| APT’s “magnificent” European launch

APT has released its 2026 Europe season, with its new-generation river ships APT Solara and APT Ostara to launch in Apr and Jun (CW 19 Jan 2024).

The 15-day ‘Magnificent Europe’ tour sails to Amsterdam, Vienna and Budapest.

Exclusive experiences include a cocktail party and piano recital at Namedy Castle, as well as an authentic meal and show featuring songs from The Sound of Music near Salzburg.

A two-night city stay in Budapest has also recently launched, featuring culinary experiences and iconic landmarks, such as an intimate performance at the Hungarian State Opera.

Meanwhile, the 15-day ‘Voyage Through the Balkans’ river cruise on board Ostara will take passengers on a tour of Golubac Fortress, followed by a Serbian meze tasting, and a cruise through the Iron Gates, exploring Belogradchik Rocks.

Guests will also have the opportunity to discover the Mediterranean and British Isles, off the back of APT’s partnership with Seabourn Cruise Line.

The new 15-day ‘Mediterranean Wonders’ cruise sails through the islands and iconic landmarks of the region, visiting Corsica, Malta and Sicily.

Two exclusive APT cruises will depart in May 2026 from Barcelona to Istanbul and vv.

Further north, travellers can embark on a 13-day cruise through Britain and Ireland on board Seabourn Venture, starting from London, then sailing through Edinburgh, Fair Isle, Orkney, the Hebrides, the Isle of Man, Belfast and North Wales, before ending in Dublin.

Guests will also be able to experience the beauty of Portugal on the ‘Duoro Delights with Lisbon and Madrid’ tour on board APT’s purpose-built Estrela. JHM