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All-inclusive company which attracts mostly Australian travellers seeking exclusive experiences in Europe and Asia.

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AmaReina (APT)
AmaReina (APT)

17 Night
Magnificent Europe Prague To Amsterdam 2023

9 Reviews
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AmaReina (APT)
AmaReina (APT)

14 Night
Magnificent Europe Budapest To Amsterdam 2023

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AmaReina (APT)
AmaReina (APT)

15 Night
Dutch Tulips & gardens Of The Rhine & Danube 2023

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AmaReina (APT)
AmaReina (APT)

17 Night
Magnificent Europe Amsterdam To Prague 2023

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20 Night
Magnificent Europe Prague To Paris 2024

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7 Night
Highlights Of The Rhine And Main 2023

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26 Night
Switzerland Rail With Magnificent Europe 2023

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17 Night
Magnificent Europe Paris To Budapest 2023

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26 Night
Iconic Italy & Magnificent Europe 2023

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14 Night
Balkan Gems With Prague Transylvania & Bucharest...

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21 Night
Grand Voyage Of Europe 2024

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Balkan Gems With Transylvania & Bucharest 2024

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Balkan Jewels With Bucharest Transylvania & Pragu...

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25 Night
Grand Voyage Of Europe With Bucharest & Transylvan...

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7 Night
Balkan Jewels 2024

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APT Cruise Tips, Activities, and Overview

Who goes on APT cruise ships?

Predominantly aged 50 and upward, APT passengers are likely to be well-traveled couples and singles interested in culture and authentic experiences. The company is primarily aimed at English-speaking markets in Australia, New Zealand and the U.K., with a smattering of folks from North America. It is rare to see children aboard.

Do I have to dress up on a APT cruise?

The dress code is "casual and comfortable" by day and smart-casual for dinner. Passengers are not allowed to wear swimwear in the restaurant or lounges, and shorts are not suitable for dinner. There is one captain's night per cruise, which is when people tend to wear their best attire -- collared shirts and jackets for men (ties not required) and dresses or smart trousers and tops for ladies. The most important things to pack are comfortable shoes for the shore excursions as many of them involve walking along cobbled or uneven streets.

Is everything free on APT cruises?

Yes, with APT all passengers need to factor in is spending money for time ashore. Fares cover excursions, meals and snacks, wine with lunch and dinner, an all-day open bar (even with sparkling wine at breakfast) and Wi-Fi. Some cabin categories also include butler service, complimentary laundry and room service dining, and in the top suites, a bottle of Champagne on arrival. As the company is Australian, where tipping is not a firmly entrenched culture, gratuities to local guides, drivers, the ship's crew and cruise director are also included in the fare.

What are APT’s most popular activities?

Daily shore excursions -- often more than one -- are included in the fare. These include coach tours to places of interest and town and city walking tours, often usefully divided into gentle, regular and active walking groups. All passengers have personal earpieces and receivers in their cabins, which enable them to hear the guide clearly without having to huddle around, and because different shore excursions are on offer, they invariably involve small groups and never feel over crowded. The line's "Signature" and "Royal Signature" excursions are particularly popular, as these provide extra special options (think treasure hunts, falconry displays and banquets hosted by actual royalty). Passengers also enjoy taking out one of the 20 or so bicycles onboard for exploring the river bank, or, when not in a port, indulging in some time at the spa or soaking in the top-deck hot tub.

Why go with APT?

  • Fewer passengers than similar-sized vessels
  • Emphasis on exceptional service and quality food and drink
  • High level of inclusions

Best for: Culturally inquisitive passengers looking for an upscale experience with a lively onboard atmosphere, particularly at night

Not for: Travelers on a budget who prefer to sail with folks from their own country

APT Cruises Cruiser Reviews

A tale of Covid, average cruising experience and a 6* price tag!

Sadly NC did not see fit to compensate us in any way, or even offer more than the standard repeat-visitor discount on a future cruise.Sadly after just a couple of days on board Covid closed all the Chilean and Argentina Ports, which meant diversion to the Falklands, and a repatriation flight home to UK.Read More
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pintmere

6-10 Cruises

Age 60s

10/10

One negative for me was the quality of the hair conditionner supplied in the bathroom, I should have brought my own ...My expectations were high having heard many good things about this cruise, but what I experienced was an exceptional quality of service, with great attention to details as I have never experienced before.Read More
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Johnclaude

2-5 Cruises

Age 80s

Voyage through the Balkans – APT Cruise from Budapest on AmaBella

On arrival back in Budapest at the end of the tour we were told that the AmaBella would not be cruising up and down the Danube through the city to show us the city lights, but instead we were to be taken on a tourist boat along with the guests from the Ama ship parked alongside us (a much nicer, newer ship incidentally).This meant that there were too many long coach trips, for example when visiting Bucharest we were put ashore and taken on a 4 hour coach ride to the city while the ship continued to sail.Read More
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suja

10+ Cruises

Age 60s

Cruise was okay, but getting there, Ama was horrible!

Loved Portugal, hated Ama's poor customer service changing our flight after I had boarding tickets without telling us, causing us to miss a day in Lisbon.Caused us to miss one of the three days we were supposed to be in Lisbon.Read More
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66TBird

10+ Cruises

Age 60s

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