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Friday, February 05, 2010

Overview

The Avalon Affinity, which set sail in May of 2009, is one of the latest additions to the Avalon fleet, with a design that reflects the uniqueness of the area, and which differentiates her from the other Avalon vessels. Carrying a maximum of just 138 passengers with four suites, she is one of the smallest of the Avalon Waterways river cruise ships, yet the staterooms are equally spacious and well appointed, with floor-to-ceiling windows on two decks. In addition, there is an elevator, and the whirlpool on the Sky Deck allows for a refreshing dip after a day of sightseeing. The rear lounge is perfect for small groups.

Features exclusive to Avalon Affinity staterooms:

• Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in most staterooms
• French balconies in most staterooms
• Flatscreen satellite TV & radio
• Private bathroom with shower
• Comfortable, hotel-style beds
• European-style duvets
• Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
• Large closets
• Minibar, hairdryer & safe
• Individual climate control

Ship Amenities

• Headsets for all guided shore excursions in Europe
• Services of a professional Cruise Director
• Sightseeing with Local Guides
• Revolutionary engineering
• Non-smoking interior
• Internet access & Wi-Fi hotspots
• Elegant polished metal & glass throughout
• Onboard lectures, activities & nightly piano music
• Panoramic picture windows for landscape viewing
• Hair Salon
• Fitness Center
• Spacious Sky Decks with shade system for sunning
• 6-person whirlpool
• Lounge & Bar
• Complimentary coffee & tea available throughout the day
• Fine dining
• Buffet breakfast items are conveniently color coded to indicate foods that are low calorie, low fat/low calorie, high fiber, low cholesterol, and high energy
• Complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks will be included on all onboard dinners
• Open seating throughout the dining room for all meals
• Flatscreen satellite TV & radio
• Comfortable, hotel-style beds
• Comfortable beds that can be configured as two twins or one queen
• European-style duvets
• Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
• Private bathroom with shower
• Large closets
• Minibar, hairdryer & safe
• Individual climate control
• Royal Deck passengers can order Continental breakfast to their staterooms
• All staterooms are outside and those on Royal and Sapphire Decks have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and French balconies

Deck Plans

Built: 2009; Length: 361 ft.; Crew members: 39; Staterooms: 65; Jr. Suites: 4

1 Sky Deck with Deck Chairs 2 Navigating Bridge 3 On-board Camera 4 Sky Lounge 5 Whirlpool 6 Reception 7 Foyer 8 Internet Corner 9 Lounge 10 Bar 11 Club Lounge 12 Hairdresser 13 Elevator 14 Restaurant 15 Galley 16 Fitness Center

Royal Deck Royal Deck Sapphire Deck Forward Sapphire Deck Aft Indigo Deck Forward Panoramic sliding glass doors on Royal and Sapphire Decks

Staterooms

Category E Staterooms - 172 sq. ft. 1 Bed 2 Toilet 3 Sink 4 Shower 5 Closet 6 Writing Desk 7 Windows
Staterooms - 172 sq. ft. 1 Bed 2 Toilet 3 Sink 4 Shower 5 Closet 6 Writing Desk 7 Sliding Glass Doors
Jr. Suites - 258 sq. ft. 1 Bed 2 Toilet 3 Sink 4 Shower 5 Closet 6 Writing Desk 7 Sliding Glass Doors 8 Sofa 9 Coffee Table