Avalon Tab Olympian Katherine As Godmother 
25.11.2013
Avalon Tab Olympian Katherine As Godmother
Nov 25.- Avalon Waterways has announced that World Champion and London Gold medal Olympian Dr Katherine Grainger CBE will become godmother to the Avalon Poetry II, one of three new state-of-the-art river-cruise suite ships due to launch next spring.
Dr Grainger, who won gold in the rowing double sculls at last year's Olympics and continues to promote the legacy of London 2012, will act as official godmother at the christening ceremony in Dordrecht, Holland on March 22.
Part of a twin christening with sister ship Avalon Impression, the event will take place as the two vessels are moored up alongside each other and also forms part of a special four-day inaugural river cruise for both ships sailing from Cologne to Amsterdam (March 20-23).
The ceremony will be followed by a celebratory champagne reception, dinner and live entertainment with firework finale.
Dr Grainger commented: "I am both honoured and delighted to become godmother to the Avalon Poetry II. It is clear Avalon share my passion in creating a winning formula on the water and I am very much looking forward to the christening."
Avalon Managing Director Alan MacLean added: "We are delighted Katherine will be godmother to our latest suite ship and hope she will enjoy being part of the Avalon experience and experiencing first-hand the high standards we set ourselves in achieving our own excellence on water.”
The new duo will bring the total of suite ships in the fleet to eight, all offering the same sleek design, spacious suites and high level of service. Each ship features two full decks of Panorama suites, sized from 200-300sq ft with wall-to-wall panoramic windows that open to create unique 'open air balconies.’
Avalon ships and launch dates: Avalon Impression, Avalon Poetry II and Avalon Illumination, Avalon Aria and Avalon Isabella (2014); Avalon Artistry II & Avalon Expression (2013); Avalon Vista & Visionary and Avalon Angkor (2012); Avalon Panorama (2011); Avalon Felicity, and Avalon Luminary (2010); Avalon Affinity and Avalon Creativity (2009); Avalon Scenery (2008).
More info: call 0800 668 1801 or visit www.avaloncruises.co.uk.