Introduction
Launching in April 2013, the brand new Avalon Artistry II will be the newest class of ship, designed to revolutionise river cruising and deliver the ultimate in comfort, style and superb service. Intimate yet innovative, Avalon Artistry II will be an Avalon 'Suite Ship', offering two full decks of Suites each with wall-to-wall panoramic windows that open to create unique Open-Air Balconies™. A co...
Launching in April 2013, the brand new Avalon Artistry II will be the newest class of ship, designed to revolutionise river cruising and deliver the ultimate in comfort, style and superb service. Intimate yet innovative, Avalon Artistry II will be an Avalon 'Suite Ship', offering two full decks of Suites each with wall-to-wall panoramic windows that open to create unique Open-Air Balconies™. A contemporary ship designed with comfort in mind, Avalon Artistry II will offer upgrades and enhancements throughout, impeccable personal service and attention to detail as well as fine dining and sleek, minimalist decor. Every suite will provide the very best in size, views and design, measuring a spacious 200 square feet and featureing an impressive wall-to-wall panoramic window. Even the placement of the bed allows you to wake up ecah morning and retire to bed each evening facing the magnificent river views.
Avalon Artistry II'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 Artistry II:
Deck Plan Key:
- Sky Lounge
- Navigation Bridge
- Sky Bistro
- Whirlpool
- Premium lounge chairs and shade awnings
- Deck Game area
- Observation Lounge
- Panorama Bistro
- Panorama Lounge
- Bar
- Internet centre
- Reception/Guest sevices
- Lift
- Atrium
- Hair Salon
- Club Lounge
- Kitchen
- Dining room
- Fitness centre
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 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: