Avalon Poetry II
New to the legendary waters of Europe in 2014, the Avalon Poetry II® offers a delightfully intimate cruise setting along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Like its sister ships, the Avalon Artistry II® and Avalon Visionary®, the Poetry II® features two full decks of suites featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites? are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to the enchanting scenery and fresh breezes. Onboard amenities include an alternative dining option in the Panorama Bistro, complimentary Wi-Fi access, an expanded fitness center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the open-air bistro.
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Ship Profile
Amenities
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobes & Slippers
- Bedside tables, reading lamps
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Continental breakfast & beverage room service available*
- Direct-dial telephone
- Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel
- Individual Climate Control
- In-room safe
- Large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door, hairdryer & premium L’Occitane bath amenities
- Nightly turn-down service
- Open-Air Balcony® with spacious sitting area
- Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window measuring 11 feet wide & 7 feet high
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air Balcony®
- Well-stocked minibar* with complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Writing desk/vanity with mirror & comfortable chair
Ship Details
- Cruise Type: River
- Maiden Voyage: 2014
- Refurbished:
- Tonnage:
- Length: 361 feet
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- Ship Registration:
- Passenger Space:
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 128
- Crew Size:
- Nationality of Crew: European
- Nationality of Officers: European
- Nationality of Dining Staff: European
- Onboard Currency: N/A
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Itineraries
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- Date
- Cruise
- Nights
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- Date:2 Apr 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence (culinary) ex Arles to Chalon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:9 Apr 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Chalon to Arles
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:16 Apr 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Arles to Chalon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:23 Apr 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Chalon to Arles
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:30 Apr 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Arles to Chalon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:7 May 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Chalon to Arles
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:14 May 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Active & Discovery On The Rhone ex Arles to Lyon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:21 May 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Active & Discovery On The Rhone ex Lyon to Arles
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:28 May 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Arles to Chalon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:11 Jun 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Arles to Chalon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:18 Jun 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Chalon to Arles
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:25 Jun 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Active & Discovery On The Rhone ex Arles to Lyon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:9 Jul 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Arles to Chalon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:16 Jul 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Chalon to Arles
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:23 Jul 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Active & Discovery On The Rhone ex Arles to Lyon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:30 Jul 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Active & Discovery On The Rhone ex Lyon to Arles
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:6 Aug 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Arles to Chalon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:13 Aug 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence (photography) ex Chalon to Arles
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:20 Aug 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Active & Discovery On The Rhone ex Arles to Lyon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:3 Sep 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Arles to Chalon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:10 Sep 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Chalon to Arles
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:24 Sep 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Chalon to Arles
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:1 Oct 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Arles to Chalon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:8 Oct 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Chalon to Arles
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:15 Oct 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence ex Arles to Chalon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:22 Oct 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence (wine Appreciation) ex Chalon to Arles
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:29 Oct 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence (wine Appreciation) ex Arles to Chalon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:5 Nov 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence (wine Appreciation) ex Chalon to Arles
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:12 Nov 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence (wine Appreciation) ex Arles to Chalon
- Nights:7 nights
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- Date:19 Nov 24
- Cruise:Avalon Poetry II, Burgundy & Provence (wine Appreciation) ex Chalon to Arles
- Nights:7 nights
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Deck Plans & Cabins
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- Level
- Deck Plans
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- Level 1
- Indigo Deck
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- Level 3
- Royal Deck
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- Level 2
- Sapphire Deck
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- Level 4
- Sky Deck
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Dining
Inspired by Local Ingredients. Created by Top Chefs. Savored by All Aboard.
In addition to providing travelers the chance to immerse themselves in each destination they visit, we help them enjoy local cuisines, inspired by local ingredients and created by some of Europe's most highly skilled chefs, as well as regional wines on board our ships.
With help from our top European chefs, we offer cruisers the dining experience they crave. Some of the highlights of our vast menu of dining choices include:
Giving cruisers a choice of appetizer, salad, entrée, cheese and dessert
Featuring local fare options at each meal
Highlighting sustainable cuisine on our French itineraries
Providing cruisers more healthy menu options including low calorie, low sodium and glucose-free cuisine
Introducing Night Fare, served at 10:30 PM to cap off each day with a treat
And, with Avalon, the "most important meal of the day" really is the "most important." In addition to providing our travelers Early- and Late-riser breakfast options, we provide them complimentary sparkling wine – great for Mimosas – and made-to-order egg stations as well as a robust breakfast buffet. Guests can also order continental breakfast in their room and have drinks delivered throughout the day.
Avalon's menu of options doesn't begin and end with food. In addition to offering cruisers the customary complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks at dinner and soft drinks included with lunch, we feature a Cocktail Hour on our ships for cruisers interested in enjoying local wine, beer and other spirits before dinner, while socializing with fellow travelers. Complimentary cappuccino, espresso, latte and premium, Lavazza coffee are also provided to our passengers throughout the day. And, if that's not enough, we provide cruisers alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink packages that can be pre-purchased.
We also recognize that many of our cruisers are celebrating special occasions on our ships. That's why we offer them the chance to commemorate a birthday or anniversary with Celebration Package selections.
Meal Schedule
Early Riser Coffee, 6 a.m.
Start your day right with self-service coffee, hot water, croissants, cookies, and assorted finger foods.
Breakfast Buffet, 7 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Enjoy a tempting selection of breads, cereals, fruits, cold cuts and cheeses, smoked salmon, pastries, yogurts, and juices. Hot items such as eggs, sausage, and bacon vary daily.*
*Buffet breakfast items are conveniently color coded on all Avalon Waterways river cruise ships to indicate foods that are low calorie, low fat/low calorie, high fiber, low cholesterol, and high energy
Late Riser Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Self-service coffee, hot water, croissants, cookies and assorted finger foods.
Lunch Buffet, 12:30 p.m.
Select from intriguing appetizers, hearty soups, hot dishes, homemade breads, cold cuts and cheeses, salads, and delectable desserts.
Afternoon Tea, 4 p.m.
Take a mid-day break with coffee or tea and cake or cookies served in the lounge or on the top deck.
Dinner, 7:30 p.m.
Dine elegantly with a sit-down meal served in a single sitting. The chef will delight you with gourmet selections and the perfect, complimentary wines (complimentary beer or soft drinks also available). Menus typically feature an appetizer, soup, entrée, dessert, and coffee or tea.
Night Fare, 10:30 p.m.
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Kids Programmes
Children
n our many years of cruising experience, we have found that children under the age of eight typically are too young to fully enjoy a cruise vacation. Because of this and for the safety and enjoyment of all passengers, we do not accept children under eight years of age. In addition, please note that there are no special arrangements or activities for children on our ships.