APT Solara & APT Ostara
APT Solara and APT Ostara
Redefining Luxury
Discover a new era of river cruising with APT Solara and APT Ostara—our brand-new river ships. Thoughtfully designed to blend contemporary luxury with a relaxed atmosphere, these vessels offer a distinctly European experience through a uniquely Australian lens. Enjoy more space, more choice, and more ways to explore Europe’s iconic waterways than ever before. Welcome to a fleet where sophistication meets innovation.
Ship Overview
With a host of alluring features, our new generation of river ships, APT Solara and APT Ostara, offer unmatched luxury and elegance when travelling along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. Enjoy exceptional service with a generous crew-to-guest ratio, luxuriously appointed suites and interiors designed by the award-winning Australian team at Hecker Guthrie. Step aboard to experience European river cruising like never before.
Elevating river cruising like never before, APT Solara and APT Ostara, our brand-new river ships seamlessly blend luxury and elegance with a relaxed atmosphere. Embrace the luxury of choice with a space for every occasion. Soak in the sun on the Daystar Deck with a cocktail, savour an intimate dinner in Bistro Saison with a loved one, or watch the sun set with new friends in the Conversation Lounge.
Three luxuriously appointed suite categories include Twin Window, Balcony, and lavish Owner’s Suites. Thoughtfully designed, all suites benefit from our complimentary in-suite dining service, a fully stocked mini-fridge, tea and coffee amenities, luxury bedding, ample storage space, and decadent Marie-Stella-Maris toiletries.
With no more than 154 guests and a dedicated team of 60 crew members, you can relax knowing everything has been taken care of. Our experienced APT Cruise Directors are with you throughout the cruise and are committed to ensuring your every need is met.
Savour seven world-class onboard culinary experiences including in-suite dining in all suites. From the Grüner Bar & Dining — a world-first concept that elevates dining to new heights — to the indulgent and intimate Owners’ Cellar, these vessels offer the most dining options among European river ships.
Designed in partnership with leading Australian interior designers Hecker Guthrie, our brand-new river ships seamlessly blend contemporary elegance with timeless allure, drawing inspiration from Europe's rivers, seasons, and locales.
Our Suites
Our most lavish suites feature spacious interiors and a large outdoor balcony. Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the suite with sunlight and allow you to take in sweeping views of incredible riverside scenery.
A separate sitting area beckons for private in-suite dining.
Guests staying in our Owner's Suites will also benefit from a complimentary laundry and pressing service, along with a complimentary spa treatment.
Category: OS | Deck: 3 | Cabin Size: 269 sq. ft./25 sq. m.
Ship Features
Six World-Class Dining Venues
Personalised Service
Sustainability Initiatives
The Most Unique Restaurant Afloat
The Gruner Bar & Dining
The Gruner Bar & Dining
Bistro Saison
Bistro Saison
Bistro Saison
The Owner's Cellar
The Owner's Cellar
The Owner's Cellar
The Salon
The Salon
The Salon
Daystar Deck
Annie's Table
Sun Deck
Included on your River Cruise
Innovative design features throughout the stylish spaces on board, and with a maximum of 154 guests and 60 crew, the APT Solara and APT Ostara offer impeccable personalised service.
Our included Signature Experiences are unique or exclusive events designed to deepen your experience of Europe, while our Freedom of Choice Inclusions allow you to personalise your journey.
Relish the finest cuisine available on European rivers. Savour fresh, locally sourced and seasonal produce at a wide range of dining venues.
Work up a sweat in the onboard gym, and e-bikes are available for exploration on shore.
Refreshing seasonal cocktails, premium spirits, champagne, superb regional wine, beer, juices and soft drinks are included at any time, while a variety of teas and coffee are also available throughout your unforgettable journey.
Wifi, airport transfers, all gratuities, and e-bikes to explore independently.
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