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Avalon Tranquility - European River Cruises

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Avalon Tranquility Cabins
Avalon Tranquility Cabin with French Balcony - Category A, B, or P

Avalon Tranquility Cabin with French Balcony - Category A, B, or P

Avalon Tranquility Cabin Courtesy of Avalon Waterways
The Avalon Tranquility has three different types of staterooms in five categories. Category E cabins are on the lowest deck and have 172 square feet and two portholes. These cabins have a spacious bath with large glass-doored shower and plenty of storage space. I think the bath areas on the Tranquility were the largest and best organized I've seen on a river vessel. The cabins also feature individual climate control, safe, luxury bath amenities, bathrobes, hairdryers, small flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels, a writing desk/vanity, small refrigerator, three closets, drawers, and shelves. The beds were very comfortable and had luxurious duvets and good reading lamps. They could be set up as twin or queen and also were high enough to allow all suitcases to be stored under the bed.

The cabins in categories A, B, and P are identical to those in category E, except they each have a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door with French balcony. A relaxing way to see Europe is opening the sliding door, stretching out on the bed, and taking in the fresh air as the quaint villages, lovely vineyards, and medieval castles pass by.

The four Avalon Tranquility suites are 258 square feet (50 percent larger than the other staterooms). In addition to all the features found in categories A, B, and P, the suites have a small sitting area with sofa, chair, and coffee table.

Although our category P cabin on the Avalon Tranquility was similar to those I've experienced on other river vessels, the French balcony and the large bath were especially nice.

Now that we've seen the cabins, let's move on to another important feature on the Avalon Tranquility-the dining and cuisine.

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