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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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| 04 May '22 | Budapest, Hungary |
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| 05 May '22 | Vienna, Austria |
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| 06 May '22 | Vienna, Austria |
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| 07 May '22 | Durnstein, Austria |
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| 08 May '22 | Passau, Germany |
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| 09 May '22 | Regensburg, Germany |
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| 10 May '22 | Roth, Germany |
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| 11 May '22 | Nuremberg, Germany |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Budapest to Nuremberg 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. The day is yours to relax and enjoy the city with time for photographs, cafes, and confections. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (D)
DAY 2: VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Viennese Waltzes on the Blue Danube Visit the Adventure centre for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. Enjoy sailing the Danube, which shares dozens of miles with Hungary and Slovakia. Relax on the Sky Deck to see the rolling landscape and red-rooftops of the Slovakian capital of Bratislava come into view. This evening in Vienna, you may choose to join an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert for an unforgettable evening of music in an elegant hall. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA (B,L,D)
DAY 3: VIENNA
Royal Collections and Amusing Attractions CLASSIC – Explore the Habsburg empire this morning on a Guided City Tour of Vienna’s gilded landmarks. See the Imperial Palace complex-the winter residence of the Imperial Family, the iconic Vienna Opera House and stunning St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Join a Guided Optional Excursion to Schonbrunn Palace- summer home of the Habsburg Empire. Enjoy free time this afternoon to take a tram to visit Vienna’s Prater amusement park or one of the many museums nearby. You may also borrow a bike from the ship to explore Vienna’s square or the banks of the Danube. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO DURNSTEIN (B,L,D)
DAY 4: DURNSTEIN
A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins CLASSIC – Join a Guided Walk, and hear the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart-who was imprisoned in the castle above the village during the Crusades, OR: ACTIVE – Join a Hike up to the castle ruins with your Adventure Host for a spectacular view of the village, Danube, and the Wachau Valley below. Enjoy coffee or a cocktail on the Sky Deck as you sail through the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk. MELK Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below CLASSIC – Take a Guided Tour of Melk’s magnificent Benedictine Abbey to marvel at its frescoed ceilings, statues, incredible library, and ornate pipe organ. DISCOVERY – Enjoy the flavors of the Wachau Valley with a Wine Tasting on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO PASSAU (B,L,D)
DAY 5: PASSAU, GERMANY
Where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz Rivers Meet CLASSIC – Join a Guided City Walk to learn more about this beautiful “City of Three Rivers.” Alternatively, join a full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg-the city of Mozart-or to the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov. Meet your ship back in Passau after your full-day selected activity for sailing. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REGENSBURG (B,L,D)
DAY 6: REGENSBURG
Bavaria’s Medieval Miracle Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC – Join a Guided City Walk and see Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) and Porta Pretoria-built in 179 AD as the entrance to Castra Regina fortress. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the Benedictine Monastery in Weltenburg. Alternatively spend a free afternoon exploring Regensburg on foot or by bike through its charming streets. This evening, enjoy live entertainment after dinner. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTH (B,L,D)
DAY 7: ROTH. EXCURSION TO NUREMBERG
Legends and History Lessons DISCOVERY – Enjoy an Onboard Lecture about the Main-Danube Canal-linking these two rivers to make a vital connection enabling navigation between the North and Black Seas. CLASSIC – Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the Bavarian town of Roth-with its half-timbered houses, market square, and 1535 hunting lodge Schloss Ratibor, OR: CLASSIC – Choose a Guided Sightseeing of Nuremberg-with its medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR: CLASSIC – Take a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds-used by the Third Reich. DISCOVERY – Later, indulge in a Beer Tasting on board. EVENING CRUISE TO NUREMBERG (B,L,D)
DAY 8: NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)