Avalon Waterways

Avalon Visionary, an Avalon "Suite Ship", docked in Cologne, Germany

Avalon Waterways is a United States headquartered ship and river cruise line owned by the Globus family of brands, which offers cruises in Europe, China, Southeast Asia, the United States, South America and the Galápagos Islands.^[1] The company became a member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in August 2009.^[2]

Fleet

Since its launch in 2004, Avalon Waterways has christened 18 new ships in Europe.^[3] In May 2011, the company introduced the Avalon Panorama, the industry's first "Suite Ship."^[4] With a focus on bringing the outdoor experience inside, two full decks of Suite Ship staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that slide open to create a balcony-like exterior wall for broader views of Europe's passing landscapes.^[5]

SHIP	YEAR	LENGTH	STATEROOMS	PASSENGERS	NOTES
Avalon Tranquility II	2015 (March)	361 ft (110 m).	64	128	Owned. Europe. "Suite Ship" with 52, 200-square-foot (19 m^2) suites.
Avalon Tapestry II	2015 (March)	443 ft (135 m).	64	128	Owned. Europe. "Suite Ship" with 52, 200-square-foot (19 m^2) suites.
Avalon Poetry II'	2014	443 ft (135 m).	64	128	Owned. Europe. "Suite Ship" with 52, 200-square-foot (19 m^2) suites.
Avalon Illumination	2014	361 ft (110 m).	64	128	Owned. Europe. "Suite Ship" with 52, 200-square-foot (19 m^2) suites.
Avalon Impression	2014	361 ft (110 m).	83	166	Owned. Europe. "Suite Ship" with 67, 200-square-foot (19 m^2) suites.
Avalon Expression	2013	443 ft (135 m).	83	166	Owned. Europe. "Suite Ship" with 67, 200-square-foot (19 m^2) suites.
Avalon Artistry II'	2013	443 ft (135 m).	64	128	Owned. Europe. "Suite Ship" with 52, 200-square-foot (19 m^2) suites.
Avalon Visionary	2012	361 ft (110 m).	64	128	Owned. Europe. "Suite Ship" with 52, 200-square-foot (19 m^2) suites.
Avalon Vista	2012	443 ft (135 m).	83	166	Owned. Europe. "Suite Ship" with 66, 200-square-foot (19 m^2) suites.
Avalon Panorama	2011	443 ft (135 m).	83	166	Owned. Europe. First "Suite Ship" with 66, 200-square-foot (19 m^2) suites.
Avalon Luminary	2010	361 ft (110 m).	69	138	Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Felicity and Affinity.
Avalon Felicity	2010	361 ft (110 m).	69	138	Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Luminary and Affinity.
Avalon Affinity	2009	361 ft (110 m).	69	138	Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Luminary and Felicity.
Avalon Creativity	2009	361 ft.	70	140	Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Scenery.
Avalon Scenery	2008	361 ft (110 m).	69	138	Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Creativity.
Avalon Imagery	2007	443 ft (135 m).	85	170	Retired from fleet in 2012.
Avalon Tranquility	2007	443 ft (135 m).	85	170	Retired from fleet in 2012.
Avalon Tapestry	2006	443 ft (135 m).	82	164	Retired from fleet in 2011.
Avalon Poetry	2005	426 ft (130 m).	88	174	Retired from fleet in 2010.
Avalon Artistry	2004	426 ft (130 m).	89	176	Retired from fleet in 2010.
Avalon Angkor	2012	131 ft (40 m).	16	32	Owned. SE Asia.
Avalon Siem Reap	2015 (January)	200 ft (61 m).	18	36	Owned. SE Asia. All rooms are 245-square-foot suites. Only passenger ship built to take travelers all the way from Ho Chi Minh City to the Siem Reap.
Avalon Myanmar	2015 (September)	200 ft (61 m).	18	36	Owned. SE Asia. All rooms are 245-square-foot suites.
American Queen	1995	420 ft (130 m).	222	444	Chartered. United States.
Century Legend	2013	465 ft (142 m).	196	392	Chartered. China.
Century Paragon	2013	465 ft (142 m).	196	392	Chartered. China.
Isabella II	2000	166 ft (51 m).	21	42	Chartered. Galápagos Islands.
Aria	2011	147 ft (45 m).	16	32	Chartered. South America (Amazon).

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References

1. "New Kid on the River," Vacation Agent Magazine
2. "Avalon Waterways Joins CLIA," CLIA Press Room
3. "The River Cruise Boom: Cruising through Europe," Miami Herald
4. "River Line Avalon Waterways to Break Ground with First Suite Ship," USA Today
5. "Ship Designers Look Outdoors," New York Times
6. Official Avalon Waterways Web Site

External links

• Official website
• Cruise Critic review