Ships
Z-Old-Avalon Affinity
Accommodating a maximum of 138 passengers for an intimate cruise experience, the Avalon Affinity set sail in 2009 and reflects the uniqueness of the rivers it cruises. After a day of exploring some of Europe's most exciting cities, relax in the ship's two lounges, soak in the whirlpool, or unwind in a deck chair atop the Sky Deck. This elegant, contemporary ship features popular amenities such as a complimentary Internet Corner and free Wi-Fi access throughout the ship, a Fitness Center, hair salon, and elevator. For accommodations, the Avalon Affinity boasts spacious and well-appointed deluxe staterooms and suites. With most staterooms featuring a large floor-to-ceiling sliding-glass door with a French Balcony, passengers experience Europe's beauty and history even when on board.
- 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
- Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck
- 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 wines, beer, or soft drinks with dinner
- Complimentary soft drinks with lunches
- Night fare served at 10:30 pm
- Room service available featuring Continental breakfast and beverages (service fees applies)
- Upscale bar serving premium spirits
- Healthy meal options
- Alternate light lunch and dinner in the Panorama Bistro
- Panorama Bistro
- Tastings - sample the destination's famous delicacies
- Coffee or tea after dinner
- 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
- 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, Breisach and Durnstein
- 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: 2009
- 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.
