Step aboard the brand-new APT Solara, where refined luxury meets effortless European exploration.

With just 77 spacious suites and seven world-class dining experiences, Solara isn’t just a ship — it’s a boutique floating sanctuary designed exclusively for Australian travellers. Every detail has been carefully considered, from intuitive onboard service to the warm, contemporary interiors created by renowned Australian designers, Hector Guthrie.

⚓ Why Solara is Different:

🛏️ More space per guest than ever before — no crowds, just comfort
🍷 Seven dining and drinking venues, including a signature wine cellar
☕ A relaxed, Australian-designed atmosphere with great coffee to match
🧭 Custom-built itineraries on Europe’s grandest rivers: the Rhine, Main & Danube
🧳 Designed for longer stays and deeper journeys, tailored for how Australians travel


Whether it’s your first river cruise or your fifth, APT Solara redefines what it means to cruise in style.

👉 Explore upcoming Solara sailings and let us help you plan your next unforgettable river journey.
 

Hear directly from the owners, design team, and hospitality specialists who brought APT Solara to life – and discover how every space has been crafted to offer more choice, more space, and more ways to enjoy Europe’s grandest waterways.

Europe's waterways meet personalised service and world-class dining experiences. From the cities of Amsterdam, Vienna and Budapest to quaint riverside towns, you’ll discover the icons and hidden gems of this spectacular region.

Enjoy a special stay in Paris, then travel to Amsterdam and board your Magnificent Europe Cruise to Budapest, travelling on the Rhine, Main and Danube through fairytale landscapes. Then, travel on to Prague for a three-night stay in this enchanting city. 

Delve into Switzerland’s alpine scenery by rail with journeys aboard the Bernina Express, Glacier Express and the GoldenPass Express. Then, you’re off on a luxury river cruise through Europe’s heartland.