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Bamberg, Germany
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The fleet

APT Ostara

APT Ostara
APT Solara

APT Solara
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Bhaya Classic
Mekong Serenity

Mekong Serenity
MS Caledonian Sky

MS Caledonian Sky
MS Estrela

MS Estrela
MS Royal Lotus

MS Royal Lotus
MV Lady Eleganza

MV Lady Eleganza
MV Princess Eleganza

MV Princess Eleganza
RV Ganges Voyager

RV Ganges Voyager
RV Lotus

RV Lotus
Travelmarvel Capella 2025

Travelmarvel Capella 2025
Travelmarvel Polaris 2025

Travelmarvel Polaris 2025
Travelmarvel Rigel

Travelmarvel Rigel
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Travelmarvel Sirius
Travelmarvel Vega 2025

Travelmarvel Vega 2025
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Why sail with APT Cruising

FULL BOARD

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COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS*

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SHORE EXCURSIONS

SHORE EXCURSIONS

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FLIGHTS & TRANSFERS

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The History of APT Cruising

In the northern suburbs of 1920s Melbourne, cable tram drivers went on an extended strike. Bill McGeary, a 24-year-old mechanic, seized the opportunity and converted his much-loved truck into a bus in order to transport commuters from the tram-starved suburb of Northcote to the tram and train terminus in Clifton Hill. This was the birth of McGeary’s Parlour Coaches.

In the years following, Bill grew his business with the help of his family and began offering conducted day tours and themed weekends. During the 1970s, the company was renamed Australian Pacific Touring and moved beyond its traditional coach touring to include luxury train and cruise ship travel. But it wasn’t until 2005 that the river cruise line we know and love, APT Cruising, was established. For over 15 years, APT has been offering guests a memorable way to discover the rivers of the world.

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South East Asia

Cruising to South East Asia is a traveller’s dream. The contrasting and varied nature of the many different countries offers up a tremendous amount of experiences that will satisfy the appetite of anyone.
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Asia and Far East

A cruise to Asia and the Far East will open you up to a world woven together. Discover the fascinating blend of ancient and modern, traditional and futuristic, provincial and metropolitan.
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Europe

A continent steeped in history, Europe is a tapestry of nations, cultures and landscapes.
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