Avalon Waterways
Avalon Waterways
With U.S. operations in Littleton, Colorado and worldwide headquarters in Lugano, Switzerland, Avalon Waterways is part of the Globus family of brands. This small ship and river cruise line offers cruises in Europe, China, Southeast Asia, Egypt and the Galápagos Islands.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). The company became a member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in August 2009.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).
Fleet
Since its launch in 2004, Avalon Waterways has christened 13 new ships in Europe.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). In May 2011, the company introduced the Avalon Panorama, the industry's first "Suite Ship."Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). With a focus on bringing the outdoor experience inside, 66 of the Panorama's staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that slide open to create a balcony-like exterior wall for broader views of Europe's passing landscapes.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).
| SHIP | YEAR | LENGTH | STATEROOMS | PASSENGERS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Visionary | 2012 | 361 ft (110 m). | 64 | 128 | Owned. Europe. "Suite Ship" with 52, 200-square-foot (19 m2) suites. |
| Avalon Vista | 2012 | 443 ft (135 m). | 83 | 166 | Owned. Europe. "Suite Ship" with 66, 200-square-foot (19 m2) suites. |
| Avalon Panorama | 2011 | 443 ft (135 m). | 83 | 166 | Owned. Europe. First "Suite Ship" with 66, 200-square-foot (19 m2) suites. |
| Avalon Luminary | 2010 | 361 ft (110 m). | 69 | 138 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Felicity and Affinity. |
| Avalon Felicity | 2010 | 361 ft (110 m). | 69 | 138 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Luminary and Affinity. |
| Avalon Affinity | 2009 | 361 ft (110 m). | 69 | 138 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Luminary and Felicity. |
| Avalon Creativity | 2009 | 361 ft. | 70 | 140 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Scenery. |
| Avalon Scenery | 2008 | 361 ft (110 m). | 69 | 138 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Creativity. |
| Avalon Imagery | 2007 | 443 ft (135 m). | 85 | 170 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Tranquility and Tapestry. |
| Avalon Tranquility | 2007 | 443 ft (135 m). | 85 | 170 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Imagery and Tapestry. |
| Avalon Tapestry | 2006 | 443 ft (135 m). | 82 | 164 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Tranquility and Imagery. |
| Avalon Poetry | 2005 | 426 ft (130 m). | 88 | 174 | Retired from fleet in 2010. |
| Avalon Artistry | 2004 | 426 ft (130 m). | 89 | 176 | Retired from fleet in 2010. |
| Avalon Angkor | 2012 (September) | 131 ft (40 m). | 16 | 32 | Owned. SE Asia. Only passenger ship built to take travelers all the way from Ho Chi Minh City to the Siem Reap. |
| MS Mayfair | 2010 | 245 ft (75 m). | 74 | 148 | Chartered. Egypt. |
| MS Kasr Ibrim | 1997 | 260 ft (79 m). | 65 | 130 | Chartered. Egypt. |
| Victoria Jenna | 2009 | NA | NA | 378 | Chartered. China. |
| Victoria Anna | 2006 | NA | NA | 338 | Chartered. China. |
| Santa Cruz | 1998 | NA | 44 | 88 | Chartered. Galápagos Islands. |