Avalon Waterways

Destinations

10 must-visit European castles

From Dracula to Downton Abbey, the castles of Europe have inspired many fictional tales, and they have plenty of their own fascinating stories to tell, too. One of the best ways to see them is on a […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 18 2016
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Ships

Isabela II

Overview: Isabella II made her debut in 2000. She sails the Galápagos Islands Accommodation: She has 21 staterooms. The classic cabin is approximately 139 square feet and includes; a bed; a sink; a shower; and […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 23 2013
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Ships

Century Legend

Overview: Century Legend made her debut in 2013. She sails in Yangtze River and employs 150 crew members. Accommodation: She has 156 staterooms and 40 suites. The deluxe stateroom is 226 square feet and includes […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 23 2013
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Ships

Century Paragon

Overview: Century Paragon made her debut late 2012 and is one of the newest ships on the Yangtze. Accommodation: She has 156 staterooms and 40 suites. A deluxe stateroom is 226 square feet and includes; […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 23 2013
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Ships

MS Kasr Ibrim

Overview: MS Kasr Ibrim was built in 1997. She is named after the ancient citadel on Lake Nasser, the only Nubian monument that still exists in its original location. She sails in Egypt. Accommodation: She […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 23 2013
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Opinion

Avalon Luminary River Cruise, Part 7: Maastricht & Floriade

We stepped straight off the decks of Avalon Luminary and into our walking tour of Maastricht.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 28 2012
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Avalon Luminary River Cruise, Part 6: Antwerp & Brussels, Belgium

Our Avalon river ship docked almost in the heart of Antwerp, the second-largest city in Belgium and the second-argest seaport in Europe.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 23 2012
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Opinion

Avalon Luminary River Cruise, Part 5: Belgium

After our usual buffet breakfast we boarded our coaches for a short ride to the city centre of Ghent.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 23 2012
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Opinion

Avalon Luminary River Cruise, Part 4: Holding Back the Sea

Our trip to Delta Park at Veere, home of one of the engineering wonders of the world that I had seen on the popular TV show Megastructures, was inspiring.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 17 2012
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Opinion

Avalon Luminary River Cruise, Part 3: Tulip Gardens

After visiting the windmills of Kinderdijk we returned to Avalon Luminary for lunch.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 14 2012
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Opinion

Avalon Luminary river cruise, Part 2

On boarding Avalon Luminary we were welcomed by the captain and crew then offered cocktails.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 10 2012
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Opinion

Avalon Panorama – Part 2

I am writing this from a cool but still gorgeous Amsterdam, the disembarkation point for our short media jaunt on Avalon Waterway's new Panorama............

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 23 2011
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