|  Avalon Waterways utilizes more than 80 years of travel expertise to design the very best river cruise experience possible. Avalon Waterways offers you inspired design on all of their legendary ships, carefree voyages and superb surroundings to enhance every single moment. Inspired with you in mind, Avalon has taken everything special about river cruising and made it even better. Views become epic, spaces become inviting, dining becomes personalized, and itineraries become legendary. Avalon makes it easy for you to immerse yourself in the wonders of your river cruise adventure.
With spectacular views at every turn, you’ll never miss a thing. Spacious staterooms, vast onboard educational programs and sensational dining will leave you wanting more. To make this your very best vacation, Avalon’s award-winning land programs transform tourists into travelers and storytellers and helps them truly experience each destination with guided sightseeing in every port, engaging port lectures, VIP access into key destinations, no waiting in lines, and great cultural immersion. Wherever your sense of adventure takes you, you too, will be inspired. Allow your sense of adventure to guide you as you discover fascinating cultural experiences with Avalon Waterways. Glide past medieval castles, lush riverbank vineyards, and remarkable ancient wonders as you embark on a European river cruise. Along the Yangtze, you’ll be in awe as you cruise through the impressive Three Gorges, giving you the perfect view of the immense dam, China’s largest construction project since the Great Wall. Journey along the lifeline of Egyptian civilization, sightseeing ancient temples, tombs, local villages, and farms on a Nile river cruise, or sample the natural wonders and historic treasures of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, and Peru. Wherever you decide to travel, Avalon Waterways will ensure that your experience is legendary. Accommodations  Avalon Waterways provides the most spacious staterooms with extraordinary views from the comfort of your own room. Inspired by design, Avalon Waterways’ ships are crafted to entice all five senses. With deluxe woven carpeting, premium L’Occtaine products, premium bedding, marble bathrooms and unlimited panoramic views, you will be provided with a unique feeling of space, freedom and luxury. You will be given the ultimate in comfort with Egyptian linens, quality robes and slippers, the most available storage and comfort touches like complimentary bottled water and fully stocked mini-bars.
Depending on how you like to travel, choose from Avalon Waterways’ various different staterooms, offering all of the amenities and extra space you desire.* *Please contact your consultant for specific stateroom information. Avalon Deluxe Stateroom* On any deck, your well-appointed 172 square foot Avalon Deluxe stateroom is a spacious refuge with inviting home-away-from-home features. Delight in the large private bathroom featuring a full shower with glass doors; deluxe beds with premium mattress covers, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, European-style duvets, and a choice of soft or firm pillows; and ample closet space. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy all the amenities of your room while you take in the never-ending views from the large windows or floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. *Available on all Avalon Waterways ships. Panorama Suite*Exclusive to the Panorama Suite, is the impressive wall-to-wall panoramic window that transforms this 200 square foot living space into a unique open-air balcony. Open your window, and become one with the fresh breezes, aromatic riverbank vineyards, and delightful outdoor scenery that seems close enough to touch. Get ready for your day’s adventures in the designer bathroom featuring a full shower with glass doors, a hairdryer, marble countertops, a large mirror and a make-up mirror, night lighting and premium L’Occitane bath amenities. Avalon Waterways will ensure your upmost comfort, with individual climate control, spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample service, flat screen satellite TV with movie channels, and deluxe linens. *Available only on the Avalon Panorama. Onboard Activities and Amenities Entertainment Avalon Waterways tailors your experience to ensure that you have the best time possible. Their handpicked cruise directors and local guides in Europe, China, Egypt and the Galapagos Islands are the best in the business. Special guest lecturers offer a vast onboard educational program, giving cruisers the chance to soak in the history and culture of a region as they drift from destination to destination. With guided sightseeing in every port, daily port lectures, VIP access into key destinations, cultural immersion and storytelling, you will be entertained every step of the way. Onboard Classes Avalon Waterways inspired 360 degree, panoramic cruise experience affords travellers the chance to immerse themselves into a destination and culture, thanks to award winning land programs. Their Egyptologists (along the Nile), Naturalists (in the Galapagos), Cruise Directors (in Europe and China) and special guest lecturers also offer a vast onboard educational program, giving cruisers the chance to soak in the history and culture of a region as they drift from destination to destination. Library Escape into the world of fiction in Avalon Waterways’ nautical library which offers a large selection of books so you can find exactly what you’re looking for. Curl up on a soft leather chair in the library or head to the deck where you can enjoy the warm rays of sun as you immerse yourself in a good book. Fitness Center Maintain your regular fitness program or develop a new one in Avalon Waterways fitness center. Featuring equipment to improve your fitness, you’ll find everything you need to keep your fitness routine on track while you sail through majestic sights. Wireless at Sea Avalon Waterways recognizes that for some cruisers, comfort comes in the form of connection: staying in touch with friends, family members and colleagues while they’re away. As a result, all of their vessels feature 3G high speed internet service for in-room use, as well as public computers with Internet connections in the Internet Corner. You can also bring your laptop to access the ship’s system for an onboard fee. Shore Excursions Each ship carries local experts on the region who will accompany you and give talks on the region regularly. They may also accompany you on tours but give direction over to an expert tour guide on each tour. Most shore excursions are included in the cruise fare and consist of walking tours of the port cities. In addition, optional excursions to non-port cities or areas, and places requiring entrance fees like special local programs, are offered for an additional fee. Dining  With Avalon Waterways, you will be given all of the tools to be able to fully immerse yourself in the local culture, both inside and outside the dining room. You will get the chance to enjoy local cuisine inspired by local ingredients and created by some of the most highly skilled chefs. Each meal is perfectly paired with impressive regional wines and finished with delightful desserts that are sure to satisfy. For the health conscious, Avalon Waterways offers healthy menu options including low calorie, low sodium and glucose-free cuisine.
Whether you prefer to rise early or late, you can always be assured you will get breakfast. In addition to providing early and late-rise breakfast options, you can indulge with complimentary sparkling wine – great for Mimosas, and made-to-order egg stations amidst the already robust breakfast buffet. And for those times when a quiet meal sounds appealing, room service is available in deck staterooms and suites.* Take a mid-day break with coffee or tea and cake or cookies at afternoon tea as you lose yourself in the midst of 360 degree views. Or join your fellow guests for Cocktail Hour and enjoy socializing as you explore local wine, beer and spirits before dinner**. When night falls, you will get the chance to dine elegantly with a sit-down meal served in a single sitting. You will be delighted with gourmet selections and perfect, complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks. Complimentary cappuccino, espresso, latte and premium, Lavazza coffee are also provided throughout the day. Whatever your palate desires, you are sure to be satisfied and fulfilled your entire trip. *Available only on Avalon Waterways’ European Ships. **Ask your consultant about Avalon’s affordable Drinks & Spirits Package to make your cruise truly all-inclusive. Cruising with Family While Avalon Waterways does not offer any family or children’s programs, they welcome older children and teens who possess a passion for travel, providing a relaxing and enjoyable vacation experience for all of their guests. Please note that children must remain under the supervision of their parents and guardians at all times, as there is no childcare available on board. |