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Detailed Ship Information: The Avalon Poetry II features two full decks of suites featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are... Read More

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9 Night - Burgundy & Provence with in Paris (Southbound)
Starting in Paris, France, Paris, Dijon / Beaune / Chalon-sur-Saone (Embarkation), Tournus, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Arles (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Apr 19, May 17, May 31, Jun 28, Jul 12, Jul 26, Aug 9, Aug 23, Sep 6, Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 1, Nov 15

9 Night - Burgundy & Provence with in French Riviera (Southbound)
Starting in Chalon-sur-saone, France (Embarkation), Tournus, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Arles (Disembarkation) French Riviera, French Riviera

2026 Sails: Apr 21, Jun 2, Jun 30, Jul 14, Jul 28, Aug 11, Aug 25, Sep 8, Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 3, Nov 17

9 Night - Active & Discovery On the Rhone with in Paris (Southbound)
Starting in Paris, France, Paris, Paris / Lyon (Embarkation), Lyon, Tain-LHermitage / Tournon, Viviers / Lock Bollene, Avignon, Arles, Port-saint-louis, Arles (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: May 3

9 Night - Burgundy & Provence with in French Riviera (Northbound)
Starting in French Riviera, French Riviera / Arles (Embarkation), Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-LHermitage, Lyon, Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saone, Chalon-sur-saone (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: May 10, Jun 21, Jul 5, Jul 19, Aug 2, Aug 16, Aug 30, Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8

9 Night - Burgundy & Provence with in Paris (Northbound)
Starting in Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-LHermitage, Lyon, Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saone, Chalon-sur-saone (Disembarkation) Beaune / Dijon / Paris, Paris

2026 Sails: May 12, May 26, Jun 23, Jul 7, Jul 21, Aug 4, Aug 18, Sep 1, Sep 29, Oct 13, Oct 27, Nov 10

9 Night - Active & Discovery On the Rhone with in Paris (Northbound)
Starting in Arles, France (Embarkation), Port-saint-louis, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon / Tain-LHermitage, Lyon, Lyon (Disembarkation) Paris, Paris

2026 Sails: Jun 9, Sep 15

9 Night - Burgundy & Provence with in French Riviera (Northbound)
Starting in French Riviera, French Riviera / Arles (Embarkation), Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-lhermitage Excursion to Tournon, Macon, Lyon

2027 Sails: Mar 21, Apr 4, Apr 18, May 16, May 30, Jun 27, Jul 11, Jul 25, Aug 8, Aug 22, Oct 17

9 Night - Burgundy & Provence with in Paris (Northbound)
Starting in Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-lhermitage Excursion to Tournon, Macon, Lyon, Lyon (Disembarkation) Paris, Paris

2027 Sails: Mar 23, Apr 6, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 1, Jun 29, Jul 13, Jul 27, Aug 10, Aug 24, Oct 19

9 Night - Burgundy & Provence with in Paris (Southbound)
Starting in Paris, France, Paris, Paris / Lyon (Embarkation), Lyon, Lyon / Macon, Macon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Arles (Disembarkation)

2027 Sails: Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 6, Jul 4, Jul 18, Aug 1, Aug 15, Aug 29, Sep 12, Oct 10, Oct 24, Nov 7

9 Night - Burgundy & Provence with in French Riviera (Southbound)
Starting in Lyon, France (Embarkation), Lyon, Lyon / Macon, Macon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Arles (Disembarkation) French Riviera, French Riviera

2027 Sails: Mar 30, Apr 13, Apr 27, May 25, Jun 8, Jul 6, Jul 20, Aug 3, Aug 17, Aug 31, Sep 14, Oct 12, Oct 26, Nov 9

2027 Sails: May 4, Jun 15, Sep 21

2027 Sails: May 9, Jun 20, Sep 26

11 Night - Burgundy & Provence with in Paris & in French Riviera (Southbound)
Starting in Paris, France, Paris, Dijon / Beaune / Chalon-sur-Saone (Embarkation), Tournus, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Arles (Disembarkation) French Riviera, French Riviera

2026 Sails: Apr 19, May 31, Jun 28, Jul 12, Jul 26, Aug 9, Aug 23, Sep 6, Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 1, Nov 15

11 Night - Burgundy & Provence with in French Riviera & in Paris (Northbound)
Starting in French Riviera, French Riviera / Arles (Embarkation), Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-LHermitage, Lyon, Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saone, Chalon-sur-saone (Disembarkation) Beaune / Dijon / Paris, Paris

2026 Sails: May 10, Jun 21, Jul 5, Jul 19, Aug 2, Aug 16, Aug 30, Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8

11 Night - Burgundy & Provence with in French Riviera & in Paris (Northbound)
Starting in French Riviera, French Riviera / Arles (Embarkation), Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-lhermitage Excursion to Tournon, Macon, Lyon, Lyon (Disembarkation) Paris, Paris

2027 Sails: Mar 21, Apr 4, Apr 18, May 16, May 30, Jun 27, Jul 11, Jul 25, Aug 8, Aug 22, Oct 17

11 Night - Burgundy & Provence with in Paris & in French Riviera (Southbound)
Starting in Paris, France, Paris, Paris / Lyon (Embarkation), Lyon, Lyon / Macon, Macon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Arles (Disembarkation) French Riviera, French Riviera

