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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.
Deluxe Stateroom is approx 172 SQ. FT and features:
• Two bay windows
Deluxe Stateroom is approx 172 SQ. FT and features:
• Two bay windows
Suite is approx 200 SQ. FT and features:
• Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11′- 50% larger than industry standard
• Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
• Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area
Suite is approx 200 SQ. FT and features:
• Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11′- 50% larger than industry standard
• Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
• Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area
Suite is approx 200 SQ. FT and features:
• Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11′- 50% larger than industry standard
• Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
• Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area
Suite is approx 300 SQ. FT and features:
• Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11′- 50% larger than industry standard
• Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
• Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area
• Complimentary use of Apple iPad
New to the legendary waters of Europe in 2014, the Avalon Poetry II® offers a delightfully intimate cruise setting along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Like its sister ships, the Avalon Artistry II® and Avalon Visionary®, the Poetry II® features 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 alternative dining option in the Panorama Bistro, complimentary Wi-Fi access, an expanded fitness center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the open-air bistro.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 361 feet
- Maiden Voyage: 2014
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 128
- Crew Nationality: European
- Officer Nationality: European
- Dining Staff Nationality: European
Ship Facilities
- Reception and Atrium – guest services and Cruise Director desk
- Panorama Lounge
- Bar
- Observation lounge – open-air lounge seating forward of Panorama lounge
- Club Lounge – intimate lounge of the rear of the ship
- Dining Room – main dining venue
- Panorama Bistro – light alternative dining
- Sky Bistro – al fresco grill station lunch venue
- Sky Lounge – open-air seating
- Sky Deck – premium lounge chairs and shade awnings
- Whirlpool – on Sky Deck
- Hair Salon
- Fitness Centre – running equipment, weights, yoga mats etc.
- Elevator
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 11 Oct '22 | Port-Saint-Louis-Du-Rhone, France |
Embark Poetry II | |
| 12 Oct '22 | Arles, France |
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| 13 Oct '22 | Avignon, France |
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| 14 Oct '22 | Viviers, France |
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| 15 Oct '22 | Tournon, France |
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| 16 Oct '22 | Lyon, France |
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| 17 Oct '22 | Tournus, France |
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| 17 Oct '22 | St Jean de Losne, France |
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| 18 Oct '22 | St Jean de Losne, France |
Disembark Poetry II & Transfer to Paris | |
| 18 Oct '22 | Paris, France |
Embark Tapestry II | |
| 19 Oct '22 | Vernon, France |
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| 20 Oct '22 | Caudebec, France |
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| 21 Oct '22 | Caudebec, France |
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| 22 Oct '22 | Rouen, France |
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| 23 Oct '22 | Conflans-Ste-Honorine, France |
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| 24 Oct '22 | Paris, France |
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| 25 Oct '22 | Paris, France |
Disembark Tapestry II |
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 Port St Louis to Paris aboard Avalon Poetry II and Avalon Tapestry II.
