
Avalon Alegria
Explore Portugal's dazzling Douro River on Avalon's newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®. The Avalon Alegria delights river cruisers with exceptional experiences and the elegant yet relaxed luxury you've come to expect from Avalon Waterways.
Good for
Dining Options, Excursions, Fitness Center, Live Entertainment, Complimentary Wi-Fi
What to expect from Avalon Alegria
Overview
Explore Portugal's dazzling Douro River on Avalon's newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®. The Avalon Alegria delights river cruisers with exceptional experiences and the elegant yet relaxed luxury you've come to expect from Avalon Waterways. As the newest addition to our fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Alegria certainly lives up to its name, meaning happiness, which flows from stem to stern on this 262-foot ship. Choose from 14 deluxe staterooms or 37 Panorama Suites® with a spacious capacity of just 102 passengers. Choose from two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. The 200-square-foot Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, with Avalon's signature window-facing "Beds with a View." Onboard amenities include complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, a Fitness Center, an Adventure Center with complimentary active gear, and an Avalon Adventure Host to assist with active excursions and on board fitness classes and activities. Enjoy exceptional onboard cuisine, including Avalon Fresh® menu options, premium coffee and spirits, and versatile FlexDining venues, including the casual Panorama Bistro, al fresco Sky Grill, or elegant glass-walled Dining Room. Make yourself at home in the Club lounge with a variety of coffees, teas, cold beverages, and pastries while settling in with your pick of books, cards, and board games. Relax and watch the world go by in our Observation Lounge for the perfect vantage point to peruse Portugal's stunning Douro Valley and vineyards. Stretch out on the Sky Deck with a swimming pool, premium lounge chairs, and shade system to relax while sailing through Portugal's most spectacular views!
Accommodation
Home Suite Home
Suite Dreams. Sweeter Mornings.
Linger a little longer by starting the day with complimentary Continental breakfast room service. With the world at your feet from your window-facing Comfort CollectionSM bed, savour the best view to sweeten your morning coffee with the widest view in river cruising.
Awaken to a New World
It's hard to tell where the luxury of your Panorama Suite ends and the world outside begins. Rise each day to your wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic window, creating the industry's only Open–Air Balcony®—with nothing between you and the view.
Consider Yourself at Home
Your choice of Comfort CollectionSM mattresses and pillows. Egyptian cotton sheets and European-style duvets. Premium L’Occitane® bath products. Plush bath towels, robes, and slippers. Marble-top bathrooms with roomy glass-enclosed showers. Fully stocked mini bar. State-of-the-art flatscreen TVs with a wealth of entertainment options, and complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi. These thoughtful amenities and spacious designs are what cruising elevated is all about. So, consider yourself at home—but with a better view!
Your Room is Ready
In addition to our award-winning Deluxe Staterooms, every Avalon European Suite Ship® includes a generous selection of our 200-square-foot Panorama SuitesSM or 300-square-foot Royal Suite—both featuring the widest views in river cruising. Avalon's innovative suite designs elevate river cruising as the only river cruise ships with beds that actually face the view—not the wall. Avalon guests actually cruise with the world at their feet beyond sumptuous Comfort CollectionSM beds and the panorama of river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony®.
Panorama & Royal Suite Amenities
In addition to the Avalon Deluxe Stateroom amenities listed below, the Panorama Suites and Royal Suites include the following additional amenities:
- Wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic window measuring 11'x 7'
- Wall-to-wall panoramic window opens a full 7' to create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony
- Open-Air Balcony with 6-person sitting area
Avalon Amenities
The following amenities are included in all three types of staterooms (Panorama Suite, Royal Suite and the Avalon Deluxe Stateroom) on an Avalon Suite Ship.
