Avalon Imagery II
Avalon Imagery II epitomises luxury river cruising, with its spacious Panorama Suites featuring Open-Air Balconies and panoramic windows. Onboard, guests enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, an expansive Fitness Center, and diverse dining experiences, all set against Europe's stunning backdrops.
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Avalon Imagery II Reviews (14) View all 480 reviews of Avalon Imagery II from past clients of Global Journeys
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As a solo traveller and first time cruiser, I had my hesitations about a 14 day cruise. But it was wonderful in every respect - my room, the ship, the extraordinary Tour Director, the friendly staff and the company of interesting and friendly travel companions. It was a joy.
A great cruise from Amsterdam to Basel. The Avalon experience is perfect for a relaxing time or being adventurous with the local tours on offer every day. October weather is a little cooler but perfect as there are fewer crowds and not too hot. We did encounter high water levels on the Moselle which required a ship transfer by bus from Koblenz up ...read more to Trier with a stop at Cochem on the way. Avalon made it easy and the rest of the tour went as expected. We spent 2 extra days in Basel which is well worth seeing. Booking was easy as usual through Global Journeys.
We absolutely loved our Avalon cruise from Prague to Budapest and the accomodation arranged for us at hotels in both Prague and Budapest by Global Journeys we’re fantastic. Everything went smoothly with on the holiday. The cabin on the Avalon cruise was perfect with floor to ceiling windows and the staff on the ship were great. It was our first river ...read more cruise and we would be keen to travel this way again in the future. The flights arranged for us with Emirates were well timed. I would gladly recommend Global Journeys and Avalon to others. The weather was very hot in August, so next time I would travel in September/October.
Avalon were exceptional. Our cabin on the top floor and closer to front is important as too near the back is more noisy and fumes.
Our biggest disappointment was that we were totally unaware that the first day we were staying at a hotel and not on the boat. Also there was available an additional staying after in Prague which again we were not aware ...read more of.
Our biggest disappointment was that we were totally unaware that the first day we were staying at a hotel and not on the boat. Also there was available an additional staying after in Prague which again we were not aware ...read more of.
The highlights for me included experiencing an organised bike tour for 3 hours during blocked Parisian streets before the Olympics, the Unusual Gardens of Etratat, historic Joan of Arc town of Rouen, and walking the path of Vincent van Gough. This is the second Avalon cruise I have done as I was able to avoid the solo supplement. I love the meals on ...read more board which are a contrast from my daily pre-packed dinners! I have already booked another Avalon cruise in France for 2025 with Hannah of Global Journeys who is always efficient and informative. (GJ: Great photo Alick!)
A great boat, fantastic crew, beautiful food and an enjoyable and educational cruise and tours. Have booked another cruise .
The most beautiful service from everyone, food was very professional. Avalon Waterways rooms were very good, and tours were very professional. All good! We were happy every day!
Although we've been on several ocean cruises, this was our first experience on a river cruise.
Being on a much smaller vessel with a lot less people created plenty of opportunities to get to know other travellers on a much more personal level, mainly because of the number of times we could meet them. The downside though is that on a couple of ...read more evenings, we were tired from the day's activities and didn't feel very sociable, but there was nowhere to hide!
The ship itself was adequately fitted out with all necessities but wasn't that impressive as far as a river passenger ship goes. However, the cabins were a standout. Ours had full length floor to ceiling sliding windows that gave the illusion we had a balcony. The king bed was very comfortable and faced the windows. A full sized mirror on one side also gave the illusion that the statesroom (as they called it) was larger than it was. There were adequate power points which I'm particular about. Special mention must go to the fabulous and spacious ensuite decked with stone tops and a range of L'occitane branded toiletries. Overall, a luxurious and well-equipped statesroom.
Although the daily breakfasts and lunches were generally good, the dinners were particularly superb. It was like eating at a fine dining 5-star restaurant each night, enjoying the company of people we've gotten to know quite well.
