Avalon Panorama - European River Ship

European river ships are limited in width, height, and length by the locks, canals, and bridges of the Danube and Main Rivers. Because of these restrictions, those of us who love river cruising have accepted smaller cabins.

However, the new river ship the Avalon Panorama features 64 Panorama Suites measuring 200-square-feet, which is about 30 percent larger than on most river ships. These suites include a large seating area adjacent to a floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall panoramic window. When open, the nearly 11-foot wide by 7-foot tall window transforms the entire Suite into an open-air balcony.

Each cabin on the Avalon Panorama has flowers, marble baths, and premium L’Occitane products. In addition, the Panorama-Suite ship features a club, main lounge, dining room, hair salon, Sky Deck fun pool, and Open-Air Bistro for outdoor, grilled lunches. The Panorama’s fitness room is larger and features additional equipment. Other amenities and features on the Panorama include: Flat screen televisions, large closets, ample storage space, fully stocked mini-bars and safes in all staterooms and suites as well as laundry/ironing services.

The Avalon Panorama sails the 14-night Amsterdam/Budapest itinerary for most of her maiden year of 2011. Holiday travelers may also experience the new ship while enjoying Avalon's Christmas market getaways.

More on the Avalon Panorama

• Avalon Panorama Overview
• Avalon Panorama Suites and Cabins
• Avalon Panorama Dining
• Avalon Panorama Common Areas
• Avalon Panorama Photo Gallery from Inaugural Cruise
• Exteriors of the Avalon Panorama