Avalon Visionary

Intimate ship Bliss scored

128guests
5,000gross tons
38cruises now
$3,079fares from

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Avalon Visionary cruising the Rhine River.

At a glance

Avalon Visionary is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Avalon Waterways, in service since 2012. It carries 128 guests and 37 crew (3.5 guests per crew member) at 5,000 gross tons. It ties with 5 other ships as the 9th largest of 22 Avalon Waterways ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for staterooms (9/10) and lowest for family friendly (2/10). It has 38 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $3,079 to $9,437. 2 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Guests: 128
Crew: 37
Gross tons: 5,000
Decks: 4
Length: 361 ft
Beam: 37 ft
Maiden voyage: 2012
Space ratio: 3.5; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 3.5
Speed (mph): 9

Bliss scores

What Avalon Visionary is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 7.0
Adventure and nature 3.0
Cultural 8.0
Dining 7.0
Entertainment 5.0
Family friendly 2.0
Party 3.0
Romantic 8.0
Spa and fitness 7.0
Staterooms 9.0

About the ship

There’s both serenity and a measure of adventure when cruising Central Europe’s famed waterways aboard Avalon Visionary. Sailing the Rhine, Main, Moselle and Danube rivers, and the waters of the Lowland countries, Avalon Visionary can glide by centuries-old castles and beautiful landscapes in the afternoon, then make an overnight port call at one of Europe’s overlooked gems.

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Inside and out

Dining 2

Take in the passing scenery while dining al fresco at the Sky Bistro on your Avalon sailing.
Enjoy gourmet dining during your sailing on Avalon Waterways.

On board 1

A wait staff member is always on hand to craft a cocktail to your liking on your Avalon sailing.

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Avalon Visionary cruising the Rhine River.
Dining aboard Avalon Visionary includes light dining options that include fresh local ingredients.
Travel in style on Avalon Visionary as it cruises the Danube through Germany, Switzerland and Hungary.
Enjoy a cocktail and the view in Avalon Visionary's Club Lounge.
Avalon Visionary deluxe staterooms feature a well-stocked minibar and flat-screen satellite TV.
Avalon Visionary's spacious, open-seating dining room.
Marksburg Castle looms in the distance as Avalon Visionary sails the Rhine River.
Avalon Visionary's dining room serves four-course dinners with a choice of appetizers, soups, salads and entrées.
Avalon Visionary suites feature French balconies (floor-to-ceiling windows).
The 300-square-foot Royal Suite on Avalon Visionary II includes a spacious seating area and stocked minibar.
Lunch al fresco on Avalon Expression's Sky Deck Bistro.
Avalon Visionary's amenities include a Sky Deck whirlpool, expanded fitness center and onboard movie nights.