The Open-Air BalconySM is designed with your views in mind. For those who have always looked deeper, Avalon redefined the window of opportunity with river cruising’s only Open-Air Balcony. A Panorama SuiteSM feature on the Suite Ships® of Avalon, these wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling windows open wider than any other in the industry, blurring the line between outside and in, forming a comfortable and spacious seating area for six, and creating an open invitation to discover and dream. Even if you’re a seasoned traveler, you’ve never seen Europe like this.
Start your vacation earlier or stay longer with destination options before or after your Avalon cruise. Begin in Brussels, linger in Vienna, or enjoy a few nights in dazzling Prague. Your Way lets you add the perfect amount of time on land to begin or conclude your Avalon river cruise!
Exclusive Meets Inclusive
Regional wine and beer with lunch and dinner. Onboard enrichment activities. Onshore excursions with Local Guides. Special onboard entertainment. A customized mobile app loaded with navigation and suggestions to make the most of your free time. An exclusive experience features all the right inclusions, yet still leaves room for personalization-like the FlexDining® options to give you the freedom to choose when and where you dine on board. From formal seating in the glass-walled Panorama Dining Room to more casual atmospheres perfect for a quick plate, the delicious dining options are as unique as you are. In addition to little luxuries like complimentary Wi-Fi and around-the-clock cappuccinos, Avalon gives you the greatest luxury of all-the freedom to customize your cruise with endless options and innovative tools.
The Avalon Difference is in the Details
When you're on vacation, you deserve the best of everything. You've earned it. With that in mind, Avalon dedicates their full attention to even the smallest details. By leaving no stone unturned, they ensure you can enjoy the best river cruise possible. They’ll pack a picnic for you to carry on a leisurely bike ride, or point out the best cafes to sip wine and watch the world go by. Their attention to detail has caught the attention of many of the most prestigious awards in the industry, but your good impression is their greatest reward.
Look Closer
Comfort Collection BedsSM with the best view in river cruising, added to designer lighting and solid soundproofing in your stateroom are just a few of the differences you’ll find on an Avalon cruise. From free Wi-Fi and flatscreen TVs to premium spirits in the upscale bar and free-flowing Lavazza coffees...to a state-of-the-art fitness center and library to luxurious L'Occitane® bath products…their passion for pampering you is unmistakable!
Included for Every Avalon Guest
-Spacious outside deluxe accommodations with enhanced soundproofing and Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection BedsSM for a great night’s sleep.
-Large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door, hairdryer & premium L’Occitane® bath products
-Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board daily indicated by breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D) on the itinerary pages
-Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily on board your vessel
-A professional Cruise Director who delivers educational commentary as you travel through interesting landscapes, and who assists with requests and additional excursions
-An Avalon Adventure HostSM available as your guide for fitness activities and active excursions
-Friendly, English-speaking staff who deliver consummate personal service throughout your journey
-Avalon Choice® - Enjoy included sightseeing with Certified Local Guides, Guided Optional Excursions and Tours, and ample free time to explore on your own. Explore CLASSIC sights, embark on ACTIVE excursions, and make a new DISCOVERY through hands-on cultural and artistic experiences shared by local residents and experts
Avalon Ship Amenities
-Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship
-Complimentary computer use in public areas of the ship
-Sky Deck shade system & premium lounge chairs
-Sky Deck whirlpool
-Sky Deck game area
-Panorama Lounge with cozy seating, panoramic windows, and dance floor
-Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station offering complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate, and a selection of teas; cookies available throughout the day
-Panorama Dining Room with large panoramic windows
-Observation Lounge
-Upscale bar serving premium spirits; fresh fruit available throughout the day
-The Adventure Center is your source for active gear, including bicycles, maps and more for active pursuits on ship and on shore
-Fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment
-Club Lounge library with books, cards and board games
-Elevator
-Non-smoking interior
-Complimentary bottled water available daily
-English-speaking TV channels with over 100 free movie options
AvalonGO mobile app keeps you informed and on course before and during your cruise. Schedules, transfer details, daily itineraries, GPS, and dining and entertainment options for free time in each destination are at your fingertips. Post photos and comments to share with social media friends via real time posts!
