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Avalon Illumination

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Overview

Avalon Waterways' Avalon Illumination offers all the amenities of a high-class hotel in Europe, including a hair salon, fitness center, and bar, but it provides even more. One of the standout features is that the ship takes you from town to town, with your cruise director also serving as an expert tour guide. Additionally, the Avalon Illumination functions as a five-star restaurant, serving hot breakfasts in the morning and four or five-course dinners at night, accompanied by complimentary regional wines. Lunch menus include a range of options, from local delicacies to typical American comfort food, and there are also tea times and tastings held throughout the day.

Quick Facts

Year Built

2014

Refurbished

-

Wheelchair Accessible

No

Godmother

Deborah Hutton

Passenger Capacity

166

Crew

47

Passenger to Crew Ratio

3.52

Deck Plans

Sky Deck

Royal Deck

Sapphire Deck

Indigo Deck

Staterooms

Royal Suite
Royal Suite

on

Royal Deck

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with French Balcony, Full shower with glass door, Writing desk, Vanity, Bed, Sink, Toilet, Sofa, Coffee table. Size: 258 sq.ft. Stateroom Amenities: • Comfort Collection by Aval...

Panorama Suite
Panorama Suite

on

Royal Deck

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with French Balcony, Full shower with glass door, Writing desk, Vanity, Bed, Sink, Toilet. Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: • Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe be...

Panorama Suite
Panorama Suite

on

Sapphire Deck

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with French Balcony, Full shower with glass door, Writing desk, Vanity, Bed, Sink, Toilet. Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: • Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe be...

Panorama Suite
Panorama Suite

on

Sapphire Deck

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with French Balcony, Full shower with glass door, Writing desk, Vanity, Bed, Sink, Toilet. Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: • Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe be...

Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom

on

Indigo Deck

Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Two windows • Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens • European-style duvets • Choice of soft or firm pillows &bull...

Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom

on

Indigo Deck

Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Two windows • Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens • European-style duvets • Choice of soft or firm pillows &bull...

Avalon Illumination Cruises

Danube River landscape near Oltenita, Romania.
FREE Guided Tours, Drinks, Fine Dining, Wi-Fi & More*+ 3 more offers
Avalon Waterways

7-night Balkan Discovery Cruise

Vukovar
Novi Sad
Belgrade
Golubac
Donji Milanovac
Vidin
Rousse
+1 more

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Budapest, Hungary

6 Sailings

May 1, 2026 - Oct 16, 2027

Published prices from

$3,580

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Hungarian Parliament Building on Danube River.
FREE Guided Tours, Drinks, Fine Dining, Wi-Fi & More*+ 3 more offers
Avalon Waterways

7-night Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Bucharest Cruise/Land Package

Vukovar
Novi Sad
Belgrade
Golubac
Donji Milanovac
Vidin
Rousse
Oltenita
+2 more

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Budapest, Hungary

6 Sailings

May 1, 2026 - Oct 16, 2027

Published prices from

$3,789

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Danube River and Vilshofen town.
FREE Guided Tours, Drinks, Fine Dining, Wi-Fi & More*+ 4 more offers
Avalon Waterways

7-night Danube Dreams (Westbound) Cruise

Budapest
Bratislava
Vienna
Duernstein
Linz
Passau

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Budapest, Hungary

6 Sailings

Apr 7, 2026 - Jul 27, 2027

Published prices from

$3,201

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A historic view of the Baba Vida Fortress, a medieval castle with thick stone walls and towers, a major landmark in Vidin, Bulgaria, under a blue sky.
FREE Guided Tours, Drinks, Fine Dining, Wi-Fi & More*+ 2 more offers
Avalon Waterways

14-night The Danube From Germany To Romania With 1 Night In Bucharest And 2 Nights In Transylvania Cruise/Land Package

