Avalon Waterways
Panorama Class (Suite Ships)
Seeing the Old World doesn’t mean you have to cruise on an old ship. Avalon’s remarkable, award-winning fleet is the youngest on the European waterways— significantly younger than the industry average, which means every Avalon ship delivers the largest staterooms, most innovative technologies, inspired designs, and highly desirable features and services.
Who will love this Ship?
Avalon Waterways Suite Ships cater to a large demographic. Couples and like-minded friends of 45 years + would enjoy the world class facilities, dining options, and contemporary atmosphere on-board. Avalon Waterways is an international company. As such, you will be travelling with like-minded cruise enthusiasts from countries as diverse as the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, as well as Europe and Asia regions.
What you will only find on this Ship?
Exclusive to Avalon’s Suites Ships are the innovative Panorama Suites that occupy 80% of the ship. At 200 square feet in size, the Panorama Suite is 30% larger than the industry average and offers an open air balcony with floor to ceiling wall to wall panoramic windows measuring 11 feet wide! Even the placement of the bed is innovative as each bed faces the balcony rather than the wall for uninterrupted views of the passing scenery from the comfort of your own Suite. Avalon has created the ultimate river cruising Suite with attention to detail with every touch, premium marble bathroom stocked with L’Occitane products, and an Open Air Balcony that doesn’t sacrifice cabin space.
The Top 3 things you must do whilst on board?
- Grab a coffee or tea (and some cookies) from the complimentary beverage station in the Club Lounge, take it back to your Panorama Suite, sit and watch the beautiful European riverscape pass by.
- Take advantage of the included shore excursions! It’s a great way to immerse yourself in local culture. Plus, with Avalon Choice you get to decide the pace – traditional, leisurely or independent.
- Challenge your new found friends to an afternoon game of Giant Chess on the Sky Deck.
Please provide a short review on a feature restaurant on board.
Unique to Avalon’s Suite Ships is the Panorama Bistro offering a light alternative to dinner serving a variety of regional and tapas style dishes complimented with local wines. The Panorama Bistro provides a casual and laid back ambience and just like our other restaurants on board, you can expect only the best locally sourced ingredients are used. Seating is limited so once the Cruise Director announces it’s open for dining be sure to put your name down!
Scenery Class (Non-suite Ships)
Enjoy a highly personalized cruise experience, spacious deluxe staterooms and suites, contemporary décor, and popular onboard amenities, including a large Sky Deck with deck chairs and whirlpool, multiple lounges and a bar, Internet corner, fitness center, hair salon, and elevator.
Who will love this Ship?
Avalon Waterways caters to a large demographic. Couples and like-minded friends of 45 years + would enjoy the world class facilities, dining options, and contemporary atmosphere on-board. Avalon Waterways is an international company. As such, you will be travelling with like-minded cruise enthusiasts from countries as diverse as the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, as well as Europe and Asia regions.
What you will only find on this Ship?
Our Scenery Class ships feature world class amenities, innovative technologies and an exceptional level of service. Designed with our clients in mind, we offer more open spaces to guarantee you can enjoy the passing landscapes in true comfort and without the crowds. The Sky Deck is one of the most popular places to take in all the sights! Grab a drink and relax on a premium lounge chair as you sail through village communities steeped in rich history and spectacular scenery.
The Top 3 things you must do whilst on board?
- Try one of the daily signature cocktails
- Grab a coffee, cookies or pastries in the Club Lounge and watch the sunset
- Pick a book from the library and relax while you cruise to your next destination
Please provide a short review on a feature restaurant on board.
The Main Dining Room offers elegant yet relaxed dining with open seating allowing you to meet your fellow travellers and to share your new stories. Panoramic windows surround the restaurant, just like they do throughout the ship, to maximise your sightseeing pleasure. Buffet breakfast and lunch offers an extensive selection of options with a made to order egg station and a pasta and meat carving station respectively. Dinner is served in a 4-5 course al-la-carte setting and features chef-inspired regional cuisines as well as western favourites, each paired with regional wine, beer or soft drink (freely poured). Wherever you choose to dine on-board, rest assured that each meal is crafted with care, using only the best and freshest ingredients.