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Avalon Waterways FAQ's: Your River Cruise Questions Answered!

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I have cruised with them I love them they're one of my favorite cruise lines

the way they have redesigned their cabin layout makes the cabins appear larger and the washrooms are larger

they have those kind of experiences so that's what I love about Avalon

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book early to get better promotions
βœ“Pack comfortable shoes for walking on uneven ground
βœ“Dress casually for dinner
βœ“Consider prepaying gratuities

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Mobility challenges on river cruises β€” Have a conversation with your river cruise travel adviser to assess your ability to handle stairs and uneven terrain
Solo travelers paying single supplement β€” Look for promotions where the single supplement is waived or reduced

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhere does Avalon Waterways sail?
QHow do Avalon ships compare in size to other river cruise lines?
QDo they have solo staterooms?
QWhat is a single supplement?
QAre there adjoining staterooms?

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Fort Lauderdale4 Happy Bacon
Normandy4Β½ Happy Bacon
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Salzburg4Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Avalon Waterways FAQ's, Ann-Marie Gaudet co-owner of Cruise Holidays Select joins Ken to answer frequently asked questions about river cruising and river cruising with Avalon Waterways. River cruising has increased in popularity year after year according to Ann-Marie. And Avalon Waterways and their fleet of Panorama Suite Ships are among the top three river cruise lines that she recommends for her clients. They offer some of the best European river cruise itineraries as well as other destinations such as Asia, the Galapagos, and the Amazon. Ann Marie provides river cruise tips and answers to such FAQ's such as: Are there solo staterooms? How does Avalon compare to Viking river cruises and others? What's Included in your fare? The onboard entertainment? What type of guest Avalon Waterways is a good fit for? and more.. Discover how the panorama suite design is unique to Avalon Waterways and is one of Ann-Marie's favorite features. And finally, where does Avalon Waterways rank in terms of cost as compared to other popular lines and what are the most stand out features of Avalon Waterways. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/​ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Cruise Holidays Select: ann-marie@luv2cruz.ca Cruise Holidays Select Website:​ https://luv2cruz.ca/ Image & Video Credits: Ship Images & Clips: Courtesy of Avalon Waterways Rafted River Cruise: Philippe AlΓ¨s, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons Juno Beach: Nitot, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Guest Ann-Marie Gaudet 01:15 Where does Avalon Waterways sail? 01:49 How do Avalon ships compare in size to others? 03:41 Are there solo staterooms? 05:01 Are there adjoining suites? 05:22 Are children welcome? 06:24 Avalon Waterways fare inclusions 07:21 Ann-Marie loves the Shore Excursions - here's why! 09:51 Is river cruising okay for those with mobility issues? 10:55 Tips and gratuities 12:03 Evening entertainment 12:52 Laundry service 13:14 What should you pack? 14:13 is there a pool? 14:45 Is it all old people on board? 15:32 Are there ways to keep up your fitness routine? 16:11 How does Avalon Waterways rank in price? 17:06 What are Avalon's outstanding features? 17:25 Booking tips 17:51 Contact info for Ann-Marie 18:29 Where is Ann-Marie going to next?