{"id":3259,"date":"2011-05-21T10:53:51","date_gmt":"2011-05-21T17:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rivercruiseadvisor.com\/?page_id=3259"},"modified":"2023-07-11T12:06:21","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T16:06:21","slug":"avalon-visionary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rivercruiseadvisor.com\/cruise-companies\/avalon-waterways\/avalon-visionary\/","title":{"rendered":"Avalon Visionary"},"content":{"rendered":"

AVALON VISIONARY Ship Review<\/h1>\n

In 2012, Avalon Waterways launched Avalon Visionary. She was\u00a0one of two sister ships that were\u00a0launched in 2012, the other being Avalon Vista<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Avalon Visionary in Cochem, Germany. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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Avalon Visionary, docked in Remich, Luxembourg, at the end of our cruise. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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Avalon Visionary, docked in Remich, Luxembourg, at the end of our cruise. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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Sunrise on the Moselle in Remich, Luxembourg. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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From the Club Lounge on Avalon Visionary: Sunset on the Moselle in Remich, Luxembourg. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

Designed to raise the stakes in the highly-competitive river cruise market, Avalon Visionary has been dubbed a \u201cSuite Ship,\u201d and as such, features two decks of suites with wall-to-wall panoramic windows that are capable of transforming into what the line calls an Open Air Balcony\u2122.<\/p>\n

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View from my Panorama Suite and its Open Air Balcony. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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View from my Panorama Suite and its Open Air Balcony. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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View from my Panorama Suite and its Open Air Balcony. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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View from my Panorama Suite and its Open Air Balcony. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

Together with her sisters Avalon Panorama<\/a> (2011) and\u00a0Avalon Vista <\/a>(2012), Avalon Visionary offers passengers greater comfort than ever before on some of Europe\u2019s most stunning waterways.<\/p>\n

AVALON VISIONARY Staterooms<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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My Panorama Suite, 318, 200 square feet. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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The bathroom in my Panorama Suite, with L'Occitane bath amenities. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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Spacious living area in the 300-square-foot Royal Suite \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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The Royal Suite. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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View from my Panorama Suite and its Open Air Balcony. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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On Indigo Deck, 172-square-foot staterooms. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

There are six different categories of staterooms aboard Avalon Visionary:<\/p>\n

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  • Located on Indigo Deck, Category D and E<\/strong> staterooms start at 172 square feet, and feature two windows located near the ceiling of the stateroom. These staterooms also feature a full bathroom complete with a glass door enclosed shower, a writing desk, vanity, and of Avalon\u2019s deluxe beds with premium mattress covers, Egyptian linens, European-style duvets, and a choice of firm or soft pillows.<\/li>\n
  • Categories A, B and P<\/strong> measure 200 square feet, and are located on the Sapphire and Royal decks. These \u201cPanorama Suites\u201d feature wall-to-wall windows that retract to create an open-air balcony capable of seating up to six fully-grown adults. The suites feature all the amenities of the above categories but with the addition of a coffee table and sitting area.<\/li>\n
  • At the top end of the scale are Avalon Visionary\u2019s 300-square foot Royal Suites.<\/strong> Located side-by-side on Royal Deck, these suites pull out all the stops, featuring all the amenities of the previous categories but with more space, larger sitting areas, and segmented bathrooms that feature separate toilets, showers, and vanity areas with dual sinks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    All guests have access to a welcome list of amenities, including nightly turn-down service, spacious three-door closets, flat-screen TV with movie channels, bathrobes and slippers, complimentary bottled water and L\u2019Occitane toiletries.<\/p>\n

    AVALON VISIONARY Public Areas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Possibly the best Belgian Waffles on the rivers. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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    A healthy start to the day is possible, thanks to Avalon Fresh. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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    Grilled Red Pepper with mushroom filling and cress espuma. Delicious and part of Avalon Fresh. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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    Health smoothies are at each morning's breakfast buffet. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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    The honey doesn't get much fresher than on Avalon Visionary's breakfast buffet. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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    A healthy selection of seeds and berries on the breakfast buffet. Part of Avalon Fresh. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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    We enjoyed a dinner in the Panorama Bistro on Avalon Waterways. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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    Avalon Waterways' new Director of Culinary Jorg Penneke and Managing Director Terri Burke were on our cruise. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

    While it may be tempting to never leave your stateroom, Avalon Visionary offers a host of amenities designed to ensure your stay aboard is pleasurable.<\/p>\n

    Throughout the ship you\u2019ll find wall-to-wall panoramic windows so that you never miss the incredible scenery passing by.<\/p>\n

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    I spent 60 minutes in the gym on Avalon Visionary. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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    I spent 60 minutes in the gym on Avalon Visionary. \u00a9 2017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n

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    Fitness center. \u00a9\u00a02017 Ralph Grizzle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

    The ship is also fully equipped with Wi-Fi access and a dedicated internet center, as well as a fitness center, an outside viewing deck, the Sky Deck featuring a unique shade system and premium lounge chairs, and a whirlpool.<\/p>\n

    River Cruisers Should Know!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • Avalon Visionary\u2019s interior is non-smoking.<\/li>\n
    • Headsets are available for guests on guided shore excursions.<\/li>\n
    • Room service, including continental breakfast, is available.<\/li>\n
    • Avalon Visionary has a dedicated cruise director and onboard lecturers, as well as nightly entertainment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n