Avalon Waterways Releases Their River Cruises 2012 Brochure, Revealing Two NEW Cruise Ships, Visionary and Vista

LONDON, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

New from Avalon Waterways is their 2012 European River Cruises brochure, detailing all the fantastic cruises available from March to December 2012. With a new brochure comes a plethora of new Avalon Waterways attributes, primarily in the guise of two cruise ships christened Visionary and Vista. Featuring two full decks of suites with wall-to-wall panoramic windows and open-air balconies, Visionary and Vista are the 2012 cruising leaders. Customers looking to cruise next year can choose between river cruises on the Seine, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhone, Saone and the Danube. With just one look inside Avalon's Waterways' new brochure, it becomes evident as to why river cruises are so popular. Avalon Waterways comments:

"Here at Avalon Waterways we're incredibly excited about our new EuropeanRiver Cruises 2012 brochure. This coming year is all about what's new, and our customers will love our new ships, Visionary and Vista. Our award-winning holidays and our loyal customer base laud both our excellent fleet of ships and our continued holiday successes."

The new brochure includes all of Avalon Waterways' 2012 itineraries. Customers can choose between the idyllic Upper Rhine river cruises that take you from Zurich to Vienna, stretching through Strasbourg to Durnstein, to culture-packed Central European Experiences that start from the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and end at Prague's magnificent Wenceslaus Square. Cruise the Romantic Rhine from Amsterdam to Zurich, where passengers will sail into historic Cologne, past the dramatic Rhine Gorge which keeps the legendary Lorelei Rock and past the Black Forest. Sail the Danube, where sightseeing highlights include beer tasting in Regensburg, Benedictine Abbey in Melk and Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest.

The new class of ships from Avalon Waterways are joining the already impressive ranks that Avalon Waterways boast to their name. The latest pair of ships to launch from Avalon Waterways, Vista and Visionary, join the likes of the hugely popular Panorama. Luxurious and magnificent, Vista and Visionary encapsulate everything an Avalon Waterways river cruise delivers; from the deluxe panorama suites to the sky deck from where passengers can indulge in stunning views, there is truly only one way to travel.

A booking with Avalon Waterways is a booking that comes with peace of mind. Members of ABTA with all-inclusive packages fully bonded with the CAA's ATOL scheme, an Avalon Waterways holiday is fully protected. If you would like to experience the latest in Avalon Waterways river cruises or sail on Vista and Visionary, call the Avalon Waterways reservations team on 0800 668 1975.