River and small ship cruising is dominating the market as today’s hottest, “must-experience” travel style. In fact, since 2004, international river cruise bookings have grown by more than 200 percent and 2010 is shaping up to be the best year yet for small ship cruising.
This dramatic surge in river cruise bookings is being fueled by a new generation of river cruise operators, led by Avalon Waterways. In May 2011, Avalon Waterways is unveiling the Avalon Panorama, the industry’s first Suite Ship.
This sleek, contemporary vessel features 64 newly designed Panorama Suites showcasing a full 200-square feet of living space. This space comes complete with a large seating area adjacent to a wall-to-wall panoramic window. When opened, the operable window transforms the entire suite into the category’s first Open-Air Balcony.
Not only are the rooms and views on the Avalon Panorama 30 percent larger than the industry standard, every component of the experience was designed with the modern cruiser in mind. But perhaps the most extraordinary fact about Avalon’s new Panorama Suites is that the cost is comparable to the ordinary staterooms of other river cruise lines.
In addition to the launch of the Avalon Panorama, Avalon is introducing countless service and amenity enhancements fleet wide. And with more than 100 all-inclusive experiences along the waters of Europe, Egypt, China and the Galápagos Islands, Avalon has a journey to fit every traveler.
Small-ship cruising with Avalon Waterways offers some big benefits. By relying on the continuous feedback and encouragement of their travelers, travel agents and Cruise Directors, Avalon Waterways has thoughtfully designed new ships, amenities and experiences that set the standard for river cruising. And if the new Avalon Panorama is a glimpse into the future of the category, it is going to be a very bright future indeed.
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