The Conversation Pit on the APT Solara

First look: Inside the new all Australian ship, the APT Solara

It is one of the most highly anticipated launches in the river cruise industry, and we take a first look inside the new APT Solara.

Jane Archer
A couple hiking along the Danube River

How themed cruises are attracting return river cruisers

While food and wine voyages still dominate, there are other themed cruises like wellness and golf itineraries.

Bernadette Chua
The AmaSintra after the christening

Cruise the River of Gold on AmaWaterways’ new AmaSintra

It comes as no surprise that AmaWaterways has recently launched its third new elegant ship, AmaSintra to join AmaDouro and AmaVida on the Douro this year.

Teresa Ooi
Portugal's Douro River

Everything you need to know about Portugal’s Douro River, and why it’s Europe’s hottest new river cruise destination

The River Douro, Portugal is gaining in tourism popularity in 2025

Rose Kelly

Revealed: Inside the new Australian-designed APT river ships that have all of Europe talking

The APT Solara is the first of a revolutionary park, with a restaurant on hydrolics and beautiful interiors.

Jane Archer
Robert McGeary and Lou Tandy, APT

APT christens its newest ship the APT Solara

The new APT Solara has been christened in Rotterdam by Godmother and co-owner Lou Tandy.

Bernadette Chua
AmaSintra cruise ship

AmaWaterways unveils its newest Douro river ship, AmaSintra

She will join sister ships AmaDouro and AmaVida, offering itineraries in Portugal and Spain’s Douro River Valley.

Isabelle James
a sunset on the Murray River

Another new ship as Victorian Government backs $7.75 million paddlesteamer to transform the Murray River

The new ship is projected to bring an estimated $5.8 million into the local economy.

Isabelle James
River cruising with AmaWaterways in the shoulder season

Australia’s huge increase in shoulder season bookings makes cold cruising hot – here’s what the river lines are doing

River lines are now adding more capacity for cooler months like March, April, October and November to deal with the demand.

Bernadette Chua
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