AvalonGO vs My Explora Journeys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AvalonGO
This app provides pre-trip and on-trip information for river cruises, including flight details, itineraries, and customized suggestions for dining, entertainment, and sightseeing. It also features offline GPS navigation and allows users to document their journey with notes and photos, sharing experiences on social media.
- Flight and transfer information
- Review and customize itinerary
- Dining, entertainment, and shopping suggestions
- Offline GPS navigation
- Trip notes and photo organization
- Social media sharing
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Docked and Loaded. While Avalon Waterways® is devoted to leading you down the legendary rivers of the world, our complimentary AvalonGO app was designed to put a world of pre- and on-trip information at your fingertips. Up to 30 days prior to departure – and for the duration of your vacation – you can log in to check flight and transfer information, review your itinerary, and customize your trip with a host of entertainment, sightseeing, dining and shopping suggestions. Bistros, bars, bookstores, bakeries – they’re all in there! Best of all, when you’re at port on an Avalon Waterways vacation, you can safely wander without Wi-Fi and discover without draining data, as built-in GPS navigation works offline for on-trip ease.* Created to help you make the most of precious travel time, AvalonGO is a digital travel guide and journal in one, allowing you to also take trip notes, organize photos, and share your incredible Avalon Waterways experiences with friends and family on social media. Download, dock and go! • Stay in the know, on the go. From your flight schedules and transfer details to your daily itineraries, the AvalonGO app keeps you abreast of logistics throughout your vacation. • Fuel your free time. The AvalonGO app is loaded with restaurant, entertainment and sightseeing suggestions to make the most of your independent time. • Wander and wonder without Wi-Fi. Easily navigate local streets with GPS directions – without the need for Wi-Fi or cellular data. • Pen it. Snap it. Post it. Document your journey with notes and photos, and share your experiences with friends and family on social media.
My Explora Journeys
This app enhances your cruise experience by offering personalized journey details, seamless check-in, and onboard information. Discover destinations, book excursions, and manage dining reservations for an unforgettable trip.
- Personalized journey experience
- Effortless check-in process
- Access itinerary and deck plans
- Make dining reservations
- Discover destinations and book excursions
- View daily onboard program
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My Explora Journeys Your Journey - Seamlessly Connected. The My Explora Journeys app is your personal digital companion, thoughtfully designed to accompany you from the moment your Journey is confirmed through every experience on board and ashore. Designed for a seamless experience From the moment your Journey is confirmed to every experience enjoyed on board and ashore, the My Explora Journeys app brings clarity, personalisation and seamless access to the experiences that matter most, allowing you to focus simply on enjoying your Ocean State of Mind. - Select your preferred language for a more personalised experience throughout the app, and enjoy content and key Journey information available in six languages Before your Journey Begin shaping your Journey from the moment it is confirmed, with seamless planning and personalised access to experiences, wellness and essential travel details. - Access the app as soon as your Journey reservation is confirmed, allowing you to plan your experience at your own pace - Complete pre-Journey check-in directly in the app - Scan passports, add guest photos and access your boarding pass - Reserve your preferred dining venues, including with guests from other bookings - Discover and reserve Destination Experiences ahead of your Journey - Reserve Ocean Wellness – The Spa treatments before departure - View your full pre-Journey schedule, including dining, Destination Experiences and Ocean Wellness – The Spa reservations - Save key details to your device wallet for smooth embarkation During your Journey Stay informed, inspired and connected as your Journey unfolds: - My schedule: discover daily programmes and available experiences at a glance - Ship Time display, keeping you aligned as time zones change - Explore deck plans, track the ship’s route and access safety information - Watch the mandatory safety video directly in the app, with no need to replay it in your suite - Access dining menus and make reservations with ease - Explore and reserve Destination Experiences - Monitor your Onboard Account with enhanced clarity - Discover and reserve Ocean Wellness – The Spa experiences - Ashore access: continue using essential app features even while ashore, without connecting to the ship’s Wi‑Fi - Share your feedback through in-app surveys, helping us continually enhance your experience
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AvalonGO at 87% against My Explora Journeys's 0%. AvalonGO also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 24). My Explora Journeys's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AvalonGO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AvalonGO has 2.3K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of AvalonGO's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Explora Journeys's.
AvalonGO ships an update every 3 months, My Explora Journeys every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AvalonGO | My Explora Journeys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better | 3.5 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Globus family of brands | Explora SA |
Customer experience
AvalonGO
My Explora Journeys
Bugs and requests
AvalonGO
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Difficulty logging in or accessing account information
- Syncing issues between app and cruise details
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to mark/highlight booked excursions
- More detailed port/city guides and recommendations
- Offline access to all app features
- Improved navigation and search functionality
- Integration with other travel apps and services
My Explora Journeys
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AvalonGO
No in-app purchases
My Explora Journeys
No in-app purchases
Questions
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