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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.
Features Include:
172 Square Feet
Alarm clock
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Comfort Collection BedsSM
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Elegant, contemporary design
Extra blankets
Full shower with glass door
Individual climate control
Large mirror in bathroom
Memory foam mattress toppers
Soft and firm pillows
Two windows
Well-stocked minibar
Bathrobes & slippers
Choice of bed configuration
Complimentary bottled water
Direct-dial telephone
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel
Hairdryer
In-room safe
L’Occitane bath products
Nightly turn-down service
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Vanity
Writing desk
Features Include:
172 Square Feet
Alarm clock
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Comfort Collection BedsSM
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Elegant, contemporary design
Extra blankets
Full shower with glass door
Individual climate control
Large mirror in bathroom
Memory foam mattress toppers
Soft and firm pillows
Two windows
Well-stocked minibar
Bathrobes & slippers
Choice of bed configuration
Complimentary bottled water
Direct-dial telephone
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel
Hairdryer
In-room safe
L’Occitane bath products
Nightly turn-down service
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Vanity
Writing desk
Features Include:
200 Square Feet
6-person sitting area
Bathrobes & slippers
Choice of bed configuration
Comfort Collection BedsSM
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Elegant, contemporary design
Extra blankets
Full shower with glass door
Individual climate control
Large mirror in bathroom
Make-up mirror
Memory foam mattress toppers
Sofa
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony®
Writing desk
Alarm clock
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Coffee table
Complimentary bottled water
Direct-dial telephone
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel
Hairdryer
In-room safe
L’Occitane bath products
Marble countertops in bathroom
Nightly turn-down service
Soft and firm pillows
Vanity
Well-stocked minibar
Features Include:
200 Square Feet
6-person sitting area
Bathrobes & slippers
Choice of bed configuration
Comfort Collection BedsSM
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Elegant, contemporary design
Extra blankets
Full shower with glass door
Individual climate control
Large mirror in bathroom
Make-up mirror
Memory foam mattress toppers
Sofa
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony®
Writing desk
Alarm clock
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Coffee table
Complimentary bottled water
Direct-dial telephone
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel
Hairdryer
In-room safe
L’Occitane bath products
Marble countertops in bathroom
Nightly turn-down service
Soft and firm pillows
Vanity
Well-stocked minibar
Features Include:
200 Square Feet
6-person sitting area
Bathrobes & slippers
Choice of bed configuration
Comfort Collection BedsSM
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Elegant, contemporary design
Extra blankets
Full shower with glass door
Individual climate control
Large mirror in bathroom
Make-up mirror
Memory foam mattress toppers
Sofa
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony®
Writing desk
Alarm clock
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Coffee table
Complimentary bottled water
Direct-dial telephone
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel
Hairdryer
In-room safe
L’Occitane bath products
Marble countertops in bathroom
Nightly turn-down service
Soft and firm pillows
Vanity
Well-stocked minibar
Features Include:
300 Square Feet
6-person sitting area
Bathrobes & slippers
Choice of bed configuration
Comfort Collection BedsSM
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Double sinks
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel
Hairdryer
In-room safe
L’Occitane bath products
Marble countertops in bathroom
Nightly turn-down service
Soft and firm pillows
Vanity
Well-stocked minibar
Alarm clock
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Coffee table
Complimentary bottled water
Direct-dial telephone
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Elegant, contemporary design
Extra blankets
Full shower with glass door
Individual climate control
Large mirror in bathroom
Make-up mirror
Memory foam mattress toppers
Sofa
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony®
Writing desk
The Avalon Imagery II is a true haven on the river – two full decks of Panorama Suites with 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 enchanting scenery and fresh breezes. Onboard amenities and services include free Wi-Fi access, Internet corner, a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, a hair salon, elevator, and a spacious Sky Deck with shade system, whirlpool, deck games, and the delightful Sky Bistro for al-fresco lunches of light grill fare.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 361 metres
- Maiden Voyage: 2016
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 128
- Crew Nationality: International
- Officer Nationality: International
- Dining Staff Nationality: International
Ship Facilities
- Panorama Bistro
- Sky Deck game area
- Onboard movie nights
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Hair salon (manicures available)
- Internet Corner
- Self-serve beverage station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees
- Well-stocked library
- Sky Deck whirlpool
- Sky Deck with Premium Lounge Chairs
- Fitness Centre
- Elevator
- Outside Viewing Deck
- Headsets for all guided shore excursions in Europe
- Onboard lectures, activities & nightly entertainment
- Dining Room
- Panorama Lounge
- Bar
- Whirlpool
- Sky Bistro
- Sky Lounge
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 01 Sep '22 | Amsterdam, Rivers |
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| 02 Sep '22 | Amsterdam, Rivers |
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| 03 Sep '22 | Cologne, Germany |
