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Luminary

Avalon Waterways (Globus) Luminary, is carrying a maximum of just 138 passengers with four suites and 65 staterooms, she will be the smallest of the Avalon (Globus) ships, yet the Avalon (Globus) Felicity staterooms are equally spacious and well appointed, with floor-to-ceiling windows on two decks. Staterooms feature a minimum of 172 square feet of space and are the largest of the European rivers today.

    • 361

    • Length
    • 2010

    • Built Year
    • 39

    • Crew
    • 138

    • Pax Capacity
    • 4

    • Suites

Sailings

Ship Information


  • Maiden Voyage: 2010
  • Length: 361
  • Passenger Capacity: 138
  • Normal Crew Size: 39
  • Staterooms: 69
  • Suites: 4

Dining

Early Riser Coffee, 6 a.m. Start your day right with self-service coffee, hot water, croissants, cookies, and assorted finger foods. Breakfast Buffet, 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Enjoy a tempting selection of breads, cereals, fruits, cold cuts and cheeses, smoked salmon, pastries, yogurts, and juices. Hot items such as eggs, sausage, and bacon vary daily.

*Buffet breakfast items are conveniently color coded on all Avalon Waterways river cruise ships to indicate foods that are low calorie, low fat/low calorie, high fiber, low cholesterol, and high energy

Lunch Buffet, 12:30 p.m. Select from intriguing appetizers, hearty soups, hot dishes, homemade breads, cold cuts and cheeses, salads, and delectable desserts. Afternoon Tea, 4 p.m. Take a mid-day break with coffee or tea and cake or cookies served in the lounge or on the top deck. Dinner, 7:30 p.m. Dine elegantly with a sit-down meal served in a single sitting. The chef will delight you with gourmet selections and the perfect, complimentary wines (complimentary beer or soft drinks also available). Menus typically feature an appetizer, soup, entree, dessert, and coffee or tea.

Note: Meal times may vary depending on cruise schedule.

Age Restrictions

Travelers who are less than 18 years old on the departure date must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the vacation. We do not accept children less than 8 years old on any Avalon Waterways vacations. If a child will be traveling with adults other than the parents or with only one parent, it is recommended that a notarized letter be written by the parents or non-traveling parent granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel.

Tipping

Gratuities on board and on land are not included in the cruise price. Tipping is a personal way to show your satisfaction for good service and is always appreciated. It is recommended that tips be paid in cash.

Cabins

Category E
Square Footage: 172

Category E

Deluxe Staterooms features two windows, Comfort Collection Beds, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, soft & firm pillows, choice of bed configuration, bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, easy under-bed luggage storage, alarm clock, bathrobes & slippers, complimentary bottled water, individual climate control, large mirror in bathroom, full shower with glass door, vanity, memory foam mattress toppers, European-style duvets, extra blankets, nightly turn-down service, hairdryer, spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage, flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel, direct-dial telephone, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, and writing desk. Located at Indigo Deck.




Category B
Square Footage: 172

Category B

Deluxe Staterooms feature a floor to ceiling sliding glass door with French balcony, Comfort Collection Beds, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, soft & firm pillows, choice of bed configuration, bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, easy under-bed luggage storage, alarm clock, bathrobes & slippers, complimentary bottled water, individual climate control, large mirror in bathroom, full shower with glass door, vanity, memory foam mattress toppers, European-style duvets, extra blankets, nightly turn-down service, hairdryer, spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage, flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel, direct-dial telephone, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, and writing desk. Located at Sapphire Deck Aft.




Category A
Square Footage: 172

Category A

Deluxe Staterooms feature a floor to ceiling sliding glass door with French balcony, Comfort Collection Beds, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, soft & firm pillows, choice of bed configuration, bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, easy under-bed luggage storage, alarm clock, bathrobes & slippers, complimentary bottled water, individual climate control, large mirror in bathroom, full shower with glass door, vanity, memory foam mattress toppers, European-style duvets, extra blankets, nightly turn-down service, hairdryer, spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage, flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel, direct-dial telephone, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, and writing desk. Located at Sapphire Deck Forward.




Category P
Square Footage: 172

Category P

Deluxe Staterooms feature a floor to ceiling sliding glass door with French balcony, Comfort Collection Beds, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, soft & firm pillows, choice of bed configuration, bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, easy under-bed luggage storage, alarm clock, bathrobes & slippers, complimentary bottled water, individual climate control, large mirror in bathroom, full shower with glass door, vanity, memory foam mattress toppers, European-style duvets, extra blankets, nightly turn-down service, hairdryer, spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage, flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel, direct-dial telephone, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, and writing desk. Located at Royal Deck.




