{"id":22040,"date":"2026-01-12T06:55:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T06:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savvychoice.co.uk\/savvytravel\/apt-unveils-luxury-cruise-package-for-australian-star\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T06:55:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T06:55:44","slug":"apt-unveils-luxury-cruise-package-for-australian-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesavvy.uk\/travel\/apt-unveils-luxury-cruise-package-for-australian-star\/","title":{"rendered":"APT unveils luxury cruise package for Australian Star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>APT Luxurious Journey has introduced a brand new all-inclusive bundle for the Australian Star, Australia&#8217;s first five-star river vessel, set to launch in February 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The bundle gives a saving of $384 (A$600) per couple for bookings made by 31 January 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The Australian Star, a 38-guest paddlesteamer, will redefine luxurious cruising on the Murray River with its mix of heritage and trendy class.<\/p>\n<p>Constructed by Murray River Paddlesteamers, the vessel is the biggest paddlesteamer within the Southern Hemisphere and the one wood-fired, five-star, accommodated paddlesteamer globally.<\/p>\n<p>It encompasses a deluxe lounge, gourmand restaurant, and 19 staterooms with ensuite amenities, air-conditioning, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The vessel&#8217;s hybrid diesel\/steam propulsion system features a 1907 wood-fired steam engine, including a nostalgic contact to the journey.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Onboard class<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>APT&#8217;s unique seven-night cruise bundle departs from Melbourne and consists of round-trip coach transport to Echuca, onboard meals and drinks, and guided excursions.<\/p>\n<p>That mentioned, this bundle combines luxurious, historical past, and the tranquillity of &#8216;gradual journey&#8217;, making it a novel providing in Australia&#8217;s journey market.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights embrace a wine tasting at Murray Gums Property winery, a lantern tour of Echuca, and a gourmand barbecue underneath the celebs.<\/p>\n<p>Fares begin at $5185 (A$8095) per individual, twin-share, with a $192 (A$300) saving per individual for early bookings.<\/p>\n<p>The Australian Star guarantees an immersive expertise via the Murray River&#8217;s landscapes, providing year-round cruises of as much as seven nights.<br \/>&#8220;`<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){\n  if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)\n}(window, document,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\nfbq('init', '253148141107383');\nfbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>APT Luxurious Journey has introduced a brand new all-inclusive bundle for the Australian Star, Australia&#8217;s first five-star river vessel, set to launch in February 2026. 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