Avalon Poetry II is a 128-guest Avalon Waterways river cruise ship, in service since 2014. This page lists 22 upcoming departures across 22 itineraries in European River Cruises, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Avalon Poetry II is a compact, four-deck European river ship carrying 128 guests with 37 crew. Built in 2014, it is designed around Avalon’s Suite Ship concept, including floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that open to create an open-air balcony effect. The ship combines an intimate scale with a Sky Deck, Panorama Bistro, fitness center, whirlpool and elevator. Its 64 passenger accommodations include Deluxe Staterooms, Panorama Suites and Royal Suites, making it particularly suited to travelers who prioritize spacious cabins and river views.
The ship’s defining feature is its Open-Air Balcony concept: wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in the Panorama Suites. Public areas include a Sky Deck with whirlpool, lounges and games, plus a covered Observation Lounge and Club Lounge.
Dining options include the main Dining Room, Panorama Bistro and Sky Bistro, with Avalon describing regional cuisine and complimentary regional wine and beer with meals as part of its European Suite Ship experience.
Onboard leisure spaces include the Sky Lounge, Observation Lounge, Panorama Lounge, Club Lounge, Sky Deck game area and complimentary Wi-Fi. The ship also carries bicycles and other equipment through its Adventure Center.
The current Avalon layout lists 12 Deluxe Staterooms, 50 Panorama Suites and 2 Royal Suites, for 64 passenger cabins. Panorama Suites are approximately 200 square feet, while Royal Suites are approximately 300 square feet.
Avalon Poetry II is primarily an adult-oriented, destination-focused river ship. Its open deck areas, lounge spaces, and compact passenger complement may suit families seeking a quieter European river cruise, but it is not presented as a dedicated family vessel.
A Fitness Center, Sky Deck whirlpool and outdoor lounge areas are provided. Avalon also lists premium lounge chairs, shade awnings and light al fresco dining on the Sky Deck.
The ship has an elevator serving its passenger decks and non-smoking interiors and staterooms. Detailed accessibility suitability should be confirmed directly with Avalon before booking.
Avalon describes energy-efficiency, waste-reduction, recycling and water-conservation measures across its European fleet, which it says has Green Award status.
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| European River Cruises | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $490 | $614 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $459 | 0 | $607 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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9-Night European River Cruises: Paris to Arles via Paris-Lyon, Lyon, Lyon-Macon & Macon
Avalon Poetry II is registered in Switzerland.
Avalon Poetry II carries about 128 guests with roughly 37 crew.
Avalon Poetry II entered service in 2014.
