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Avalon Tapestry II: ship guide

Avalon’s Seine ship: Paris to Normandy round trip from the heart of the city.

Best for: Travelers who want Paris, Giverny and the Normandy landing beaches in one week on a small all-suite ship that sails from the center of Paris. Sails from Paris in 2026 and 2027.

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Avalon Tapestry II
Avalon Tapestry II
128guests at double occupancy
37crew
4decks
2015entered service
361 ftlong
64staterooms

About Avalon Tapestry II

Avalon Tapestry II is Avalon’s ship on the Seine. Delivered in 2015 as one of the line’s 128-guest Suite Ships, it is 361 feet long with four decks, 64 staterooms and a crew of 37, a size that lets it dock in central Paris and squeeze through the Seine’s locks on the way to Normandy. Its sisters are Visionary, Artistry II, Poetry II, Tranquility II and Imagery II.

The Royal and Sapphire decks are filled with 200-square-foot Panorama Suites, each with the wall-to-wall Open-Air Balcony window that slides open seven feet wide and a Comfort Collection bed facing the river, with Deluxe Staterooms on the Indigo Deck. Meals are in the glass-walled Panorama Dining Room with French wines and beer included at lunch and dinner, the Panorama Bistro and Sky Bistro add lighter options, and the Sky Deck has a whirlpool and shade system.

In 2026 and 2027 Avalon Tapestry II sails the eight-day Paris to Normandy cruise, round trip from Paris to Vernon, Rouen and Conflans with visits to Giverny and the D-Day landing beaches, plus a WWII Remembrance version, Active & Discovery on the Seine and longer combinations with the Rhine (Timeless Rivers of Europe) and with Avalon Poetry II on the Rhone (Grand France). It suits travelers who want Paris, Monet and Normandy in one week.

  • 128-guest Avalon Suite Ship (2015) sized for the Seine, docking in central Paris
  • Two full decks of 200-square-foot Panorama Suites with the Open-Air Balcony and the bed facing the river
  • Royal Suites of 300 square feet with a king bed, oversized shower and separate half-bath
  • Eight-day Paris to Normandy cruise with Giverny, Rouen and the D-Day beaches, round trip from Paris
  • Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade system, premium loungers and the Sky Bistro
  • Panorama Dining Room and Panorama Bistro, with wine, beer and soft drinks included at lunch and dinner
  • Avalon Choice excursions in Classic, Discovery and Active styles, with bikes and e-bikes from the Adventure Center
  • Grand France and Timeless Rivers of Europe combinations linking the Seine with the Rhone or the Rhine

Staterooms and suites

Deluxe Stateroom

172 square feet on the Indigo Deck with two picture windows, a Comfort Collection bed and a marble bathroom with glass shower and L’Occitane products; the lowest fares on board.

Panorama Suite, Sapphire Deck

200 square feet with the wall-to-wall Open-Air Balcony window that opens seven feet wide, a bed facing the Seine, an adjustable table and a spa-style bathroom.

Panorama Suite, Royal Deck

The same 200-square-foot suite on the top stateroom deck, closest to the Panorama Lounge and Sky Deck.

Royal Suite

300 square feet with a king-size bed, a second sliding panoramic door, a second television, an oversized shower with double sinks and a separate half-bath; the largest suites on the ship.

Avalon Tapestry II deck plans

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Sky Deck plan

Sky Deck

Sky Deck with chairs, Onboard Camera.

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Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Avalon Tapestry II

Seasonal Cuisine
Seasonal Cuisine
Regional & Western Recipes
Regional & Western Recipes
Reception
Reception
Panorama Lounge
Panorama Lounge
Panorama Bar
Panorama Bar
Observation Lounge
Observation Lounge
Internet Corner
Internet Corner
Guest Service
Guest Service
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Dining Room
Dining Room
Coffees Station
Coffees Station
Club Lounge
Club Lounge

Dining on Avalon Tapestry II

Panorama Dining RoomIncluded

Glass-walled main restaurant with buffet breakfast and lunch and a four-course dinner or lighter tasting menu, with regional French wines and beer at lunch and dinner and sparkling wine at breakfast.

Panorama BistroIncluded

Casual venue off the lounge for small plates, light dinners and afternoon tea.

