- Deluxe Stateroom from £1,849pp
- Panorama Suite from £2,349pp
- Royal Suite from £5,516pp
- Flights and transfers
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounge
- Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day
- Fitness Centre*
- Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites
- Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, sweet treats and sandwiches
- Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés
- Well-stocked library with books, cards and board games
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Avalon Poetry II
17th Nov 26
7 Nights
1
Chalon-Sur-Saone, France (Embarkation)
2
Tournus
3-4
Lyon
5
Tournon - Viviers
6
Avignon
7
Arles
8
Arles (Disembarkation)
Why Book
Avalon Poetry II
Overview
The Avalon Poetry II offers a delightfully intimate cruise setting. Like its sister Suite Ships, the Poetry II features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With a spacious 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard. Stretch out at day's end and wake to the world at your feet with Comfort Collection bed that faces the view. It truly is a view with a room! Onboard amenities include an alternative dining option in the Panorama Bistro, complimentary computer use in public areas and complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, a Fitness Center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro. The Avalon Poetry II truly is poetry in motion!
Food & Drink
Farm-to-fork fare.
Fresh and local. While you take in the bountiful views, our innovative chefs bring the local bounties to your plate.
TIME TO INDULGE!
PULL UP A CHAIR OR PULL UP THE COVERS WITH YOUR CHOICE OF DINING EXPERIENCES—FROM DINNER IN THE DINING ROOM, TO DELICACIES ON THE SKY DECK, TO BREAKFAST IN BED!
- Breakfast - Fresh brews and panoramic views are served with countless sunrise selections including towers of super foods and made-to-order specialties.
- Lunch - Refuel for your adventures with regional treats and homemade sweets—from out-of-this-world specialty dishes to down-to-earth favourites you crave.
- Dinner - Whether you opt for a sumptuous four-course dinner or a lighter tasting menu, hand-crafted excellence is always on the menu.
Turning the tables on cruise dining.
Avalon Fresh: The heart-healthy menu everyone loves.
With our exclusive Avalon Fresh menu, you can take an indulgent cruise without drifting from your healthy habits. From eye-opening juices at breakfast to artfully crafted salads at lunch to high-protein plates at dinner, Avalon Fresh options—including vegetarian and vegan specialties—are available at every meal so you can guiltlessly partake in creative cuisine without sacrificing great taste.
Dinner's Ready (Or Breakfast & Lunch) When You Are.
Avalon's Flex Dining® puts a whole new meaning to "Where should we eat?" with your choice of when and where you dine on board. Mix it up with a variety of menus and venues without the strict schedules that cut into your fun. Dine in style in your ship's spacious and elegant glass-walled Panorama Dining Room or mix it up with bite-sized delights in the cozy Panorama Bistro. Al fresco dining more your style? Grab a complimentary picnic lunch for a tasty takeaway on shore, pull up a chair for an al fresco lunch on the observation deck, or savour sizzling selections atop the Sky Deck with specialties served hot off the Sky Grill! Need an afternoon nosh? Be our guest for elegant tea service each afternoon in the Panorama Bistro to satisfy your sweet tooth!
The Foods You Love…Minus Ingredients that Don’t Love You Back
Our Avalon kitchens are designed to cater to your dietary sensitivities with ease. In fact, you’re invited to share any restrictions or preferences with us on day one so that we may make your dining experience worry free and wonderful! Dig in to a variety of delicious options at every meal to accommodate your unique dietary requirements, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, or other special dishes prepared upon request to accommodate any sensitivities or allergies to keep you feeling great!
Our menus are complete with allergen labels, indicating which dishes include the following ingredients: gluten, milk products, eggs, peanuts, fish, crustaceans, lupines, nuts, sulfur dioxide and sulfites, celery, mustard, sesame seed, soy, and mollusks.
Dining
- Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites
- Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
- Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal
- Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room
- Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials
- Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge.
- Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, sweet treats and sandwiches
- Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese
- Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro's tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere
- Al Fresco dinner at the Sky Grill (on selected days, weather and itinerary permitting)
- Complimentary wine and beer with lunch and dinner
- Complimentary soft drinks throughout the day
- Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options
- Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections
- Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor
- Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés
- Included Happy Hour every evening (after embarkation day) featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day
- Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck
- Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day
Entertainment
A SHIP BUILT AROUND YOU
A perfectly designed cruise starts with a perfectly designed ship. At Avalon, every space – from light-filled lounges to al fresco decks – was created with one goal: to bring the world closer, more comfortably. With an average of just 150 guests per ship, you’ll enjoy more room to breathe, more places to unwind, and more personal attention everywhere you go.
And with a fleetwide refresh for 2026, every Suite Ship® shines brighter than ever – modern interiors, updated amenities, and elevated style that matches the views outside.
Spaces Made For You
From the light-filled Panorama Lounge to the cozy Club Lounge to the nearly football-field-sized Sky Deck, every space was designed for comfort, connection, and views. Indoors or out, there’s always room to relax, recharge, and take it all in.
Health & Fitness
MIND. BODY. RIVER. BALANCE INSIDE & OUT.
Move your body. Nourish your mind. Set your spirit free. If wellness is your vibe, enjoy a little retreat on the world’s most beautiful waterways. With daily expert-led stretching classes, healthy menu options, complimentary bikes and e-bikes, enhanced fitness rooms, and Adventure Centers, Avalon makes it easy to feel your best – every step, pedal, and sunrise of the journey.
Terms & Conditions
Advertised offers are based on 2 adults sharing the lowest category stateroom/cabin/suite unless otherwise stated. Single supplements may apply. Offers are subject to availability and can change without any prior notice and may go up or down in price. Cruise Line campaign(s) and saving messages are strictly controlled by the Cruise Line(s) and are subject to change or be withdrawn without notice. Flight inclusive packages, where promoted, are based on the cheapest UK departure airport so please ask for further details. Advertised hotels, if any, are suggested however are changeable at a possible additional cost. All prices and port itineraries are correct at the time of print but are subject to change by the Cruise Line(s) without prior notice. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure. Some ports of call may be tendered whereas vessels drop anchor a short distance away and use small boats to reach the shore. Full board to all-inclusive inclusions vary by the Cruise Line(s) and restrictions may apply. Some onboard facilities and items may incur a charge. Select destinations may require travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to be completed prior to travelling. Hays Travel LTD excepts no responsibility or compensation for any incomplete forms or declined entries from the respective country or countries that the individual(s) are visiting.
Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Southbound)
FROM £1,849PP
Avalon Poetry II
17th Nov 26
7 Nights
From
£1,849PP