Passau
Linz
Wachau Valley
Duernstein
Vienna
Bratislava
Budapest
Budapest
Vukovar
Ilok
Novi Sad
Belgrade
Golubac
Donji Milanovac
Vidin
Rousse
Oltenita
Brasov
Brasov
Sinaia
Bucharest
+15 more

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Vilshofen, Germany

1 Sailing

Apr 24, 2026

Published prices from

$9,679

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A vibrant panoramic shot of the Linz skyline along the Danube River, showcasing the old town's historic buildings, a modern glass structure, and a boat docked on the water.
FREE Guided Tours, Drinks, Fine Dining, Wi-Fi & More*+ 3 more offers
Avalon Waterways

7-night Danube Dreams With 2 Nights In Prague (Eastbound) Cruise/Land Package

Prague
Regensburg
Passau
Linz
Ybbs an der Donau
Vienna
Bratislava
Budapest
+2 more

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Prague, Czech Republic

7 Sailings

Apr 22, 2026 - Sep 10, 2027

Published prices from

$3,890

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A striking close-up of the facade of the red-and-white neoclassical theater building in Rousse, Bulgaria, with large arched windows and a detailed balcony.
FREE Guided Tours, Drinks, Fine Dining, Wi-Fi & More*+ 2 more offers
Avalon Waterways

8-night The Danube From Romania To Budapest Cruise

Rousse
Vidin
Donji Milanovac
Iron Gates (Cruising)
Belgrade
Novi Sad
Ilok
Mohacs
+2 more

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Otopeni, Romania

1 Sailing

May 8, 2026

Published prices from

$4,313

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Hungarian Parliament Building on Danube River.
FREE Guided Tours, Drinks, Fine Dining, Wi-Fi & More*+ 3 more offers
Avalon Waterways

5-night Danube Symphony (Westbound) Cruise

Bratislava
Vienna
Krems
Linz

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Budapest, Hungary

2 Sailings

Aug 15, 2026 - Nov 14, 2027

Published prices from

$2,664

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A vibrant panoramic shot of the Linz skyline along the Danube River, showcasing the old town's historic buildings, a modern glass structure, and a boat docked on the water.
FREE Guided Tours, Drinks, Fine Dining, Wi-Fi & More*+ 3 more offers
Avalon Waterways

5-night Danube Symphony With 2 Nights In Munich (Westbound) Cruise/Land Package

Bratislava
Vienna
Krems
Linz
Vilshofen
Munich

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Budapest, Hungary

2 Sailings

Aug 15, 2026 - Nov 14, 2027

Published prices from

$3,543

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A historic view of the Baba Vida Fortress, a medieval castle with thick stone walls and towers, a major landmark in Vidin, Bulgaria, under a blue sky.
FREE Guided Tours, Drinks, Fine Dining, Wi-Fi & More*+ 3 more offers
Avalon Waterways

8-night The Danube From Romania To Budapest With 1 Night In Bucharest And 1 Night In Budapest Cruise/Land Package

Bucharest
Rousse
Vidin
Donji Milanovac
Iron Gates (Cruising)
Belgrade
Novi Sad
Ilok
Mohacs
Budapest
+4 more

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Bucharest, Romania

6 Sailings

May 7, 2026 - Oct 22, 2027

Published prices from

$4,345

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A striking close-up of the facade of the red-and-white neoclassical theater building in Rousse, Bulgaria, with large arched windows and a detailed balcony.
FREE Guided Tours, Drinks, Fine Dining, Wi-Fi & More*+ 3 more offers
Avalon Waterways

7-night Balkan Discovery With 1 Night In Bucharest & 2 Nights In Transylvania Cruise/Land Package

Vukovar
Novi Sad
Belgrade
Golubac
Donji Milanovac
Vidin
Rousse
Oltenita
Bucharest
Brasov
Brasov
Brasov
+6 more

Aboard

Avalon Illumination

From

Budapest, Hungary

6 Sailings

May 1, 2026 - Oct 16, 2027

Published prices from

$4,599

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
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