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LLV Rhone Wine River Cruise- July 2nd-9th, 2024

LLV Brings you the ultra-luxurious and exclusive LLV Rhone Wine River Cruise. Luxury, sensuality, and comfort, ideal for travelers who want to see France in the sexiest way

From: $ 4999- $ 14000USD per person

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Description

Sophisticated travel? make that under the LLV banner

LLV Rhone Wine River Cruise 2024 is a relaxed blend of luxury, sensuality, and comfort, ideal for travelers who want to see Europe in a sexy way and do it in style.

A Truly all-inclusive Cruise, your cabin, all meals & snacks, dedicated butler service, WiFi, and unlimited beverages alcoholic and non-alcoholic, elegantly appointed cabins, including beautiful Open-Air Balcony Panoramic Suites, unmatched excursions, culinary and wine pairings from the region and all-inclusive, this is the intimate cruise you’ve been waiting for.

*Erotic entertainment
*International DJ’s
*Sensual Playroom
*Sexy Theme Nights

You don’t need to leave the ship to glimpse the rolling landscapes of the French countryside.

Intinerary

Day 1 Lyon (Embarkation):Onboard welcome reception; evening guided tour of Lyon

Day 2 Lyon:Choice of culinary tour, or guided urban hike, or cooking class

Day 3 Tain l’Hermitage/Tournon-Viviers:Choice of rail-bike tour along the Gorges du Doux, or guided hik e in the vineyards, or guided tour of Tournon, or tour of the Valrhona factory and museum; Lyonnaise specialties cooking demonstration; evening guided tour in Viviers

Day 4 Viviers-Avignon: In Avignon choice of guided kayak trip down the Gorges de l’Ardèche, or guided hike in the Natural Reserve of Cirque d’Estre, or guided speleological excursion with wine tasting in the caves; evening guided tour of Viviers

Day 5 Avignon: Choice of guided tour, or guided e-bike tour, or Provencal farmhouse experience

Day 6 Arles: Choice of guided tour in Arles, meeting a bullfighter, guided hike through the Hell Valley with a visit to Carrières de Lumière, or painting workshop

Day 7 Port-Saint-Louis: Choice of excursion to a local oyster farm with tasting, visit a bull ranch, or bike tour through the Camargue Regional Natural Park

Day 8 Arles (Disembarkation): Your cruise ends this morning

Shore Excursions

Active shore excursions, both included and optional

Whether you’re an art lover, a foodie, a history buff, or an energetic adventurer, The LLV Rhone Wine River Cruise offers just-right included activities and excursions to suit your interests. With the array of shore inclusions, you can select the perfect experiences for your preference and pace.

Visit an oyster farm, bike through Camargue Regional Nature Park to spot flamingos, or take a painting workshop to mimic Van Gogh in Arles. Enjoy classic sightseeing with an expert Local Guide, try inspiring discovery experiences in art, cuisine, and local culture, pursue a challenge with a hike, bike ride, or kayak trip, or simply relax in a corner café. Stroll through Avignon’s papal palace or attend a wine tasting in an underground cave. Admire the lovely views of the French countryside, the architecture, and local specialties with a culinary walk or cooking class in Lyon.

With so many included choices, you’ll find the perfect way to spend your day—from a ghost tour in Viviers to a guided bike ride through the Gard region to a chocolate factory tour. Our LLV Rhone Wine River cruise includes activities and excursions to experience the Rhône River your way and at your pace.

Dinning

INCREDIBLE DINING CHOICES:
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

Theme Nights

July 2nd, 2024
RED NIGHT

July 3rd, 2024
WHITE NIGHT

July 4th, 2024
ROYAL BLUE GALA NIGHT

July 5th, 2024
FETISH NIGHT

July 6th, 2024
GLOW NIGHT

July 7th, 2024
ANIMAL NIGHT

July 8th, 2024
METALLIC NIGHT

The Avalon Poetry II offers a delightfully intimate cruise setting, and features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that create river cruising’s only Open-Air Balcony. With a spacious 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard.

It truly is a view with a room! The Avalon Poetry II truly is poetry in motion!

 

SHIP AMENITIES

Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows
Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs and shade awnings
Fitness Center
Non-smoking interior and staterooms
Elevator
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

SHIP DETAILS

Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Ship Type: River Cruiser/Canal Boat
Line Class: River Cruise
Year Built: 2014
Year Last Refurbished: –
Capacity: 128 passengers
Decks: 4
Length: 361 ft
Outside Cabins: 64
Number of Crew: 37

Deck Plans

SKY DECK

ROYAL DECK

SAPPHIRE DECK

INDIGO DECK

Suites & Staterooms

Deluxe Stateroom AFT

172 sq. ft.
INDIGO DECK

Features unique to this category:
Two bay windows

ROOM FEATURES
Comfort Collection Beds
Luxurious mattress toppers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Soft & firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Hairdryer
L’Occitane bath products
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options
Alarm clock
Direct-dial telephone
Bathrobes & slippers
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary filtered water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Elegant, contemporary design
Large mirror in bathroom
Two windows
Full shower with glass door
Writing desk and chair
Lighted makeup mirror
Complimentary Wi-Fi
One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
USB Ports

More Info

 All Cabins will have a one-time additional charge of $450.00 p/p; this fee will be added to the last installment to cover Port Charges, Taxes, Document Fees, Gratuities, Administration, and Security Fees.

