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Introducing the All-Inspired 2011
Avalon Panorama Suite Ship

The Newest Ship Just Became
Europe's Latest Attraction.

Avalon Waterways has not only built the most inspired ship in the industry, they have also refined the entire fleet with new amenities and appointments that enhance the river cruise experience.


INSPIRED DESIGN STARTS WITH AN INDUSTRY-CHANGING SHIP.

  • 64,200-square-foot Panorama Suites - 30% larger than the industry standard
  • First ever open-air balcony
  • Wall-to-wall panoramic windows with 7-foot wide openings
  • Panoramic views throughout the ship
  • Two 300-square-foot Royal Suites
  • Expanded fitness center
INSPIRED COMFORT BEGINS WITH PREMIUM AMENITIES AND SERENE SPACES.
  • Luxurious bedding, including the Comfort Collection by Avalon
  • Pillow selection--soft or firm
  • European brand bath essentials, including L'Occitane products
  • Robes and slippers for every traveler
  • Grohe showerheads
INSPIRED DINING INCLUDES A COMMITMENT TO LOCAL FLAVORS.
  • Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts
  • Seasonal cuisine, hand-crafted with local ingredients
  • Daily sparkling wine with breakfast
  • Complimentary regional wines paired with dinner
  • Complimentary coffee, tea and espresso throughout the day
  • Open-Air Bistro for lunch
  • Room service for continental breakfast and beverages
  • Night Fare offered at 10:30 pm
  • All-inclusive drink packages are available for purchase
INSPIRED SELECTION MEANS A COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF VACATION COMBINATIONS.
  • Over 100 cruise combinations
  • 243 guaranteed departures in Europe
  • Themed and seasonal departures--wine, art, music, jazz, Christmas
  • Cruise-only options that include shorter itineraries
  • Combinable with Monograms land packages
INSPIRED ENRICHMENT COMES FROM OUR PASSION FOR PLACES.
  • Included shore excursions
  • Award-winning land programs backed by 80+ years of land experience
  • VIP access to landmarks
  • Enriching port lectures
  • Choice of sightseeing pace
  • Expert Local Guides and Cruise Directors
  • Headsets


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Save up to $2,000 per stateroom on select Avalon Waterways 2010 Europe River Cruise vacations.*


PRMWPSH1 ($500pp)
PRMWPSH3 ($1,000pp)
Booking Window: Starts May 18, 2010 - ongoing
*Book a select 2010 Europe Avalon Waterways/Globus River Cruise vacation to receive $1,000 off per person. Book a select Taste of Danube river cruise vacation to receive the $500 off per person. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Jr. Suites excluded. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied anytime after May 18, 2010 for travel at select times in 2010. (This applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.)

Save up to $1,000 per stateroom on Avalon Waterways 2011 River Cruise vacations booked between now and August 31, 2010.*


PRMW011 ($150 off EGYPT/CHINA & GALAPAGOS, Taste of Danube land/cruise only)
PRMW012 ($300 off EGYPT/CHINA & GALAPAGOS, Taste of Danube air-inclusive)
PRMW013 ($250 off Europe Avalon land/cruise only)
PRMW014 ($500 off Europe Avalon air-inclusive)
Booking Window: now – August 31, 2010
*Book a select 2011 Europe Globus or Avalon River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $500 off per person offer. Select Europe Cruise/land-only bookings are eligible for the $250 off per person offer. Book a 2011 Globus or Avalon A Taste of the Danube, Egypt, China or Galapagos Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer. A Taste of the Danube, Egypt, China or Galapagos cruise/land-only bookings are eligible for the $150 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between March 24 and August 31, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2011. (Offers not valid with one another or any other offer other than Journeys Club member coupon. Applies to new 2011 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.)



Save up to $1,000 per stateroom on Avalon Waterways 2011 River Cruise vacations booked between now and August 31, 2010.*


PRMW011 ($150 off EGYPT/CHINA & GALAPAGOS, Taste of Danube land/cruise only)
PRMW012 ($300 off EGYPT/CHINA & GALAPAGOS, Taste of Danube air-inclusive)
PRMW013 ($250 off Europe Avalon land/cruise only)
PRMW014 ($500 off Europe Avalon air-inclusive)
Booking Window: now – August 31, 2010
*Book a select 2011 Europe Globus or Avalon River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $500 off per person offer. Select Europe Cruise/land-only bookings are eligible for the $250 off per person offer. Book a 2011 Globus or Avalon A Taste of the Danube, Egypt, China or Galapagos Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $300 off per person offer. A Taste of the Danube, Egypt, China or Galapagos cruise/land-only bookings are eligible for the $150 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between March 24 and August 31, 2010 for travel through December 31, 2011. (Offers not valid with one another or any other offer other than Journeys Club member coupon. Applies to new 2011 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.)

Save up to $1,500 per stateroom on select Avalon Waterways 2011 European River Cruise vacations booked between now and August 31, 2010.*

PRMW009 ($500 per person cruise/land only)
PRMW010 ($750 per person air-inclusive)
Booking Window: now – August 31, 2010
*Book a select 2011 Europe Avalon Waterways/Globus River Cruise vacation to receive $500 off per person on the cruise/land only price or book air-inclusive and receive $750 off per person. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Jr. Suites excluded. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between now and August 31, 2010 for travel at select times in 2011. Applies to new 2011 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. (Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club coupons. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.)

Save up to $1,500 per stateroom on select Avalon Waterways 2011 European river cruise vacations*

Knowing that you’re more careful than ever about spending your money, Avalon Waterways is an undeniable value. Our prices include accommodations, local sightseeing, many meals and complimentary wine with dinner. You can feel confident investing your valuable vacation dollars with Avalon.

