Avalon Artistry II

Avalon Artistry II

Acquaint yourself with Europe on a journey aboard Avalon Artistry II, which sails the Seine, Garonne, Dordogne, Rhône and other European rivers, taking you to destinations such as France, Germany, Netherlands, and Switzerland, and many beautiful cities and villages within. Launched in 2013, Avalon Artistry II cruise ship is a part of Avalon Waterways new fleet of “Suite Ships,” featuring two full decks of spacious suites that are at least 200 square feet, making them 30% larger than the industry standard. When cruising on this ship, you can expect personalized service, luxurious accommodations, delicious cuisine, and incredible itineraries, making for a first-rate cruise experience.

Avalon Artistry II has a passenger capacity of 128, being a very personalized cruise with individual attention from the crew to your fellow guests. Avalon Waterways embodies a welcoming spirit on all of their ships and Avalon Artistry II is no exception. The staff is ready to help you with anything you need. Since the ship has such a small capacity, your chances of making new friends are much higher than on a larger vessel. The crew is ready to assist you even in throwing private in-suite cocktail parties so you can truly enjoy your time onboard with the friends you make.

Destinations

The highlight of any Avalon Artistry II cruise are the beautiful rivers of Europe as well as the many wonderful stops along the way. One of the biggest benefits of a river cruise is that you can spend the entire day seeing all there is to offer. Then, you can wake up and do it all over again in a brand-new city or village. Some of the destinations to which Avalon Artistry II takes you include:

• Paris, France;
• Vernon, France;
• Cologne, Germany;
• Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
• Lucerne, Switzerland; and more.

Every stop offers different-paced tours with local experts and many ways to learn about each European city's history and culture, including bicycle tours. Imagine visiting Germany’s beautiful Black Forest, sampling local European cheese and wines, or exploring castle ruins in Heidelberg. These things can easily turn into realities with an Avalon Artistry II cruise.

Cultural enrichment doesn’t end once you return to your ship. Depending on where you travel, experts and specialists onboard and special guest lecturers pass on their specialized knowledge to you through Avalon Waterways' seemingly limitless onboard enrichment program.

Dining Options

Another great highlight of Avalon Artistry II cruises is the mouthwatering cuisine. From the Welcome Dinner to the Farewell Gala, you can revel in the different flavors of regionally-influenced cuisine or stick with traditional western favorites. From al fresco lunches to full buffets and four-course dinners with plenty of healthy options, you’ll never hear your stomach grumbling for long.

• Breakfast is served as early as 6 a.m. with a second late-riser option, and you can get food all the way up to 10:30 p.m.
• Avalon Artistry II offers complimentary wine, beer, or soda with all lunches and dinners, as well as a sparkling wine with breakfast, so you never have to worry about racking up a tab.

Activities & Entertainment

When you’re not out exploring, you can discover many great things to do onboard Avalon Artistry II ship.

• After a long day of tours and sightseeing, you can relax on the Sky Deck with comfortable lounge furniture, shaded areas, a whirlpool, and a game area.
• You can stay fin in the onboard fitness center or visit a hair salon, a library, and the two onboard lounges for a refreshing mixed drink.

Staterooms & Suites

In your Avalon Artistry II accommodations, you can enjoy a handful of luxurious amenities, including a flat-screen TV with English-speaking channels and over 50 free movies, complimentary filtered water, a fully stocked minibar, nightly turn-down service, a full-size closet mirror, alarm clock, safe, vanity, lighted makeup mirror, the ability to adjust the room’s temperature, and more.

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Ship Highlights

Suite Ship

Avalon Artistry II is one of Avalon Waterways' "Suite Ships" with an emphasis on amazing accommodations featuring a one-of-a-kind, wall-to-wall sliding glass door that fully opens, turning your entire suite into an Open-Air Balcony. Regarding your bedding, Avalon Waterways provides guests with their own brand of premium bedding, including orthopedic mattresses and pillows. All beds in the suites face the water, so the first thing you wake up to every morning is a view of the beautiful European river you’re cruising.

Complimentary Wi-Fi

During your Avalon Artistry II cruise, you can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi in your stateroom or suite and throughout the ship. You can research your upcoming port of call, stay connected with friends and family back home, and even keep up with business demands while you’re traveling.

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