Award winning Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and small-ship cruising with the youngest fleet and amazing itineraries throughout Europe. With the industry’s largest staterooms at 172 sq. ft., resort style amenities, fine dining including complementary wine, beer or soda with dinner, the best shore excursions and incomparable service by English-speaking crews, Avalon delivers a world-class cruise experience. Each year award-winning vessels are added, with the most recent christening of the Avalon Affinity and the Avalon Creativity in Europe, and in 2010 the Avalon Felicity and Avalon Luminary will join the fleet. Although one of the youngest river cruise lines in the world, Avalon is quickly becoming one of the most renowned brands in its category boasting a 97% traveler satisfaction rating as well as the recipient of multiple industry accolades and awards.