With river cruising being one of the most popular travel trends for 2007, Globus has added two new ships to its fleet.

Operated by Avalon Waterways, Tranquility and Imagery were christened in Trier and Nuremberg, respectively, just days before beginning their inaugural season on Europe’s waterways.

The christenings occurred amidst the highest demand for river cruises in the company’s history – more than 90% of the Imagery’s staterooms – and 85% of the Tranquility’s staterooms – have already been sold for the 2007 season.

Sister ships to the Avalon Tapestry, which was christened in 2006, this family of vessels features new architectural and technological elements, designed to enhance travellers’ cruising experience.

All three ships incorporate the Silent Drive System (SDS), which places the navigational bridge in the stern – and away from the passenger compartment – allowing for a smoother and quieter cruise experience than traditional small ships, as well as more spacious interior designs.

Just like the Tapestry, the lounge and restaurant are both located at the front, offering unobstructed views of the passing landscape. Additionally, the ships include a new feature – an outside observation deck, just forward of the main lounge.

Globus has plans for additional ships in 2008 and 2009 - they are planning to expand their offerings around the world, including new cruise itineraries in hot destinations such as China, Egypt and the Galapagos Islands.

Each stateroom aboard the vessels faces outside and features spacious closets, individual climate control, satellite TV, a hair dryer and a modern bathroom with shower. In addition, the ships boast non-smoking interiors, an exercise room, fitness centre and hair salon. All Globus river cruising ships provide wine with dinner and a full team of English-speaking staff members.

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