Voyage Overview
Destination Highlight
Vienna is dominated by imperial castles and places: Schonbrunn, the magnificent summer residence, the Imperial Coach Collection, the Palm House, the Butterfly House, Belvedere Palace, magnificent state rooms in Hofburg, and the imperial crown in the Treasury. Stop by Ringstraße - the showplace of the monarchy built where Emperor Franz Joseph ordered the demolition of city walls. Important buildings include the State Opera, the Museums of Fine Arts and Natural History, Parliament, City Hall and Vienna University. The world capital of music. A long line of great composers Johann Strauss, Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, Mahler and Schonberg all worked here. A city with splendid concert halls, such as the Golden Hall, from which the Philharmonic's New Year's Day concert is broadcast annually. International stars love to appear here in the State Opera, Volksoper, Konzerthaus, and at festivals like the Vienna Festival, the Klangbogen concerts during the Musical Summer, the Jazz Festval and the Haydn, Mozart and Schubert festivals.
About the Ship
The Avalon Passion was christened to reflect a deep passion for Suite Ships. Gracing Europe's waterways with style and relaxed luxury, the Avalon Passion lives up to its name. Guests experience this passion for new discoveries aboard a home-away-from-home, featuring two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. Spanning 200 square feet, the Panorama Suites are 30% larger than the industry standard, providing the perfect spot to stretch out on a window-facing Comfort Collection bed with the world at your feet. Host a private cocktail party in the spacious sitting area, comfortably accommodating six guests. On board, enjoy complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi, computer use in public areas, a Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, an elevator, and an expansive Sky Deck with a shade system, premium lounge chairs, a whirlpool, deck games, and the delightful Sky Bistro for al fresco lunches of light grill fare. Pack your passions and cruise your way on the Avalon Passion.