More river ships in Europe for Aussies.
APT World Discoveries has secured three extra river ships for eight new, peak-season departures of its leading 15-day Magnificent Europe cruise in 2008.
The ships are ms Excellence, ms Serenade 1 and ms Serenade 2. They will sail from Amsterdam to Budapest on July 22, May 1, June 28 and July 26 departures and Budapest to Amsterdam on July 8, April 17, July 12 and August 9 departures.
General Manager Sales and Marketing, Chris Hall said, “European river cruising is hot in Australia.” “We can meet the demand with these additional ships,” he said.
The new departures are APT Exclusive sailings, which means that they include transfers valued at $260 per couple, tipping valued at $600 per couple, wine with dinner, Freedom of Choice touring and an exclusive visit to Budapest Opera House.
An Earlybird price from $4,895 per person twin share (normally from $5,195) applies to bookings made before September 30.
Over 90% of the three ships’ cabins have French Balconies, a favoured cabin style for Europe cruising.
Agents call 1300 278 278, see www.aptgroup.travel
Report by The Mole
John Alwyn-Jones
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