Fast Facts Year built: 2009 Crew Members: 39 Staterooms: 65 Jr. Suites: 4 (258 sq. ft.) Length: 361 ft

The Affinity, new in May of 2009, is the addition to the Europe Waterways fleet, with a design that reflects the uniqueness of the area, and which differentiates her from the other vessels. Carrying a maximum of just 138 passengers with four suites, she will be the smallest of the ships, yet the staterooms are equally spacious and well appointed, with floor-to-ceiling windows on two decks. In addition, there is an elevator, and the whirlpool on the Sky Deck allows for a refreshing dip after a day of sightseeing. The rear lounge is perfect for small groups..

Ship Amenities and Features

• Services of a professional Cruise Director
• Sightseeing with Local Guides
• Headsets for all guided shore excursions in Europe
• Revolutionary engineering
• Silent Drive System (SDS)
• Non-smoking interior
• Internet access & Wi-Fi hotspots
• Elegant polished metal & glass throughout
• Onboard lectures, activities & nightly piano music
• Panoramic picture windows for landscape viewing
• Hair Salon
• Fitness Center
• Spacious Sky Decks with shade system for sunning
• 6-person whirlpool
• Lounge & Bar
• Complimentary coffee & tea available throughout the day
• Fine dining
• Buffet breakfast items are conveniently color coded to indicate foods that are low calorie, low fat/low calorie, high fiber, low cholesterol, and high energy
• Complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks will be included on all onboard dinners
• Open seating throughout the dining room for all meals
• Flatscreen satellite TV & radio
• Comfortable, hotel-style beds
• Comfortable beds that can be configured as two twins or one queen
• European-style duvets
• Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
• Private bathroom with shower
• Large closets
• Minibar, hairdryer & safe
• Individual climate control
• Royal Deck passengers can order Continental breakfast to their staterooms
• All staterooms are outside and those on Royal and Sapphire Decks have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and French balconies