APT Alara

Experience European river cruising like never before aboard APT Solara, APT Ostara and APT Alara. Purpose-built to navigate the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers in exceptional style, these next-generation river ships combine contemporary luxury with elegant design, spacious accommodation and attentive service. Featuring sophisticated interiors by Australia's acclaimed Hecker Guthrie, every element has been designed to elevate your time on board.

Carrying only 154 guests and supported by a crew of 60, these elegant river ships offer a highly personalised onboard experience. The generous crew-to-guest ratio ensures thoughtful, intuitive service, allowing every guest to feel genuinely welcomed and exceptionally well looked after.

Accomodation Types

Every suite has been designed as a luxurious sanctuary, with interiors inspired by the seasons, indulgent Marie-Stella-Maris amenities and attentive in-suite service. Whether unwinding after a day ashore or simply watching Europe's landscapes drift by, you'll enjoy comfort in every detail.

Owner's Suites

Our most lavish suites feature spacious interiors and a large outdoor balcony. Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the suite with sunlight and allow you to take in sweeping views of incredible riverside scenery.

Sitting Room
A separate sitting area beckons for private in-suite dining. Enjoy your delicious meal with seasonal ingredients in the peaceful surroundings of your suite and enjoy views from your large windows.

Owner's Suite Benefits
Guests staying in our Owner's Suites will also benefit from a complimentary laundry and pressing service, along with a complimentary spa treatment.

Outdoor Balcony

Designed for the ultimate luxury, a private outdoor balcony offers the perfect vantage point to soak up the ever-changing views of Europe’s picturesque riverside scenery.

Category: OS | Deck: 3 | Cabin Size: 269 sq ft/25 sq m

French Balcony Suite

Our opulent French Balcony Suites feature electric floor-to-ceiling slide down windows that open with ease, offering ample fresh air and light-filled interiors.

French Balcony Suite Benefits
Guests staying in Category P French Balcony Suites will also benefit from a complimentary laundry service.

Category: A & P | Deck: 2 & 3 | Size: 183 sq ft/17 sq m

Twin Window Suites

Designed to evoke serenity, our Twin Window Suites combine warm, earthy tones with elegant wooden accents and soft furnishings. Enjoy a space that surrounds you in comfort and calm, ensuring a peaceful and restful stay.

Warm rustic tones and wooden accents combine with soft furnishings to inspire a feeling of serenity.

Category: E & ET | Deck: 1 | Cabin Size: 161 sq ft/15 sq m

Deck Plans

Sun Deck

Upper Sun Deck
Daystar Deck
Pool
Rooftop BBQ
Wheelhouse
Lounge Area
Conversation Pit

Upper Deck

Reception
Elevator
Cruise Director
The Salon
Annie's Table
The Gruners Bar & Dining
Category P, Balcony Suites
Category OS, Owner's Suites

Main Deck

Elevator
Bistro Saison
The Owner's Cellar
Category A, Balcony Suites

Lower Deck

Crew Cabins
Spa
Fitness
Elevator
Category E, Twin Window Suites
Category ET, Twin Window Suites

Dining

Indulge in more culinary choice than on any other European river ship, with seven unique dining experiences to discover. Offering outstanding cuisine and impeccable service in a variety of distinctive settings, each experience has been thoughtfully curated.

The Gruner Bar & Dining

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The Most Unique Restaurant Afloat

Relish the ambience of The Grüner Bar & Dining, offering local ingredients to tantalise your tastebuds. This one-of-a-kind venue quite literally raises the bar with a world-first state-of-the-art hydraulic system that lifts the entire space from the Upper Deck to the Sun Deck, offering spectacular views.

Reminiscent of a neighbourhood wine bar, The Grüner Bar & Dining serves seasonal small plates and regional fare, paired with cocktails and fine wines. A cutting-edge hydraulic system lifts the venue to the upper Sun Deck for panoramic views.

Bistro Saison

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Serving dishes inspired by Europe's classic neighbourhood bistros, the main dining room celebrates the rich European fare that locals know all too well, adding a modern twist to amplify traditional flavours.

The Owner's Cellar

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Unwind at this intimate wine cellar hosting just a dozen guests. Its exclusive five-course tasing menu features courses perfectly matched with premium wines only available in the private cellar. Think dry-aged rib eye with a pinot noir, and Bavarian chocolate mousse scooped to order.

Annie's Table

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Indulge in a menu full of familiar favourites in this contemporary dining venue. Share a delicious meal accompanied by your preferred beverage and toast to the day that was with your fellow travellers.

Entertainment

Settle into beautifully designed spaces where comfort comes effortlessly and every moment can be enjoyed in style. Whether you're catching up with fellow guests or simply embracing the slower pace of life on the river, you'll feel completely at ease throughout your journey.

Daystar Deck

With a rooftop barbeque sizzling with Mediterranean-fare, a bar offering delectable cocktails, an alluring pool and an inviting Conversation Lounge, this space is the ideal place to relax with new-found friends.

The Salon

The inviting main lounge offers a delicious array of fresh and healthy dishes over breakfast and lunch, transitioning into a vibrant venue in the evening with live entertainment.

Sun Deck

The Sun Deck — a meeting place with personality and ample space, designed to be enjoyed year-round. Socialise on the Daystar Deck, while plush seating areas, sun lounges and a pool are all located on the upper Sun Deck — the ideal location to indulge in a cocktail as you relish the sunset.