Sky BistroIncluded

Light grill lunches served al fresco on the Sky Deck when weather allows.

Club LoungeIncluded

Open 24 hours with self-serve cappuccinos, lattes, tea and snacks plus books, cards and board games.

Avalon FreshIncluded

Heart-healthy, vegetarian and vegan choices at every meal.

Room serviceIncluded

Complimentary in-suite continental breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Drinks policyIncluded

Wine, beer and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner, sparkling wine with breakfast, and a daily happy hour in the Panorama Lounge includes select beer, wine, spirits and cocktails; other bar drinks are charged to your account.

Entertainment and activities

  • Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade system, premium lounge chairs and deck games
  • Panorama Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, daily happy hour and evening music or local performers
  • Avalon Choice included excursions in Classic, Discovery and Active styles, from Giverny gardens to a bike ride along the Seine
  • Adventure Center with complimentary bikes, e-bikes, Nordic walking sticks and yoga mats, run by the Adventure Host
  • Fitness Center with cardio equipment, free weights and Kinesis machines, plus daily stretching classes
  • Avalon Fresh menus and French food and wine presentations on board
  • Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Evening cruising past the lights of Paris on embarkation and return

Families and who it suits

Avalon Waterways does not accept children under eight years of age and has no children’s programs or facilities on board; Avalon Tapestry II is an adult-oriented ship, though the Normandy beaches and WWII Remembrance departures draw multigenerational groups with older teens.

Best for: Travelers who want Paris, Giverny and the Normandy landing beaches in one week on a small all-suite ship that sails from the center of Paris.

Sails from: Paris · Regions: Seine

Avalon Tapestry II questions we answer every day

How big is Avalon Tapestry II?
Avalon Tapestry II is 361 feet long with four decks, 64 staterooms and room for 128 guests served by a crew of 37. It entered service in 2015 as one of Avalon’s shorter Suite Ships, the size needed for the Seine’s locks and the Paris docks. Panorama Suites fill the Royal and Sapphire decks, Deluxe Staterooms are on the Indigo Deck and the Sky Deck on top has the whirlpool and Sky Bistro.
Where does Avalon Tapestry II sail in 2026 and 2027?
Avalon Tapestry II sails the Seine. The core itinerary is the eight-day Paris to Normandy cruise, round trip from Paris with stops at Vernon for Giverny, Rouen and Conflans and a full day at the Normandy landing beaches. Avalon also sells it as a WWII Remembrance & History cruise, an Active & Discovery on the Seine version, with three nights in London, and combined with the Rhine or with the Rhone as Grand France.
What is Grand France?
Grand France is a 15-day Avalon combination that pairs the Paris to Normandy cruise on Avalon Tapestry II with the Burgundy & Provence cruise on Avalon Poetry II, linked by rail between Paris and Lyon. You see the Seine, Saone and Rhone on two sister ships with the same suites, included drinks and excursion choices, in either direction, with departures in 2027 and 2028.
Which staterooms are best on Avalon Tapestry II?
Panorama Suites on the Royal and Sapphire decks are 200 square feet with the Open-Air Balcony and a bed facing the river; the Royal Deck is closest to the lounge and Sky Deck. Deluxe Staterooms on the Indigo Deck are 172 square feet with fixed windows and the lowest fares. The Royal Suites at 300 square feet add a king bed, a second panoramic door and a half-bath.
What is included in the fare on Avalon Tapestry II?
All meals, wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, sparkling wine at breakfast, a daily happy hour, 24-hour coffee and tea in the Club Lounge, Starlink Wi-Fi, bikes and e-bikes, and a choice of Classic, Discovery or Active excursions at each stop, including the Normandy beaches. Gratuities, drinks outside those times and optional excursions are extra. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Avalon allows it, not available when you book direct.
Is Avalon Tapestry II suitable for children?
Avalon does not accept children under eight and runs no kids’ programs. Teens are welcome, and the D-Day beaches, Giverny and the bike excursions make Paris to Normandy one of the Avalon itineraries that families with older children most often choose, but the ship itself is adult-oriented with no dedicated family facilities.

Facts checked against Avalon Waterways: Avalon Tapestry II, Avalon Waterways: Avalon Tapestry II cruises, Avalon Waterways: Paris to Normandy, Avalon Waterways: staterooms and suites on October 14, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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