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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.
Stateroom is approximately 16 square metres (172 square feet). Located on Indigo Deck. Deluxe staterooms feature two windows, full shower with glass door, writing desk, vanity, deluxe bed with memory foam mattress toppers, bedside tables with reading lamps, hair dryer, L’Occitane bath amenities, spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage, flat-screen TV with movie channels. Bathrobes and slippers, well-stocked minibar, complimentary bottled water and in-room safe.
Stateroom is approximately 16 square metres (172 square feet). Located on Indigo Deck. Deluxe staterooms feature two windows, full shower with glass door, writing desk, vanity, deluxe bed with memory foam mattress toppers, bedside tables with reading lamps, hair dryer, L’Occitane bath amenities, spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage, flat-screen TV with movie channels. Bathrobes and slippers, well-stocked minibar, complimentary bottled water and in-room safe.
Suites are approximately 20 square metres (220 square feet). Located on Sapphire Deck Aft. Deluxe staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with French Balcony, full shower with glass door, writing desk, vanity, deluxe bed with memory foam mattress toppers, bedside tables with reading lamps, hair dryer, L’Occitane bath amenities, spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage, flat-screen TV with movie channels. Bathrobes and slippers, well-stocked minibar, complimentary bottled water and in-room safe.
Suites are approximately 20 square metres (220 square feet). Located on Sapphire Deck Forward. Deluxe staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with French Balcony, full shower with glass door, writing desk, vanity, deluxe bed with memory foam mattress toppers, bedside tables with reading lamps, hair dryer, L’Occitane bath amenities, spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage, flat-screen TV with movie channels. Bathrobes and slippers, well-stocked minibar, complimentary bottled water and in-room safe.
Suites are approximately 20 square metres (220 square feet). Located on Royal Deck. Deluxe staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with French Balcony, full shower with glass door, writing desk, vanity, deluxe bed with memory foam mattress toppers, bedside tables with reading lamps, hair dryer, L’Occitane bath amenities, spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage, flat-screen TV with movie channels. Bathrobes and slippers, well-stocked minibar, complimentary bottled water and in-room safe.
sSuites are approximately 30.6 square metres (300 square feet). Features deluxe beds with memory foam mattress toppers, spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage, complimentary Wi-Fi, an in-room safe, a wall-to-wall panoramic window and an open-air balcony with a full 6-person seating area
Another exciting Suite Ship graces the rivers of Europe in 2015. The intimate setting of the Avalon Tranquility II® features 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-perfect for stretching out and relaxing-or even throwing a private cocktail party for up to six adults in the spacious sitting area. 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: 110 m
- Tonnage: 5000
- Maiden Voyage: 2015
- Refurbished: 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
- Club Lounge – intimate lounge of the rear of the ship
- Observation lounge – open-air lounge seating forward of Panorama lounge
- Bar
- Panorama Lounge
- Dining Room – main dining venue
- Panorama Bistro – light alternative dining
- Sky Bistro – al fresco grill station lunch venue
- Sky Deck – premium lounge chairs and shade awnings
- Sky Lounge – open-air seating
- Whirlpool – on Sky Deck
- Hair Salon
- Fitness Centre – running equipment, weights, yoga mats etc.
- Elevator
Cruise Itinerary
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| 15 Aug '22 | Brussels (Brugge), Belgium |
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| 16 Aug '22 | Ghent, Belgium |
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| 17 Aug '22 | Bossuit, Belgium |
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| 18 Aug '22 | Middleburg, The Netherlands |
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| 19 Aug '22 | Kinderdijk |
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| 19 Aug '22 | Rotterdam, Holland |
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| 20 Aug '22 | Zaandam, Netherlands |
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| 20 Aug '22 | Haarlem, Netherlands |
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| 21 Aug '22 | Amsterdam, Rivers |
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| 22 Aug '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.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Brussels to Amsterdam aboard Avalon Tranquility II.
DAY 1: BRUSSELS, BELGIUM (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Belgium. Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Brussels must arrive by 2:00 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Enjoy dinner on board as you sail for Ghent this evening. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO GHENT (D)
DAY 2: GHENT
Medieval Masterpieces and Flemish Finery Visit the Adventure centre for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. 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. Alternatively, you may choose to join a full-day 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. This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BOSSUIT (B,LD)
DAY 3: BOSSUIT
Battlefield Remembrances in Flanders DISCOVERY – Visit the In Flanders Field Museum in Ypres-named for the soldier’s famed poem. Learn about the story of the invasion of Belgium, the first months of the mobilization, the four years trench war in the Westhoek, the end of the war, and the lasting remembrance to follow. After your visit, enjoy lunch at the museum’s cafe. DISCOVERY – Following the museum, visit battlefields, cemeteries, memorials and private collections. DISCOVERY – Experience the Last Post Ceremony, taking place nightly under the arches of the Menin Gate. Enjoy some free time for dinner before the Ceremony starts. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MIDDELBURG(B,L,D)
DAY 4: MIDDELBURG, HOLLAND
A Spicy History in Middelburg’s Dutch Harbor Town CLASSIC – Join a Guided Walking Tour through the winding cobblestones and canals of Middelburg. See the 15th-century Gothic Town Halland learn about its important role in the spice trade and Dutch East India trading. Enjoy lunch on board while 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 KINDERDIJK (B,L,D)
DAY 5: KINDERDIJK-ROTTERDAM
Harnessing the Wind for 300 Years Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC – Join a Guided Tour of Kinderdijk where 19 windmills were built in 1740 as flood prevention and water management. You’ll hear about the windmill’s vital role in the Netherland’s history and why it became a national symbol of Holland. Enjoy a cruise through Rotterdam harbor. CLASSIC – Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rotterdam featuring innovative architecture, including the marvelous Erasmus Bridge. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ZAANDAM (B,L,D)
DAY 6: ZAANDAM-HAARLEM
Windmills, Waterways, and Waving Fields of Flowers Arrive in Zaandam this morning with free time to explore this quintessential Dutch town. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof gardens. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. Cruise to Haarlem this afternoon while enjoying lunch on board. HAARLEM Tulips and North Sea Trading Ports CLASSIC – Visit Haarlem, a major flower bulbs growing district outside of Amsterdam. Explore the former North Sea trading port with its medieval features, gabled houses, and leafy courtyards. Enjoy dinner on board your ship this evening as you sail to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (B,L,D)
DAY 7: 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 – Join a Biking Tour through the Dutch countryside past polders, dykes, and quaint centuries-old villages.. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AMSTERDAM (B,L,D)
DAY 8: AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)