Avalon Poetry II
Sails from Lyon, France · Fly into LYS
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Avalon Poetry II at Tournus on the Saône, 2017 · Photo: Tangopaso, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
About Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Poetry II is an Avalon Waterways cruise ship, in service since 2014. She carries 128 guests with a crew of 37. She sails Rhône, Seine, Rhine itineraries. We rate her 3.7 out of 5.
Avalon Poetry II is a 110-meter Suite Ship from 2014 carrying 128 guests and carries most of Avalon Waterways' Burgundy and Provence departures. Her core itinerary is the eight-day Burgundy & Provence cruise on the Saône and Rhône between Lyon and Arles, offered with wine, jazz and culinary themes and with extensions in Paris or on the French Riviera. Like her sisters she has Panorama Suites with window-facing beds, the Panorama Bistro, a fitness center and a Sky Deck whirlpool.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 128
- Crew 37 · 1:3.5
- Entered service
- 2014
- Length
- 110 m
- Shorter than 86% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 4
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5, fleet average 4.2
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Avalon Waterways fleet average across 19 rated ships in service.
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Photos
Avalon Poetry II at Tournus on the Saône, 2017Photo: Tangopaso, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- RhôneBurgundy and Provence
- SeineParis to Normandy
- RhineAmsterdam to Basel through Germany's castles and vineyards
Home port: Lyon, France.
Flying in for your cruise?
Avalon Poetry II sails from Lyon, France. The airport is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), with 2 lounges to wait in before you board.
All 2 lounges at Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Lyon, FranceQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Avalon Poetry II?
Avalon Poetry II is operated by Avalon Waterways.
How big is Avalon Poetry II?
Avalon Poetry II measures 110 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How many passengers does Avalon Poetry II carry?
Avalon Poetry II carries 128 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 37 (about 3.5 guests per crew member).
When did Avalon Poetry II enter service?
Avalon Poetry II entered service in 2014.
Where does Avalon Poetry II sail?
Avalon Poetry II sails Rhône, Seine and Rhine itineraries. Her home port is Lyon, France.
Which airport should I fly into for Avalon Poetry II?
Avalon Poetry II sails from Lyon, France. Fly into Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), which has 2 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Avalon Poetry II?
Avalon Waterways publishes the deck plans for Avalon Poetry II; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Avalon Poetry II rated?
Cruise Frog rates Avalon Poetry II 3.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (4/5) and lowest on pools & decks (3/5).
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