$4799.5 USD per person

Deluxe Stateroom

172 sq. ft.
INDIGO DECK

Features unique to this category:
Two bay windows

ROOM FEATURES
Comfort Collection Beds
Luxurious mattress toppers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Soft & firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Hairdryer
L’Occitane bath products
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options
Alarm clock
Direct-dial telephone
Bathrobes & slippers
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary filtered water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Elegant, contemporary design
Large mirror in bathroom
Two windows
Full shower with glass door
Writing desk and chair
Lighted makeup mirror
Complimentary Wi-Fi
One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
USB Ports

More Info

 All Cabins will have a one-time additional charge of $450.00 p/p; this fee will be added to the last installment to cover Port Charges, Taxes, Document Fees, Gratuities, Administration, and Security Fees.

$4999 USD per person

Panorama Suite- Panorama Deck

Panorama Suite
200 sq. ft. SAPPHIRE DECK

Features unique to this category:
Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11′- 50% larger than the industry standard
Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area

ROOM FEATURES
Comfort Collection Beds
Luxurious mattress toppers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Soft & firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Hairdryer
L’Occitane bath products
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options
Alarm clock
Make-up mirror
Direct-dial telephone
Bathrobes & slippers
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary filtered water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Elegant, contemporary design
Large mirror in bathroom
Marble countertops in bathroom
Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony
6-person sitting area
Full shower with glass door
Writing desk and chair
Lighted makeup mirror
Sofa
Coffee table
Complimentary Wi-Fi
One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
USB Ports

More Info

 All Cabins will have a one-time additional charge of $450.00 p/p; this fee will be added to the last installment to cover Port Charges, Taxes, Document Fees, Gratuities, Administration, and Security Fees.

$6249 USD per person

Panorama Suite- Royal Deck

Panorama Suite
200 sq. ft. ROYAL DECK

Features unique to this category:
Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11′- 50% larger than the industry standard
Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area

ROOM FEATURES
Comfort Collection Beds
Luxurious mattress toppers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Soft & firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Hairdryer
L’Occitane bath products
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options
Alarm clock
Make-up mirror
Direct-dial telephone
Bathrobes & slippers
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary filtered water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Elegant, contemporary design
Large mirror in bathroom
Marble countertops in bathroom
Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony
6-person sitting area
Full shower with glass door
Writing desk and chair
Lighted makeup mirror
Sofa
Coffee table
Complimentary Wi-Fi
One Queen-Sized Bed or Two Twins
USB Ports

More Info

 All Cabins will have a one-time additional charge of $450.00 p/p; this fee will be added to the last installment to cover Port Charges, Taxes, Document Fees, Gratuities, Administration, and Security Fees.

$6499 USD per person

Royal Suite

300 sq. ft.
ROYAL DECK

Features unique to this category:
Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window measuring 11′- 50% larger than the industry standard
Wall-to-wall Panoramic Window opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air-Balcony
Open-Air-Balcony with spacious sitting area

ROOM FEATURES
Comfort Collection Beds
Luxurious mattress toppers
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Soft & firm pillows
Extra blankets
Choice of bed configuration
Nightly turn-down service
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Hairdryer
L’Occitane bath products
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over 100 free movie options
Alarm clock
Make-up mirror
Direct-dial telephone
Bathrobes & slippers
Well-stocked minibar
Complimentary filtered water
In-room safe
Individual climate control
Elegant, contemporary design
Large mirror in bathroom
Marble countertops in bathroom
Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony
6-person sitting area
Full shower with glass door
Writing desk and chair
Lighted makeup mirror
Sofa
Coffee table
Double sinks
Complimentary Wi-Fi
USB Ports
One King-Sized Bed or Two Twins

More Info

 All Cabins will have a one-time additional charge of $450.00 p/p; this fee will be added to the last installment to cover Port Charges, Taxes, Document Fees, Gratuities, Administration, and Security Fees.

$14,000 USD per person

Theme Nights

July 2nd, 2024
RED NIGHT

July 3rd, 2024
WHITE NIGHT

July 4th, 2024
ROYAL BLUE GALA NIGHT

July 5th, 2024
FETISH NIGHT

July 6th, 2024
GLOW NIGHT

July 7th, 2024
ANIMAL NIGHT

July 8th, 2024
METALLIC NIGHT

FAQ’s | LLV Rhone Wine River Cruise 2024

Is this Cruise ship a Takeover?
We have the entire ship during the week for a couple, lifestyle-swinger-oriented cruise.