As for the included shore excursions, we had mixed perceptions. The locations we stopped at were interesting to us, more so because we were exploring new territory, but we felt that mostly the local tour guides assigned to our group needed to be more engaging and amiable. With many of them, we felt they didn't try (or maybe didn't know how) to connect with us on a personal level. They came across as guides who needed to impart as much data as possible in the short time they were allocated.
Finally a word of compliment for our pre-trip consultant, Jemma Rosen. We didn't start off well, with another consultant but when Jemma took over, she proved herself to be a worthy representative of Global Journeys. She was professional, had a sense of humour and was very responsive to questions - a great person to deal with.
Would we sail with Avalon again? Quite likely given what we know now. It was a great experience overall and while not everything met our expectations, we were quite satisfied with what we got.
Being on a much smaller vessel with a lot less people created plenty of opportunities to get to know other travellers on a much more personal level, mainly because of the number of times we could meet them. The downside though is that on a couple of ...read more evenings, we were tired from the day's activities and didn't feel very sociable, but there was nowhere to hide!
The ship itself was adequately fitted out with all necessities but wasn't that impressive as far as a river passenger ship goes. However, the cabins were a standout. Ours had full length floor to ceiling sliding windows that gave the illusion we had a balcony. The king bed was very comfortable and faced the windows. A full sized mirror on one side also gave the illusion that the statesroom (as they called it) was larger than it was. There were adequate power points which I'm particular about. Special mention must go to the fabulous and spacious ensuite decked with stone tops and a range of L'occitane branded toiletries. Overall, a luxurious and well-equipped statesroom.
Although the daily breakfasts and lunches were generally good, the dinners were particularly superb. It was like eating at a fine dining 5-star restaurant each night, enjoying the company of people we've gotten to know quite well.
As for the included shore excursions, we had mixed perceptions. The locations we stopped at were interesting to us, more so because we were exploring new territory, but we felt that mostly the local tour guides assigned to our group needed to be more engaging and amiable. With many of them, we felt they didn't try (or maybe didn't know how) to connect with us on a personal level. They came across as guides who needed to impart as much data as possible in the short time they were allocated.
Finally a word of compliment for our pre-trip consultant, Jemma Rosen. We didn't start off well, with another consultant but when Jemma took over, she proved herself to be a worthy representative of Global Journeys. She was professional, had a sense of humour and was very responsive to questions - a great person to deal with.
Would we sail with Avalon again? Quite likely given what we know now. It was a great experience overall and while not everything met our expectations, we were quite satisfied with what we got.
As the ratings below suggest, everything about the cruise was very well organised and managed. We would recommend the tour package to anyone,..... but pay the extra and avoid the cabins with only high-level windows (Cat E)! Hotels in Prague and Paris were unnecessarily extravagant for those on a tight budget. You become very aware of the rates if you ...read more extend your stay!
Our room on the Avalon Tapestry II cruise was fantastic. Food and people were awesome. Saw so much over our 7 day journey - unbelievable sights. Loved every port we visited in France. The Normandy Landing Beaches was very emotional and visiting the Ranville War Cemetery was very sobering. At Juno Beach we saw the NZ and Canadian flags flying ...read more alongside each other - very special. We were told a very sobering and touching story about an elderly returned serviceman who visited the beach only after his wife passed away. It brought tears to many of us. Could not fault anything or anyone regarding this cruise. Thanks Global Journeys for looking after us so well.
Life on Board Avalon Imagery II What can you expect when cruising on board Avalon Imagery II
Avalon Imagery II
Float along Europe's most famous waterways in relaxed luxury aboard one of Avalon's award-winning Suite Ships. Read more
Our Vision. Your View.
