Avalon Alegria
Ship Overview
Explore Portugal's dazzling Douro River on Avalon's newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®. The Avalon AlegriaSM delights river cruisers with exceptional experiences and the elegant yet relaxed luxury you've come to expect from Avalon Waterways. As the newest addition to our fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Alegria certainly lives up to its name meaning happiness, which flows from stem to stern on this 262-foot ship. Choose from 14 deluxe staterooms or 37 Panorama SuitesSM with a spacious capacity of just 102 passengers. Choose from two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. The 200-square-foot Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, with Avalon's signature window-facing "Beds with a View." Onboard amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, an Adventure Center with complimentary active gear, and an Avalon Adventure Host to assist with active excursions and on board fitness classes and activities. Enjoy exceptional onboard cuisine, including Avalon Fresh® menu options, premium coffee and spirits, and versatile FlexDining venues, including the casual Panorama Bistro, al fresco Sky Grill, or elegant glass-walled Dining Room. Make yourself at home in the Club lounge with a variety of coffees, teas, cold beverages, and pastries while settling in with your pick of books, cards, and board games. Relax and watch the world go by in our Observation Lounge for the perfect vantage point to peruse Portugal's stunning Douro Valley and vineyards. Stretch out on the Sky Deck with a swimming pool, premium lounge chairs, and shade system to relax while sailing through Portugal's most spectacular views!
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows
- Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs and shade awnings
- Fitness Center
- Non-smoking interior and staterooms
- Convenient Elevator Service
- Elegant, contemporary design
- Outside viewing deck
- Headsets for guided shore excursions in Europe
- Friendly, English-speaking crew and Cruise Director
- Sightseeing with Certified Local Guides
- Onboard lectures, activities & nightly entertainment
Staterooms / Suites
- Deluxe Stateroom (E & D) (172 ft²)
- Panorama Suite (A, B & P) (200 ft²)
Features
Features unique to this category:
Fixed window
Dining
Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal
Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavoured and infused water available throughout each day
Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés
Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room
Daily a la carte breakfast with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily specials
Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge.
Al fresco lunch in the Sky Grill
Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck
Healthy Corner options including low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, and high energy choices
Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan and allergy-free selections
Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats
Happy Hour every evening including featured drink specials
Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favourites
Four-course dinners with choice of appetisers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese
Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast
Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cosy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor
Casual dinner in the Panorama Bistro
Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options
Avalon Alegria Tours
- Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro with 3 Nights in Lisbon 2025 11 daysStarts LisbonEnds Porto$5,448
- Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro 2025 8 daysStarts PortoEnds Porto$4,398
- Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro with 3 Nights in Lisbon 2026 11 daysStarts LisbonEnds Porto$5,168