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Avalon Waterways
inked a five-ship deal with the Den Breejen Shipyard
in Holland.
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Avalon Waterways is
investing millions of dollars in the fast-growing river
cruise segment. The company inked a five-ship deal with
the Den Breejen Shipyard in Holland.
The Avalon Scenery, launched in April, was the first
ship delivered as part of this deal, with four sister
vessels scheduled for christenings in the next two
years: The Avalon Affinity and Avalon Creativity in 2009
and two more ships in 2010. With these deliveries,
Avalon will boast 10 luxury vessels in Europe, averaging
two years in age.Other amenities and features on
Avalon’s new ships include flat-screen televisions,
large closets, beds that can be configured as two twins
or one queen, Egyptian cotton linens, mini-bars, safes,
laundry and ironing services, a fully equipped fitness
room, library, hair salon and gift shop, as well as a
club lounge and large Jacuzzi pool on the Sky Deck.
Avalon also has focused its efforts on a wide range of
cruise itineraries in Europe, Egypt, China and the
Galapagos, including themed offerings such as
music-inspired getaways, holiday vacations and a Food &
Wine cruise series, created with Burt Wolf. |
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