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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.
Approx 172 Square Feet
Stateroom Amenities Include:
Comfort Collection by Avalon
Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Choice of soft or firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Hairdryer
L’Occitane bath amenities
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels
Alarm clock
Direct-dial telephone
Bathrobes & slippers
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary bottled water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Modern Finishings
Large mirror in bathroom
Approx 172 Square Feet Stateroom Amenities Include: Comfort Collection by Avalon Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers Egyptian super-combed cotton linens European-style duvets Choice of soft or firm pillows Extra blankets Choice of bed configuration Nightly turn-down service Bedside tables with reading lamps Hairdryer L’Occitane bath amenities Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage Easy under-bed luggage storage Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels Alarm clock Direct-dial telephone Bathrobes & slippers Well-stocked minibar Complimentary bottled water In-room safe Individual climate control Modern Finishings Large mirror in bathroom
Approx 200 Square Feet
Stateroom Amenities Include:
Comfort Collection by Avalon
Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Choice of soft or firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Hairdryer
L’Occitane bath amenities
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels
Alarm clock
Direct-dial telephone
Bathrobes & slippers
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary bottled water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Modern Finishings
Large mirror in bathroom
Approx 200 Square Feet
Stateroom Amenities Include:
Comfort Collection by Avalon
Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Choice of soft or firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Hairdryer
L’Occitane bath amenities
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels
Alarm clock
Direct-dial telephone
Bathrobes & slippers
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary bottled water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Modern Finishings
Large mirror in bathroom
Approx 200 Square Feet
Stateroom Amenities Include:
Comfort Collection by Avalon
Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Choice of soft or firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Hairdryer
L’Occitane bath amenities
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels
Alarm clock
Direct-dial telephone
Bathrobes & slippers
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary bottled water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Modern Finishings
Large mirror in bathroom
Approx 300 Square Feet
Suite Amenities Include:
Comfort Collection by Avalon Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Choice of soft or firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Hairdryer
L’Occitane bath amenities
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels
Alarm clock
Make-up mirror
Direct-dial telephone
Bathrobes & slippers
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary bottled water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Modern Finishings
Large mirror in bathroom
Marble countertops in bathroom
Private cocktail party
The Avalon Visionary® 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 centre, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and the delightful open-air bistro.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 443 feet
- Maiden Voyage: 2012
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 166
- Crew Nationality: Europoean
- Officer Nationality: Europoean
- Dining Staff Nationality: European
Ship Facilities
- Observation lounge – open-air lounge seating forward of Panorama lounge
- Panorama Lounge
- Reception and Atrium – guest services and Cruise Director desk
- Bar
- Club Lounge – intimate lounge of the rear of the ship
- Dining Room – main dining venue
- Sky Bistro – al fresco grill station lunch venue
- Panorama Bistro – light alternative dining
- Sky Lounge – open-air seating
- 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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| 04 Dec '22 | Basel, Switzerland |
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| 05 Dec '22 | Breisach, Germany |
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| 06 Dec '22 | Strasbourg, France |
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| 07 Dec '22 | Speyer, Germany |
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| 08 Dec '22 | Frankfurt, Germany |
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| 09 Dec '22 | River Cruising |
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| 10 Dec '22 | Wurzburg, Germany |
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| 11 Dec '22 | Bamberg, Germany |
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| 12 Dec '22 | Nuremberg, Germany |
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| 13 Dec '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.
9 Night Cruise sailing from Basel to Nuremberg aboard Avalon Visionary.
DAY 1: BASEL, SWITZERLAND (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Switzerland! Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Zurich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Stroll through the city centre, enjoy the festive illumination and savor Christmas delicacies like waffles, gingerbread, sweets and Swiss raclette. EVENING CRUISE TO BREISACH (D)
DAY 2: BREISACH, GERMANY. EXCURSION TO BLACK FOREST
History, Artistry, and the Beautiful Black Forest DISCOVERY – Visit to Badischer Winzerkeller, the largest German wine producer in Europe. Discover Germany’s southernmost wine country in Baden-ideally situated between the hills of the Black Forest and the Rhine River. Learn about the vintners’ process in the vineyards here, and enjoy a wine tasting, OR: DISCOVERY – Join a Guided Tour to the magical Black Forest to experience local traditions and the vibrant Christmas mood. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar, with its half-timbered medieval and early renaissance buildings, and enjoy the warmth and glow of the Christmas season. Alternatively, spend your afternoon leisurely browsing Breisach’s lovely Christmas market to sample bretzels, mulled wine, and Black Forest cake. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO STRASBOURG (B,L,D)
DAY 3: STRASBOURG, FRANCE
Joyeux Noel in Strasbourg CLASSIC – Come along for City Sightseeing, 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. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to beautiful Alsace, for an afternoon in a French wine-country village. Savor the warmth and glow of Christmas tradition by spending your free time this afternoon wandering the French winter markets of Strasbourg. Take in the lights, music, and the pleasures of the season. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO SPEYER (B,L,D)
DAY 4: SPEYER, GERMANY. HEIDELBERG EXCURSION
Winter Wonders and a Wine Barrel Fit for a King CLASSIC – Take a Guided Tour that includes the magnificent Heidelberg Castle and the Great Vat-the world’s largest wine barrel. After the tour, visit the local German Christmas markets in Heidelberg. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO FRANKFURT (B,L,D)
DAY 5: FRANKFURT. EXCURSION TO RUDESHEIM
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country DISCOVERY – Tour the incredible Mechanical Music Museum for a one-of-a-kind instrumental experience in Rudesheim, enjoy a special treat. Don’t miss the tantalizing treats, and seasonal handiwork of sparkling winter wonderlands in the city. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MAIN RIVER VILLAGE (B,L,D)
DAY 6: MAIN RIVER VILLAGE
Hidden Gifts and Holiday Delights in Beautiful Bavaria CLASSIC – Take a Guided Tour of a picturesque village along the Main River. DISCOVERY – Join a Cookie-Baking Demonstration on board your ship while sailing. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO WURZBURG (B,L,D)
DAY 7: WURZBURG
Old Saint Nick and Nutcrackers Sweet CLASSIC – Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the “Pearl of the Romantic Road” with its Old Main Bridge, towering fortress, and baroque Bishop’s Residence. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the beautiful Bavarian town of Rothenburg. Visit the Kathe Wohlfahrt German Christmas museum-the world’s most extensive collection of traditional German Christmas decorations. Spend free time enjoying the festive, warm glow of Wurzburg’s Christmas markets. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BAMBERG (B,L,D)
DAY 8: BAMBERG
Christmas Customs and Cradle Scenes DISCOVERY – Enjoy an onboard Christmas Traditions Lecture while sailing. CLASSIC – Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Bamberg-medieval home of Germany’s Roman Empire dynasties. Stroll through dozens of Bamberg’s nativity scenes-from miniature to life-size. Take free time to enjoy the quaint Christmas markets, and warm up with traditional German dumplings, sausage, and a glass of hearty Bavarian ale. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NUREMBERG (B,L,D)
DAY 9: NUREMBERG
Legends and History Lessons CLASSIC – Choose a Guided Tour of Nuremberg’s medieval architecture, gilded fountain, Gothic cathedral, and Kaiserburg Castle, OR: CLASSIC – Join a Guided Tour of the historic Nuremberg Rally Grounds-used by the Third Reich. Spend free time browsing the spruce stalls of the Christmas Markets of Nuremberg. Sample favorite Bavarian fare-bratwurst, gingerbread, mulled blueberry wine, and countless other Christkindlmarkt culinary delights. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN NUREMBERG (B,L,D)
DAY 10: NUREMBERG (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)