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.
- 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
- 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.