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Globus’ Avalon Waterways Has An ‘Affinity’ For River Cruising

On May 30, 2009, In Avalon Affinity, Avalon Waterways, By Ralph Grizzle

Avalon Waterways christened its seventh river cruise ship, the Avalon Affinity, this spring.

Avalon’s clean and contemporary design ethos is again echoed in the the 361-foot-long Affinity, which includes 65 staterooms at 172 square feet each, and four junior suites at 258 square feet.

Each stateroom has a flat-screen television, flexible bed design (beds may be configured as two twins or one queen), mini-bar and safe. Laundry and ironing services are available.

The ship features a restaurant, fitness room, library, hair salon and gift shop as well as a club lounge and Jacuzzi on the sky deck.

In 2009, the 138-passenger Affinity will sail eight itineraries throughout Europe.

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Are New Ships Bringing Anything New To The Market?

On May 26, 2009, In AMAWATERWAYS, Amalegro, Amalyra, Avalon Affinity, Avalon Waterways, River Beatrice, Swiss Emerald, Swiss Jewel, Swiss Sapphire, Tauck, Uniworld River Cruises, By Michelle Baran

This spring, Europe’s waterways welcomed five new river cruise ships, which means five new and different river cruising experiences. While there are certain standard features of any river cruise vessel — a restaurant and bar and lounge area, for instance — other features vary from one ship to the next. Some river cruise ships, such as the AMAWATERWAYS fleet, carry bicycles, and others do not. Some river cruise companies, like Uniworld, have worked to bring the cabins to contemporary hotel standards.

Whether you’re a seasoned river cruiser or a novice here’s what you should know about the new ships on offer.

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