APT announces construction of two state of the art river cruisers set for delivery in 2025
In 2025, APT will raise the standard of luxury travel to new heights with the launch of two brand-new, ultra-luxury river ships, the APT Solara and APT Ostara.
With the introduction of their 2025 Europe Pre-Release collection, APT showcases these elegant and modern vessels cruising the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
With the plans conceived in Melbourne by the world-renowned, award-winning Hecker Guthrie design team, the ships draw inspiration from Europe’s waterways, blending European elegance with unpretentious Australian ease to create a European experience through Australian eyes.
APT Travel Group’s CEO, David Cox, is excited to introduce the brand-new fleet to the Rhine, Main and Danube program, stating,
“With two brand-new river ships in the Europe program for 2025, this is another momentous milestone in APT’s near 100-year history,” he said.
“The APT Solara and APT Ostara will redefine luxury river cruising, thoughtfully designed with the Australian guest in mind.”
The new luxury river ships proudly set a new standard in sustainability, ensuring greater emphasis on saving fuel, energy optimisation, and waste reduction. With only 154 guests on board serviced by 60 dedicated crew, guests can also be assured of outstanding service and care.
Each ship will feature six world-class, all-inclusive dining options including the main restaurant, an intimate wine cellar, a relaxing conservatory, a casual dining option, an exclusive aft restaurant, rooftop dining, plus the additional option of in-suite dining.
Up on the sun deck, guests will find a heated pool, alfresco dining and a lounge area to relax. A choice of three expertly designed, well-appointed suite options include Twin Window Suites, Balcony Suites, and Owner’s Suites.
Paul Hecker of Hecker Guthrie captures the essence of the design, “One of the particularly lovely things in this design, is there are lots of places to go to.”
“Guests don’t just have to head to the ‘main lounge’.
“We are creating many opportunities for guests to find their space, be it reading nooks or spaces where you can observe the action and engage as and when you choose. We want guests to have as many options as possible.”
The popular 15-day Magnificent Europe is just one of the many itineraries to showcase the new fleet in 2025.
Prices start at $8,995 per person, twin share. Book by 30 April 2024 for an early bird offer of flights included plus an early payment discount of $1,000 per couple.
In 2025, APT will also venture into Northern Europe with three brand-new small ship expedition cruising itineraries aboard the ultra-luxury Seabourn Venture.
On a range of all-inclusive itineraries, this opulent expedition ship delivers world-class dining and a dedicated 24-person expedition team. With a maximum of 254 guests and all-veranda, all ocean-front suites, there is no better way to travel through Northern Europe and the Arctic.
“Traversing a unique region, the brand-new itineraries will uncover diverse wilderness and landscapes. There is so much to explore in this beautiful part of the world and we can’t wait to share this with our guests,” Cox continued.
The 14-day Arctic Explorer Small Ship Expedition Cruise Reykjavik Return explores the coastlines of Iceland and Greenland, giving an in-depth view of the landscapes and culture in this region. Prices start at $18,395 per person, twin share. Book by 30 April 2024 for an early bird saving of up to $3,000 per couple.
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