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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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| 27 Mar '22 | Amsterdam, Rivers |
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| 28 Mar '22 | Rotterdam, Holland |
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| 29 Mar '22 | Antwerp, Belgium |
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| 30 Mar '22 | Ghent, Belgium |
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| 31 Mar '22 | Middleburg, The Netherlands |
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| 01 Apr '22 | Willemstad, Netherlands |
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| 02 Apr '22 | Amsterdam, Rivers |
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| 03 Apr '22 | Amsterdam, Rivers |
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| 04 Apr '22 | Enkhuizen, Holland |
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| 05 Apr '22 | Enkhuizen, Holland |
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| 06 Apr '22 | Lelystad, Netherlands |
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| 07 Apr '22 | Arnhem, Holland |
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| 08 Apr '22 | Rotterdam, Holland |
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| 09 Apr '22 | Amsterdam, Rivers |
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| 10 Apr '22 | Amsterdam, Rivers |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
14 Night Cruise sailing from Amsterdam roundtrip aboard Artistry II.
DAY 1: AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Holland. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Amsterdam must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to beautiful Zaanse Schans where you’ll see a wonderful collection of well-preserved historic windmills and Dutch houses. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTTERDAM (D)
DAY 2: ROTTERDAM
Dutch Treats and Flowers Sweet Visit the Adventure centre for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC – Join a full- or half-day Guided Tour of breathtaking Keukenhof-known as the “Garden of Europe”-for its 70 acres of lush parkland, lakes, and the world’s largest flower gardens-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Take some free time to relax on the harbor-side in Rotterdam with an artisan beer, a slice of appeltaart (Dutch apple pie), and a koffie verkeerd, a typical Dutch drink with equal parts coffee and milk. Take a bike from your ship to explore Rotterdam and the surrounding area. Before dinner, enjoy a cruise through Rotterdam harbor. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ANTWERP (B,L,D)
DAY 3: ANTWERP, BELGIUM
Cathedrals, Carats and Crepes Take a CLASSIC – Guided Tour of this sophisticated city to visit the central Grote Markt, lined with 16th-century guildhall houses. You’ll also see the beautiful city hall, the Cathedral of Our Lady with its stunning altarpiece paintings by Rubens. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the nearby capital, Brussels-considered home to the European Union, and admire its magnificent palaces and cathedrals. You might prefer to take time on your own to indulge in Antwerp’s signature Belgian waffles and crepes-or explore this bike-friendly city from its old wharfs to its legendary diamond district. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GHENT (B,L,D)
DAY 4: GHENT
Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish Finery CLASSIC – Explore Ghent-“The Diamond of Flanders”-with a Guided Sightseeing Tour of this showcase of medieval Flemish wealth. You’ll visit St. Bavo’s Cathedral-with its remarkable Flemish artwork. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion of Bruges to explore its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. You’ll see its crisscrossed canals, the 13th-century belfry of Market Square, and charming patrician houses. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MIDDELBURG (B,L,D)
DAY 5: MIDDELBURG, HOLLAND
A Spicy History in Middelburg’s Dutch Harbor Town Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC – Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the 15th-century gothic Town Hall and learn about its important role in the spice trade and Dutch East India trading. Spend some free time biking or walking through Middelburg to sample Babbelaar cookies, fries, or beer before cruising to Veere. VEERE The Delta Works Stand Strong as a Technical Marvel DISCOVERY – Join a Guided Tour of the Delta Works, the largest flood-protection system in the world, and a miracle of modern technology. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WILLEMSTAD (B,L,D)
DAY 6: WILLEMSTAD
