in and when i asked the agent in charge a question about the embarkation she said: "i can't answer your question...i am just here to check you in." she provided no happy "hello and welcome to avalon".
This was quite disappointing as was the room where we met. there weren't enough tables and seats and no one met us from avalon. oh well...everything can't be great....maybe they will change this in the future.
Cabin Review
Panorama Suite with French Balcony
As mentioned above, I have never enjoyed a cabin as I did with Avalon. It started with the housekeeping staff. It was unreal. I usually sterilize my cabin or hotel room before I even
unpack. Cheryl, who was in charge of my room seemed hurt when she saw me using disinfectant wipes because she said: "We already did that for you!" And would you believe, she was right but I did it anyway. There were always fresh orchids and complimentary bottled water. I loved my cabin.
Port Reviews
Bratislava
very exciting and would recommend that everyone take advantage of a few excursions if you can fit it in.
Rudesheim
We did our group tour on the boat when we passed over 25 castles on the Rhine. What an experience. this is the beauty of a riverboat cruise.
Wurzburg
What a great old fun village to visit. So happy that I went on a city walking tour.
Nuremberg
Went on a city tour and enjoyed that. Wish I could have seen more about the trials.
Regensburg
Another wonderful town to visit. What charm.