- Comfort Collection BedsSM
- Luxurious mattress toppers
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- Soft & firm pillows
- European-style duvets
- Nightly turn-down service
- Choice of bed configuration
- Bedside tables with reading lamps
- Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
- Full-size closet mirror
- Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Alarm clock
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Individual climate control
- Writing desk & chair
- Flatscreen satellite TV
- English-speaking TV and movie channels with over 50 free movie options
- Well-stocked minibar
- In-room safe
- Direct-dial telephone
- Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi
- L'Occitane® bath products
- Hairdryer
- Large shower with glass door
- Vanity and lighted makeup mirror
Panorama Suite
ROOM FEATURES
- Elegant, contemporary design
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony
- Comfort Collection Beds
- Luxurious mattress toppers
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- European-style duvets
- Soft & firm pillows
- Extra blankets
- Choice of bed configuration
- One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
- Nightly turn-down service
- Bedside tables with reading lamps
- Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
- Full-length mirror
- Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 50 free movie options
- Direct-dial telephone
- Well-stocked minibar
- Complimentary filtered water
- In-room safe
- Individual climate control
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Full shower with glass door
- Lighted makeup mirror
- Marble countertops in bathroom
- Premium hairdryer
- L'Occitane bath products
- 6-person sitting area
- Writing desk and chair
- Sofa
- Coffee table
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- USB Ports
Avalon Deluxe Stateroom
ROOM FEATURES
- Elegant, contemporary design
- Fixed window
- Comfort Collection Beds
- Luxurious mattress toppers
- Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
- European-style duvets
- Soft & firm pillows
- Extra blankets
- Choice of bed configuration
- One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
- Nightly turn-down service
- Bedside tables with reading lamps
- Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
- Full-length mirror
- Easy under-bed luggage storage
- Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 50 free movie options
- Direct-dial telephone
- Well-stocked minibar
- Complimentary filtered water
- In-room safe
- Individual climate control
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Full shower with glass door
- Large mirror in bathroom
- Lighted makeup mirror
- Premium hairdryer
- Writing desk and chair
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- USB Ports
Decks
Sky Deck
- Sky Lounge
- Premium Lounge Chairs & Shade Awnings
- Sky Grill
- Pool
- Navigation Bridge
Royal Deck
- Elevator
- Club Lounge
- Adventure Centre
- Guest Services
- Bar
- Panorama Lounge
- Panorama Bistro
- Observation Lounge
- Panorama Suites
Sapphire Deck
- Dining Room
- Panorama Suites
Indigo Deck
- Galley
- Fitness Centre
- Deluxe Staterooms
Kids and Teens
Please note: There are no children's facilities on board.
Gratuities
Gratuities are included for your Cruise Director and Ship’s Crew only and does not include Local Hosts, Local Guides and drivers. For the Egyptian sailing please note that gratuities are not included for your Cruise Director, Ships Crew, Local Hosts, Local Guides or drivers.
Entertainment
Make yourself at home in the Club lounge with a variety of coffees, teas, cold beverages, and pastries while settling in with your pick of books, cards, and board games. Relax and watch the world go by in our Observation Lounge for the perfect vantage point to peruse Portugal's stunning Douro Valley and vineyards. Stretch out on the Sky Deck with a swimming pool, premium lounge chairs, and shade system to relax while sailing through Portugal's most spectacular views!
Club Lounge
Make yourself at home in the Club lounge with a variety of coffees, teas, cold beverages, and pastries while settling in with your pick of books, cards, and board games.
Panorama Lounge
Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor
Sky Deck
You can find the Sky Lounge, Sky Grill, and Pool on the Sky Deck.
Guest Services
Guest Services can be found on the Royal Deck, next to the Adventure Center.
Enrichment
CURATE YOUR CURIOSITIES.
The greatest days are the ones where we wake to a wide-open agenda, a world of possibilities and a blank canvas to color as we please. All Avalon cruises present an exciting menu of included Avalon Choice excursions that put our cruisers in the pursuit of history, mystery, culture, and cuisine with an unparalleled variety in elevated ways. With Avalon, cruisers can be choosers.
Play your way with included Choice Excursions!
Paddle through picturesque landscapes or pedal through classic cityscapes. Stir up delicious dishes passed down through generations or mix up paints to trace the strokes of artistic geniuses. Dream through ancient castle halls or dally along the alleys of cobblestoned villages. Pick how you play with exclusive and included Avalon Choice excursions for the perfect way to play to your preferences, passion, and personal style.
A LOCAL GUIDE WHO’S ACTUALLY LOCAL.
What is an Expert Local Guide? It goes without saying, but we think a true local guide knows the region from experience—not a guidebook. Your local guides on an Avalon Waterways vacation have a passion for sharing the legends and stories behind the sites. They love to share their corner of the world with you, so you walk away with a true feeling and understanding for newly discovered destinations.
Active Excursions
FOR THE MOVER.
Whether you enjoy sightseeing by kayak, on two wheels, or on your own two feet, you’ll relish the energy of Avalon’s Active excursion collection. Biking, hiking, and boating tours pack real get-up-and-go for those who like to do the same.
Discovery Excursions
FOR THE DOER.
An awakening for the senses, Avalon’s Discovery excursions present heartwarming, brain-tingling, hands-on adventure. Pull up a chair to hear a Viennese waltz, roll up your sleeves to paint like Van Gogh, or grab an apron to whip up a local delicacy.
Classic Excursions
FOR THE DREAMER.
