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Avalon View: ship guide

Avalon's newest 166-guest Suite Ship in Europe, sailing the Rhine, Rhone and Saone.

Best for: Guests who want Avalon’s newest European ship, whether on the Rhine between Amsterdam and Basel or on a Rhone and Saone cruise through Provence and Burgundy. Sails from Amsterdam, Basel in 2026 and 2027.

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Avalon View
Avalon View
166guests at double occupancy
4decks
2022entered service
443 ftlong
83staterooms

About Avalon View

Avalon View is the newest of Avalon Waterways’ 443-foot Suite Ships in Europe. Announced for a 2020 christening by Meredith Vieira at Ybbs on the Danube, its debut was pushed back by the pandemic and it entered service in 2022 with the line’s current interiors already in place, so it sits outside the 2024 to 2026 refresh program. It carries 166 guests in 83 staterooms, 67 of them suites, with a 3-to-1 guest-to-crew ratio.

Two full decks of 200-square-foot Panorama Suites give the ship its character: a wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling window slides open seven feet wide to become the Open-Air Balcony and the Comfort Collection bed faces the river. Two Royal Suites of 300 square feet sit on the Royal Deck. Guests dine in the glass-walled Panorama Dining Room, the Panorama Bistro or at the Sky Grill, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, sparkling wine at breakfast and a daily Happy Hour.

For 2026 and 2027 Avalon View is Avalon’s most-traveled ship: Romantic Rhine and Romantic Rhine for Wine Lovers between Amsterdam and Basel, Active and Discovery on the Rhine, Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine in 2026, and sailings on the Rhone and Saone in Provence and Burgundy, with Main and Danube dates as well. It suits guests who want the newest Avalon ship and are flexible about which river they see first.

  • Avalon’s newest European Suite Ship, in service since 2022 with the current-generation interiors
  • 200-square-foot Panorama Suites on two full decks with the Open-Air Balcony window that opens seven feet wide
  • Comfort Collection beds facing the river, with four mattress firmness choices
  • Two 300-square-foot Royal Suites with living area, second TV, double-sink bathroom and separate half-bath
  • Panorama Dining Room, Panorama Bistro, Sky Grill and the 24-hour Club Lounge
  • Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, sparkling wine at breakfast, daily Happy Hour
  • Rhine, Rhone, Saone, Main and Danube itineraries in 2026 and 2027, the widest spread in the fleet
  • Avalon Choice excursions with Classic, Discovery and Active options plus bikes and e-bikes on board

Staterooms and suites

Deluxe Stateroom

172 square feet on the Indigo Deck with two windows high on the wall, L’Occitane amenities, marble bathroom with glass-enclosed shower, TV, safe and minibar; the lowest fare on board.

Panorama Suite

200 square feet on the Sapphire and Royal Decks with the Open-Air Balcony, a wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling window that slides open seven feet wide, and a Comfort Collection bed facing the water.

Panorama Suite, Royal Deck

The same 200-square-foot suite on the top accommodation deck, nearest the Panorama Lounge and the Sky Deck stairs; first to sell on summer Rhine and Rhone dates.

Royal Suite

Two 300-square-foot suites on the Royal Deck with a separate living area, king-size bed, second TV and a second sliding panoramic door, double sinks, oversized shower and a separate half-bath.

Avalon View deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Sky Deck plan

Sky Deck

Sky Deck with chairs, Onboard Camera.

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 View

Sky Deck
Sky Deck
Panorama Bistro
Panorama Bistro
Dining
Dining
Bar
Bar
Wine
Wine
Panorama Lounge
Panorama Lounge
Observation Lounge
Observation Lounge
Gym
Gym
Dining 1
Dining 1
Club Lounge
Club Lounge
Atrium
Atrium
Wine
Wine

Dining on Avalon View

Panorama Dining RoomIncluded

Glass-walled main restaurant with buffet breakfast and lunch and a four-course dinner or lighter tasting menu, with Avalon Fresh choices at every meal.

Panorama BistroIncluded

Casual lounge dining for small plates, a lighter dinner and afternoon tea.

