Avalon Panorama - European River Ship from Avalon Waterways

The Avalon Panorama is a European River ship launched by Avalon Waterways in May 2011. The Avalon Panorama gets its name from its 64 signature panoramic suites, each of which measures 200 square feet and has a nearly 11 x 7 foot exterior glass wall. When the sliding doors are opened, the stateroom seem almost like a huge balcony.

In addition to its innovative Panorama Suites, the Avalon Panorama has lovely contemporary interior decor, delicious food, and excellent service, much like I experienced when sailing on her sister ship the Avalon Tranquility.

The Avalon Panorama will primarily sail 15-day cruises between Amsterdam and Budapest for most of 2012. This is a wonderful itinerary, featuring stopovers in cities such as Vienna, small towns like Durnstein and Rudesheim, UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Wachau and Rhine river valleys, and many other memorable towns that can't be visited from an ocean-going ship. In late November and December, the Avalon Panorama will cruise to some of Europe's most fascinating holiday markets. Her 2013 European river cruise schedule also features the Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers between Budapest and Amsterdam.

More on the Avalon Panorama

• Avalon Panorama - River Ship Tour and Profile - 4-page tour of new river ship
• Avalon Panorama - 34 photos of the cabins and interior and exterior common areas
• Avalon Panorama Exteriors - 12 exterior photos
• Avalon Panorama Is Named in Mainz

Avalon Panorama Courtesy of Avalon Waterways