Avalon View
Why cruise on this ship?
As the newest addition to our fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon View certainly lives up to its name!
Dining
From the first bite to the last "Mmmmm," Avalon frees your tastebuds from the ordinary. At breakfast, lunch, and dinner, try mouthwatering recipes from the region through which you're traveling-or more familiar Western dishes, if that's your preference. With Avalon, they make every meal part of the journey.
Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal
- Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day
- Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés
- Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room
- Daily a la carte breakfast with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily specials
- Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge.
- Al fresco lunch in the Sky Grill
- Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck
- Healthy Corner options including low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, and high energy choices
- Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan and allergy-free selections
- Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats
- Happy Hour every evening including featured drink specials
- Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
- Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites
- Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese
- Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast
- Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor
- Casual dinner in the Panorama Bistro
- Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options
Dining
A spacious, open-seating dining room; dinners become the perfect complement to a day of discovery. Avalon craft their recipes using high-quality, prime-cut beef, fresh fish, and an accompaniment of hand-picked local fruits, vegetables, and garden greens.
The perfect complement to your day's journey is a choice of regional fare. Every dinner features a speciality dish from your destination as well as a choice of wine, including a special wine of the region, selected by a professional sommelier and always complimentary.
Features
- Experience: Complimentary
- Food type: Varies
Room Service
Features
- Experience: Cover
- Food type: Room
Entertainment
Avalon Waterways want your experience with them to be as rich as possible and have included everything that they know will be important to your cruise enjoyment.
With so many amenities on board, whether you are making the most of happy hour by enjoying a glass of wine or a gin and tonic in the lounge, or having a quiet moment in the Club Lounge∘ with a cappuccino, there is plenty of space to stretch out and relax on an Avalon ship. Complimentary Wi-Fi access∘ and free use of computers or laptops is available to help you stay in touch with friends and family. They've designed a cruise experience that includes all the right things...but still leaves room for your own preferences.
Reception
The Reception is located on the Royal Deck.
Features
- Reception
- Atrium
Panorama Lounge
The Panorama Lounge is located on the Royal Deck.
Features
- Lounge
Bar
The Bar is located on the Royal Deck.
Features
- Bar
Enrichment
Avalon Waterways know that no two travellers are alike so they don't assume all their guests will like the same activities and excursions. With more expertly led discovery options than any other river cruise line they make it possible for you to explore each port of call according to what intrigues∘ you most.
Avalon Choice
Raise a glass at an Austrian wine tasting or raise your heart rate on a jogging tour of Cologne. From classic sightseeing in Paris to a classical concert in Vienna to a culinary walk in Lyon or a bicycle tour of the Dutch countryside — the possibilities are wide open on an Avalon river cruise. All at your pace, your preference, your way. We know there is more than one way to explore new destinations. Avalon includes an exceptional variety of excursions and activities so you can experience your cruise your way.
CLASSIC
Get up close and personal with the iconic places you’ve dreamed of seeing. With expert Local Guides, you’ll get preferred access to the famous sites, insider information on local legends and lore, and the true heritage behind the history.
DISCOVERY
Pull up a chair to hear a Vienna waltz, roll up your sleeves to paint like Van Gogh, or grab an apron to whip up a local recipe. Discover the world’s simple pleasures and grand artistry, from famous galleries to farmhouse kitchens.
ACTIVE
Greet the day with a bike ride, a hike to a hilltop castle, or a kayak excursion through the Gorges de l'Ardėche. If you’re up for an active adventure, the adventure is up to you.
Features
- Excursions
- Local Experience
Avalon Adventure Center
Your place for active gear and activities through your Avalon Adventure HostSM, including:
- Bikes
- Maps for hiking, biking and jogging routes
- Canoe, kayak and jogging excursions
- Maps for hiking, biking and jogging routes
- Fitbits®
- Walking Sticks
- Binoculars
- Daypacks
- Yoga Mats
- Fitness bands
Features
- Bikes
- Kayaks
- Hikes
Health and fitness
Cruise into total body wellness. Start your mornings with an exercise program on the Sky Deck (weather permitting) featuring stretching and yoga, attend helpful lectures on healthy lifestyles, and enjoy healthy but delicious dining options, crafted daily on board.
Kids and teens
There are no special arrangements or activities on board for children.
Accommodation
Passengers can choose from two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling Panoramic Windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. The 200-square-foot Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, with Avalon's incomparable window-facing "Beds with a View".
Royal Suite
Suite features include:
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
- Hairdryer
- L'Occitane bath products
- Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
- Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options
- Alarm clock
- Make-up mirror
- Direct-dial telephone
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Well-stocked minibar
- Complimentary water
- In-room safe
- Individual climate control
- Elegant, contemporary design
- Large mirror in bathroom
- Marble countertops in bathroom
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony
- 6-person sitting area
- Full shower with glass door
- Writing desk and chair
- Vanity and lighted makeup mirror
- Sofa
- Coffee table
- Double sinks
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- USB Ports
- One King-Sized Bed or Two Twins
Features
- Room Service Available
- Telephone
- Desk
- Double
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Suite Benefits
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
Panorama Suite
Located on Royal Deck & Sapphire Deck (Forward & AFT)
Suite features include:
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
- Hairdryer
- L'Occitane bath products
- Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
- Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options
- Alarm clock
- Make-up mirror
- Direct-dial telephone
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Well-stocked minibar
- Complimentary water
- In-room safe
- Individual climate control
- Elegant, contemporary design
- Large mirror in bathroom
- Marble countertops in bathroom
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony
- 6-person sitting area
- Full shower with glass door
- Writing desk and chair
- Vanity and lighted makeup mirror
- Sofa
- Coffee table
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
- USB Ports
Features
- Room Service Available
- Telephone
- Desk
- Double
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
Located on the Indigo Deck (Forward & AFT)
Suite features include:
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
- Hairdryer
- L'Occitane bath products
- Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
- Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options
- Alarm clock
- Direct-dial telephone
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Well-stocked minibar
- Complimentary water
- In-room safe
- Individual climate control
- Elegant, contemporary design
- Large mirror in bathroom
- Two windows
- Full shower with glass door
- Writing desk and chair
- Vanity and lighted makeup mirror
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
- USB Ports
Features
- Room Service Available
- Telephone
- Desk
- Double
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
Deck plans
Sky Deck
- Sky Lounge
- Navigation Bridge
- Sky Grill
- Whirlpool
- Premium Lounge Chairs and Shade Awnings
- Deck Game Area
Royal Deck
- Royal Suites
- Panorama Suites
- Observation Lounge
- Panorama Bistro
- Panorama Lounge
- Bar
- Reception
- Club Lounge with well-stocked library, board games and self-service beverage station
Sapphire Deck
- Panorama Suites
- Galley
- Dining Room
Indigo Deck
- Deluxe Staterooms
- Fitness Centre
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