Avalon Visionary

Overview
Deck Plans
Ship Amenities
Staterooms
Cruises

Overview

The all new Avalon Visionary is a completely new class of ship, designed to revolutionise river cruising and deliver the ultimate in comfort, style and superb service. Launching in 2012, this intimate and innovative ‘Suite Ship’ will offer two full decks of Suites each with wall-to-wall panoramic windows that open to create unique Open-Air Balconies™. Avalon Visionary was designed with comfort in mind and with upgrades and enhancements throughout, offers impeccable personal service and attention to detail as well as fine dining and chic, contemporary decor. Every suite provides the very best in size, views and design. Each is sized at an incredibly spacious 200 square feet and features an impressive wall-to-wall panoramic window which opens to an airy two thirds across, giving the feeling of having your own exclusive open-air balcony. Even the placement of the bed allows you to wake up and retire to bed each day facing the magnificent river views.

Avalon Visionary's innovative design includes:

A completely new class of ship with a modern approach to technology and design for the ultimate river cruise experience
Revolutionary engineering
State-of-the-art navigational technologies
Elegant and contemporary décor including meticulous woodwork, hand-finished surfaces, and elegant polished metal and glass throughout
Impressively spacious public areas
Two full decks of suite accommodation sized at a generous 200 sq ft
Plush, comfortable furnishings and fabrics renowned for their quality, beauty and functionality
Designer lighting
Enhanced soundproofing
Panoramic windows in all public areas
Non-smoking interior

Deck Plans

Explore the range of amenities and stateroom categories available on board Avalon Visionary:

Deck Plan Legend:

Deck Plan Key:	Technical Data:	Stateroom Categories:
1. Sky Lounge 2. Navigation Bridge 3. Sky Bistro 4. Whirlpool 5. Premium lounge chairs and shade awnings 6. Deck Game area 7. Observation Lounge 8. Panorama Bistro 9. Panorama Lounge 10. Bar 11. Internet centre 12. Reception/Guest services 13. Lift 14. Atrium 15. Hairdresser 16. Club Lounge 17. Kitchen 18. Dining room 19. Fitness centre	Built: 2012 Length: 361 ft Crew members: 35 Deluxe Staterooms: 12 Panorama Suites: 50 Royal Suites: 2

Ship Amenities

One of the youngest river cruise fleets in Europe, Avalon Waterways river cruise ships are equipped with an unrivalled selection of contemporary amenities, as well as being incredibly spacious and modern. Ship amenities include:

Two full decks of suite accommodaton
Wall-to-wall panoramic windows opening to create an Open-Air Balcony™ in every suite
Spacious Sky Deck with shade system, premium lounge chairs and whirlpool
Open-air bistro on Sky Deck
Spacious, open-seating dining room including a five-star fine dining service and full panoramic windows
Two lounges, one with first class bar serving premium spirits
Self service hot drinks centre with complimentary coffee & tea throughout the day
Fitness centre
Internet centre
Complimentary Wi-Fi access
Hairdressing salon
Well-stocked library

Your stateroom

Wall-to-wall panoramic window with an 11-foot width
Wall-to-wall panoramic window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air Balcony™
Open-air balcony with 6-person seating area
Complimentary use of Apple iPad (Royal Suites only) NB. Apple does not endorse or sponsor this service. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Comfortable, hotel-style beds
Choice of bed configuration (twin beds or a queen-size double bed, Royal Suites have a king-size double bed)
Choice of soft or firm pillows
Comfort Collection by Avalon featuring premium mattress covers, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, duvets and extra blankets
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Flatscreen satellite TV with film channels & radio
Spacious 3-door wardrobe with shelves
Writing desk and dressing table with mirror
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Large private designer bathroom, fully equipped with full shower with glass door, marble countertops, vanity unit with large mirror, hairdryer and premium L'Occitane bathroom amenities
Bathrobes and slippers
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary bottled water
In-room safe
Alarm clock
Complimentary Wi-Fi access
Direct-dial telephone
Individual climate control
Continental breakfast and beverage service available

Your excursions and entertainment

Onboard lectures, activities and evening piano music
Captain's reception with Champagne and canapés
Special welcome and farewell dinners
Social Hour in the main lounge
Services of a professional Cruise Director
Individual audio systems for all guided shore excursions
Sightseeing with Local Guides and excursions as per the Included Highlights section of each cruise description