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Avalon Poetry II Shore Excursions
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7 Night - Active & Discovery On the Rhone (Southbound)
Starting in Lyon, France (Embarkation), Lyon, Tain-LHermitage / Tournon, Viviers / Lock Bollene, Avignon, Arles, Port-saint-louis, Arles (Disembarkation)
7 Night - Burgundy & Provence (Northbound)
Starting in Arles (Embarkation), Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-LHermitage, Lyon, Tournus / Chalon-sur-Saone, Chalon-sur-saone (Disembarkation)
7 Night - Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)
Starting in Chalon-sur-saone, France (Embarkation), Tournus, Lyon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Arles (Disembarkation)
7 Night - Active & Discovery On the Rhone (Northbound)
Starting in Arles, France (Embarkation), Port-saint-louis, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon / Tain-LHermitage, Lyon, Lyon (Disembarkation)
2026 Sails: Sep 15
7 Night - Burgundy & Provence (Northbound)
Starting in Arles (Embarkation), Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-lhermitage Excursion to Tournon, Macon, Lyon, Lyon (Disembarkation)
7 Night - Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)
Starting in Lyon, France (Embarkation), Lyon, Lyon / Macon, Macon, Tournon, Avignon, Arles, Arles (Disembarkation)
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
7 Night - Active & Discovery On the Rhone (Northbound)
Starting in Arles, France (Embarkation), Port-saint-louis, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon / Tain-LHermitage, Lyon, Lyon (Disembarkation)
7 Night - Active & Discovery On the Rhone (Southbound)
Starting in Lyon, France (Embarkation), Lyon, Tain-LHermitage / Tournon, Viviers / Lock Bollene, Avignon, Arles, Port-saint-louis, Arles (Disembarkation)
14 Night - Grand France (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)
14 Night - Rhine & Rhone Revealed (Northbound)
Starting in Arles, France (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)
14 Night - Grand France (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)
14 Night - Rhine & Rhone Revealed (Northbound)
Starting in Arles, France (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, the Netherlands, Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
14 Night - Active & Discovery On the Rhone & Seine (Northbound)
Starting in Arles, France (Embarkation), Port-saint-louis, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon / Tain-LHermitage, Lyon, Lyon (Disembarkation) Paris (Embarkation), La Roche-Guyon, Caudebec Excursion to Normandy, Rouen, Conflans, Paris, Paris (Disembarkation)
21 Night - France, Uncorked : the Rhone, the Seine & Bordeaux
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) Bordeaux (Embarkation), Bordeaux / Pauillac, Cussac Fort Medoc, Blaye / Bourg, Libourne Excursion to Saint-emilion, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Excursion to Arcachons Bay, Bordeaux (Disembarkation)
2026 Sails: Aug 18
About Avalon Poetry II
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