Avalon Impression

Sails from Budapest, Hungary · Fly into BUD

Editorial score

3.7/ 5

6 of 6 metrics scored

Page updated October 2026

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Avalon Impression in Cologne, 2014 · Photo: Rolf Heinrich, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Avalon Impression

Avalon Impression is an Avalon Waterways cruise ship, in service since 2014. She carries 166 guests with a crew of 47. She sails Danube, Rhine itineraries. We rate her 3.7 out of 5.

Avalon Impression is a 135-meter Suite Ship from 2014 carrying 166 guests, most in Panorama Suites with window-facing beds. She has the Panorama Bistro, a fitness center and a Sky Deck with a whirlpool and the Sky Bistro. Nearly all of her departures are on the Danube, from Danube Symphony cruises between Vilshofen and Budapest to Balkan Discovery trips on the lower river, some with a night in Bucharest, and the Blue Danube Discovery.

Ship facts

Guests: 166; Crew 47 · 1:3.5
Entered service: 2014
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

Photos

1 photo

Avalon Impression in Cologne, 2014Photo: Rolf Heinrich, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Where she sails

Home port: Budapest, Hungary.

Flying in for your cruise?

Avalon Impression sails from Budapest, Hungary. The airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), with 5 lounges to wait in before you board.

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Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Avalon Impression?

Avalon Impression is operated by Avalon Waterways.

How big is Avalon Impression?

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

How many passengers does Avalon Impression carry?

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

When did Avalon Impression enter service?

Avalon Impression entered service in 2014.

Where does Avalon Impression sail?

Avalon Impression sails Danube and Rhine itineraries. Her home port is Budapest, Hungary.

Which airport should I fly into for Avalon Impression?

Avalon Impression 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 Impression?

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

How is Avalon Impression rated?

Cruises Frog rates Avalon Impression 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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