March of 2015 was our 2nd Avalon cruise in 18 months and it is a pleasure to obtain consistent and excellent service. We thoroughly enjoyed the crew , the professional services and Cruise Director Danielle as we went North on the River from Arles to Dijon. The choices for optional tours and onboard events hits the mark for us. (cheese and local meats tasting, "French Life" Historian, etc).. We would recommend Avalon as they are very accommodating and keep you informed of the daily events that again are up to you to participate. We found the ride very quite as all are very respectful of your vacation time.. But it is the connections made with all the great International People onboard that makes a life memory...