It’s a feeling you get the minute you step on board this luxurious river cruiser. The gleaming two-story lobby, lit by a central glass skylight, is a preview of the light, airy feel and the spectacular views you’ll enjoy on this modern, spacious vessel.

You’ll enjoy the value of these cruises. That means your one to two shore excursions per day, all meals, wine with dinner, unlimited coffee, tea, and mineral water during the day, transfers and fees are all included in one competitive cruise price. Of course, tipping of cruise and shore excursion staff is still up to you.

This vessel boasts some of the largest staterooms (at 172 square feet) of any river cruiser. All rooms are designed by the famous architect Hans Sabert. Staterooms have either a picture window, or 70% have sliding glass doors. The ship accommodates 178 passengers.

The dining room, lounge and other recreation areas are spacious and airy with both the dining room and lounge featuring floor to ceiling windows so passengers can enjoy panoramic views. Unique to the Avalon Artistry is the glazed lobby that is open through to the Sky Deck with a central glass cupola–a sparkling welcome to passengers.

The gym has a massage center, fitness equipment and a whirlpool that can accommodate six people.

Included values aboard the Avalon Artistry are:

• All staterooms feature spacious granite bathrooms, large closets, individual climate control, direct dial telephone, color satellite TV, radio, minibar, safe, and hair dryer

• All staterooms are outside with large picture windows, 70% have sliding glass doors

• Beds may be configured as two twins or one queen

• Connecting rooms are available for families

• All staterooms are insulated with a twin hull wall affording the utmost sound protection

• The interior of the ship is non-smoking

• Relax at the Sky Bar or the Viennese Coffee House

• Enjoy the onboard hair salon and gym

• Enjoy personal service from our English-speaking staff

• Relax at the Sky Bar or the Viennese Coffee House

• Open seat dining with one sitting

• Wine included with all onboard dinners

• The Sky Deck is fitted with newly developed shade systems, guaranteed to be back in position immediately after passing under a bridge