Designing APT’s new river ships
Welcome to a new era of river cruising with APT Solara and APT Ostara — our brand-new river ships. Redefining luxury on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, discover a European river cruise where sophistication meets innovation.​
Hecker Guthrie Studio
"Fundamentally when designing this ship our belief was, you want to feel like you're in Europe, you want to feel like you're on a ship, and you want to be in a sophisticated interior"
- Paul Hecker
What's On Board
With a host of alluring features, our brand-new, ultra-modern river ships, APT Solara, APT Ostara and APT Alara offer unmatched opulence and style while travelling along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.
Whether enjoying a cocktail up on the Sun Deck or retreating to your spacious, light-filled suite, there is so much to discover on board.
Designed by the globally acclaimed Hecker Guthrie team, our brand-new vessels seamlessly blend contemporary elegance with timeless allure, drawing inspiration from Europe's waterways, seasons, and locales.Â
Our ships utilise the most advanced environmentally friendly technology currently available, earning Green Award Gold status. We champion sustainable best practices by eliminating single-use plastics and offering thoughtfully designed menus that help minimise food waste.
A high crew-to-guest ratio ensures impeccable onboard service, while every suite category features indulgent in-suite dining. Your ship also has a dedicated Cruise Director, superb onboard entertainment and a wellness host.