What hotel is the host hotel for the cruise?
Yes, we will have a Host Hotel, the Information Coming soon!

Which airport should I arrive at?
Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, formerly known as Lyon Satolas Airport (IATA: LYS, ICAO: LFLL), is the international airport of Lyon

Will there be Transportation to the Ship?
Transportation will be provided to the ship ONLY from the host hotel. The cost is TBD and is NOT included within the hotel rate

It is a Couple’s only cruise?
It is a Couples only cruise however we have a limited number of cabins where a single female can share the room with a couple.

What is accepted as valid proof of identity/citizenship for a United States citizen?
All guests traveling on any voyages are required to carry a passport. We recommend that the passport be valid for six months after the end of the voyage. Non-U.S. citizens who permanently reside in the United States are required to carry their Permanent Resident Card (informally known as a Green Card). The name on your cruise line or airline reservation must match the name on your passport and Permanent Resident Card.
Guests who do not possess the proper documentation may be prevented from boarding their flight or ship or from entering a country and may be subject to fines.
For additional passport requirements and information on obtaining or renewing a passport, U.S. travelers should visit the State Department’s website: www.travel.state.gov/passport. Guests from outside the United States should contact their country’s passport issuing agency.

Will Public Sex be allowed?
We will have some public play areas where sex will be allowed and encouraged. Any other public place not designated as a playroom will be inappropriate to have sex.

What is the age group that will be on board?
The average age is from mid 30’s to early 50’s.

We understand this is a couples cruise. Do we have to be married?
No. You must be 21 years of age and traveling as a couple. In addition, you must sign our Rules and Conduct policy.

Are there any other rules we should know of?
The golden rule will always be applied during the entire time of the cruise, NO means NO.

What ship are we sailing on for the full ship charter?
The ship is Poetry II , by Avalon Waterways

When does the ship sail?
It will depart on July 2nd, 2024 from the dock. Time to start boarding will be confirmed.

Does the Cruise line know what kind of a charter this is?
Absolutely. They know about our events and worldwide reputation of organizing/hosting great events in the swinger community for the past years. They are eager to host our event!

When do we need to book?
In order to get the cabin of your preference the sooner, you book the better chances of securing your choice of cabin category.

What is included in the cost?
The price of your cruise includes:
-Ship accommodations and ocean transportation
-Meals
-beverages
-Most entertainment aboard the vessel.
-Theme nights-some shore excursions
The cruise price does not include air transportation, transfers or items of a personal nature, photographs, medical services, etc.

How much are taxes & Tips?
The port charges, taxes, gratuities, documents, administration, and security fees are $450 USD per person. Everyone is charged gratuities in advance, so they will be pre-paid the minute you arrive on board. You may add additional amounts for any of the ship’s staff that gave you exceptional service and/or made your stay on the ship a memorable one. There is an envelope that will be left in your cabin on the last night of the cruise for gratuities. Since you already pre-paid them before you sailed, you do not need to do anything with this envelope, unless you decide that you want to tip extra.
The pre-paid gratuities cover your waitstaff in the main dining area and your cabin steward. You still have to pay gratuities for alcoholic drinks, spa services, and other amenities. Note: tips are usually automatically added to your bill, so make sure you check that you are not over or under-tipping.

What if I have to cancel?
We have a standard cancellation policy.

Is airfare included?
No. You will need to make arrangements to arrive in  Lyon, France. Please contact us if you need any help. If you are arriving early and staying in a hotel, many of these hotels offer transportation to the cruise terminal. You will be responsible for your transportation from the airport to the cruise terminal.

Do I have a choice in cabins?
Yes. All cabins are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. We will be happy to help you and make suggestions as to the location that is best for you.

When will we get our cruise documents?
You will receive an invoice immediately after making your booking. Final boarding documents will be provided online.

Do I need to bring money with me on the cruise?
When you board the ship, you will be presented with a “Pass Card”. You will use this card for all shipboard charges. At the end of the cruise, you can settle your account by either paying cash or using a credit card. The ship does not accept cash.

Are cabins available for the handicapped?
Yes. If you have a qualified disability, please contact us for cabin placement.

Are shore excursions available?
Yes, and some are included in the price! You can prebook them or wait until you get on the ship. We will be releasing information ahead of time about special excursions and events.

Can we bring a 3rd person?
A limited number of single ladies will be allowed to accompany a couple in their cabin. Please contact us to make an inquiry.

Will my cell phone/internet work onboard the ship?
Most of the big networks will have service on board. Check with your carrier for costs, as packages and prices can be steep on board.

Are passports required?
Yes. Make sure you apply ahead of time and allow plenty of time to receive your passport if you do not currently have one. If you already have a passport, make sure you check the expiration date so you do not run into any trouble while abroad.

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