Early this month, Avalon Waterways divulged their newest addition and the river cruise industry’s first unique “Suite Ship” in Mainz, Germany: the Avalon Panorama. The 166-passenger Panorama is the first Suite Ship River Cruise that offers two entire decks of extra-wide, wall-to-wall, panoramic window view suites. The Panorama Suite is more than 30% larger than a standard suite- 200 square feet- with attractive floor-to-ceiling sliding glass windows rather than balconies to utilize space better. The ship also includes two 300-square feet royal suites and 17 172-square feet staterooms on the lower decks.
The ship has also made several refinements such as innovative floor-to-ceiling marble in the bathrooms, an Internet corner with Wi-Fi access, a well- equipped library, an expanded fitness room twice the size of other Avalon Waterway ships, a spacious Sky Deck with extravagant lounge chairs, a whirlpool, and an Open-Air Bistro. The Avalon Panorama now has the ability to navigate the 26 locks between Amsterdam and Budapest from May through November on 14-night Magnificent Europe itineraries. According to Avalon, 97% of the cruise is sold out through November, so be sure to book your cruise for December while it still remains available.