Burgundy & Provence - April 3, 2011


Opportunities abound on this grand vacation to learn about France and to taste its sumptuous wines and cuisine. Your adventure begins with an overnight on the stunning Côte d’Azur, then travel to Arles in the Provence region to board your ship and sail north up the scenic Rhône and Saône Rivers. Along the way, explore Avignon, charming Viviers, medieval Tournon, Vienne, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, as well as Mâcon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, and fascinating Beaune. Your vacation ends in Paris with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and free time to explore the remarkable “City of Lights” on your own!

Romantic Rhine - March 26, 2011 & April 1, 2011

One of Europe’s most legendary rivers awaits on this mesmerizing journey along the Rhine. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Koblenz, and Cologne, as well as an excursion to Heidelberg and a canal cruise in splendid Amsterdam. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, see the legendary Lorelei rock, visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, and visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in pretty Rüdesheim.

The Blue Danube Discovery - October 30, 2011


The delightful Danube sets the stage for this incredible journey. Begin in Budapest, Hungary, with two overnights, guided sightseeing, and a visit to the imposing Fishermen’s Bastion. Board your river cruise vessel and sail westward, with guided sightseeing in magical Vienna, Passau, and medieval Regensburg. Also take a guided walk in Dürnstein that shows off the baroque Stiftskirche, visit the Benedictine Abbey and enjoy a wine tasting in Melk, and participate in a beer tasting in charming Nuremberg. Disembark your ship and travel to the “Golden City” of Prague for a final three overnights, guided sightseeing, and plenty of free time.

European Splendor - March 19, 2011


This magnificent vacation includes a deluxe cruise that reveals the best of Europe along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Enjoy a canal cruise past Amsterdam’s 16th-century merchant houses and through the impressive Main Danube Canal. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock, visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in charming Rüdesheim, and attend a baking demonstration in Bavaria’s picturesque Miltenberg. Also, see the sights with Local Guides in Cologne, Bamberg, Passau, Grein, and Vienna.

Windmills, Vineyards & Paris - July 31, 2011 & August 12, 2011

Experience France, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, and Holland on this fantastic river cruise vacation. Your adventure starts with two overnights and guided sightseeing in Paris, the incomparable “City of Lights.” Take the high-speed TGV train from Paris to Metz, then travel to Remich, Luxembourg, to board your river vessel. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Trier, Cologne, and Middelburg, cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, take pictures of the famous windmills at Kinderdijk, and visit the Delta Works in Veere. Also visit a local wine cellar in Bernkastel, Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, and Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in the pretty wine village of Rüdesheim. In Arnhem, take a guided tour that features the Airborne Museum Hartenstein, visit St. Baaf’s Cathedral in Ghent, and explore Amsterdam on a cruise through its fascinating system of canals.

Magnificent Europe - March 18, 2011


See the highlights of Central Europe on this enchanting cruise between Budapest and Amsterdam. Guided sightseeing in each city shows you the highlights, with beer tasting in Nuremberg, a traditional baking demonstration in Miltenberg, cruising through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock, and time in charming Cologne, Rüdesheim, and Vienna. Also enjoy inside visits of Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest, Bratislava’s gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral, the Benedictine Abbey in Melk, and Würzburg’s Bishop’s Residenz. Your vacation concludes with a scenic cruise through the delightful canals of Amsterdam.

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*Book a 2011 Europe Globus or Avalon River Cruise air-inclusive vacation to receive the $750 (air-inclusive) or $500 (land/cruise) off per person. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Junior Suites excluded. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied by August 31, 2010 for travel at select times in 2011. Applies to new 2011 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

**Book a select 2010 Europe Avalon Waterways River Cruise vacation to receive $500 off per person. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied anytime after October 28, 2009 for travel at select times in 2010. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

***Book a select 2010 Europe Avalon Waterways River Cruise vacation in order to waive the single supplement fee. Only five promotional staterooms available each departure. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.



EXTENDED! Single Supplement Waived on Select 2010 Avalon Waterways 2010 Europe River Cruise Vacations.*
Single travelers can waive the standard single supplement on these select river cruises.

A Taste of the Danube River Cruise
6 days incl. travel, or 5 days from Budapest to Vienna - June 29, 2010

Paris to Normandy's Landing Beaches River Cruise
9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Paris to Paris - August 16, 2010 and August 23, 2010

Romantic Rhine River Cruise
9 days incl. travel, or 8 days from Amsterdam to Basel - August 14, 2010

Central European Experience River Cruise
13 days incl. travel, or 12 days from Paris to Prague - July 15, 2010

The Blue Danube to the Black Sea
14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Budapest to V ienna - July 16, 2010

European Splendor River Cruise
14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Vienna to Amsterdam - July 19, 2010

Windmills, Vineyards & Paris River Cruise
14 days incl. travel, or 13 days from Paris to Amsterdam - August 9, 2010
15 days incl. travel, or 14 days from Amsterdam to Paris - July 31, 2010


Magnificent Europe River Cruise
16 days incl. travel, or 15 days from Budapest to Amsterdam - August 7, 2010
16 days incl. travel, or 15 days from Amsterdam to Budapest - August 14, 2010


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*Book a select 2010 Europe Avalon Waterways River Cruise vacation in order to waive the single supplement fee. Only five promotional staterooms available for each departure. Offer available on select dates of select cruises listed above. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between now and July 27, 2010 for travel at select times in 2010. Applies to new 2010 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Not combinable with any other offer other than Journeys Club member benefit. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


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