Category Avalon Suite
Square Footage: 258

Category Avalon Suite

Suite Staterooms feature a floor to ceiling sliding glass door with French Balcony, Comfort Collection Beds, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, soft & firm pillows, choice of bed configuration, bedside tables with reading lamps, L'Occitane bath products, easy under-bed luggage storage, alarm clock, bathrobes & slippers, complimentary bottled water, individual climate control, large mirror in bathroom, full shower with glass door, vanity, memory foam mattress toppers, European-style duvets, extra blankets, nightly turn-down service, hairdryer, spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage, flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel, direct-dial telephone, well-stocked minibar, in-room safe, marble countertops in bathroom, full shower with glass door, coffee table, sofa and writing desk. Located at Royal Deck.




Life on Board

Recreation

Fine Dining

When it comes to dining, you'll savor your destination in more ways than one. Professional chefs will delight your taste buds with regional specialties as well as Western favorites. Located on the Sapphire Deck.

Recreation

Club Lounge

Fascinating landscapes serve as the ultimate backdrop as you relax in your ship's Club Lounge. Located on the Royal Deck.

Recreation

Internet Center

If you need to check your email and keep in touch, there are computers available for your personal use. Located on the Royal Deck.

Recreation

Observation Lounge

Relax in the lounge with new friends while having a drink and watching the passing scenery. Located on the Royal Deck.

Recreation

Panorama Lounge

With an airy, open layout you are sure to enjoy the remarkable scenery while taking in the evening entertainment. Sit back and relax with a glass of local wine or coffee and newfound friends. Located on the Royal Deck.

Recreation

Fitness Center

The Fitness Center is well equipped with state-of-the-art cardio equipment so you can stick to your fitness program while on vacation. Located on the Indigo Deck.

Recreation

Salon

Of course you want to look your best on vacation, Avalon Affinity has a salon for all your hair care needs. Located on the Royal Deck.

Recreation

Whirlpool

The whirlpool is the perfect place to unwind after an exciting day of sightseeing. Located on the Sky Deck.

Luminary Customer Reviews

Ratings based off 64 reviews about Luminary - currently showing 5 reviews with comments only
MZ
Min

My husband and I had a great trip with you. This was our first time to Europe and we choose to travel with Avalon Waterways. The whole experience was amazing and we really enjoy the time on board. Thank you for incredible service and we definitely will choose Avalon again for next vacation to Europe.

Ww
Wei

Quite to our expectations, the experience was quite pleasant, relaxing and informational. Both our family and our friends to whom we introduced the program are quite satisfied. We are considering booking our next tour.

ML
Marissa

awesome river cruising.. food few variety.

JF
Jeffrey

The first day of the trip was a waste as we sat in a hotel meeting room from 9 am to 3:30 pm after an all-night flight with no food and no place to sleep because our river ship was not located in Amsterdam but was a 45 minute drive away and we were not allowed to get to the ship until after 4 pm. There were other problems with the organization aspects of the trip as well, including poor scheduling of some excursions. None of this ruined what was a very nice trip at a reasonable price.

DL
Dale

Avalon River Cruise: Ship's decor was very clean and attractive in cabin, lounges, dining rooms. Menu choice at all meals was satisfactory - local cuisines were well-represented on the daily menu. Food was very tasty and presentation of each course was very creative. Portion sizes were adequate and wait staff was generous with wine and/or beer refills. Adequate storage space in cabin. Very comfortable and firm queen mattress made for a restful sleep. Sailing was smooth and very quiet in cabin at night.. Disappointed that we could not pull up our account information on TV screen to show on board charges during trip - this is a feature with other River Cruise Operators. WIFI and TV reception was often slow or unresponsive but we managed. Cruise Director (Robert) was exceptional as was all of the crew. The on-board entertainment (music, informative lectures) exceeded expectations. All local guides were very personable and worked hard to please the whole of our diverse groups. Avalon added several "surprise" extras during the port excursions (food & drink tastings, musical performances, refreshments to name a few). Arrivals and departures at each port were all on schedule. No delays. We had a satisfactory mix of guided tours and free time. However, we would have preferred the itinerary allow for a second day in Vienna, Austria for free time - too much to see here in just one day. All-in-all, this Cruise met our expectations and, in many regards, exceeded them.



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