APT has released its Europe River Cruising 2014 preview brochure which contains 15 cruises and seven land journeys and early booking deals that combine 2014-at-2013 prices with fly-free-to-Europe offers, air credits or discounts, based on pre-April 30, 2013 bookings.
New prices will feature in the complete 2014 brochure due in several months, which is expected to carry a selection of more than 50 cruise and tour holidays.
APT General Manager Marketing, Debra Fox said APT continues its strategy to build and develop its Europe river cruises product to maintain its leadership status in this market with Australian and New Zealand agents.
“We’ve got 18 years experience in this market behind us and still it keeps growing … because it really exceeds customer expectations,” she said.
Ms Fox said the preview brochure was an extraordinary opportunity to secure preferred suites, itineraries and departure dates well in advance, and at exceptionally attractive rates.
“On top of the deals, our own 13-ship fleet, and our all-inclusive pricing, unpacking the once is a very highly valued factor in our 98 per cent customer satisfaction ratings,” she said.
Cruises are categorised as Magnificent Europe, Rhine Rhone Moselle Treasures, Romantic Seine, Portugal-Spain and Grand Europe.
Eastern bloc countries, Italy, Croatia, Alpine, Anzac Dawn Service, Turkey and The Black Sea are land tour journeys. Holidays range from eight days to 31 days.
The brochure heralds three new trips for 2014 – 15-day Highlights of the Danube (Prague to Munich), 20-day Rhine and Rhone Moselle Discoveries (Paris to Lucerne) and 14-day Douro Delights (Lisbon to Madrid).
APT has placed its “Exclusive” tag on five key passenger benefits: Twin Balcony Suites with conservatory area and outside balcony; up to 30% more space per quest than other fleets; Signature Experiences; Freedom of Choice Inclusions in up to 15 unique locations; and, up to eight different dining experiences.
The brochure also highlights the structure of APT’s fully-inclusive packing: all sightseeing, excursions and entertainment, all gratuities, personal airport welcome, transfers, Wi-Fi, and port charges, all meals and complimentary beverages throughout the cruise, expert local guides, VIP access to all the must see sights and hidden treasures and optional Gold and Silver Butler services.
Lead in cruise is the 15-day Magnificent Europe, priced from $6,445 per person, twin share. It cruises between Amsterdam and Budapest on the Rhine-Main-Danube river network between March and December. Prices include the above features.
Agents contact 1300 278 278, see www.aptouring.com.au or call your BDM.