Nothing beats the classics! Avalon’s Classic excursions put you in the story with timeless tales on guided tours in iconic cities, capitals, and castles. Skip the lines while your heart skips a beat in the rooms where history happened.
Adventure Center
The Adventure Center in your ship’s lobby has everything you need to make every day count, including FitBit trackers, stretch bands, yoga mats and more. For those who believe the world is a gym, your Adventure Host is ready to help you cruise down the road, up a mountain, or along the riverbank with complimentary bicycles, Nordic walking sticks and kayaks.
Complimentary Bicycles
Cyclists rejoice! Every Avalon ship is equipped with complimentary bicycles and e-bikes for scenic land cruising and in-town adventures. See your Avalon Adventure Host for maps, suggestions and personally tailored routes created with Komoot, the top-rated planning and navigation app for cycling and hiking.
Dining
Farm-to-fork fare.
Fresh and local. While you take in the bountiful views, our innovative chefs bring the local bounties to your plate.
TIME TO INDULGE!
Pull up a chair or pull up the covers with your choice of dining experiences—from dinner in the dining room, to delicacies on the sky deck, to breakfast in bed!
Breakfast
Fresh brews and panoramic views are served with countless sunrise selections including towers of super foods and made-to-order specialties.
Lunch
Refuel for your adventures with regional treats and homemade sweets—from out-of-this-world specialty dishes to down-to-earth favourites you crave.
Dinner
Whether you opt for a sumptuous four-course dinner or a lighter tasting menu, hand-crafted excellence is always on the menu.
Avalon Fresh: The heart-healthy menu everyone loves.
With our exclusive Avalon Fresh menu, you can take an indulgent cruise without drifting from your healthy habits. From eye-opening juices at breakfast to artfully crafted salads at lunch to high-protein plates at dinner, Avalon Fresh options—including vegetarian and vegan specialties—are available at every meal so you can guiltlessly partake in creative cuisine without sacrificing great taste.
Dinner's Ready (Or Breakfast & Lunch) When You Are.
Avalon's Flex Dining® puts a whole new meaning to "Where should we eat?" with your choice of when and where you dine on board. Mix it up with a variety of menus and venues without the strict schedules that cut into your fun. Dine in style in your ship's spacious and elegant glass-walled Panorama Dining Room or mix it up with bite-sized delights in the cozy Panorama Bistro. Al fresco dining more your style? Grab a complimentary picnic basket for a tasty takeaway on shore, pull up a chair for an al fresco lunch on the observation deck, or savour sizzling selections atop the Sky Deck with specialties served hot off the Sky Grill! Need an afternoon nosh? Be our guest for elegant tea service each afternoon in the Panorama Bistro to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Dining Room
- Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favourites
- Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
- Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal
- Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room
- Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials
- Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast
- Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge.
- Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats
- Four-course dinners with choice of appetisers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese
- Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro's tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere
- Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options
- Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fibre, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections
- Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor
- Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés
- New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day
- Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck
- Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavoured and infused water available throughout each day
Room Service
Room service is available for Continental breakfast & beverages.
Health and Fitness
Fit for All.
Saying hello to adventure doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your healthy habits and restorative rituals. From heart-healthy menu options and heart-pumping activities–from mindful yoga moves to more bikes to explore on shore and innovative ways to work out in our refreshed onboard fitness center, Avalon makes it easy to remain a picture of health amidst the most beautiful scenery in the world.
Fitness & Wellness
On Board Fitness Center
Although heart rates are naturally elevated on an Avalon cruise, every Avalon Suite Ship features an updated fitness center—complete with the latest cardio and weight-training equipment—for those not looking to give their abs, biceps or triceps a vacation.
Whirlpool Atop The Skydeck
Although heart rates are naturally elevated on an Avalon cruise, every Avalon Suite Ship features an updated fitness center—complete with the latest cardio and weight-training equipment—for those not looking to give their abs, biceps or triceps a vacation.
Avalon travelers enjoy immersive experiences at every turn. Soak up the culture and cuisine of fascinating regions, then toast the day with therapeutic bubbles in the soothing Sky Deck whirlpool.
Yoga On Board
Before you set out to discover the lives of kings, queens and conquerors, you can easily find your inner warrior, cobra or happy baby. Avalon Adventure Hosts kick-start each day with a combination of yoga poses, Pilates exercises and gentle stretches in the fresh morning air on the Sky Deck or with panoramic views in the Panorama Lounge. Downward dogs welcome.
Other Cruise Information
ClassCruise Type: river
Class:
Ship Size: boutique
Style: luxury
Operator Reference: avalon-waterways
Nursery: none
Child Facilities: none
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