Avalon Poetry

Overview

The Avalon Poetry® is built and equipped with state of the art technology. The first and most striking thing you will notice is the two-storey glass atrium in the central lobby, topped by a glass ceiling, flooding the area with light. The interiors are designed by architect, Hans Sabert, and the Avalon Poetry® boasts some of the largest staterooms of any river cruise ship. All are equipped to hotel room standards and have floor to ceiling glass windows, so you can admire the beautiful passing scenery as you cruise. Avalon Poetry® accommodates 176 passengers and provides spacious public areas, a dining room and a lounge, both with floor to ceiling windows to provide spectacular panoramic views. There is also a fitness room with the latest equipment and a Jacuzzi for up to 6 people, so you can enjoy a relaxing dip while you cruise. The Avalon Poetry® also has an on board hair salon.

Features of the Avalon Poetry® staterooms:

  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in most staterooms 
  • French balconies in some staterooms 
  • Flatscreen satellite TV & radio 
  • Private bathroom with shower
  • Comfortable, hotel-style beds 
  • Duvets 
  • Egyptian cotton linens 
  • Large cupboards 
  • Minibar, hairdryer & safe 
  • Individual climate control

Deck Plans

Take a look at the following deck plans to see the different cabins and range of amenities available on your
chosen ship:

Ship Amenities

With the youngest river cruise ship fleet in Europe, an Avalon river cruise ship is fitted with excellent facilities, as well as being incredibly spacious and modern. Ship amenities include:

  • Headsets for all guided shore excursions in Europe
  • Services of a professional Cruise Director
  • Sightseeing with Local Guides
  • Revolutionary engineering
  • Non-smoking interior
  • Internet access & Wi-Fi hotspots
  • Elegant polished metal & glass throughout
  • Onboard lectures, activities & nightly piano music
  • Panoramic picture windows for landscape viewing
  • Hair Salon
  • Fitness Centre
  • Spacious Sky Decks with shade system for sunning
  • 6-person jacuzzi
  • Lounge & Bar
  • Complimentary coffee & tea available throughout the day
  • Fine dining
  • Buffet breakfast items are conveniently colour coded to indicate foods that are low calorie, low fat/low calorie, high fibre, low cholesterol, and high energy
  • Complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks will be included on all onboard dinners
  • Open seating throughout the dining room for all meals
  • Flatscreen satellite TV & radio
  • Comfortable, hotel-style beds
  • Comfortable beds that can be configured as two twins or one queen
  • Duvets
  • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
  • Private bathroom with shower
  • Large cupboards
  • Minibar, hairdryer & safe
  • Individual climate control
  • Connecting rooms
  • Royal Deck passengers can order Continental breakfast to their staterooms
  • All staterooms are outside and those on Royal and Sapphire Decks have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and French balconie

Staterooms

Avalon Waterways offer you a wide choice of accommodation styles and comforts on your river cruise. Our range of staterooms is listed here:

Category D & E Staterooms - 172 sq. ft.
1 Bed
2 Toilet
3 Sink
4 Shower
5 Closet
6 Writing Desk
7 Windows

Staterooms - 172 sq. ft.
1 Bed
2 Toilet
3 Sink
4 Shower
5 Closet
6 Writing Desk
7 Sliding Glass Doors

Jr. Suites - 258 sq. ft.
1 Bed
2 Toilet
3 Sink
4 Shower
5 Closet
6 Writing Desk
7 Sliding Glass Doors
8 Sofa
9 Coffee Table

Photo shown is representative of the stateroom in the category

Cruises

Avalon Waterways offer a wide selection of river cruise holidays aboard your chosen ship: