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Avalon Illumination
Avalon Illumination is a Avalon Waterways cruise ship, in service since 2014. She carries 166 guests with a crew of 47. She sails Danube, Rhine itineraries.
About Avalon Illumination
Avalon Illumination is a 135-meter Suite Ship that entered service in 2014 with 166 guests, most in 200-square-foot Panorama Suites. She has the Panorama Bistro, a fitness center and a Sky Deck with a whirlpool and the Sky Bistro. Her schedule is built around the Danube: Danube Symphony cruises in both directions between Vilshofen and Budapest, some with hotel nights in Budapest or Munich, and Christmas market trips between Vienna and Budapest. Some departures also use the Main and the Rhine.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- DanubeGermany, Austria and Hungary to the Black Sea
- RhineAmsterdam to Basel through Germany's castles and vineyards
Home port: Budapest, Hungary.
Flying in for your cruise?
Avalon Illumination sails from Budapest, Hungary. The airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), with 5 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Platinum Lounge (Non-Schengen)BUD Terminal 2B3.0 ★
- SkyCourt LoungeBUD SkyCourt3.0 ★
- Platinum Lounge (Schengen)BUD Terminal 2A2.8 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Avalon Illumination?
Avalon Illumination is operated by Avalon Waterways.
How big is Avalon Illumination?
Avalon Illumination measures 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How many passengers does Avalon Illumination carry?
Avalon Illumination carries 166 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 47 (about 3.5 guests per crew member).
When did Avalon Illumination enter service?
Avalon Illumination entered service in 2014.
Where does Avalon Illumination sail?
Avalon Illumination sails Danube and Rhine itineraries. Her home port is Budapest, Hungary.
Which airport should I fly into for Avalon Illumination?
Avalon Illumination sails from Budapest, Hungary. Fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), which has 5 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Avalon Illumination?
Avalon Waterways publishes the deck plans for Avalon Illumination; this page links to Deck plans.
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