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7-night Europe cruise: Frankfurt to Basel on Avalon Illumination
The Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine (Southbound) is a 7-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Illumination, operated by Avalon Waterways. Departing Frankfurt on December 11, 2028 and arriving in Basel on December 18, 2028, the voyage visits 8 ports including Mainz, Cologne, Rhine Gorge. Fares start from $4,451 per person.
- Length
- 7 nights
- Departs
- Dec 11, 2028
- Returns
- Dec 18, 2028
- Ports of call
- 8
- Days at sea
- 1
Voyage code WEZ
7 nights · Europe
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Inside
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Oceanview
from $4,451
$635 / night
Fare rows
Deluxe Stateroom
Cabin grade
from $4,451
$635 / night
per person
Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:54 UTC
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Deluxe Stateroom
Cabin grade
from $4,451
$635 / night
per person
Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:54 UTC
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Rate code: E
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Balcony
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Suite
from $6,550
$935 / night
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Panorama Suite
Cabin grade
from $6,550
$935 / night
per person
Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:54 UTC
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Rate code: B
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Panorama Suite
Cabin grade
from $6,650
$950 / night
per person
Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:54 UTC
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Rate code: A
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Panorama Suite
Cabin grade
from $6,850
$978 / night
per person
Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:54 UTC
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Rate code: P
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Royal Suite
Cabin grade
from $8,350
$1,192 / night
per person
Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:54 UTC
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Rate code: S
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Avalon Illumination
Shining bright in Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Illumination features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your 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. The Avalon Illumination truly shines on Europe's rivers.
5★
2,775 GT
166 Passengers
Built 2014
Avalon Illumination
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