When it comes to the little touches, Avalon thinks big—like your choice of firmness in their exclusive Comfort CollectionSM beds and pillows, the plushest of towels, L’Occitane® bath products atop marble countertops, premium spirits at the upscale bar, and rich premium coffees in the Club Lounge. You deserve the best of everything when you’re on vacation, including what you need to maintain your healthy lifestyle. On Avalon ships, you’ll enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, free bicycles for use in select ports, and a bubbling whirlpool on the Sky Deck awaiting your return.
When Avalon Waterways unveiled the Avalon PanoramaSM, the industry's first Suite Ship®, they redefined the river cruise experience by enhancing traveler comfort and views, while also bringing indoor/outdoor living on board. The new vessels deliver an experience like no other. Avalon has always provided their guests with the most spacious staterooms in Europe (the entire fleet features a minimum room size of 172-square feet), with 13 ships boasting two full decks of suites. The 200-square-foot Panorama SuitesSM (178 total) and 300-square-foot Royal Suites (6 total) offer cruisers even more room to relax amid 360-degree views of Europe.
Each Panorama SuitesSM comes complete with a large seating area adjacent to a Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window. The 11- by 7-foot floor-to-ceiling window opens to transform the entire suite into the river cruising’s only Open-Air BalconySM.
With a focus on bringing the beauty of Europe inside, Avalon's Suite Ships are designed to transform your spacious room into an Open-Air BalconySM for a truly panoramic cruising experience. The inspiration behind the suite designs is to invite fresh air and epic views in any weather, hour, or time of year, without compromising room space. When the Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window is closed, the Open-Air BalconySM is transformed back into a contemporary, light, and inviting seating area that's perfect for relaxing, reading a book, or sharing a romantic dinner.
With Suite Ships®, they're pioneering the look of river cruising to give cruisers a renewed feeling of freedom and space. Not only are their staterooms and views 30 percent larger than any other small ship in Europe, every element of the experience, from bed and bathroom positioning and color palette to storage space and sound-proof insulation, was purposely designed for cruisers’ enjoyment of all that river cruising has to offer. And perhaps most surprisingly, Panorama Suites are available at a price comparable to that of ordinary staterooms offered by other river cruise lines.
The Suite Ships® underscore Avalon's dedication to energizing the river cruise category. For years, Avalon have inspired upscale design innovations that have elevated the industry standard, including the introduction of floor-to-ceiling windows on two decks of every Avalon vessel. They were also the first to bring a larger stateroom with deluxe hotel-style design, (the Avalon Deluxe Stateroom) to an entire fleet of ships, making them the most contemporary and consistent river cruise operator around.
Avalon Waterways not only provides travelers the most innovative fleet of ships in Europe, by design, they create panoramic access to each landscape with uncompromising views, ample space to unwind, and plenty of choices for the most engaging and immersive journeys imaginable.
Savor the Local Flavors of the World
From morning breakfast to elegant dinners, Avalon frees your taste buds from the ordinary. Using the freshest local ingredients, their talented chefs prepare mouthwatering recipes from the region through which you're traveling and present them in a variety of inspiring settings. The FlexDining® approach to onboard dining dispenses with strict seating times and limited restaurant options. Choose the onboard dining venue that suits your mood - from a breezy al fresco lunch at the Sky Grill to an elegant four-course dinner in the glass-walled Panorama Dining Room. For a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere, take a more casual approach to fine dining while mingling over several satisfying selections in the Panorama Bistro. Whichever table setting you choose, you'll savor local flavors and the familiar favorites you may crave—as well as Avalon Fresh® menu options—throughout your vacation. On an Avalon cruise, every meal is part of the journey.
Avalon is proud to have always provided river cruisers the most spacious staterooms in Europe. Not only do they offer award-winning Avalon Deluxe Staterooms, but they feature their spacious 200-square-foot Panorama SuitesSM and 300-square-foot Royal Suites to give guests even more room to relax with 360-degree views of Europe.
Inspired by design, their ships are crafted to entice all five senses. Some enhancements, including deluxe woven carpeting, fresh flowers, and premium L’Occitane® bath products. Avalon-branded premium bedding, plush linens, and marble bathrooms blend with a perfect balance of warm interiors, natural lighting, and panoramic views that are distinctive and unexpected. All combined, these design elements provide travelers with a unique feeling of space, freedom, and comfort not found on any other river cruise line.
