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Avalon Waterways Christens New Ship
Avalon Waterways Christens the Avalon Tapestry II
It may have been a rainy day in Les Andelys, but Avalon Waterways happily christened its ninth Suite Ship, the Avalon Tapestry II.
Acting as the ship’s godmother, Diana Gabaldon – author of the award-winning, No. 1 New York Times-bestselling OUTLANDER novels – led the christening ceremony.
“God bless this bonny ship and all who sail in her,” said Ms. Gabaldon. “Bless the builders and makers of this ship, the captain and crew, and all who may sail in her, today and all her tomorrows. I christen thee Avalon Tapestry II!”
Ms. Gabaldon then cut a rope tethered to Moet, causing the bottle to break against the newly named ship’s bow. In my mind that is a complete waste of a bottle of Moet. I would have happily emptied it first for them and then refilled it with seltzer water.
The 128-passenger Avalon Tapestry II will sail the popular Paris to Normandy’s Landing Beaches and Grand France itineraries on the Seine River.
About Avalon’s Suite Ships
The suites on the Avalon Tapestry II feature a large seating area adjacent to a Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window. When opened, the 10’ x 7’ floor-to-ceiling window transforms the entire suite into the category’s only Open-Air Balcony. The Suite Ships also feature a club, main lounge and dining room with sweeping views, hair salon, Sky Deck whirlpool and Open-Air Bistro for outdoor, grilled lunches. In addition, the fitness rooms aboard the Suite Ships of Avalon, feature additional equipment and room to renew.
More Info About Avalon Waterways
For more information about Avalon Waterways, visit their website, which is cleverly names www.avalonwaterways.com. You can also visit Avalon Waterways on their Facebook page. If those don’t float your proverbial boat, you can keep up-to-date by reading the Avalon Waterways blog. (Although I have to admit, the gif of Britney Spears in the article about the Tapestry II is a bit odd).