With the only Open-Air Balconies in river cruising, experience Europe with a view like no other in a Panorama Suite. Read more
Exclusive Meets Inclusive
Avalon features all the right inclusions which compliment your luxurious river cruise experience. Read more
Avalon Choice
Personalise your cruise to make it your own with Avalon Choice. Select whichever included excursions interest you the most. Read more
Active & Discovery
Avalon's Active & Discovery river cruises offer activities for travellers with varying interests & for all energy and fitness levels. Read more
From View to Table
Savour regional cuisine and familiar favourites using the freshest local ingredients throughout your river cruise. Read more
Deck Plans
Deluxe Stateroom (Cat. E & D)
Deluxe Stateroom (Cat. E & D)
Panorama Suite (Cat. B, A & P)
Panorama Suite (Cat. B, A & P)
Panorama Suite (Cat. B, A & P)
Royal Suite
Cabins
River View
Deluxe Stateroom (Cat. E & D)
- Deluxe Stateroom (172 sq ft)
- Twin Windows
- Comfort Collection Bed with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, woolen blankets & European style duvets
- Private bathroom featuring full shower, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath amentities
- Spacious three-door closets and easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite with movie channel
- In-room safe, writing Desk/Vanity & direct-dial telephone
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Individual thermostat
- Bathrobes & slippers
Balcony
Panorama Suite (Cat. B, A & P)
- Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11'- 50% larger than industry standard (200 sq ft)
- Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
- Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area
- Comfort Collection Bed with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, woolen blankets & European style duvets
- Private bathroom featuring full shower, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath amentities
- Spacious three-door closets and easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite with movie channel
- In-room safe, writing Desk/Vanity & direct-dial telephone
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Individual thermostat
- Bathrobes & slippers
Suite
Royal Suite
- Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11'- 50% larger than industry standard (300 sq ft)
- Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
- Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area
- Comfort Collection Bed with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, woolen blankets & European style duvets
- Private bathroom featuring full shower, hairdryer & premium L'Occitane bath amentities
- Spacious three-door closets and easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite with movie channel
- In-room safe, writing Desk/Vanity & direct-dial telephone
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Individual thermostat
- Bathrobes & slippers
Avalon Imagery II Cruise Schedule All 1,049 cruise sailings by departure date on board Avalon Imagery II
| Starts | Days | Name | Itinerary | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 25 Mar 2025 | 8 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages | Bordeaux to Bordeaux | 6,529 |
| Sunday 30 Mar 2025 | 10 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages with Paris | Paris to Bordeaux | 8,641 |
| Tuesday 01 Apr 2025 | 15 | Grand France | Paris to Arles | 13,500 |
| Tuesday 01 Apr 2025 | 17 | Grand France with French Riviera | Paris to Nice | 14,563 |
| Tuesday 01 Apr 2025 | 8 | Paris to Normandy | Paris to Paris | 6,829 |
| Tuesday 01 Apr 2025 | 15 | French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux | Paris to Bordeaux | 13,500 |
| Tuesday 01 Apr 2025 | 8 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages | Bordeaux to Bordeaux | 6,679 |
| Friday 04 Apr 2025 | 10 | The Netherlands in Bloom | Amsterdam to Amsterdam | 7,429 |
| Saturday 05 Apr 2025 | 9 | Tulip Time in Holland & Belgium with Amsterdam | Amsterdam to Brussels | 6,325 |
| Saturday 05 Apr 2025 | 16 | Grand Tulip Cruise of Holland & Belgium with Amsterdam | Amsterdam to Amsterdam | 12,245 |
| Sunday 06 Apr 2025 | 8 | Highlights of Holland & Belgium | Amsterdam to Brussels | 5,779 |