Avalon Waterways offers cruisers an exclusive suite of premium Comfort Collection Beds® bedding in all European staterooms, fleet wide. Avalon cruisers have a choice of pillows, including pillows, as orthopedic mattresses, high-comfort mattress covers, European-style duvets, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, extra blankets, and bed configuration options. Guests also find added luxury with high-quality robes and slippers in each room across the fleet. They've also designed contemporary staterooms with the most available storage space, and plenty of thoughtful details like complimentary bottled water and fully-stocked mini-bars.
For some cruisers, comfort comes in the form of connection: staying in touch with friends, colleagues, and family members while away. Because of this, Avalon has taken great strides to enhance the technology available to guests on ship. In addition to offering them flat screen televisions and a wealth of news and entertainment options, Avalon provides cruisers with free Wi-Fi fleet wide.
On any deck, your well-appointed Avalon Deluxe Stateroom is a spacious refuge of inviting home-away from-home features. Make yourself at home with ample closet space; a large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door; deluxe beds with premium mattress covers, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, European-style duvets, and your choice of soft or firm pillows. And, of course, don't miss out on the never-ending views from the large windows or floor-to-ceiling sliding-glass doors. In fact, you'll love your Avalon Deluxe Stateroom so much, you may never want to go home!
Panorama Suites & Royal Suites Include (in addition to the Avalon Deluxe Stateroom amenities):
-Panorama Suite Nearly 11' Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window
-Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window opens to create a large Open-Air BalconySM
-Open-Air BalconySM with full 6-person sitting area
Avalon Deluxe Staterooms Include:
-Award-Winning Deluxe Staterooms by Avalon Waterways Comfort Collection BedsSM
-Luxurious mattress toppers
-Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
-Soft & firm pillows
-European-style duvets
-Nightly turn-down service
-Choice of bed configuration
-Bedside tables with reading lamps
-Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
-Full size closet mirror
-Easy under-bed luggage storage
-Alarm clock
-Bathrobes & slippers
-Complimentary bottled water
-Individual climate control
-Writing desk & chair
-Flat screen satellite TV
-English-speaking TV and movie channels with over 100 free movie options
-Well-stocked minibar
-In-room safe
-Direct-dial telephone
-Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi
-L'Occitane® bath products
-Hairdryer
-Large shower with glass door
-Vanity and lighted makeup mirror
No two travelers are alike--so, why on earth should you be expected to enjoy the same things? With more expertly led discovery options than any other cruise line, Avalon makes it possible for you to explore each port according to what intrigues you most.
With Avalon Choice personalized and included Active & DiscoverySM excursions and activities, you can experience each destination in the style and pace that’s best for you. Take in the classic sights, try local customs or culinary delights, or see each locale from new heights. Their Naturalists (in the Galápagos and the Amazon), Cruise Directors and Local Guides (in Europe), and special onboard guest lecturers bring each destination to life - from village to village or island to island. Stretch out on the Sky Deck to watch the world go by, or stretch your legs with yoga or a jog with your Avalon Adventure HostSM. Your pace, your preference.
Avalon’s expertise in each location is backed by award-winning tour leader, Globus—with more than 90 years of experience in showing the world to world travelers. With hundreds of staff on the ground, personalized service on board, and behind-the-scenes operation experts for vacations in over 75 countries around the world, we’re privy to the best included and optional excursions available.
Avalon Waterways transforms tourists into travelers and storytellers and helps them truly experience each destination with guided sightseeing in every port (complete with headsets), daily port lectures, VIP access into key destinations, no waiting in lines and great cultural immersion and storytelling thanks to highly skilled Cruise and Tour Directors.
Avalon has designed included excursions and onboard activities for a choice of experiences. They invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way.
CLASSIC
A local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations and the “must see” sites.
DISCOVERY
Inspiring and interactive hands-on activities designed to speak to your interests - you spend your day immersing yourself in the destination’s unique culture.
ACTIVE
Embark on energetic excursions keeping you in motion and on the go — from a guided jogging tour, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.
