Avalon Panorama

Sails from Amsterdam, Netherlands · Fly into AMS

Editorial score

3.7/ 5

6 of 6 metrics scored

Page updated October 2026

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Avalon Panorama in Passau, 2014 · Photo: Rolf Heinrich, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Avalon Panorama

Avalon Panorama is an Avalon Waterways cruise ship, in service since 2011. She carries 166 guests with a crew of 47. She sails Rhine, Danube itineraries. We rate her 3.7 out of 5.

Avalon Panorama, in service since 2011, was the first of Avalon Waterways' Suite Ships, the first with two full decks of Panorama Suites whose floor-to-ceiling windows open across the width of the room. The 135-meter ship, renovated in 2016, carries 166 guests and has a library, a fitness center and a Sky Deck with a whirlpool, shade and the Sky Bistro. She sails mainly on the Rhine, with Romantic Rhine cruises between Amsterdam and Basel and spring Tulip Time trips, plus Christmas cruises in Germany and on the Danube.

Ship facts

Guests: 166; Crew 47 · 1:3.5
Entered service: 2011; Refitted 2016
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 Panorama in Passau, 2014Photo: Rolf Heinrich, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Where she sails

Home port: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Flying in for your cruise?

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

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Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Avalon Panorama?

Avalon Panorama is operated by Avalon Waterways.

How big is Avalon Panorama?

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

How many passengers does Avalon Panorama carry?

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

When did Avalon Panorama enter service?

Avalon Panorama entered service in 2011 and was last refurbished in 2016.

Where does Avalon Panorama sail?

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

Which airport should I fly into for Avalon Panorama?

Avalon Panorama 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 Panorama?

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

How is Avalon Panorama rated?

Cruises Frog rates Avalon Panorama 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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