Avalon Tapestry II

Welcome Aboard Avalon Tapestry II

Introducing Avalon Tapestry II, an intimately scaled boutique river cruise sanctuary designed specifically to navigate the historic twists and turns of Europe's iconic waterways, including the beautiful Seine River. As a proud member of Avalon Waterways' award-winning Suite Ship class, we designed this riverboat to maximize your connection to the rolling landscapes outside. By intentionally capping our guest capacity at 128 travellers, we ensure the atmosphere on board remains beautifully unhurried and remarkably spacious, creating an upscale boutique hotel environment that glides smoothly past historic castles, timeless villages, and sun-drenched vineyards.

The Atmosphere

Life on board revolves around casual elegance and panoramic views. We have created public spaces flooded with natural light, featuring clean lines, modern finishes, and comfortable lounges that encourage quiet contemplation or pleasant conversations with fellow travellers. You'll find that the energy is relaxed and effortlessly upscale. There's no pressure to dress up or follow rigid schedules, allowing you to settle into the gentle rhythm of the river, whether you are enjoying a morning espresso in the Club Lounge or watching the sunset from the open-air Observation Lounge.

Elevated Experiences

We understand that true luxury means flexibility and well-being, which is why we offer our comprehensive Avalon Choice programme to completely personalize your holiday. This includes three distinct tiers of guided daily excursions, allowing you to choose from active, discovery, or classic shore experiences depending on your mood. On board, we elevate your journey through the specialized Avalon Adventure Centre, which provides complimentary bicycles, Nordic walking sticks, and active gear for independent exploration, alongside an expanded fitness facility and dedicated wellness hosts to coordinate stretching and yoga classes.

Signature Highlights

• Innovative Panorama Suites featuring massive wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that open a full seven feet to transform your entire stateroom into an exclusive Open-Air Balcony.

• A distinctive culinary experience at the Sky Bistro on the Sun Deck, offering delightful, al-fresco lunch menus featuring light grill fare, seasonal specialities, and local flavours served against an ever-changing river backdrop.

• A premium Sky Deck equipped with a refreshing whirlpool, a protective shade awning system, comfortable deck lounges, and interactive giant deck games for relaxing afternoons under the sun.

• The 24-hour self-serve Club Lounge beverage station, which keeps you refreshed around the clock with complimentary premium coffees, lattes, cappuccinos, hot chocolates, and fresh pastries.

• An advanced Silent Drive System that cleverly isolates the ship's engines from guest accommodations, ensuring an incredibly quiet, peaceful, and vibration-free journey along the river.

What Stands Out

What completely sets this riverboat apart is the brilliant layout of the Panorama Suites, which comprise eighty percent of the accommodations. Unlike traditional cruise layouts where beds face a structural wall, we have cleverly angled our Comfort Collection beds to face the massive open-air windows directly. This means your first view every morning is the rolling French countryside passing by right from your pillows. It is an intelligent design focus that prioritizes your visual experience, ensuring you never feel disconnected from the stunning destinations you travelled to see.

Who Is This Ship For

Avalon Tapestry II is an exceptional match for active, culturally curious couples, mature solo travellers, and small adult groups who value independent exploration and localized experiences over theatrical onboard spectacles. The ideal guest is someone who prefers spending their day immersed in local history, regional art, and authentic cuisine rather than participating in crowded group activities. Guests will particularly appreciate the seamless transitions between ship and shore, the small-group focus of the included excursions, and the intimate spaces that make it easy to unwind after a rewarding day of walking through historic city centres.

How We Rate Avalon Tapestry II

The Cruise Advisor gives Avalon Tapestry II a 5 out of 6 rating. We are deeply impressed by the spectacular open-air balcony concept and the angled beds, which represent some of the most intelligent design work available in river cruising today. The recent 2025 refurbishment has kept the interior public areas looking beautifully modern, vibrant, and impeccably clean. While the lack of a full-scale spa or multiple large-scale evening entertainment venues might disappoint those accustomed to mega ocean liners, these limitations are standard for riverboats and are more than compensated for by the intimacy and destination-focused experience. We highly recommend booking this ship for any traveller seeking an upscale, uncrowded, and deeply immersive journey through the heart of Europe.