Avalon Vista

Avalon Vista

Sail along the romantic Rhine, discovering the beauty of the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Austria, and Germany with an Avalon Vista cruise. Your once-in-a-lifetime tour of Europe can take you to Lake Como, Lucerne, Mount Pilatus, and other captivating destinations that help to explore beautiful riverside cities and villages, discovering all their rare and treasured sights.

Launched in 2012, Avalon Vista is a part of Avalon Waterways fleet of “Suite Ships” that boast two full decks of suites of at least 200 square feet, making them 30% larger than the industry standard. When cruising on this ship, you can expect personalized service, tasty cuisine, lavish suites and staterooms, and astonishing itineraries, making for an unbelievable cruise experience.

Avalon Vista has a passenger capacity of 166, so you can expect 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 Vista is no exception. The staff is ready to help you with anything you need. Since the river ship has such a small capacity, your chances of making new friends are much higher than on a larger vessel. The crew can even assist you in throwing private in-suite cocktail parties so you can truly enjoy your time onboard with the friends you make.

Destinations

Every Avalon Vista cruise offers incredible itineraries that immerse you right in the center of European culture. 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 another great city or cozy village. Some of the places you can explore on an Avalon Vista cruise:

• Amsterdam, the Netherlands;
• Ghent, Belgium;
• Antwerp, Belgium;
• Basel, Switzerland;
• Breisach, Germany;
• Rüdesheim, Germany;
• Cologne, Germany;
• Strasbourg, France; and more!

Every stop offers different-paced tours with local experts and many different ways to learn about the European history and culture in each city, including bicycle tours. Imagine visiting a German woodcarver’s workshop, exploring rolling vineyards, old castles, and Gothic cathedrals, and cruising through the beautiful Rhine Gorge. It is all possible with an Avalon Vista cruise! Cultural enrichment doesn’t end once you step back onto your ship. Experts and special guest lecturers share their specialized knowledge with guests through Avalon Waterways seemingly limitless onboard enrichment program.

Dining Options

Another great highlight of Avalon Vista cruises is the heavenly cuisine. From the Welcome Dinner to the Farewell Gala, you can revel in the delicious 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 Vista offers complimentary wine, beer, or soda with every lunch and dinner and sparkling wine with breakfast, so you never have to worry about racking up a tab.

Activities & Entertainment

When you’re not out exploring, you will discover many great things to do onboard Avalon Vista.

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

Staterooms & Suites

In your stateroom, 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 and the ability to adjust the room’s temperature.

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Ship Highlights

Complimentary Drinks

Avalon Vista offers complimentary wine, beer, or soda with all lunches and dinners and sparkling wine with breakfast, so there’s no need to worry about racking up a tab. You can enjoy beverages from a wide selection of both traditional and local varieties to pair with the exquisite cuisine you’ll get to experience.

Suite Ship

Avalon Vista is part of Avalon Waterways fleet of “Suite Ships.” This vessel emphasizes the 67 suites onboard. Each of these suites features 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 you with their own brand of premium bedding, including orthopedic mattresses and a choice of pillows. All beds in these staterooms face the water, so the first thing you will wake up to every morning is a view of the beautiful European river.

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