2014 - APT Europe River Cruising

APT/ERC-NZ$-2014

2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.

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We're There For You You deserve the royal treatment of personalised and gracious service. Step aboard into the warm welcome of APT, where your every wish is anticipated and fulfilled thoughtfully. No detail is too small. No request insignificant. And with the highest staff-to-guest ratio on Europe's rivers, you'll be taken care of by the very best in business. Your Onboard Family APT Cruise & Tour Directors Private Butler Service* During your cruise, you'll be treated as the On APT's Royal Collection cruises, Guests in several suite categories will benefit individual that you are. In turn, you'll come an APT Cruise Director will be on board from our Silver Butler Service, which offers to think of the wonderful people that look at all times; during Grand City Stays a wonderful level of personalised attention. after you as friends. So when it does come and extended Land Journeys, an APT Tour Silver Butler Services include: pressing of time to depart, you'll be sad to bid farewell. Director is with you. Committed to going two garments a day; shoe shining; tea & the extra mile, they are there to ensure coffee service; booking of appointments, your experience is unforgettable. With their independent shore excursions and your established reputation as the very best in Freedom of Choice™ Inclusions. The Captain & Crew On board, your experienced Captain and dedicated crew have vast knowledge and training in their areas of expertise, so your safety and comfort is assured at all times. Exceptional Hospitality Staff We select our hospitality staff for more than just their undeniable skill. Led by a dedicated onboard Hotel Manager, they bring to the ship great knowledge and vast experience in their respective areas. Perhaps most importantly, they perform their roles with a genuine enthusiasm and will always greet you with a smile. Whether pouring a drink just the way you like it, preparing a gourmet delight or turning down your suite, they're on board to provide the ultimate Royal Experience. At the Reception Desk, staff are on hand 24 hours a day to assist you. the business, our cruise and tour directors have become renowned as a highlight of the APT holiday experience. It's not just their job – it's their passion. petits-fours; a packing and unpacking river ships, Kay gained service; bath-drawing, and a valet service many years experience (arranging limousines and similar). in touring and cruising worldwide – he Room Service Dining* working on a river ship – before joining On APT Royal Collection cruises, guests APT as a Cruise Director in 2007. in select suite categories can enjoy room 'The Magnificent Europe cruise from service dining at breakfast and dinner. Amsterdam to Budapest is my favourite,' he says. 'The cruise is two weeks long, which gives me a chance to get to know on our Signature Experiences, Freedom European-based Operations from local establishments, so you can be sure you're getting impartial advice. *Refer to page 47 for further information. 24 skewers, pre-dinner canapés and evening even met his wife from New Zealand while different highlights of Europe's waterways.' other guides, they don't receive commission will enjoy our Gold Butler Service. Having always loved As you explore Europe's cities and villages English-speaking local guide. Unlike some Butler Service, guests in select suites This includes service of afternoon fruit my guests and to show them so many Excursions, you'll enjoy the services of an In addition to the benefits of our Silver Kay Hecht, APT Cruise Director Local Guides – Local Insight of Choice™ Inclusions and Small Group Gold Butler Service Dedicated English-speaking APT staff are based in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich, Cologne, Budapest and Prague. So should the unexpected occur while you're travelling, our local staff are able to provide assistance with minimal disruption to your holiday. Your European History Team Through the efforts of our guest historians and lecturers, local guides and your Cruise Director, you'll gain great insight into the fascinating history of each region you visit. Our APT City Concierge In Paris, Prague, Amsterdam and Budapest, APT city concierges are on hand to help ensure your transfer between cruise and land is seamless, further guaranteeing that your journey with APT is a memorable one.

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