Avalon Panorama

Pictorial Tour of the Avalon Waterways' Avalon Panorama European River Ship

The Avalon Panorama was launched in May 2011, and the Avalon Waterways' European river ship is lovely, with sleek, contemporary decor. The 64 Panorama Suites, which measure 200 square feet and have a large seating area adjacent to a floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall Panoramic Window, are the ship's most innovative feature. This 11-foot wide by 7-foot tall window opens wide at 7-feet. When open, it transforms the entire stateroom into an open air balcony and provides amazing views as you sail along the river.

The Avalon Panorama also has a large, comfortable observation lounge forward, and a smaller lounge aft. Most meals are served in the ship's one dining room, but a grill lunch is also offered outside on the sun deck.

The Avalon Panorama is sailing several different Avalon Waterways' itineraries over the next two years, including "Magnificent Europe" between Amsterdam and Budapest, "Blue Danube Discovery" between Budapest and Prague, and several different Christmas market itineraries.

More on the Avalon Panorama

• Avalon Panorama Overview
• Avalon Panorama Suites and Cabins
• Avalon Panorama Dining
• Avalon Panorama Common Areas

The 64 Panorama Suites measure 200 square feet and have a full wall of French balcony windows that are 11 feet wide and 7 feet tall.

The 17 Avalon Panorama Deluxe Staterooms measure 172 square feet and are on Indigo Deck 1, category D & E. They are the smallest cabins on the ship.

The Deluxe Stateroom Baths have a smaller vanity than the Panorama Suites, but do have a glass door on the shower and luxury amenities.

The Avalon Panorama aft Club Lounge includes a small library and video screen and early riser breakfast set-up.

I thought all the meals were delicious on the Avalon Panorama, and the portion sizes were appropriate (not too large or too small).

Everyone loves chocolate, and this dessert on the Avalon Panorama was especially tasty.

The Avalon Panorama has a small galley, but the 10 staff prepare excellent meals for the 166 guests and 47 crew members each day.