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Avalon Waterways

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AVALON TRANQUILITY II of Avalon Waterways

ABOVE: Avalon Tranquility II is one of 14 ships in the Avalon Waterways European fleet.

Avalon Waterways is a river-cruising line owned by Globus, a travel company with more than 75 years of experience in Europe. Avalon focuses on the U.S. and Canadian market, with cruises on modern vessels--including a rapidly growing fleet of upmarket "suite ships" with extra-large cabins, "open-air balconies," and beds that face floor-to-ceiling windows.

Avalon's amenities include fitness rooms, free Internet access, and--in Royal Suites--complimentary iPads. Restaurants have open seating, and passengers are served wine, beer, or soft drinks at lunch and dinner without charge.

European cruise/land or cruise-only itineraries typically range from five days to more than three weeks in length, with travel on the waterways of Holland and Belgium, France, Germany, and Central Europe. Some itineraries have specific themes, such as "city cruises" or "gourmet cruises."

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