Avalon Envision

Sails from Amsterdam, Netherlands · Fly into AMS

Editorial score

3.7/ 5

6 of 6 metrics scored

Page updated October 2026

About Avalon Envision

Avalon Envision is an Avalon Waterways cruise ship, in service since 2019. She carries 166 guests with a crew of 47. She sails Rhine, Danube itineraries. We rate her 3.7 out of 5.

Avalon Envision is a 135-meter Suite Ship christened in Budapest on April 7, 2019, by author Elizabeth Gilbert. She carries 166 guests, most in Panorama Suites with window-facing beds, and has the newer dining layout of the fleet's latest ships: a glass-walled Dining Room, the Panorama Bistro and an al fresco Sky Grill, plus a Club Lounge, an Observation Lounge and an Adventure Center stocked with bikes and gear. Most of her departures are on the Rhine, including Romantic Rhine cruises between Amsterdam and Basel and Active & Discovery trips, with Christmas sailings on the Danube.

Ship facts

Guests: 166; Crew 47 · 1:3.5
Entered service: 2019
Length: 135 m; Shorter than 73% of 575 ships
Decks: 4

Ratings

How she ranks

Cabins: 4/5, fleet average 4.2
Dining: 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Entertainment: 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Service: 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Pools & decks: 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Value: 4/5, fleet average 4.0

Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Avalon Waterways fleet average across 19 rated ships in service.

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Official deck plans

Deck plans on avalonwaterways.com

Where she sails

Home port: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Flying in for your cruise?

Avalon Envision sails from Amsterdam, Netherlands. The airport is Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.

All 10 lounges at Amsterdam Schiphol on Lounge Frog Every ship sailing from Amsterdam, Netherlands

Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Avalon Envision?

Avalon Envision is operated by Avalon Waterways.

How big is Avalon Envision?

Avalon Envision measures 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.

How many passengers does Avalon Envision carry?

Avalon Envision carries 166 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 47 (about 3.5 guests per crew member).

When did Avalon Envision enter service?

Avalon Envision entered service in 2019.

Where does Avalon Envision sail?

Avalon Envision sails Rhine and Danube itineraries. Her home port is Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Which airport should I fly into for Avalon Envision?

Avalon Envision sails from Amsterdam, Netherlands. Fly into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.

Where can I find the deck plans for Avalon Envision?

Avalon Waterways publishes the deck plans for Avalon Envision; this page links to Deck plans.

How is Avalon Envision rated?

Cruise Frog rates Avalon Envision 3.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (4/5) and lowest on pools & decks (3/5).

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