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Avalon Panorama: ship guide

The original Avalon Suite Ship, sailing the Rhine from Amsterdam and Basel in 2026-2027.

Best for: Couples and small groups who want an all-suite river ship with the bed facing the view, included excursions in three styles and the classic Amsterdam-to-Basel Rhine route. Sails from Amsterdam, Basel, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Budapest in 2026 and 2027.

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166guests at double occupancy

47crew

4decks

2011entered service

443 ftlong

83staterooms

About Avalon Panorama

Avalon Panorama is the ship that started it all for Avalon Waterways. Launched in 2011 as the line’s first Suite Ship, it introduced the two full decks of 200-square-foot Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall windows that slide open seven feet wide, the feature Avalon calls the Open-Air Balcony. At 443 feet with 83 staterooms and 166 guests, it set the template every later Avalon ship in Europe has followed.

Life on board is relaxed and river-facing. Beds in the Panorama Suites face the view rather than a wall, the glass-walled Panorama Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch and a four-course dinner with wine and beer included, and the Panorama Bistro and Sky Grill give you lighter choices. The Sky Deck runs nearly the length of the ship with a whirlpool, shaded loungers and deck games, and the Club Lounge is open around the clock.

For 2026 and 2027 Avalon Panorama is a Rhine ship. It sails the eight-day Romantic Rhine between Amsterdam and Basel in both directions, the Active & Discovery on the Rhine itinerary, Tulip Time cruises from Amsterdam in spring 2027, and Christmas-market cruises on the Rhine, Main and Danube. It suits couples and small groups who want a quieter, all-suite style of river cruising with plenty of included excursions.

Avalon’s first Suite Ship (2011), with two full decks of 200-square-foot Panorama Suites
Open-Air Balcony windows that 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
Sky Deck nearly the length of a football field with whirlpool, shade system and premium loungers
Panorama Dining Room, Panorama Bistro and Sky Grill, with wine, beer and soft drinks included at lunch and dinner
Avalon Choice excursions in Classic, Discovery and Active styles, all included
Adventure Center with complimentary bikes, e-bikes and Nordic walking sticks
Romantic Rhine, Tulip Time and Christmas-market itineraries from Amsterdam, Basel and Frankfurt in 2026-2027

Staterooms and suites

Deluxe Stateroom

172 square feet on the Indigo Deck (the lowest stateroom deck) with two picture windows, a Comfort Collection bed, marble bathroom with glass shower and L’Occitane products; the entry point on a Suite Ship.

Panorama Suite, Sapphire Deck

200 square feet, about 30 percent larger than the river-cruise average, with the wall-to-wall Open-Air Balcony window that slides open seven feet wide and a bed positioned to face the river.

Panorama Suite, Royal Deck

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

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 accommodation on board.

Avalon Panorama 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

Sky Deck with chairs, Navigation Bridge, Sky Lounge, Whirlpool.

Sky LoungeSky Lounge
Sky BistroSky Bistro
WhirlpoolWhirlpool
Premium Lounge ChairPremium Lounge Chair

Royal Deck

Reception, Foyer, Internet Corner, Lounge, Outside Viewing Deck, Bar, Club Lounge, Hair Salon, Elevator, Royal Suites, Panorama Suites (P).

P Panorama SuiteS Royal Suite

Panorama LoungePanorama Lounge
BarBar
ReceptionReception
ElevatorElevator
Hair SalonHair Salon

Sapphire Deck

Dining Room, Galley, Panorama Suites (A, B).

A Panorama SuiteB Panorama Suite

Dining RoomDining Room

Indigo Deck

Fitness Center, Avalon Deluxe Staterooms (E), Category (D).

E Avalon Deluxe StateroomD Avalon Deluxe Stateroom

Fitness CenterFitness Center

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 Panorama

Dining on Avalon Panorama

Panorama Dining RoomIncluded

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

Panorama BistroIncluded

Casual alternative off the Panorama Lounge for small plates, light dinners and afternoon tea.

Sky GrillIncluded

Made-to-order grilled lunches served al fresco on the Sky Deck when the weather and schedule allow.

Club LoungeIncluded

Open 24 hours with a self-serve station for cappuccinos, lattes, tea and snacks plus a library of books and board games.

Avalon FreshIncluded

Heart-healthy, vegetarian and vegan dishes on every menu, from low-carb and high-protein breakfasts to composed salads at lunch.

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 there is a daily happy hour in the Panorama Lounge with select beer, wine, spirits and cocktails; drinks outside those times 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 at every port
Adventure Center with complimentary bikes, e-bikes, Nordic walking sticks and yoga mats, run by the onboard Adventure Host
Fitness Center with cardio equipment, free weights and Kinesis machines, plus daily stretching classes
Avalon Fresh healthy menus and cooking-style demonstrations of regional dishes
Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi throughout the ship
Local wine, music and history talks in the lounge on most itineraries

Families and who it suits

Avalon Waterways does not accept children under eight years of age and offers no children’s programs or facilities on its ships; this is an adult-oriented ship best suited to couples, friends and multigenerational groups with older teens.

Best for: Couples and small groups who want an all-suite river ship with the bed facing the view, included excursions in three styles and the classic Amsterdam-to-Basel Rhine route.

Sails from: Amsterdam, Basel, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Budapest · Regions: Rhine, Main, Danube, Dutch and Belgian waterways

Avalon Panorama questions we answer every day

How big is Avalon Panorama?

Avalon Panorama is 443 feet long with four decks, 83 staterooms and room for 166 guests looked after by a crew of 47. Launched in 2011, it was the first of Avalon’s Suite Ships, the design in which Panorama Suites fill the two upper stateroom decks and every suite has the Open-Air Balcony window. Later Avalon ships in Europe follow the same layout.

Where does Avalon Panorama sail in 2026 and 2027?

Avalon Panorama is assigned to the Rhine. It sails the eight-day Romantic Rhine between Amsterdam and Basel in both directions, the Active & Discovery on the Rhine cruise, Tulip Time cruises from Amsterdam in spring 2027, and in November and December the Christmastime in Alsace & Germany cruise from Basel to Frankfurt, Christmastime in the Heart of Germany on the Main, and the Christmastime on the Blue Danube Discovery cruise.

What is a Panorama Suite?

A Panorama Suite is Avalon’s signature 200-square-foot stateroom on the Royal and Sapphire decks. Its wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling window slides open seven feet wide to create what Avalon calls an Open-Air Balcony, giving you fresh air and the view without giving up floor space, and the Comfort Collection bed is placed facing the river. Bathrooms have marble counters, a glass-enclosed shower and L’Occitane products.

Which staterooms are best on Avalon Panorama?

About 80 percent of the staterooms are Panorama Suites, so most guests get the Open-Air Balcony. The Royal Deck is the top stateroom deck and closest to the lounge and Sky Deck; the Sapphire Deck below has the same suites. Deluxe Staterooms on the Indigo Deck are 172 square feet with windows that do not open. The Royal Suites at 300 square feet add a king bed and a half-bath.

What is included in the fare on Avalon Panorama?

All meals on board, 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. Gratuities, drinks outside meal and happy-hour 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 Panorama suitable for children?

Avalon does not accept children under eight and has no kids’ clubs or activities on board. Older teens are welcome and the Active excursions, bikes and Sky Deck give them something to do, but the ship is designed for adults. Families who want a river cruise together should look at the Active & Discovery itineraries, which carry the most included excursions.

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

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