Willemstad’s Windmills and Historic Harbor ACTIVE – Grab a Nordic walking stick for a hike with your Adventure Host in Willemstad. CLASSIC – Join a Guided Walking Tour of Willemstad and discover its many beautifully restored buildings from the 17th and 18th Century DISCOVERY – Later, enjoy a Cheese Tasting on board as you prepare to sail to Amsterdam AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM `(B,L,D)
DAY 7: AMSTERDAM
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam DISCOVERY – Discover Aalsmeer Flower Auction-the largest in the world, where around 20 million flowers are sold every day. Later enjoy a typical Dutch breakfast, OR: CLASSIC – Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age.” This afternoon choose among the many Guided Optional Excursions available. Take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colourful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (B,L,D)
DAY 8: AMSTERDAM
Holland’s Lively Capital Your day in Amsterdam is free to explore at your leisure. You may join a Guided Optional Excursion to beautiful Zaanse Schans, where you’ll see a wonderful collection of well-preserved historic windmills and Dutch houses. OVERNIGHT SAILING TO ENKHUIZEN (B,L,D)
DAY 9: ENKHUIZEN
Tulips Fields, Flower Farms and the Zuiderzee Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise CLASSIC – Take a guided tour of Zuiderzee Museum to discover cultural traditions and maritime history, OR: DISCOVERY – Join a Guided Tour of local tulip fields and Dutch flower farms. Spend the rest of the afternoon walking or biking through Enkhuizen. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ENKHUIZEN (B,L,D)
DAY 10: ENKHUIZEN
Home and Hearth in a Dutch Harbor TownVisit the Adventure centre for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC – Take a Guided Walking Tour of Enkhuizen to experience the charm and beauty of this historic harbor village Enjoy a brief afternoon cruise to Friesland. SNEEK, FRIESLAND The Heavens, Holsteins, and Horses of Friesland CLASSIC – Take a Guided Excursion to visit the Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium-the oldest planetarium still working in the world. Watch for the world-famous black-and-white cattle and black Friesian horses. Take time for a stroll before dinner. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN SNEEK (B,L,D)
DAY 11: LELYSTAD
Maritime Marvels of 17th-Century Shipbuilding and Horticoltural Expo Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise. DISCOVERY – Learn all about the Netherlands’ shipbuilding and seafaring past on this exciting step into the Golden Age at the Batavia visitor’s centre and museum, OR: DISCOVERY – Visit the Floriade, International Horticoltural Expo, an international exhibition of flowers and gardening that is held every 10 years in the Netherlands*. DISCOVERY – Enjoy an onboard Cheese Tasting with Genever-the national and traditional liquor of the Netherlands. OVERNIGHT SAILING TO ARNHEM (B,L,D) * 8 April departure only
DAY 12: ARNHEM
Spiced Honey Cake, WWII Valor, and Van Gogh DISCOVERY – This morning, attend an Onboard Lecture about Holland and a tasting of the authentic Dutch Deventer Koek Cake while cruising to Arnhem. CLASSIC – Join a Guided Tour of the Airborne Museum of Hartenstein commemorating the 1944 WWII Battle of Arnhem, OR: CLASSIC – Take a Guided Tour of Arnhem’s Kroller-Muller Museum with the world’s second largest Van Gogh collection. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ROTTERDAM (B,L,D)
DAY 13: ROTTERDAM
Blooming Bulbs and Bold Bridge Design Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC – Join a full- or half-day Guided Tour of breathtaking Keukenhof-the world’s largest flower gardens-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths as well as other bulbs each year, OR: CLASSIC – Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rotterdam featuring innovative architecture, including the marvelous Erasmus Bridge. Sample artisan beer, a slice of appeltart (Dutch apple pie), or a koffie verkeerd. Take a bike from your ship to explore Rotterdam.Before dinner, enjoy a cruise through Rotterdam harbor. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING CRUISE TO AMSTERDAM (B,L,D)
DAY 14: AMSTERDAM
Canals of Colorful Amsterdam CLASSIC – Explore the iconic waterways of Amsterdam on a Guided Canal Cruise past stately homes of Amsterdam’s “Golden Age”, OR: ACTIVE – See the sights of Amsterdam from a unique perspective by joining our Guided Jogging Tour of the city-all at an easy pace with stops for commentary. This afternoon choose among the many Guided Optional Excursions available. Take some free time to explore Amsterdam’s colourful streets and canal houses, galleries, and shops. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (B,L,D)
DAY 15: AMSTERDAM
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)