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Avalon Waterways
With U.S. operations in Littleton, Colorado
and worldwide headquarters in Lugano
, Switzerland
, Avalon Waterways is part of the Globus family of brands
. This small ship and river cruise
line offers cruises in Europe
, China
, Egypt
and the Galápagos Islands
. The company became a member of Cruise Lines International Association
(CLIA) in August 2009.
. In May 2011, the company introduced the Avalon Panorama, the industry's first "Suite Ship." With a focus on bringing the outdoor experience inside, 65 of the Panorama's staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that slide open to create a balcony-like exterior wall for broader views of Europe's passing landscapes.
With U.S. operations in Littleton, Colorado
Littleton, Colorado
Littleton is a Home Rule Municipality contained in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. Littleton is a suburb of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area. Littleton is the county seat of Arapahoe County and the 20th most populous city in the state of...
and worldwide headquarters in Lugano
Lugano
Lugano is a city of inhabitants in the city proper and a total of over 145,000 people in the agglomeration/city region, in the south of Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, Avalon Waterways is part of the Globus family of brands
Globus family of brands
The Globus family of brands is a worldwide group of escorted tour, river cruise and independent travel package companies, including the brands Globus, Cosmos, Avalon Waterways and Monograms.-Historic Timeline:...
. This small ship and river cruise
River cruise
A River cruise is a voyage along inland waterways, often stopping at multiple ports along the way. Since cities and towns often grew up around rivers, river cruise ships frequently dock in the center of cities and towns.- Descriptions :...
line offers cruises in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
and the Galápagos Islands
Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator in the Pacific Ocean, west of continental Ecuador, of which they are a part.The Galápagos Islands and its surrounding waters form an Ecuadorian province, a national park, and a...
. The company became a member of Cruise Lines International Association
Cruise Lines International Association
Cruise Lines International Association is an association of cruise lines. It merged with International Council of Cruise Lines in 2006, forming an expanded organization incorporating the existing functions of both organizations...
(CLIA) in August 2009.
Fleet
Since its launch in 2004, Avalon Waterways has christened 11 new ships in EuropeEurope
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. In May 2011, the company introduced the Avalon Panorama, the industry's first "Suite Ship." With a focus on bringing the outdoor experience inside, 65 of the Panorama's staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that slide open to create a balcony-like exterior wall for broader views of Europe's passing landscapes.
| SHIP | YEAR | LENGTH | STATEROOMS | PASSENGERS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Panorama | 2011 | 443 ft (135 m). | 83 | 166 | Owned. Europe. First "Suite Ship" with 65, 200 square feet (18.6 m²) suites. |
| Avalon Luminary | 2010 | 361 ft (110 m). | 69 | 138 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Felicity and Affinity. |
| Avalon Felicity | 2010 | 361 ft (110 m). | 69 | 138 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Luminary and Affinity. |
| Avalon Affinity | 2009 | 361 ft (110 m). | 69 | 138 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Luminary and Felicity. |
| Avalon Creativity | 2009 | 361 ft. | 70 | 140 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Scenery. |
| Avalon Scenery | 2008 | 361 ft (110 m). | 69 | 138 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Creativity. |
| Avalon Imagery | 2007 | 443 ft (135 m). | 85 | 170 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Tranquility and Tapestry. |
| Avalon Tranquility | 2007 | 443 ft (135 m). | 85 | 170 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Imagery and Tapestry. |
| Avalon Tapestry | 2006 | 443 ft (135 m). | 82 | 164 | Owned. Europe. Sister ship to the Tranquility and Imagery. |
| Avalon Poetry | 2005 | 426 ft (129.8 m). | 88 | 174 | Retired from fleet in 2010. |
| Avalon Artistry | 2004 | 426 ft (129.8 m). | 89 | 176 | Retired from fleet in 2010. |
| Royal Lotus | 2005 | NA | 62 | 124 | Chartered. Egypt. |
| Victoria Jenna | 2009 | NA | NA | 378 | Chartered. China. |
| Victoria Anna | 2006 | NA | NA | 338 | Chartered. China. |
| Santa Cruz | 1998 | NA | 44 | 88 | Chartered. Galápagos Islands. |