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Avalon Artistry II: ship guide
Bordeaux’s Garonne and Dordogne in 2026, then the Seine from Paris in 2027.
Best for: Wine travelers who want Bordeaux, the Medoc and Saint-Emilion in 2026, or Paris and Normandy in 2027, on a 128-guest all-suite ship. Sails from Bordeaux, Paris in 2026 and 2027.
About Avalon Artistry II
Avalon Artistry II was delivered in 2013 as the second of Avalon’s 128-guest Suite Ships, following Avalon Visionary. It is 361 feet long with four decks, 64 staterooms and a crew of 37, a size that lets it work the tidal Garonne and Dordogne around Bordeaux as well as the Seine. Its sisters are Visionary, Poetry II, Tapestry 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 regional wines and beer included at lunch and dinner, the Panorama Bistro and Sky Bistro add lighter choices, and the Sky Deck has a whirlpool and shade system.
Avalon Artistry II changes rivers between the two seasons. In 2026 it sails the eight-day Bonjour Bordeaux cruise, round trip from Bordeaux on the Garonne and Dordogne through the Medoc, Saint-Emilion and the Gironde estuary, with a Paris extension. In 2027 it moves to the Seine for Paris to Normandy cruises, round trip from Paris, plus 17-day Seine and Rhine and Seine and Rhone combinations. It suits travelers who want France’s wine country on a small all-suite ship.
- 128-guest Avalon Suite Ship (2013) with two full decks of 200-square-foot Panorama Suites
- Open-Air Balcony windows that slide open seven feet wide, with the bed facing the river
- Royal Suites of 300 square feet with a king bed, oversized shower and separate half-bath
- Bonjour Bordeaux cruises in 2026, round trip from Bordeaux on the Garonne and Dordogne
- Paris to Normandy cruises from central Paris in 2027, with Giverny, Rouen and the D-Day beaches
- 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
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 river, 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 Artistry II 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
1. Sky Deck with chairs 2. Navigation Bridge 3. Sky Bar 4. Onboard Camera 5. Restaurant 6. Lounge 7. Hairdresser 8. Reception 9. Galley 10. Club Lounge 11. Foyer 12. Fitness Center
- Sky LoungeSky Lounge
- Sky BistroSky Bistro
- WhirlpoolWhirlpool
- Premium Lounge ChairPremium Lounge Chair
- Game AreaGame Area
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 Artistry II
Dining on Avalon Artistry II
Panorama Dining RoomIncluded
Glass-walled main restaurant with buffet breakfast and lunch and a four-course dinner or lighter tasting menu, with regional wines and beer at lunch and dinner and sparkling wine at breakfast.
Panorama BistroIncluded
Casual alternative off the lounge for small plates, light dinners and afternoon tea.
Sky BistroIncluded
Light 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 Saint-Emilion wine tastings to Normandy beach visits
- 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 regional food and wine presentations on board
- Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Wine Lovers and WWII Remembrance themed departures on the 2027 Seine and Rhine combinations
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 Artistry II is an adult-oriented ship for couples and friends, with the 2027 Normandy sailings the most likely to draw family groups with older teens.
Best for: Wine travelers who want Bordeaux, the Medoc and Saint-Emilion in 2026, or Paris and Normandy in 2027, on a 128-guest all-suite ship.
Sails from: Bordeaux, Paris · Regions: Garonne, Dordogne, Seine
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Facts checked against Avalon Waterways: Avalon Artistry II, Avalon Waterways: Avalon Artistry II cruises, Avalon Waterways: Bonjour Bordeaux, 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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