Sky GrillIncluded

Made-to-order al fresco lunches on the Sky Deck in fine weather.

Club LoungeIncluded

24-hour self-serve cappuccinos, lattes, teas, juices, cookies and snacks, plus a library with books, cards and board games.

Room serviceIncluded

Complimentary continental breakfast, lunch and dinner in the suite.

Included drinksIncluded

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, sparkling wine at breakfast, specialty coffee and tea all day and a daily Happy Hour in the Panorama Lounge with select beer, wine, spirits and cocktails.

Bar drinks outside those hoursSpecialty

Drinks ordered outside meal times and Happy Hour are charged to your onboard account.

Entertainment and activities

  • Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade system and premium loungers, nearly the length of a football field
  • Panorama Lounge with Happy Hour, port talks, local performers and evening music
  • Avalon Choice excursions: Classic sightseeing, Discovery workshops and tastings, Active hikes, kayaks and bike rides
  • Complimentary bikes and e-bikes, Nordic walking sticks and an Adventure Host for stretch classes and guided rides
  • Fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights
  • Avalon Fresh heart-healthy, vegetarian and vegan menus at every meal
  • Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi and the AvalonGO app
  • Avalon After Dark evening program, announced for 2026

Families and who it suits

Avalon does not accept children under eight years of age and has no children’s programs or facilities; the ship is designed for adults, with older teens welcome alongside their parents.

Best for: Guests who want Avalon’s newest European ship, whether on the Rhine between Amsterdam and Basel or on a Rhone and Saone cruise through Provence and Burgundy.

Sails from: Amsterdam, Basel · Regions: Rhine, Rhone, Saone, Main, Danube

Avalon View questions we answer every day

How big is Avalon View?
Avalon View is a 443-foot Suite Ship for 166 guests in 83 staterooms, 67 of which are suites, with three accommodation decks, Indigo, Sapphire and Royal, and an open Sky Deck. It was due to debut in 2020 with Meredith Vieira as godmother, was delayed by the pandemic and entered service in 2022, making it the newest of Avalon’s 166-guest ships.
Where does Avalon View sail in 2026 and 2027?
The ship has the widest program in the fleet. On the Rhine it sails Romantic Rhine and Romantic Rhine for Wine Lovers between Amsterdam and Basel, Active and Discovery on the Rhine, and Christmastime on the Romantic Rhine in December 2026. It also sails the Rhone and Saone through Provence and Burgundy and has Main and Danube dates, so check the live list below for the river you want.
What is the Open-Air Balcony?
Instead of a narrow outside balcony, every Panorama Suite has a wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling window that slides open seven feet wide, turning the whole 200-square-foot suite into the balcony. A sitting area faces the opening and the Comfort Collection bed faces the river rather than the wall. Avalon says the suites average about 30 percent larger than the river-cruise norm.
Which staterooms are best on Avalon View?
A Panorama Suite on the Sapphire or Royal Deck gives you the Open-Air Balcony and the river-facing bed; the decks are the same size and the Sapphire Deck is often better value. The two Royal Suites on the Royal Deck are 300 square feet with a living area and a second sliding window. The 172-square-foot Deluxe Staterooms on the Indigo Deck have high windows at the lowest fare.
What is included in the fare on Avalon View?
All meals, wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, sparkling wine at breakfast, a daily Happy Hour, 24-hour Club Lounge coffee and snacks, room service, Wi-Fi, bikes and e-bikes, an Adventure Host and a choice of included Avalon Choice excursions. Airfare, optional excursions, bar drinks outside included hours and gratuities are extra. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Avalon allows it, not available when you book direct.
Can children sail on Avalon View?
Avalon does not accept children under eight on any river cruise and the ship has no kids’ club, pool or family programs. It is an adult-oriented product where the typical guest is a couple or a group of friends; multigenerational groups with teens do well on the Active excursions. Families with young children are better served by an ocean ship.

Facts checked against Avalon Waterways: Avalon View, Avalon Waterways: Avalon View cruises, Avalon Waterways: staterooms and suites, Cruise Industry News: Meredith Vieira to christen the Avalon View on October 14, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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