In addition, the selection of optional excursions allows you to personalize your experience to suit your individual interests, passions, and style. Or, enjoy plenty of free-time opportunities for independent adventures. Your Avalon Adventure HostSM is there to help with suggestions, and the exclusive AvalonGO mobile app brings it all to life.
Certified Local Guides
When it comes to showing you the world, they select the very best local guides—hand-selected professionals who are certified locally in each destination and selected by the Globus family of brands. The Certified Local Guides are recognized for their expertise, enthusiasm, and knowledge with insights only a local would know. They will lead you on engaging included sightseeing tours while delivering genuine, behind-the-scenes destination experiences. You'll enjoy the benefit from the use of personal headsets for sightseeing, which gives you the freedom to roam through some of Europe's most famous attractions without missing a moment of fascinating commentary.
MyAvalonSM
Avalon offers a great selection of optional shore excursions to help you further personalize your cruise. Whether it's a classical music concert in Vienna, a visit to a French winery, time at the colossal Romanian Parliament building in Bucharest, or a guided bicycle tour through town, MyAvalon makes it easy to browse, select, and pre-pay for your preferred optional shore excursions before your cruise.
Avalon Active & Discovery is an exciting type of cruise that introduces you to the people and places of Europe in the most engaged and fun ways imaginable. Immerse yourself in the history and culture at each port with excursions to historic castles, a culinary tour, a painting class, and even a chance to dress up in real Roman attire at a Roman Clothes Workshop or reenactment of the Roman Games. Tour an extinct volcano and coal mine, and visit sites off the beaten path, such as a chocolate museum...sure to entice your sweet tooth! Avalon offers the chance to explore an ice cave, take an archery lesson, or help a farmer in his apricot orchard. Descend into an underground salt mine...or ascend a mountain during a guided climb. Conduct an orchestra, and compose your own waltz. Every port gives you a world of possibilities as you interact with the locals and choose the dynamic, interactive activities that appeal to you most. It's the Old World in a whole new way!
ACTIVE
Exploration In Motion
For the traveler who thrives on motion and action, Avalon has created a broad menu of energetic excursions. You might find yourself on a jogging tour through Amsterdam, on a biking tour around Vienna, or even on a paddling trip down the Danube. From a climbing trip up to a medieval castle to hiking in the forest, these included excursions pack real get-up-and-go for those who like to do the same.
DISCOVERY
Engaging Experiences
For those who love to learn, Avalon presents an inspiring selection of interactive excursions created for the different kind of “doer.” These hands-on experiences include a painting class in Amsterdam, tasting locally produced cheese and beer at an ancient abbey, or saying “good morning” to Vienna on an early-riser walk to a quaint café. Local traditions come to life as you shift from observer to participant in a variety of creative outings.
Bringing Amazing to Your Plate.
Who says healthy cuisine can’t be inspiring? On an Avalon Waterways river cruise, you can take an indulgent vacation without drifting from your healthy habits. You’ll appreciate the choice to eat healthy at every meal with Avalon Fresh® options-exclusive selections created in collaboration with Austrian chefs Leo and Karl Wrenkh, leaders in the emerging healthy dining movement. With the freshest ingredients from local farms and suppliers, Avalon serves clean, surprising flavors with a dash of innovation. These creative yet wholesome options are available on board at every meal. Whether you’re looking for an energizing juice at breakfast, an artfully crafted salad at lunch, or a high-protein plate at dinner, Avalon Fresh allows you to fuel your ventures-and nutritional values-day or night.
Chefs Karl & Leo Wrenkh
The Brothers Wrenkh were raised in the first (and up until recently, only) high-quality vegetarian restaurant in Austria. With a family motto, “Eating is Life!” they take cooking very seriously. While Leo attended a classic culinary school, Karl’s cooking background has been more casual. Their styles merge using healthy, quality and locally grown ingredients to create foods with international flair.
These Viennese brothers opened the Wrenkh Vienna Culinary School 2.0 in 2009. Classes include everything from Indian cuisine to forest harvest; team cooking to herb hikes..
Karl and Leo share a lifelong love of good food and a strong desire to provide their guests – in the restaurant and at the culinary school – an unforgettable dining experience.
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