APT to launch two new ultra-luxury river ships next year

APT Solara and APT Ostara will sail some of the river cruise specialist’s most popular European itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, starting in March 2025.

Designed in Australia by award-winning architectural firm Hecker Guthrie, APT said the sister ships were built to set new sustainability standards, reducing fuel consumption and waste while optimising energy use.

The design of the two 154-guest vessels focuses on maximising space and light, said the ships’ architects. “One of the particularly lovely things in this design is there are lots of places to go to,” said Hecker Guthrie co-director Paul Hecker.

“Guests don’t just have to head to the ‘main lounge’. We are creating many opportunities for guests to find their space, be it reading nooks or places from which to observe the action and engage as and when you choose.”