New Avalon River Cruises 2012
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In addition to giving cruisers more "suite" options in Europe with a trio of Suite Ships in 2012, Avalon Waterways is preparing to invite travelers aboard three unique ships on four new itineraries in Egypt and Southeast Asia.
Avalon will debut 2 new ships in Europe in the Spring of 2012, the Avalon Vista and the Avalon Visionary. The Vista will sail from Amsterdam to Budapest and between Budapest and Nuremberg for Prague. The Visionary will sail between Amsterdam and Basel, as well as Christmastime cruises.
Avalon will also operate a new Mekong River itinerary in 2011, on the Avalon Angkor. The NEW 14-day Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & The Mekong River itinerary will sail from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok (priced from $3,819). Designed and constructed by traditional craftsmen, the Avalon Angkor has a colonial charm and is hand-finished in brass and teak. This ship delivers an amazing indoor/outdoor experience for cruisers. Its Avalon Deluxe Staterooms measure 172-square feet and open to the outside with floor-to-ceiling, sliding glass doors and balconies, so cruisers will never miss the passing scenery. Cruisers aboard the new Angkor will also enjoy the Sun Deck with panoramic views and 24-hour bar as well as spacious dining room, relaxing massage area and fitness equipment.
In 2012, Avalon Waterways is also enhancing its cruising experience in Egypt by chartering the MS Mayfair, a five-star ship that is one of the newest vessels on the Nile today and the MS Kasr Ibrim, a ship designed to evoke the elegant leisure of an early 20th Century cruise. Named after the ancient citadel, this deluxe ship sails Lake Nasser – a new waterway for Avalon. With these ships come three NEW Egypt itineraries: 9-day Highlights of Egypt (priced from $2,606); 12-day The Pyramids, Lake Nasser & Nile Highlights (starting at $3,441) and 13-day Egypt & the Nile in Depth (priced from $3,538).
Also new for 2012, is a 13 day Jewish Heritage cruise out of Budapest on October 29th on the Avalon Tapestry, and three European History and Politics cruises in July and August on the Avalon Luminary.
In 2012, Avalon will offer free wireless Internet for all passengers, and guests staying in the royal suites will have use of in-room iPads.