DAY 1: PORT ST. LOUIS, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding Flights into Marseille must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES (D)
DAY 2: ARLES
Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights Visit the Adventure centre for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE – Grab a Nordic walking stick for a hike with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC – Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles-the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city, OR: DISCOVERY – Attend a Painting Workshop to learn the style and techniques of Vincent van Gogh. You’ll create your own painting in the style of the classic master who took inspiration from the Provence light and landscape in Arles. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Carrieres de Lumieres (Cathedral of Images) to immerse yourself in a truly unique experience of art, sound, and light in the old quarries of Val d’Enfer. Take advantage of any free time remaining with a stop in Le Cafe Van Gogh for a glass of wine, to relax and watch the world go by, before sailing to Avignon. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON (B,L,D)
DAY 3: AVIGNON
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence CLASSIC – Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon-with its ramparts encircling the city-and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes. Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Chateauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhone wine region. Explore Avignon on your own for the city’s art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Benezet. Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON (B,L,D)
DAY 4: VIVIERS
World History in a Charming French Country Village Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers. CLASSIC – Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You’ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNON (B,L,D)
DAY 5: TOURNON
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC – Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon-one of France’s oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century castle, and Roman ruins between the Rhone River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. In the late morning cruise to Vienne. VIENNE Roman and Middle Age History CLASSIC – Join a Guided Walking Tour of Vienne and discover this charming little town surrounded by steep hills. Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Lyon. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON (B,L,D)
DAY 6: LYON
Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of France CLASSIC – Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourviere Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafes, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux. Spend free time riding a bike through Lyon’s town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhone and Saone rivers meet. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNUS (B,L,D)
DAY 7: TOURNUS- ST. JEAN DE LOSNE
Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saone Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar, or to the Castle of Cormatin. Alternatively enjoy a leisurely cruising morning along the majestic Saone River on your way to St. Jean de Losne. DISCOVERY – Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship. Enjoy live entertainment on board this evening. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ST. JEAN DE LOSNE (B,L,D)
DAY 8: ST. JEAN DE LOSNE (DISEMBARKATION)-BEAUNE-DIJON-PARIS (EMBARKATION)
Drive to Beaune and take a High-Speed Train from Dijon to Paris. CLASSIC – Visit the Hotel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgment and is one of France’s architectural highlights This afternoon, take a high-speed train from Dijon to Paris to board your Suite Ship. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNON (B,D)
DAY 9: VERNON
Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crepes du Jour Visit the Adventure centre for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC – Take a Guided Tour of Giverny, home and inspiration of the master impressionist painter Claude Monet. Walk the grounds and see Monet’s charming residence, and the flower and water gardens captured in his masterpieces, OR: CLASSIC – Join a Guided Visit to Bizy Castle-called “Normandy’s Versailles” for its magnificent courtyard, water garden, and stables. DISCOVERY – While sailing, enjoy a traditional French luncheon of authentic French crepes, followed by a Pastry Demonstration. This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys. LES ANDELYS Serenity on the Seine’s Most Beautiful Riverbends CLASSIC – Take a Guided Walking Tour of Les Andelys-one of France’s most picturesque spots on the Seine, OR: ACTIVE – Join a Guided Hike up to the castle ruins of Chateau Gaillard-historic home of King Richard the Lionheart. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CAUDEBEC (B,L,D)
DAY 10: CAUDEBEC
Churches, Cherry Orchards, and White Cliffs of Normandy CLASSIC – Take a Guided Trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route-where more than 100 medieval Benedictine and Augustine abbeys and churches were built along the Seine. This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur. Later enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CAUDEBEC (B,L,D)
DAY 11: CAUDEBEC. EXCURSIONS TO NORMANDY
Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions CLASSIC – Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery, OR: CLASSIC – Take a full-day Guided Tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, including the British cemetery, Pegasus Memorial, the seaside town of Arromanches, the Juno Beach centre, and the Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, OR: CLASSIC – Join “A Taste of Normandy” Guided Tour for an in-depth look at this rich agricultural region. See the famous Bayeux Tapestry, visit the beautiful village of Beuvron en Auge and taste Calvados at a local distillery. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. EVENING CRUISE TO ROUEN (B,L,D)
DAY 12: ROUEN
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and a Heroine for France CLASSIC – Take a Guided WaLking Tour of Rouen-home of the martyred Joan of Arc-and see the medieval quarter with its 16th-century Astronomical Clock, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, OR: ACTIVE – Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels. Enjoy onboard entertainment before setting sail this evening. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO CONFLANS (B,L,D)
DAY 13: CONFLANS
In the Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV CLASSIC – Join a Guided Visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, home and resting place of Vincent van Gogh, OR: CLASSIC – Take a Guided tour of the opulent Chateau de Malmaison-home of Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine. Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles-home to a succession of French kings. EVENING CRUISE TO PARIS (B,L,D)
DAY 14: PARIS
Cafes, Cathedrals, & Canvases-The City of Light Truly Shines Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC – Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Ile de la Cite, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR: CLASSIC – Join a Guided City Tour, that shows you the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opera Garnier, and the famous Champs-Elysees. Stroll through Paris on your own, or linger over wine in a literary cafe on the Left Bank. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PARIS (B,L,D)
DAY 15: PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)