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A Taste of France: Burgundy & Provence Riverboat Cruise

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024

Lyon • Tain L'Hermitage / Tournon • Viviers – Lock Bollene • Avignon • Arles • Port-Saint-Louis • Arles

A Taste of France: Burgundy & Provence Riverboat Cruise

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024

Lyon • Tain L'Hermitage / Tournon • Viviers – Lock Bollene • Avignon • Arles • Port-Saint-Louis • Arles

A Taste of France: Burgundy & Provence Riverboat Cruise

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024

Lyon • Tain L'Hermitage / Tournon • Viviers – Lock Bollene • Avignon • Arles • Port-Saint-Louis • Arles

A Taste of France Burgundy & Provence Riverboat Cruise

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024

Lyon • Tain L'Hermitage / Tournon • Viviers – Lock Bollene • Avignon • Arles • Port-Saint-Louis • Arles

A Taste of France: Burgundy & Provence Riverboat Cruise

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024

Lyon • Tain L'Hermitage / Tournon • Viviers – Lock Bollene • Avignon • Arles • Port-Saint-Louis • Arles

Avalon Poetry II

The Avalon Poetry II offers a delightfully intimate cruise setting. Like its sister Suite Ships, the Poetry II features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With a spacious 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard. Stretch out at day's end and wake to the world at your feet with Comfort Collection bed that faces the view. It truly is a view with a room! Onboard amenities include an alternative dining option in the Panorama Bistro, complimentary computer use in public areas and wifi access, a Fitness Center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro. The Avalon Poetry II truly is poetry in motion! Relax to your heart's content on the expansive Sky Deck's premium lounge chairs, take a dip in the whirlpool, get cool in the shade on deck, read a book or and play deck games too!

Total Occupancy: 128


Ship amenities
  • Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows
  • Non-smoking interior
  • Elegant, contemporary design
  • Headsets for all guided shore excursions in Europe
  • Sightseeing with Certified Local Guides
  • Onboard lectures, activities, & nightly entertainment
  • Room service for Continental breakfast & beverages (service fee applies)
  • Complimentary computer use in public areas
  • Complimentary wifi access
  • Alternate light lunch and dinner in the Panorama Bistro
  • Behind-the-scenes ship tour
  • Use of Nordic walking sticks
  • English-speaking TV channels with over 100 free movie options
  • Delectable petite portions of regional specialties, with wines, in the Panorama Bistro
  • Self-serve beverage station with complimentary tea, hot chocolate, & premium coffees
  • Fresh fruit available throughout the day
  • Filtered water station to refill your water bottle
  • Complimentary maps
  • Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
  • Elevator
  • Outside viewing deck
  • Friendly, English-speaking crew
  • Local Cruise Director
  • Revolutionary engineering
  • Sky Deck whirlpool
  • Bicycles you can check out and use around many port towns for free
  • Avalon Choice cruising experience
  • Choice of Leisurely, Traditional, or Independent sightseeing options
  • Local Favorites onboard experiences with local chefs, entertainers, artisans & experts
  • Onboard assistance is available to recommend, reserve and further personalize your cruise
  • Sky Deck game area
  • Well-stocked library
  • Expanded Fitness Center
  • Selection of Local Favorites to bring the customs, cultures, and tastes of your destination to life
Dining & Drinks
  • Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites
  • Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
  • Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal
  • Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room
  • Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials
  • Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast
  • Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options, and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge.
  • Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats
  • Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, and desserts or cheese
  • Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy, and allergy-free selections
  • Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits*, cozy seating, panoramic windows, & dance floor.
  • Cocktails* with a view on the Sky Deck
  • Specialty coffees, espresso drinks, and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day

    *Extra charge
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.
  • All Panorama and Royal Suites have wall to wall panoramic windows
  • Comfort Collection BedsSM
  • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
  • Soft & firm pillows
  • Choice of bed configuration
  • Bedside tables with reading lamps
  • L'Occitane bath products
  • Easy under-bed luggage storage
  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobes & slippers
  • Complimentary filtered drinking water refilled in glass carafes daily
  • Individual climate control
  • Large mirror in bathroom
  • Two windows
  • Writing desk
  • Memory foam mattress toppers
  • European-style duvets
  • Extra blankets
  • Nightly turn-down service
  • Hairdryer
  • Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
  • Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel
  • Direct-dial telephone
  • Well-stocked mini-bar (billed on consumption)
  • In-room safe
  • Elegant, contemporary design
  • Complimentary wifi
  • Full shower with glass door
  • Vanity

Virtual tour is from the Avalon Envision, a 168 passenger sister ship. Actual layout will vary slightly.

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Poetry II

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024

Poetry II

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024

Sky Deck

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024

Observation Lounge

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024

Dining Room

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024

Dining Room

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024

Panorama Lounge

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024

Club Lounge

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024

Club Lounge Refreshments

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024

Fitness Center

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2024