The Avalon ms Poetry II
The beautifully designed 128-passenger ship, the Poetry II, was built in 2014. Its staterooms (with high windows, just above the waterline) and suites (with wall-to-wall panoramic windows) are well-appointed and are among the largest on the river.
Ship amenities
- Elegant, contemporary design
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows
- Outside viewing deck and Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs and whirlpool
- Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine and made-to-order egg station, as well as early- and late-riser breakfasts
- Room service for continental breakfast and beverages (service fee applies)
- Choice of lunch buffet with carving and pasta stations, al fresco lunch in the Sky Grill, or light lunch in the Panorama Lounge
- Choice of four-course dinner with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, and desserts or cheese in the Dining Room or delectable petite portions of regional specialties and wines in the Panorama Bistro
- Self-serve beverage station—with complimentary tea, hot chocolate, and premium coffees—and fresh fruit available throughout the day
- Choice of leisurely (gentle walkers), traditional, and independent sightseeing options
- Headsets for all guided shore excursions and sightseeing with certified local guides
- Nordic walking sticks and loaner bicycles to use while docked
- Complimentary maps
- Onboard lectures, activities, and nightly entertainment—experiences with local chefs, entertainers, artisans, experts to bring the customs, cultures, and tastes of your destinations to life—and movie nights, as well as a behind-the-scenes ship tour
- Well-stocked library
- Sky Deck game area
- Expanded fitness center
- Complimentary computer use in public areas
- Complimentary wifi access
- Elevator
- Entirely nonsmoking interior
- Friendly, English-speaking crew
- Services of the Cruise Director to further personalize your cruise, including making recommendations and reservations
Room amenities
172 sq. ft. staterooms, 200 sq. ft. Panorama Suites, and 300 sq. ft. Royal Suites are some of the largest on the river.
- Some of the largest accommodations available on a European river
- Two windows (high windows, above the waterline, in the Staterooms, and wall-to-wall panoramic windows in the Panorama and Royal suites) and elegant, contemporary décor
- Comfort Collection Beds, with Memory foam mattress toppers, in your choice of bed configuration, Egyptian supercombed cotton linens, European-style duvets, extra blankets, and both soft and firm pillows
- Alarm clock, bedside tables with reading lamps, and easy under-bed luggage storage
- Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
- Bathroom with full shower with glass door, vanity and large mirror, hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers, and L’Occitane bath products Writing desk
- Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking TV channels and over 100 free movie options
- Direct-dial telephone
- Well-stocked minibar (billed on consumption)
- In-room safe
- Individual climate control
- Complimentary wifi
- Nightly turndown service
Virtual tour is from the Avalon Envision, a 168 passenger sister ship. Actual layout will vary slightly.
