Ships
Z-Old- Avalon Luminary - Old
Cruising on the Avalon Luminary is the ideal way to experience the majesty, extensive history and fascinating culture of some of Europe's oldest cities along its legendary rivers. Built in 2010, the Avalon Luminary holds a maximum of just 138 passengers. Visit multiple countries and cities and unpack only once, so you spend your time experiencing and enjoying Europe rather than dealing with the logistics of travel. Enjoy a highly personalized cruise experience, spacious deluxe staterooms and suites, contemporary décor, and popular onboard amenities, including a large Sky Deck with whirlpool and Sky Bistro, lounge and a bar serving premium spirits, a complimentary Internet Corner and free Wi-Fi throughout the ship, Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, hair salon, and elevator.
- Avalon Fresh healthy cuisine focusing on nutritious, delicious recipes with fresh, local ingredients (coming in 2017)
- Self-serve beverage station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees
- Captain's reception with sparkling wine and canapes
- Welcome dinner
- Five-course farewell dinner
- Spacious, open-seating dining room
- Daily early-riser breakfast
- Daily late-riser breakfast
- Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine and made-to-order egg station
- Complimentary juices with breakfast
- Open-Air Bistro on Sky Deck
- Lunch buffet with carving and pasta stations
- Breakfast buffets with foods that are low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, and high energy
- Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats
- Social hour and drink specials in Panorama Lounge
- Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
- Chef-inspired regional & Western recipes
- Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and desserts or cheese
- Complimentary regional wines, beer, or soft drinks with dinner, and coffee or tea after dinner
- Complimentary soft drinks with lunches
- Night fare served at 10:30 pm
- All-inclusive drink package for purchase (alcohol or non-alcohol)
- Room service available featuring Continental breakfast and beverages
- Upscale bar serving premium spirits
- Healthy meal options
- Panorama Bistro
- Tastings - sample the destination's famous delicacies
- Coffee or tea after dinner
- Alternative light lunch
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows
- Sky Deck with shade system & premium lounge chairs
- Sky Deck with shade awnings
- Non-smoking interior
- Elevator
- Elegant, contemporary design throughtout
- Outside Viewing Deck
- Headsets for all guided shore excursions in Europe
- English-speaking crew
- Sightseeing with a Certified Local Guide
- Cruise Director
- Onboard lectures, activities & nightly entertainment
- Revolutionary Engineering
- Room service available featuring Continental breakfast and beverages
- Sky Deck whirlpool
- Internet corner
- Fitness Center
- Hair salon (manicures available)
- Lounges and upscale bar serving premium spirits
- Self-serve beverage station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees
- Relax and enjoy onboard movie nights
- 2013 - Biking excursions available in Amsterdam and Durnstein
- Alternate dining experience with local specialties and lighter fare in the Panorama Bistro
- Avalon Choice cruising experience
- Behind-the-scenes ship tour
- Choice of excursions - Leisurely, Traditional or Essential Sightseeing options
- Complimentary maps and use of Nordic walking sticks
- Culture & Cruise onboard experiences with local chefs, entertainers, artisans and experts
- Expanded "on-demand" in-room entertainment
- Guest Services is available to recommend, reserve and further personalize your cruise
- Panorama Bistro
- Sky Deck Game Area
- Complimentary Wi-Fi Access
- Well-stocked library
- Fresh fruit available throughout the day
- Selection of Local Favorites to bring the customs, cultures, and tastes of your destination to life
- Built: 2010
- Length: 361 ft.
- Crew Members: 39
- Staterooms: 65
- Suites: 4
Please note: Stateroom images and features are samples only. Actual furniture, fixtures, colors, configurations and window/porthole views may vary.
Sky Deck
Let your mind wander and imagine the cruise of your dreams. The perfect ship. The most captivating places. A stateroom without equal. You fill in the rest. With Avalon, your cruise experience can be as unique as you are, because we give you the freedom to truly personalize it...just the way you want. Everywhere you turn, the choice is yours...from a great selection of menu and dining options to a range of sightseeing paces, optional excursions, and even bed configuration. Avalon offers more than 70 cruise options, with unique itineraries, exciting themes, cruise combinations, and pre- and post-cruise extensions. Travelers gave our river cruise vacations a 97% satisfaction rating on post-river cruise surveys.
