--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: d334c31b-badb-44f2-83e3-3d8a05f653a9 slug: 2273259 voyage_code: WBP cruise_line: Avalon Waterways ship: Avalon Expression departure_date: return_date: nights: 5 embarkation_port: Budapest, Hungary disembarkation_port: Vilshofen starting_price_usd: 2979.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T00:23:48Z --- # Danube Symphony (Westbound) > Avalon Waterways · Avalon Expression · Apr 16 – 21, 2027   (5 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Avalon Waterways | | **Ship** | Avalon Expression | | **Duration** | 5 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Budapest, Hungary | | **Disembarkation Port** | Vilshofen | | **Starting Price** | 2,979 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | WBP | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Budapest, Hungary **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. ### Day 2: Bratislava, Slovakia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. It’s surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails. The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks old town and the Danube. ### Day 3: Vienna **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Krems **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Krems an der Donau is a town of 23,992 inhabitants in Austria, in the federal state of Lower Austria. It is the fifth-largest city of Lower Austria and is approximately 70 kilometres west of Vienna. Krems is a city with its own statute, and therefore it is both a municipality and a district. ### Day 4: Wachau Valley **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Wachau Valley is an Austrian region near the Danube River, west of Vienna. It’s known for its rolling hills, vineyards and fortresses. Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the castle above the town of Dürnstein. Highlights of nearby Gottweig Abbey include its lavish baroque church and views across the valley. Melk Abbey is a vast monastery also with an opulent baroque church. ### Day 4: Ybbs **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Linz **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Linz is a city in Upper Austria, straddling the Danube River midway between Salzburg and Vienna. Baroque buildings, including Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) and the old cathedral or Alter Dom, ring Hauptplatz, the old town’s main square. The riverside Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz has a major modern art collection. Across the river, the striking Ars Electronica Center focuses on society, technology and life in the future. ### Day 6: Vilshofen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $2,979 | | Suite | $4,336 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Deluxe Stateroom** (Code: E) Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium Hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spac... **Deluxe Stateroom** (Code: D) Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium Hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spac... ### Suite Cabins **Panorama Suite** (Code: P) Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium Hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spac... **Royal Suite** (Code: S) Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium Hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spac... **Panorama Suite** (Code: B) Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium Hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spac... **Panorama Suite** (Code: A) Stateroom Features: Comfort Collection Beds Luxurious mattress toppers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Soft & firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Premium Hairdryer L'Occitane bath products Spac... ## Ship Information ### Avalon Expression Part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Expression features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet. Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck. Express yourself while cruising your way on the Avalon Expression! #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 166 | | Crew | 47 | | Gross Tonnage | 2,775.0 | | Length | 443.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 83 | ## Ports of Call ### Budapest, Hungary *Coordinates: 47.4984, 19.0408* Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. ### Bratislava, Slovakia *Coordinates: 48.1484, 17.1073* Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. It’s surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails. The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks old town and the Danu... ### Vienna *Coordinates: 48.2092, 16.3728* ### Krems *Coordinates: 48.41, 15.6039* Krems an der Donau is a town of 23,992 inhabitants in Austria, in the federal state of Lower Austria. It is the fifth-largest city of Lower Austria and is approximately 70 kilometres west of Vienna. Krems is a city with its own statute, and therefore it is both a municipality and a district. ### Wachau Valley *Coordinates: 48.2281, 15.8047* The Wachau Valley is an Austrian region near the Danube River, west of Vienna. It’s known for its rolling hills, vineyards and fortresses. Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the castle above the town of Dürnstein. Highlights of nearby Gottweig Abbey include its lavish baroque church and views across the valley. Melk Abbey is a vast monastery also with an opulent baroque church. ### Ybbs ### Linz *Coordinates: 48.3069, 14.2858* Linz is a city in Upper Austria, straddling the Danube River midway between Salzburg and Vienna. Baroque buildings, including Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) and the old cathedral or Alter Dom, ring Hauptplatz, the old town’s main square. The riverside Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz has a major modern art collection. Across the river, the striking Ars Electronica Center focuses on society, technology and... ### Vilshofen *Coordinates: 48.6339, 13.1845* ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2273259 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2273259 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2273259.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2273259/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/avalon-waterways/avalon-expression/other/80035.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 00:23:48 UTC