2027 Sails: Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 6, Jul 4, Jul 18, Aug 1, Aug 15, Aug 29, Sep 12, Oct 10, Oct 24, Nov 7

16 Night - Rhine & Rhone Revealed with in French Riviera (Northbound)
Starting in French Riviera, France, French Riviera, French Riviera / Arles (Embarkation), Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-LHermitage, Lyon, Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saone, Chalon-sur-saone (Disembarkation) Beaune / Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion to Black Forest, Kehl Excursion to Strasbourg, France, Mainz, Germany Excursion to Heidelberg, Rudesheim / Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam, Holland, Amsterdam (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Jun 21, Aug 2, Aug 16, Aug 30, Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8

16 Night - Grand France with in French Riviera for Wine Lovers (Northbound)
Starting in French Riviera, French Riviera / Arles (Embarkation), Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-LHermitage, Lyon, Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saone, Chalon-sur-saone (Disembarkation) Beaune / Dijon / Paris (Embarkation), Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec Excursions to Normandy, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris (Disembarkation)

2026 Sails: Jul 19, Oct 25, Nov 8

16 Night - Grand France with in French Riviera (Northbound)
Starting in French Riviera, French Riviera / Arles (Embarkation), Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-lhermitage Excursion to Tournon, Macon, Lyon, Lyon (Disembarkation) Paris (Embarkation), Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec Excursions to Normandy, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris (Disembarkation)

2027 Sails: Mar 21, Apr 4, Apr 18, May 16, May 30, Jun 27, Jul 11, Jul 25, Aug 8, Aug 22, Oct 17

16 Night - Rhine & Rhone Revealed with in French Riviera (Northbound)
Starting in French Riviera, France, French Riviera, French Riviera / Arles (Embarkation), Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-lhermitage Excursion to Tournon, Macon, Lyon, Lyon (Disembarkation) Beaune / Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation), Breisach, Germany Excursion to Black Forest, Kehl Excursion to Strasbourg, France, Ludwigshafen, Germany Excursion to Heidelberg, Rudesheim / Rhine Gorge, Cologne, Amsterdam, Holland, Amsterdam (Disembarkation)

2027 Sails: Mar 21, Apr 4, May 16, May 30, Jun 27, Jul 11, Jul 25, Aug 8, Aug 22, Oct 17

17 Night - Grand France with in London for Wine Lovers (Northbound)
Starting in Arles, France (Embarkation), Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-LHermitage, Lyon, Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saone, Chalon-sur-saone (Disembarkation) Beaune / Dijon / Paris (Embarkation), Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec Excursions to Normandy, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris (Disembarkation) London, London

2026 Sails: Jul 21, Oct 27, Nov 10

17 Night - Grand France with in London (Northbound)
Starting in Arles, France (Embarkation), Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-lhermitage Excursion to Tournon, Macon, Lyon, Lyon (Disembarkation) Paris (Embarkation), Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec Excursions to Normandy, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris (Disembarkation) London, London

2027 Sails: Mar 23, Apr 6, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 1, Jun 29, Jul 13, Jul 27, Aug 10, Aug 24, Oct 19

19 Night - Grand France with in French Riviera & in London for Wine Lovers (Northbound)
Starting in French Riviera, French Riviera / Arles (Embarkation), Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-LHermitage, Lyon, Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saone, Chalon-sur-saone (Disembarkation) Beaune / Dijon / Paris (Embarkation), Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec Excursions to Normandy, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris (Disembarkation) London, London

2026 Sails: Jul 19, Oct 25, Nov 8

19 Night - Grand France with in French Riviera & in London (Northbound)
Starting in French Riviera, French Riviera / Arles (Embarkation), Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-lhermitage Excursion to Tournon, Macon, Lyon, Lyon (Disembarkation) Paris (Embarkation), Vernon, Caudebec, Caudebec Excursions to Normandy, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris (Disembarkation) London, London

2027 Sails: Mar 21, Apr 4, Apr 18, May 16, May 30, Jun 27, Jul 11, Jul 25, Aug 8, Aug 22, Oct 17

About Avalon Poetry II Tours

The Avalon Poetry II features two full decks of suites featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to the enchanting scenery and fresh breezes. Onboard amenities include an alternative dining option in the Panorama Bistro, complimentary Wi-Fi access, an expanded fitness center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the open-air bistro.

Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows
Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs
Wi-Fi access
Non-smoking interior
Elevator
Elegant, contemporary design throughout
Outside Viewing Deck
Headsets for all guided shore excursions in Europe
English-speaking crew
Sightseeing with a Certified Local Guide
Cruise Director
Onboard lectures, activities & nightly entertainment
Revolutionary engineering
Room service available featuring Continental breakfast and beverages
Sky Deck Whirlpool
Internet Corner
Hair salon (manicures available)
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Relax and enjoy onboard movie nights
Complimentary use of iPad mobile digital devices
Biking excursions available in Amsterdam and Breisach
Alternate dining experience with local specialties and lighter fare in the Panorama Bistro
Avalon Choice cruising experience
Behind-the-scenes ship tour
Choice of excursions - Leisurely, Traditional or Essential Sightseeing options
Complimentary maps and use of Nordic walking sticks
Culture & Cruise onboard experiences with local chefs, entertainers, artisans and experts
Expanded "on-demand" in-room entertainment
Guest Services is available to recommend, reserve and further personalize your cruise
Panorama Bistro
Sky Deck Game Area

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