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Avalon Passion Ship Review<\/h1>\n
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The Club Lounge on the Avalon Passion. Photo courtesy of Avalon Waterways.<\/p><\/div>\n

AVALON PASSION Overview<\/h2>\n

One of the newest ships in the Avalon Waterways<\/a>‘ fleet, the Avalon Passion<\/strong>, will be launched in April 2016. The 443-foot long vessel is one of the largest ships in the company’s portfolio. Avalon Passion will accommodate up to 166 passengers, and a staff of 47 crew members will be onboard to serve its guests.<\/p>\n

Travel is available on the Rhine<\/a>, Main<\/a> and Danube<\/a> rivers with itineraries that are from 10 to 24 days long.<\/p>\n

AVALON PASSION Staterooms<\/h2>\n

Since this ship is larger than most of the other Avalon Suite Ships<\/strong>, there are more staterooms available. Nearly 81% of the accommodations are suites; however, there are more Deluxe Staterooms on the Avalon Passion than there are on most of the other ships owned by Avalon Waterways.<\/p>\n

Deluxe Staterooms<\/strong> are located on the Indigo Deck<\/strong> (Deck 1). These cabins are 172 square feet in size and feature two upper windows rather than a balcony. Category D<\/strong> has six cabins available, and there are ten available for Category E<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Most staterooms on the Avalon Passion are the Panorama Suites<\/strong>. There are 65 cabins available in three different categories. Categories A and B<\/strong> are located on Deck 2, the Sapphire Deck<\/strong>. And the remaining Panorama Suites are on the Royal Deck (Deck 3). Staterooms are 200 square feet and feature a wall-to-wall open-air balcony.<\/p>\n

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A Royal Suite Stateroom. Photo courtesy of Avalon Waterways.<\/p><\/div>\n

The largest staterooms on the Avalon Passion are the Royal Suites<\/strong>. They occupy 300 square feet and also feature a wall-to-wall open-air balcony. Located on the third deck, the Royal Deck<\/strong>, there are only two rooms available – #310 and #312.<\/p>\n

While most cabins, regardless of category, share many of the same amenities, there are a few additional ones included in the Panorama and Royal Suites. For instance, both have a 6-person sitting area, which includes a sofa and coffee table. Bathrooms are designed with marble countertops. And bathrooms in the Royal Suites feature a double sink.<\/p>\n

Staterooms for all categories are furnished with a writing desk, a flat-screen TV with movie channel and Comfort Collection Beds (SM) with a memory-foam mattress topper, dressed with Egyptian super-combed cotton linens and a European-style Duvet.<\/p>\n

Bathrooms feature a full shower with a glass door, and guests are treated to premium bath products as well as a bathrobe and slippers.<\/p>\n

Additional amenities include an in-room safe, well-stocked mini-bar and individual climate control.<\/p>\n

AVALON PASSION Public Areas<\/h2>\n

There are Public Areas available to guests on each deck of the Avalon Passion<\/strong>. While some are designed for more social interaction, others are for more individual activities. For example, there is a Fitness Room<\/strong> on the Indigo Deck; and the Internet Corner<\/strong> and Hair Salon<\/strong> are located on the Royal Deck.<\/p>\n

Outside on the Sky Deck, guests can relax in the Whirlpool<\/strong> or enjoy the fresh air and passing scenery from a Premium Lounge Chair<\/strong>. A Deck Game Area<\/strong> and the Navigation Bridge<\/strong> are also located on the top deck.<\/p>\n

In the Main Dining Room<\/strong> on the Sapphire Deck, guests are served breakfast, lunch and dinner. That’s not the only dining option available, though. There are two bistros onboard that offer more casual and lighter meals – the Sky Bistro<\/strong> on the Sky Deck and the Panorama Bistro<\/strong> on the Royal Deck.<\/p>\n

The Avalon Passion, like her sister ships, features four lounges for guests to gather and enjoy their favorite drinks. The Club Lounge<\/strong> is located toward the back or aft of the ship on the Royal Deck, and the Panorama Lounge<\/strong> and Observation Lounge<\/strong> are located forward on the same deck. And the Sky Deck features the Sky Lounge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

River Cruisers Should Know!<\/h2>\n

\u2022 All staterooms and suites have a river view.
\n\u2022 An elevator is available for passenger use.
\n\u2022 Wireless internet service is available throughout the ship, including staterooms.
\n\u2022 Onboard stateroom powers is 220 volts;; North American travelers will require a power adapter.
\nRead other articles about the Avalon Passion<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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