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Avalon Affinity
Overview
A modern and well-equipped river cruise ship, Avalon Affinity embodies a feeling of space and light and provides a level of comfort unsurpassed by other river cruise holidays. On board, there are 65 generously sized staterooms and 4 Junior Suites, each equipped to hotel room standards. All suites and most staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling sliding glass windows with a French Balcony, so you can marvel at the beautiful passing scenery from the comfort of your stateroom. On the Sky Deck, as well as plenty of space to stroll, take photographs or simply sit and watch the world go by, there is also a whirpool bath so you can take a soothing dip, relax and admire the views as you cruise. Guests have the use of a lift to access the staterooms.
Avalon Affinity's innovative design includes:
- Revolutionary engineering
- State-of-the-art navigational technologies
- Elegant and contemporary décor including meticulous woodwork, hand-finished surfaces, and elegant polished metal & glass throughout
- Staterooms generously sized at a minimum of 172 sq ft - the largest on Europe's rivers
- Impressively spacious public areas
- 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 Affinity:
Deck Plan Legend:
| Deck Plan Key: | Technical Data: | Stateroom Categories: |
| 1. Sky Deck with deck chairs 2. Navigation Bridge 3. Onboard camera 4. Sky Lounge 5. Whirlpool 6. Reception desk 7. Reception area 8. Internet centre 9. Lounge 9a. Outside viewing deck 10. Bar 11. Club Lounge 12. Hairdresser 13. Lift 14. Dining Room 15. Kitchen 16. Fitness centre |
Built: 2009 Length: 361 ft Crew members: 39 Staterooms: 65 Avalon Suites: 4 |
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Ship Amenities
One of the youngest river cruise fleets in Europe, Avalon Waterways river cruise ships are equipped with a good selection of contemporary facilities, as well as being incredibly spacious and modern. Ship amenities include:
- Spacious Sky Deck with shade system, premium lounge chairs and whirpool
- Elegant open-seating dining room including a five-star fine dining service
- Lounge with first class bar serving premium spirits
- Self service hot drinks centre for complimentary coffee & tea throughout the day
- Fitness centre
- Internet centre and Wi-Fi access
- Hairdressing salon
- Well-stocked library
Your stateroom
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with French balcony in most staterooms
- Flatscreen satellite TV with film channels & radio
- Comfortable, hotel-style beds
- Choice of bed configuration - two twin beds or one queen-sized 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
- Spacious 3-door wardrobes with shelves for ample storage
- Writing desk and dressing table with mirror
- Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Large private bathroom with full shower, hairdryer and premium L'Occitane bathroom products
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Well stocked minibar with complimentary bottled water
- In-room safe
- Alarm clock
- Wi-Fi access
- Direct-dial telephone
- Individual climate control
- Continental breakfast and drinks 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
Staterooms
Avalon Waterways offer you a choice of stateroom styles on your river cruise:
| Avalon Suite 258 sq ft | ||
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| Category B, A & P staterooms 172 sq ft | ||
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| Category E stateroom 172 sq ft | ||
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Cruises
Avalon Waterways offer a wide selection of river cruise holidays aboard your chosen ship:
