APT River Cruises
APT are a truly global tour and cruise operator, and one of the world's leading travel companies. Its holidays are designed for the premium end of the market and offer quality, first-class experiences. The company offer a great choice of touring styles including ocean and river cruising, with escorted touring.
Bold decision-making, inspired investments and an innovative approach ensure APT's continued growth in cruising destinations such as Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe, Russia, Egypt and China. Their considerable investment in luxury river ships in Europe demonstrate APT's absolute commitment to global travel and to guaranteeing their valued passengers the very best in touring and cruising.
In Europe, through its partnership with AmaWaterways, APT has invested in the building of eight luxury river ships, valued at around $200 million. The newest of these, the ms Amadolce and ms Amalyra, are due for launch this year, joining Europe's most luxurious and state-of-the-art fleet. This is currently comprised of the ms Amadante (2008), ms Amacello (2008), ms Amalegro (2007), and ms Amadagio (2006).
With APT, however, it's not just about Europe's newest and most impressive fleet, it's about providing the perfect complement to their ever-increasing range of European holidays. Which is why APT partner AmaWaterways, the world's foremost Europe river cruise experts. Renowned for their innovative, award-winning ships, personalised service and signature features not found aboard any other cruise line, APT and AmaWaterways offer an array of unparalleled cruise options on the legendary rivers of Europe.
The discerning travellers who choose APT do so for the unparalleled holiday experience, and for the security inherent in travelling with the region's leading tour operator.
APT River Cruises History
Discover Europe in style with the world's European river cruising specialists, APT. With more than eight years of experience in European river cruising, and the newest custom-built luxury river ships in Central Europe, APT has created a wide variety of dream journeys that are ideal for travellers looking to discover Europe.
The essence of APT was born 81 years ago and, having grown into Australia's top travel company, is still owned and run by the McGeary family, now in its third generation. APT will be entering its ninth season of European River Cruising in 2009.
The stunning scenery, history, architecture and culture are stand-outs in their own right, but when you add the comforts of a luxury river ship, cruising the grand rivers of Europe with APT becomes a very special experience.
Unpack only once, relax and sail on your five-star 'floating hotel' along the four greatest rivers of Europe; the Rhine, Moselle, Main and Danube, waking up to a different destination behind your curtain each day.
Life on board is what you make of it. As well as the expansive sun deck, lounges and bars, the ships feature a glassed in wellness area for fitness workouts, a relaxing massage, or a beauty treatment. Why not do the lot?
APT offers a huge range of cruising itineraries that take in the charming cities, towns and villages of countries like Holland, Austria, Germany, Hungary, France, Bulgaria and Turkey, complemented by a number of land touring options and ocean cruises for those looking to create the ultimate European experience.
A special partnership between APT and Amawaterways, globally recognised as the leaders in deluxe European River Cruising holidays, offers passengers the opportunity to experience the finest vessels on Europe's waterways and one of the largest ranges of itineraries in the world.