AVALON CREATIVITY Ship Review
Avalon Creativity, shown here sailing the Rhine in Germany. Photo courtesy of Avalon Waterways.
Having entered service for Avalon Waterways in 2009, Avalon Creativity carries 140 guests through the remarkable French countryside on voyages between Paris and Rouen.
At 361 feet in length, she boasts all the comforts of a much larger vessel, but with the intimacy only a river cruise can provide.
AVALON CREATIVITY Staterooms
There are two spacious Avalon Suites aboard Avalon Creativity. Photo courtesy of Avalon Waterways.
Avalon Creativity features five different stateroom categories, encompassing 68 staterooms and two suites.
- Located on Indigo Deck, Category E staterooms measure 172 square feet and feature two windows located near the ceiling of the stateroom. They also feature a full bathroom with a glass door enclosed shower, a writing desk, vanity, and Avalon’s deluxe beds with premium mattress covers, Egyptian linens, European-style duvets, and a choice of firm or soft pillows.
- Categories A, B and P also measure 172 square feet, and are located on the Sapphire and Royal decks. These staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a French balcony.
- Rounding out the accommodations are Avalon Creativity’s 258-square foot Avalon Suites. Located side-by-side on Royal Deck, these two suites pull out all the stops, featuring all the amenities of the previous categories but with more space, a large sitting area, and a larger bathroom
All guests have access to a welcome list of amenities, including nightly turn-down service, spacious three-door closets, flat-screen TV with movie channels, bathrobes and slippers, complimentary bottled water and L’Occitane toiletries.
AVALON CREATIVITY Public Areas
The clean lines of Avalon Creativity's Reception Lobby. Photo courtesy of Avalon Waterways.
Like her sisters, Avalon Creativity offers a host of amenities designed to ensure your stay aboard is pleasurable.
Throughout the ship you’ll find wall-to-wall panoramic windows so you never miss the scenery passing by.
A main lounge, aft-facing Club Lounge, and an elegantly appointed restaurant round out the mix. The ship is also fully equipped with Wi-Fi access and a dedicated Internet center, as well as a fitness center, and an outside viewing deck, the Sky Deck featuring premium lounge chairs and a whirlpool.
River Cruisers Should Know!
- Avalon Creativity has only two Avalon Suites.
- The interiors of all Avalon Waterways vessels are non-smoking.
- Headsets are available for guests on guided shore excursions.
- Room service, including continental breakfast, is available.
- Avalon Creativity has a dedicated cruise director and onboard lecturers, as well as nightly entertainment.
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