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| 04 Sep '22 | Cochem, Germany |
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| 05 Sep '22 | Remich, Luxembourg |
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| 06 Sep '22 | Bernkastel, Germany |
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| 07 Sep '22 | Koblenz, Germany |
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| 08 Sep '22 | Ludwigshafen, Germany |
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| 09 Sep '22 | Strasbourg, France |
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| 10 Sep '22 | Breisach, Germany |
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| 11 Sep '22 | Basel, Switzerland |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Amsterdam to Basel aboard Avalon Imagery 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. During tulip season, don’t miss a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens-with more than seven million flowering bulbs . Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (D)
DAY 2: AMSTERDAM
Colorful Canals of Amsterdam Visit the Adventure centre for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. 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 Guided Optional Excursions available. Alternatively spend some free time this afternoon visiting one of Amsterdam’s many fascinating museums or galleries. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO COLOGNE (B,L,D)
DAY 3: COLOGNE, GERMANY
Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland CLASSIC – Take a Guided City Walk of Cologne-with its soaring twin-steepled Gothic cathedral, OR: DISCOVERY – Choose a Guided Walking Tour of Cologne’s important Jewish heritage sites. Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! Local musicians will join us on board for live entertainment. OVERNIGHT SAILING TO COCHEM (B,L,D)
DAY 4: COCHEM
The Charm of the Moselle Valley CLASSIC – Join a Guided Walk of Cochem to see the charming town’s half-timbered houses and winding streets. Visit Cochem’s hilltop Reichsburg Castle with a bird’s-eye-view of the Moselle Valley and river bend, OR: DISCOVERY – Visit the former bunker of Germany’s Central Bank (Deutsche Bundesbank) and immerse yourself in the underground vault where millions of German Mark were kept during the Cold War. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO REMICH (B,L,D)
DAY 5: REMICH. EXCURSION TO TRIER
Ancient Worlds and Old World Charm Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC – Take a Guided Sightseeing tour of Trier-Germany’s oldest city with ancient remnants dating from 144-152 AD. Starting from Porta Nigra, walk through the city centre, OR: CLASSIC – Join a history-focused Roman Trier Guided Tour to learn more about the history of Roman civilization in this Moselle River city, and visit the ruins of a 20,000-seat amphitheater, and imperial baths. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TRIER (B,L,D)
DAY 6: BERNKASTEL
Hillside Vines and German Wines ACTIVE – Join your Adventure Host for a bike tour from the ship to explore the surroundings nature trails, OR: CLASSIC – Take a Guided Walking Tour of the charming wine village of Bernkastel-with its medieval marketplace and 17th-century gabled timber-framed houses. Grab Nordic walking sticks and hike up the hills for breathtaking views of the Moselle. EVENINGOVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KOBLENZ (B,L,D)
DAY 7: KOBLENZ-RHINE GORGE
Fortress Walls and Manor Halls ACTIVE – Join your Adventure Host for a bike tour to explore the beautiful surrounding of Koblenz, OR: CLASSIC – Take a Guided City Walk amid ancient fortresses walls, towers, squares and monuments, OR: CLASSIC – Visit the Sayn Manor House on a Guided Tour. Enjoy the breathtaking views as you cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge on your way to Rudesheim. RUDESHEIM Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country Enjoy free time this evening to explore this picturesque village. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO LUDWIGSHAFEN (B,L,D)
DAY 8: LUDWIGSHAFEN. EXCURSION TO HEIDELBERG-SPEYER
Philosophers’ Viewsand the World’s Biggest Wine Barrel Ask about today’s energizing or relaxing Adventure Host activities. CLASSIC – Enjoy a Guided Tour to Heidelberg Castle to see the ruins of the magnificent renaissance treasure towering above the city, and its famed Great Vat, the “World’s Largest Wine Barrel,” OR: DISCOVERY – Take a Guided Tour of Frankenstein castle, inspiration for Mary Shelley when she wrote her famous Gothic novel Frankenstein, OR: ACTIVE – Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a hike up Philosophers’ Way for an inspiring view of the city below. This afternoon a short sailing will bring you to Speyer, where you will have free time to explore at your own pace. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG (B,L,D)
DAY 9: STRASBOURG, FRANCE
A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France ACTIVE – Enjoy a bike tour with your Adventure Host, OR: CLASSIC – Take a City Sightseeing Tour, including the city’s Gothic, stained-glass cathedral with its celebrated ancient murals and astronomical clock, as well as the magical La Petite France District. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line-the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France, or visit Alsace’s wine country today. Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum or stroll across the city centre. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BREISACH (B,L,D)
DAY 10: BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest DISCOVERY – Join a full-day Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience the Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, visit an authentic water mill, and see a traditional butter-making demonstration, OR: DISCOVERY – Visit to Badischer Winzerkeller, the largest German wine producer in Europe.. Learn about German winemaking in the vineyards of Baden and enjoy a wine tasting. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BASEL (B,L,D)
DAY 11: BASEL, SWITZERLAND (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Zurich airport before 10 am or Basel airport before 8 am. (B)