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You’ve always forged your own path…with your own distinct perspective of looking at the world. Avalon Waterways presents a river cruise experience with your unique style in mind-offering expansive views and wider perspectives. With river cruising’s only Open-Air BalconySM, these wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows open wider than any other in the industry, blurring the line between outside and in, forming a 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.
Whether you’d like a romantic mini-break, an extended exploration, or something in between, with Avalon Waterways, you get to choose the river cruise that reveals the very best of Europe, Asia or South America.
What defines luxury? Is it the enjoyment of the good things in life, or is it simply having things just the way you prefer them? At Avalon Waterways, we navigate with both elegance and ease to deliver a “just right” experience – one that transports you at just the right pace, with just the right amenities, and just the right views. Along the legendary waterways of Europe, we balance enriching activities, included excursions, mouthwatering cuisine, and unmatched service to offer the perfect degree of relaxed indulgence. We call this the Avalon difference.
Cabins feature:
Flatscreen satellite TV and radio
Comfortable, hotel-style beds
Comfortable beds that can be configured as two twins or one queen
European-style duvets
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
Private bathroom with shower
Cabins feature:
Flatscreen satellite TV and radio
Comfortable, hotel-style beds
Comfortable beds that can be configured as two twins or one queen
European-style duvets
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
Private bathroom with shower
Cabins feature:
Flatscreen satellite TV and radio
Comfortable, hotel-style beds
Comfortable beds that can be configured as two twins or one queen
European-style duvets
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
Private bathroom with shower
Cabins feature:
Flatscreen satellite TV and radio
Comfortable, hotel-style beds
Comfortable beds that can be configured as two twins or one queen
European-style duvets
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
Private bathroom with shower
Cabins feature:
Flatscreen satellite TV and radio
Comfortable, hotel-style beds
Comfortable beds that can be configured as two twins or one queen
European-style duvets
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
Private bathroom with shower
Royal Suite features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and French balconies
Royal Deck passengers can order Continental breakfast to their staterooms
Flatscreen satellite TV and radio
Comfortable, hotel-style beds
Comfortable beds that can be configured as two twins or one queen
European-style duvets
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
Private bathroom with shower
Large closets
Minibar, hairdryer and safe
Individual climate control
The Avalon Artistry II® delivers an intimate setting, along with two full decks of suites featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air? Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites? are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to the enchanting scenery and fresh breezes. Onboard amenities include an Internet corner, complimentary Wi-Fi access, an expanded fitness center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and the delightful open-air bistro.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 361 feet
- Maiden Voyage: 2013
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 128
- Crew Nationality: European
- Officer Nationality: European
- Dining Staff Nationality: European
Ship Facilities
- Sky Deck – premium lounge chairs and shade awnings
- Dining Room – main dining venue
- Panorama Lounge
- Bar
- Observation lounge – open-air lounge seating forward of Panorama lounge
- Club Lounge – intimate lounge of the rear of the ship
- Reception and Atrium – guest services and Cruise Director desk
- Sky Bistro – al fresco grill station lunch venue
- Panorama Bistro – light alternative dining
- Sky Lounge – open-air seating
- Hair Salon
- Fitness Centre – running equipment, weights, yoga mats etc.
- Elevator
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 18 May '22 | Budapest, Hungary |
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| 19 May '22 | Bratislava, Slovakia |
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| 20 May '22 | Melk , Austria |
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| 20 May '22 | Durnstein, Austria |
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| 21 May '22 | Vienna, Austria |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
3 Night Cruise sailing from Budapest to Vienna aboard Avalon Artistry II.
DAY 1: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Budapest must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Spend free time strolling along the cobblestone streets, browsing art galleries, sipping coffee, and sampling sweets before boarding your Danube cruise for a welcome dinner this evening. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA (D)
DAY 2: BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle Visit the Adventure centre for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC – Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town’s cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the Gothic halls of St. Martin’s Cathedral-Hungary’s centuries-old coronation church, OR: ACTIVE – Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a scenic walk to Bratislava Castle. Alternatively, take a bicycle and a picnic from the ship to explore the local sights along the Danube on your own. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK (B,L,D)
DAY 3: MELK, AUSTRIA-WACHAU VALLEY
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below CLASSIC – Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Melk’s 11th-century Benedictine Abbey. Explore its frescoes, statues, library, and spectacular pipe organ in the monastery’s lofty perch above the Danube. Take a relaxing break on the Sky Deck as you sail through awe-inspiring views of the Wachau Valley and the wine region surrounding Durnstein. DURNSTEIN A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins Spend free time at your leisure, perhaps biking through the vineyards in the Wachau Valley. Later, enjoy onboard entertainment by local musicians. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B,L,D)
DAY 4: VIENNA (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Vienna airport before 8 am. (B)