| Sunday 06 Apr 2025 | 15 | Grand Holland & Belgium Cruise | Amsterdam to Amsterdam | 11,700 |
| Sunday 06 Apr 2025 | 10 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages with Paris | Paris to Bordeaux | 8,641 |
| Tuesday 08 Apr 2025 | 8 | Paris to Normandy | Paris to Paris | 6,979 |
| Tuesday 08 Apr 2025 | 15 | French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux | Paris to Bordeaux | 13,800 |
| Tuesday 08 Apr 2025 | 8 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages | Bordeaux to Bordeaux | 6,679 |
| Saturday 12 Apr 2025 | 9 | Treasures of Belgium & Holland with Brussels | Brussels to Amsterdam | 6,385 |
| Sunday 13 Apr 2025 | 8 | Treasures of Belgium & Holland | Brussels to Amsterdam | 5,929 |
| Sunday 13 Apr 2025 | 10 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages with Paris | Paris to Bordeaux | 8,791 |
| Tuesday 15 Apr 2025 | 8 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages | Bordeaux to Bordeaux | 6,829 |
| Saturday 19 Apr 2025 | 9 | Tulip Time in Holland & Belgium with Amsterdam | Amsterdam to Brussels | 6,475 |
| Saturday 19 Apr 2025 | 16 | Grand Tulip Cruise of Holland & Belgium with Amsterdam | Amsterdam to Amsterdam | 12,545 |
| Sunday 20 Apr 2025 | 8 | Highlights of Holland & Belgium | Amsterdam to Brussels | 5,929 |
| Sunday 20 Apr 2025 | 15 | Grand Holland & Belgium Cruise | Amsterdam to Amsterdam | 12,000 |
| Sunday 20 Apr 2025 | 10 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages with Paris | Paris to Bordeaux | 8,941 |
| Tuesday 22 Apr 2025 | 8 | Paris to Normandy | Paris to Paris | 7,279 |
| Tuesday 22 Apr 2025 | 15 | French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux | Paris to Bordeaux | 14,400 |
| Tuesday 22 Apr 2025 | 8 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages | Bordeaux to Bordeaux | 6,979 |
| Saturday 26 Apr 2025 | 9 | Treasures of Belgium & Holland with Brussels | Brussels to Amsterdam | 6,535 |
| Sunday 27 Apr 2025 | 8 | Active & Discovery in Holland & Belgium | Amsterdam to Amsterdam | 6,229 |
| Sunday 27 Apr 2025 | 8 | Treasures of Belgium & Holland | Brussels to Amsterdam | 6,079 |
| Sunday 27 Apr 2025 | 10 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages with Paris | Paris to Bordeaux | 9,091 |
| Tuesday 29 Apr 2025 | 8 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages | Bordeaux to Bordeaux | 7,129 |
| Sunday 04 May 2025 | 8 | The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles | Amsterdam to Remich | 6,379 |
| Sunday 04 May 2025 | 10 | The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles with Paris | Amsterdam to Paris | 7,966 |
| Sunday 04 May 2025 | 11 | The Rhine & Moselle | Amsterdam to Basel | 8,854 |
| Sunday 04 May 2025 | 10 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages with Paris | Paris to Bordeaux | 9,391 |
| Monday 05 May 2025 | 9 | Active & Discovery on the Seine | Paris to Paris | 7,960 |
| Tuesday 06 May 2025 | 8 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages | Bordeaux to Bordeaux | 7,429 |
| Friday 09 May 2025 | 10 | The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles with Paris | Paris to Amsterdam | 8,116 |
| Sunday 11 May 2025 | 8 | The Rhine & Moselle: Canals, Vineyards & Castles | Remich to Amsterdam | 6,529 |
| Sunday 11 May 2025 | 10 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages with Paris | Paris to Bordeaux | 9,391 |
| Tuesday 13 May 2025 | 15 | Grand France | Paris to Arles | 14,700 |
| Tuesday 13 May 2025 | 17 | Grand France with French Riviera | Paris to Nice | 15,913 |
| Tuesday 13 May 2025 | 8 | Paris to Normandy | Paris to Paris | 7,429 |
| Tuesday 13 May 2025 | 15 | French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux | Paris to Bordeaux | 14,850 |
| Tuesday 13 May 2025 | 8 | Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages | Bordeaux to Bordeaux | 7,429 |
| Wednesday 14 May 2025 | 16 | Enchanted Europe | Basel to Budapest | 14,325 |
| Wednesday 14 May 2025 | 9 | German Grandeur | Basel to Nuremberg | 7,654 |
| Wednesday 14 May 2025 | 11 | German Grandeur with Munich | Basel to Munich | 8,941 |
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from Avalon River Cruises. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.
Cabin images are sourced from Avalon River Cruises. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.
